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Hunts Pond State Forest

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Closed For the Season

This campground is closed for the season from October 1, 2024 through April 30, 2025.

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

New York 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.

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Location

Hunts Pond State Forest is located in New York

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

42.59500073 N
75.37300075 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Available

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.

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Stacy W.
Reviewed Sep. 26, 2018

Quiet and serene

These are free sites that you need to call to get a permit.

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Month of VisitJuly
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Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Nov. 10, 2017

Hunts Pond primitive state forest campground

This campground was created several decades ago as part of Hunts Pond State Park. It has now been decommissioned as a state park and is a state forest recreation area instead. The campground is still being minimally maintained as a group of 8 drive-in campsites on the north side, and 4 other scattered sites on the east and of the pond. However, the former park buildings, restroom facilities and water taps have all been removed. Although the campsites are large and nicely spaced on a beautiful lake in a secluded but easily accessible location, it was disconcerting to discover remants of previous campers’ potty stops in the bushes right next to several campsites. .

On the plus side, the pond is beautiful and has a good small boat access, and there is a nice hiking trail to a beautiful waterfall downstream on Buttermilk Creek Fallls. The woods are pristine and have mature trees for a good woodsy experience. The location is not hard to get to from Hwy 8, but is secluded and quiet.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Hunts Pond State Forest by Janet R., November 10, 2017
  • Review photo of Hunts Pond State Forest by Janet R., November 10, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Hunts Pond State Forest?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Hunts Pond State Forest, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Hunts Pond State Forest have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Hunts Pond State Forest does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Hunts Pond State Forest?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is available.