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Sno-Bird

Sno-Bird is located near the Adirondack Mountains in New York, featuring forested terrain and hilly landscapes. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the High Peaks Wilderness Area and Lake Placid, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

Description

New York Department of Environmental Conservation

Sno-bird is a tiny campsite located between Basin Mountain and Mount Haystack. Around 4060 it is the highest campsite in the ADK High Peaks. The stream near by is not a reliable source of water.

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Location

Sno-Bird is located in New York

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

44.1154 N
73.8958 W

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Access

  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

Features

For Campers

  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Pets

FREE established camping

Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2024

The location is outstanding, but the sites are very muddy.

Snowbird is very wet and some sites are rooty. There is no lean-to. There are roughly seven campsites within ~20' of each other. Three sites could accommodate a 4 person tent and the other four would need a 1 or 2 person tent. You could potentially squeeze in another 2 person ternt sight somewhere. There is a privy. There is a small stream for filtering water ~50' down trail from the campsite that will likely be running all year. Snowbird is the only campsite that is above 4000' in the park. The location is awesome for tackling the great range, but how muddy the sites are is a major con. Just be aware that some if not all sites could have several inches of water at anytime of the year.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Sno-Bird by Devon E., September 6, 2024
  • Review photo of Sno-Bird by Devon E., September 6, 2024
  • Review photo of Sno-Bird by Devon E., September 6, 2024
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Reviewed Jul. 21, 2023

Tiny remote campsite

very tiny and remote.

5-6 tent sites and a small box privy.

But great when you hike the HaBaSa trail (haystack, basin, saddleback).

Since it's right after Haystack and not too far from Basin.

No need to walk more...it's on the way.

It's a very high campsite...So it's windy and colder at night.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Sno-Bird by Alex R., July 21, 2023
  • Review photo of Sno-Bird by Alex R., July 21, 2023
  • Review photo of Sno-Bird by Alex R., July 21, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Sno-Bird have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Sno-Bird does not have wifi.