Top Dispersed Camping near Boonville, NY

Best Dispersed Camping Sites Near Boonville, NY (11)

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   Stillwater Reservoir

   8 Reviews

   73 Photos

   228 Saves

   Old Forge, New York

   The 6,700-acre Stillwater Reservoir is located in the western Adirondacks, and provides undeveloped, remote camping on both islands and along the shoreline. The Reservoir offers a multitude of recreational possibilities including remote wilderness camping, canoeing, boating, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, and cross-country skiing. The area receives considerable use during each of the four seasons.

   During recent years, popularity of the Stillwater Reservoir has greatly increased. In an effort to alleviate some of the problems and preserve remote camping opportunities, campers are now required to use only designated sites, along the shoreline or to camp at least 150 feet inland from high-water mark. The high-water mark is generally that point where the sand beaches end and the forested or vegetative area begins.

   Camping on sand beaches is no longer permitted. Camping within 150 feet of the high-water mark is limited to 46 sites designated and marked by the department. Camping beyond the 150 feet limit, as in past years, is relatively unrestricted. The intention here is to move camper use back from the water's edge to less fragile sites. The only exception is to the north of the Reservoir, which is in the Five Ponds Wilderness, where group sizes are limited to nine people or less.

   Camping beyond the 150-foot perimeter remains relatively unrestricted, except for five Ponds Wilderness. That is, persons may use any site or open area for camping, provided it is more than 150 feet from the high-water mark, roads, trails or any other body of water. Furthermore, campers must comply with department regulations governing the use of state lands. These regulations will be posted at the registration booth at the Forest Ranger Headquarters and may also be found on the reverse side of the Interior Use Camping Permit. As the designated sites become filled, users are urged to camp within the Independence River Wild Forest Area on the south.

   Campfires are allowed, but only dead and downed fuel may be used. The use of trail stoves is encouraged because of limited supplies of wood.

   • Fires
   • RVs
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Standard (Tent/RV)
   • Dispersed
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   North Lake Reservoir Campground

   1 Review

   6 Saves

   Otter Lake, New York
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   Sunday Lake Dispersed Camping

   1 Review

   5 Photos

   40 Saves

   Thendara, New York

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Dispersed
   • Alcohol
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   Blue Lagoon Primitive Dispersed Camping

   1 Review

   7 Photos

   9 Saves

   Old Forge, New York

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Dispersed
   • Alcohol
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   Seventh Lake Primitive Camping

   1 Review

   2 Photos

   48 Saves

   Inlet, New York

   • Tents
   • Dispersed
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   Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest

   1 Review

   1 Photo

   8 Saves

   Piseco, New York

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • RVs
   • Tents
   • Group
   • Standard (Tent/RV)
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   Towsley Road Dispersed Camping

   1 Review

   10 Saves

   Richland, New York

   Primitive camping is allowed. Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail, or body of water. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger.

   • RVs
   • Tents
   • Standard (Tent/RV)
   • Dispersed
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   Forked Lake Adirondack Preserve

   4 Reviews

   10 Photos

   62 Saves

   Long Lake, New York

   • Pets
   • Fires
   • Reservable
   • ADA Access
   • Dispersed
   • Firewood Available

   $18 - $23 / night

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   Winona State Forest

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   4 Saves

   Lorraine, New York
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    Salmon River in Altmar State Forest

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    2 Saves

    Richland, New York