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Updated: 06/09/2025
Cedar River-Limekiln Road
Long Lake, New York
Located near the community of Indian Lake, New York, Cedar River-Limekiln Road wonders through the Moose River Plains Wild Forest. The road is an easy route of mostly graded dirt with areas of graded gravel. This area is managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This road is about finding free camping offered by the state. Dozens of designated dispersed campsites are located along the road. Most of the sites are suitable for vehicles with rooftop tents and those camping with ground tents. The campsites are sized for only one or two vehicles or tents. Most of this road passes under a heavy canopy of trees. Please note, this road and other roads in the area are seasonal and typically open from late spring through late fall/early winter. You can find more information about this area here.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Hickock Brook
Highland Lake, New York
Hickok Brook Road is an easy out-and-back trail within Hickok Brook State Forest. It provides access to multiple spur trails. Dispersed camping is available and free along the trail and throughout the area.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Powley Road
Stratford, New York
Powley Road is located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, just north of the small town of Stratford, New York. This mostly graded gravel road runs through the Ferris Lake Wild Forest managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. This agency manages a number of designated dispersed campsites throughout the Adirondacks, 18 of which are located along Powley Road. The campsites are rugged, sized for one or two vehicles, and have a fire ring, picnic table, and a privy. 17 of the 18 campsites on Powley Road can accommodate a vehicle with a rooftop tent or similar.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Betty Brook Road
West Fulton, New York
Betty Brook Road is the offroad gem of Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest, offering a bit of challenge and a few of the nicest dispersed camping spots in this area of New York. A 4WD vehicle with a transfer case will have no issues traversing this trail. The best way to run this trail would be south to north, as the trail is mostly uphill in the northerly direction. While this trail is rated easy, it is more challenging than the other "easy" rated trails. A 2WD vehicle will struggle on this trail, especially when wet.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Burnt Hill Road
North Blenheim, New York
Burnt Hill Road accesses the heart of the Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest. This trail has a few nice opportunities for camping and is easily accessible by any 2WD/AWD vehicle. This trail would be wonderful to check out in October as the colors start to change.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Rensselaerville State Forest - CCC Road
Livingstonville, New York
CCC Road is a maintained road within Rensselaerville State Forest. A "CCC" Road is short for Civilian Conservation Corps, a historic voluntary government work program that improved public lands. This road starts as a rough dirt trail with some steep sections but eventually becomes a maintained road as you approach the top. There are several opportunities for camping along this trail and lots of opportunities to explore the side roads. You could spend an entire day out here as there are a lot of legal, un-named spur roads that jut out in every direction. Any 2WD/AWD vehicle can complete this road, but you might want to have a 4WD vehicle with a transfer case when exploring the side trails.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest - CCC Road
West Fulton, New York
CCC Road is a maintained road within Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest. A "CCC" Road is short for Civilian Conservation Corps, a historic voluntary government work program that improved public lands. This road offers great campsites and nice patches of forest land for which Upstate New York is known. This trail is also part of the NEBDR. October is a great time to experience this part of the country as the trees change to glowing yellows, oranges, and reds.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Otter Brook Road
Inlet, New York
Otter Brook Road is a dirt and gravel road located off the beaten path in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The road is easy with a couple of slightly inclined hills. It is mostly forested from start to finish. There are a number of designated dispersed campsites on Otter Brook Road. Several hiking trailheads emanate from the road, especially near the end of the road. This area is in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest, managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Bradt Hollow Road
Huntersland, New York
Bradt Hollow Road is a maintained road within Partridge Run Wildlife Management Area and is suitable for all passenger vehicles. Several side spurs offer minimal dispersed camping and evidence of gates that have permanently closed off access to the rest of the forest. Respect all signage and private land, as this road allows residents to access their property. This trail would offer a nice, leisurely Sunday drive, especially in October went the foliage starts changing color.
Updated: 04/01/2025
Beaver Road
Rensselaerville, New York
Beaver Road is a maintained road located in the Partridge Run Wildlife Management Area. It is inaccessible from December 1 to April 1 every year. This road allows access to several nice ponds you could spend an afternoon fishing, hanging out with your family, or maybe taking your dogs for a swim. October would be an excellent time to visit this trail as the tree canopy is lush, and the colors will be vibrant. Any AWD/2WD vehicles will have no issues on this trail.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Eminence Road
North Blenheim, New York
Eminence Road is a maintained road in the Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest. It is a mild road suitable for any 2WD/AWD vehicle. It will provide a nice leisurely Sunday drive, especially in October, when the colors begin to change from green to the vibrant yellows, oranges, and reds that Upstate New York is known for. Good camping opportunities.
Updated: 10/15/2024
White Birch Road
South Berne, New York
White Birch Road, a NYSDEC Truck Trail, is a maintained out-and-back road located in the Partridge Run Wildlife Management Area. This road provides access to White Birch Pond. Any passenger vehicle will have no issues making it to the end. There is no camping along this trail.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Dave Brown Mountain Road
North Blenheim, New York
This trail is a maintained road just outside the Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest which is part of the NEBDR. Most of this trail is relatively easy but has a bit of a loose shelf road as you approach the town of Blenheim. Blenheim is known for the Old Blenheim Covered Bridge, one of the longest single-span wooden covered bridges in the world, stretching 210 feet across Schoharie Creek. There is no camping along this trail.
Updated: 10/15/2024
Morey Road
West Fulton, New York
Morey Road is a fun trail within the Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest. This trail helps connect a few other trails in the area and is suitable for any 2WD/AWD vehicle. October is an excellent time to visit this area as the trees change colors to the yellows, oranges, and reds for which Upstate New York is known. There is no camping along this trail.
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