Best Dispersed Camping near Sinnamahoning, PA

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Best Dispersed Sites Near Sinnamahoning, PA (2)

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    1. Red Mill Pond

    4 Reviews
    9 Photos
    63 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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    Recent Dispersed Reviews in Sinnamahoning

    4 Reviews of 2 Sinnamahoning Campgrounds


    • 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.

    • 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.



    Frequently Asked Questions

    • Which is the most popular dispersed campsite near Sinnamahoning, PA?

      According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Sinnamahoning, PA is Red Mill Pond with a 4-star rating from 4 reviews.