Best Dispersed Camping near Punxsutawney, PA

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Punxsutawney, PA (5)

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      3. Red Mill Pond

      4 Reviews
      9 Photos
      64 Saves
      Ridgway, Pennsylvania

      Red Mill Pond camping area is a dispersed camping area located along a trout stream. There are no facilities.

      Dispersed camping is permitted in the Red Mill Pond area and along FR 143.

      Occupancy and Use: Sites are first-come, first-served. Sites cannot be “reserved” by leaving equipment on the site. All sites must be occupied the first night and in each 24 hour period afterwards. Sites may be occupied for 14 days in a 30-day period. After 14 days, visitors must leave the Allegheny National Forest until the 30th day has passed.

      Campfires are permitted as long as fires are maintained in a fire ring and fully extinguished when leaving. Wood that is dead and down on the ground is available for use at the site. Standing dead trees should be left for wildlife habitat. Wood cannot be taken from the site without a firewood permit. Please do not bring wood from home – wood from outside the 4-county National Forest area is not permitted, to prevent the spread of insects and forest diseases. Do not chop or saw on live trees.

      Sanitation: All trash must be packed out. Do not place in fire ring to burn. Partially burned trash attracts wildlife and may make the site hazardous to future campers. Body waste should be buried in a shallow pit off-site. Pack out toilet paper, sanitary products, and diapers.

      Parking: Vehicles may not be more than 50 feet from a hard road. Please park on the spur provided if one exists.

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        4. Salmon Creek Dispersed

        1 Review
        15 Saves
        Marienville, Pennsylvania

        Dispersed foot traffic and primitive tent camping within the Forests is allowed almost anywhere, unless otherwise posted closed and/or "No Camping". Downloadable Guidelines (pdf): https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd503142.pdf

        Occupancy and Use All dispersed sites are available on a first come, first served basis. At least one person must occupy a campsite during the first night Equipment left unattended for more than 24 hours is subject to removal by the Forest Service Camping or leaving camping equipment (such as, but not limited to tents, camper trailers and/or tarps) is allowed in the same location for up to 14 days. After 14 days the camp and equipment MUST be moved off of Forest Service System lands. Excavations are limited to those required to make safe campfire rings and sanitary pit toilets. Any excavation will be re-leveled prior to vacating your campsite. Do not put nails in picnic tables, or other government property.

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        Recent Dispersed Reviews in Punxsutawney

        13 Reviews of 5 Punxsutawney Campgrounds


        • Todd H.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
          Oct. 13, 2024

          Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

          Dispersed with a vehicle

          This is my first time dispersed camping and the spot is nice for a first go. Was able to drive in which I why I chose this area. Currently finish up the night and once the fire dies down I’ll head to bed. As some one has mentioned the only real downside is the road near by, but the traffic is at a minimum.

        • Kevin C.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Red Mill Pond
          Oct. 6, 2024

          Red Mill Pond

          Nice disbursed spot

          Came in on a Sunday afternoon and nobody was there. Several hunters drove past but no other campers.

          There is no vaulted toilet at this site any more. Repeated vandalism resulted in its closure.

          Overall a nice secluded camping spot.

        • Anne W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
          Apr. 10, 2024

          Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

          Nice site, close to road and super muddy

          We stayed here in March, so there weren’t leaves back on the trees yet which meant we could see the road (and the road could see us). Not a huge deal, just not very private. It was also extremely muddy. Not bad on the main track in and out but swampy everywhere else. Overall it’s a nice spot if you’re passing through but not groundbreaking

        • Brittney W.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite
          Sep. 27, 2023

          Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite

          Relaxing and remote!

          Great little roadside campsite to get away. We spent the night during a tropical storm and got the pleasure of hearing the rain on the tent out in this peaceful spot!

        • GThe Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Red Mill Pond
          Aug. 28, 2023

          Red Mill Pond

          Plenty of space for a van

          Pro: There was a pond, campfire rings, and a big spot to maneuver a van. Neutral: No amenities Con: the road in was bumpy with a lot of pot holes

        • Mieszko M.The Dyrt PRO User
          Camper-submitted photo from Red Mill Pond
          Aug. 8, 2023

          Red Mill Pond

          Good place for one night

          Been there with camper van No facilities, only some fireplaces. Good for a short stay, quiet

        • Matt J.
          Camper-submitted photo from Red Mill Pond
          Aug. 20, 2021

          Red Mill Pond

          Dispersed, remote...and ill-kept

          Missed the words "dispersed" and "no facilities" on the USFS website... Fire circles are falling apart, there's effectively no signage, and I had the bad luck to show up after a substantial rainstorm rolled through, and both ground and grass were soaked. I bailed on this camp. If your liking for EXTREMELY rustic car camping, there's a mood for it, but it doesn't seem to be worth backpacking in, and I wouldn't recommend car camping under most circumstances. The fishing looks pretty good, but i don't fish.



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