Best Dispersed Camping near St. Marys, PA
Several free dispersed camping areas can be found in the forests surrounding St. Marys, Pennsylvania. Red Mill Pond offers basic pull-off sites with established fire rings but no amenities. The access road has numerous potholes, making arrival challenging after rain. The area provides adequate space for vans and small campers, with most sites situated near the pond.
Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite, located near Ludlow, provides multiple camping spots along the main forest road and smaller logging roads. The area features established fire rings and access to hiking trails, including a path to Hector Falls about a mile from the main site. Loleta Road Dispersed Campsite and Clarion River Campground offer riverside camping with varying degrees of privacy. According to one visitor, "There are various large sized spots on both sides of the road. We were lucky to snag a spot on the side of the river with our RV." All sites in the region require self-sufficiency as they lack drinking water, toilets, and trash facilities.