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Payne Lake Dispersed Site

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Location

Payne Lake Dispersed Site is located in New York

Coordinates

44.27215119062873 N
75.65051052735932 W

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Connectivity

T-Mobile
No Coverage
VerizonLTE
Good Coverage
Verified by 16 users
Last on 12/11/25
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

Connectivity

T-Mobile
No Coverage
VerizonLTE
Good Coverage
Verified by 16 users
Last on 12/11/25
AT&TLTE
Some Coverage

Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Dispersed

Features

For Campers

Pets

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

Drive Time

33 min from Watertown, NY
1 hr 29 min from Syracuse, NY
1 hr 51 min from Utica, NY
3 hrs 10 min from Glens Falls, NY

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1 Review

Mona M.

Guide

Reviewed May. 6, 2025

Beautiful Lake

Public access boat ramp with limited parking available on both sides. No amenities on-site. I'm getting two bars of Verizon signal with the help of a WeBoost. Beautiful views, peaceful and quiet.

Month of VisitMay

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the max vehicle length at Payne Lake Dispersed Site?

Payne Lake Dispersed Site allows vehicles up to 15 feet.

Does Payne Lake Dispersed Site have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Payne Lake Dispersed Site does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Payne Lake Dispersed Site?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and good coverage for Verizon.