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Dispersed Camping
Dispersed Camping — Hunts Pond State Forest
About
New York Department of Environmental Conservation
Hunts Pond State Forest
Acquired during the 1960s, Hunts Pond State Forest is the most recently established State Forest in Chenango County. Its 1,397 acres traverse the valley of a feeder stream to the Unadilla River, giving way to a very diverse landscape of open fields, softwood plantations, hardwood forests, and beaver meadows.
Views of the Unadilla River valley are spectacular from the large open field on the western part of the forest. For those who want to see a beaver family hard at work, be sure to visit the beaver meadow in the south-central area, just off of Buttermilk Falls Road.
Various unmarked trails and logging lanes crisscross the forest; they can be used for hiking and cross-country skiing. Whether you are a hunter, hiker, camper, skier or just a general outdoor enthusiast, Hunts Pond State Forest is sure to provide the recreational opportunity you are looking for.
Reservation Info
Camping in the previous Hunts Pond State Park area is only allowed at the 12 designated campsites around the perimeter of Hunts Pond.
Sites generally are booked two weeks or more in advance, so it's important to call early for a site.
Location
Dispersed Camping — Hunts Pond State Forest is located in New York
Coordinates
42.59500073 N
75.37300075 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires