Free Camping Collection
Established Camping
Hunts Pond State Forest
Hunts Pond State Forest near New Berlin, NY, offers a landscape of forested areas and a pond. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Campers can explore nearby attractions like Gilbert Lake State Park and the Chenango Valley State Trail.
Description
NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Hunts Pond State Forest
Primitive camping is available anywhere in the forest throughout the year except for the previous Hunts Pond State Park area (see map).
The best place to camp is at designated primitive tent sites. These sites are typically flatter than other areas and have deeper, harder soils more resistant to heavy use and erosion, minimizing the impacts of camping. Many sites have nearby pit privies and rock fire rings.
Campers are encouraged to use designated tent sites. They are often close to trails and provide views of ponds, lakes, streams or rivers. These can be a source of water when properly treated.
All designated primitive tent sites have yellow and black "Camp Here" markers. Many sites on lakes and ponds are identified by a yellow number against a dark brown wooden plaque typically attached to a tree near the water's edge.
Reservation Info
Camping in the previous Hunts Pond State Park area is only allowed at the 12 designated campsites around the perimeter of Hunts Pond.
Sites generally are booked two weeks or more in advance, so it's important to call early for a site.
Location
Hunts Pond State Forest is located in New York
Coordinates
42.59500073 N
75.37300075 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Hunts Pond State Forest needs a permit.
Drive Time
- 45 min from Utica
- 57 min from Binghamton
- 1 hr 20 min from Syracuse
- 1 hr 33 min from Ithaca
