Smethport is the perfect place for adventurous campers and RVers. Smethport is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Smethport, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.
"Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me."
"This spot is a boondocker’s delight! Big open spots with established fire rings. Quiet except for the distant rumble of a train passing the town down in the valley."
"Been there with camper van No facilities, only some fireplaces. Good for a short stay, quiet"
"Neutral: No amenities Con: the road in was bumpy with a lot of pot holes"
"We picked the biggest site next to the creek. The tree canopy over our site was dense enough that w3 did not get very wet when it rains."
"I believe there are several dispersed spots along this road. This one was close enough to the road to feel safe but far enough away to have privacy."
"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."
"No electricity or water hook ups, very secluded, has a pond to fish in, by far my most favorite place to camp"
"Beautiful grassy spots around the pond and along the road in. Google maps directed us to a dead end, go in through the north entrance and you’ll be good!"
"This was a great spot for my first dispersed camping experience. Hard, fairly flat parking surface right off of paved road. Rock fire ring. Vault toilets were open. Sites are well spaced."
"Size od camping spots ranges from large open fields with fire pits to spots on the shoulder of the road
We came in on a Saturday and found one of the road side sites open."
"Theres a few dispersed spots back here. Its pretty nice area. The road is out tho so dont take a big rig"
ScoutBeen there with camper van No facilities, only some fireplaces. Good for a short stay, quiet
TravelerMissed 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.
LegendWe camp in a lot of primitive dispersed camping, but finding a spot like this in the east is challenging! So for that…YAY, we love it. But, it’s not perfect. The road is behind the town of Ludlow (or Sheffield depending on which direction you are coming from). From Ludlow take the “Scenic Dr” and it turns into the forestry road. Lots of pull offs off this main road and you could prob find some more private ones if you explored the smaller dirt roads off the main forestry road. No services here obvi since it’s primitive camping. Road is in good condition and most any car would have no problem driving down it.
TravelerTrail was more of a stream than a trail. You’ll spend more time beside the trail then actually on it. The campsite was a shelter off the side of the trail. It came with some firewood and cardboard to burn as well as some emergency water. Campsite was clean and came with an “air conditioned loo”. Lots of room for tents, however, most sites are not flat. Would recommend to come in dryer season or to bring rubber boots.
GuideIf you don’t mind roughing it a bit, it’s really quite nice. Sites are first come first serve and there is a bit of day traffic to get to Hector Falls. Which is a nice little 2 mile hike. Some good exploring. Bring tick/bug spray. Found several on my boys and me.
ScoutPro: 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
ScoutNo electricity or water hook ups, very secluded, has a pond to fish in, by far my most favorite place to camp
TravelerThis spot is a boondocker’s delight! Big open spots with established fire rings. Quiet except for the distant rumble of a train passing the town down in the valley. The road is definitely hidden behind the town of Ludlow but we were able to find it at 2am after a long drive from cape cod.
GuideI believe there are several dispersed spots along this road. This one was close enough to the road to feel safe but far enough away to have privacy.
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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular dispersed campground near Smethport, PA is Forestry Road Dispersed Campsite with a 4.4-star rating from 9 reviews.
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