Best Dispersed Camping near Wilmington, NY

Recent Dispersed Reviews in Wilmington

7 Reviews of 12 Wilmington Campgrounds

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  J W.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 19, 2024

  Lincoln Dispersed Camping

  FR 291 Dispersed camping

  FR 291 is a somewhat primitive road - lots of big puddles. I would want some clearance for a vehicle. Our Toyota Highlander made it easily. We found 2 campsites with fire pits right off the end of FR 291. Easy stroll to a clean brook for filtering water. Very quiet, though we could hear the occasional dog barking from houses in the Downingville area. There are probably more sites, but really liked the first one we found. Great trees for hammocks.

  Day 2 we walked past the gate beyond the end of the road followed a trail up 500 feet or so of elevation in the foothills to the west of Mt Ellen. Found one more camp site. Road/path had a big blowdown, but looked like some ATVs had been up it in the last few months. Pretty walk, lots of mushrooms.

  Saw no bear sign, but kept all food in car as a precaution.

  Lincoln General Store is 3.5 miles away via Downingville. Some modest resupply options there.

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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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  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!

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  Mike B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 1, 2016

  Lincoln Dispersed Camping

  FR 291

  Down off this back road in VT you can find some beautiful secluded campsites - Yards away from gorgeous running water. No trash or restrooms - Primitive for sure. Prepare for bugs as well. The seclusion of this spot is what makes it. On the weekends some people ride ATVs around here, otherwise it is a sanctuary