Best Dispersed Camping near Thurman, NY

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Thurman

10 Reviews of 15 Thurman Campgrounds

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  Josie W.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 9, 2024

  Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off

  Private Campsite

  Decent site right off of the “main” road. “Main” because it was quiet. Easy to access via a short dirt road, but also easy to miss. We only saw sites 3 and 6 marked and took #6. There was a fire ring and access to the river down a semi-steep bank. Beautiful to listen to at night. Site was big enough to pull our mid-size SUV down and unfold rooftop-tent, but we did have to back out in the morning; not enough room to turn around. Felt private despite the road.

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  Meghan B.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 19, 2023

  Powley Road in Ferris Wild Forest

  Powley Road

  Had a quiet and peaceful stay. Must camp at a numbered site. Most sites are right along the road, but I was lucky enough to snag one deeper in the woods. Some of the sites even have an outhouse. Stayed in October, so when I left early the next morning, I passed a lot of hunters that had camped along the road, too. The road is in good condition. No AT&T cell service in this area.

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  Alex R.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 1, 2023

  Ward Brook Campsite

  Great campsite at the bottom of Seymour mountain

  Great campsite with a nice lean-to. 

  Fire pit, picnic table, and a privy. 

  A bit further you will find some tent spots too. 

  Plenty of water around.

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  Noah D.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 26, 2023

  Forked Lake Adirondack Preserve

  Truck camping heaven

  we came here for a night and stayed at the camp 76 by the lake. it was beautiful. definitely top 5 best campgrounds we have ever been to. they had a picnic bench and an outhouse in good condition. great visibility at night and of the lake

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  Taylor A.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 17, 2023

  Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off

  Adirondack Camping Trip

  Highly Reccomend! The directions in the app are accurate -but do keep in mind that the campsite is down a dirt road which is well hidden from the main road if you aren’t paying close attention. There is no service at all.

  This site is campsite 6 and very private (I believe there must be others located close by). The site has it’s own private road. A car is not reccomended. Possible to turn around but you definitley need a smaller suv. There is a firepit at the site and plenty of space for multiple tents, ground may look flat but when sleeping-definitely is not. Plenty of trees for hammocks etc. You can hear cars from the site but the cars can’t see you-loved this! The sound of the cars from the main highway is something I got used to quick. The site is mostly shaded-the sun shines through a bit but not much.

  There is a river down the hill from the campsite which helps keep it fairly cool at night. The bugs were terrible.

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  T K.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 28, 2022

  Crane Mountain Pond Campsite

  Gorgeous sunset views

  After a short hike up steep crane mountain we watched the beautiful sun set. One of the nicest places I’ve camped at.

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  MARY B.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 22, 2021

  Seventh Lake Primitive Camping

  Canoe Camping at Its Best

  There are a few camping sites and one lean-to that I know of in this area. We happened upon it on our way to the seventh lake campground and ended up staying for two nights. We accessed the sites by water on a canoe trip. There is a large sand bar within a very short walk which was a great place to hang out. Seventh lake is pretty quiet but there were a few boats there both days we visited.  There is a trail that connects the campsites to Seventh Lake Rd. and to the Bug Lake trail and we had some Hikers travel through the campsite. If you are looking for the site from the water, look for a HUGE rock and there will be a sign that reads camp here, there are two more campsites, one with a lean-to within a short walk as well.

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  Karolee G.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 8, 2020

  Forked Lake Adirondack Preserve

  Best Primative Camping

  We were unfortunately able to get a spot on the lake, also due to us having dogs that aren’t fond of riding in kayaks yet. We ended up camping out right past spot 6 on North Point Road. Loved it. Us and the dogs. Primitive camping at Forked Lake is always the best.

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  Caitie S.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 27, 2019

  Forked Lake Adirondack Preserve

  Wild

  This campground was beautiful. We boated in to our site with a kayak and a canoe with our supplies. We went during peak black fly season and got eaten alive though and decided to pack it up early. There was a bear den close to our site that was pretty cool.

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  Sylvia V.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 15, 2017

  Forked Lake Adirondack Preserve

  Island camping at its best, Staff is friendly and helpful.

  Camped over many times and paddle the lake every chance I get!