Established Camping

Ossian State Forest

Ossian State Forest offers a camping experience surrounded by dense forest terrain. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include Letchworth State Park, known for its waterfalls and hiking trails, and Stony Brook State Park, which features a gorge and natural swimming areas.

Description

State Park

There is a lightly developed camping area at Evergreen Pond, along Scoville Road. Picnic tables and fire rings are provided, but no water or facilities. This is a carry in-carry out facility. In addition, at-large primitive camping is allowed. Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail, or body of water. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger.

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Location

Ossian State Forest is located in New York

Coordinates

42.491944 N
77.81968 W

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Emily S.

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Reviewed Sep. 27, 2016

Beautiful

Three simple campsites strewn in a circle around Evergreen Pond. The one closest to the road is very suitable for car camping, the other two you need to hike into but neither are very far. I recommend the farther site, it's the best spot. The pond is small, but quaint. We stayed one night right in the middle of summer on a weekend and only ran into 3 other people, none of whom stayed the night with us. Hiked for a few hours (unsuccessfully) attempting to locate Hovey Gully and saw no one. Really an amazing (free!) spot.