Spruce Pond Camping Area in Morgan Hill State Forest is surrounded by forested terrain with trails and a pond nearby. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer, offering varied seasonal experiences. Campers can explore nearby attractions like Labrador Hollow Unique Area and Tinker Falls.

From the Spruce Pond Camping Area, wheelchair accessible features include the:

    Primitive campsite (Site 1); and
    Portable toilet (seasonal)

The campsite is approx. 75 feet from the parking area.

Primitive camping at Spruce Pond, from May 1 through September 30, requires a permit from the Lands and Forests office. Please call (607) 674-4036 ext. 600, M-F 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM to obtain a permit. For the remainder of the year, sites are available on a first come, first served basis.

Spruce Pond Camping Area - Morgan Hill State Forest

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This review is for the Morgan Hill primitve campsites at Spruce Pond. Although dispersed primitive camping is allowed elsewhere throughout the state forest, this is a group of ten established and well maintained primitive campsites right on Spruce Pond with fishing available and an amazing network of hiking and cross country ski trails along with mountain biking along the forest roads. There are fire grills and nicely developed tents sites, one nestled in the woods and three with their own pond access, and one is actually handicapped accessible with its own accessible fishing landing and an easy access to the parking lot. There is a brand new outhouse with wide accessible doorway as well. The setting is scenic  and peaceful, and you can easily paddle or fish on the pond. You can also easily hike from here to the Labrador Hollow overlook where area hang-gliders launch, you might see some in action or at least get an amazing view of the Labrador Valley!  

Note: a detailed map of the campground is here: https://extapps.dec.ny.gov/docs/regions_pdf/sprucepond.pdf

You may camp at this campground for free, but you do need a permit and should review the campground map to select your preferred site

Morgan Hill Spruce Pond campsites

This was a nice spot, but the animals at the pond are very active and made a lot of noise in the night. Port-a-potty was available.

loud frogs

Lots of fisherman frequent the pond. Toilet isn’t set up yet but will once the season opens. 

The first few campsites are the best the further down you go the worse the sites get for tent set up. Smaller tents would be best do here. 

Great trees for hammock camping though. 

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