North Harmony State Forest
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2016

Amish Country

North Harmony State Forest is in Panama, NY, right next to the PA line. While it's not difficult to find the forest, finding the campsites can be a bit tricker. There are right off Snake Forest Road on a trail. There are a couple more sites around a small pond/marsh area called Little Brokenstraw Pond on our map. You have to park at a gate off Wiltsie Road and hike in, but not far. We stayed at one close to the water, so the skeeters were pretty bad - bring bug spray. Had one of my stranger camping experiences in this forest: we saw an horse and buggy go by the campsite, having bypassed the gate. Not too long after, a young man approached our campsite and asked if we wanted to join a party "up around the bend." When we were walking food back to the car we saw a buggy, complete with disco ball, leaving the shindig. Basically, you'll be deep in Amish country and they may throw a rager while you're there. We didn't see anyone else, but it was loud.

  • Review photo of North Harmony State Forest by Emily S., September 27, 2016
  • Review photo of North Harmony State Forest by Emily S., September 27, 2016