Free Primitive and Roadside Campsites in the Finger Lakes

Map: Free Primitive and Roadside Campsites in the Finger Lakes

An overview of free primitive and roadside campsites located throughout the Finger Lakes region of New York State including Chemung County, Tioga County, Tompkins County, Steuben County, and Schuyler County. Major areas include the Sugar Hill State Forest and Recreation Area and the Finger Lakes National Forest. You can see more detailed locations by exploring this Interactive Google Map (KML) of the campsites across the state.

 

Condon Hollow Trail – Halcott Mountain Lean To

 Condon Hollow Trail - Halcott Mountain Lean To

The Condon Hollow Trail follows an old mountain pass that runs between South Vly Mountain and Sleeping Lion in the Hallcott Mountain Wild Forest. The lean-to is located 2.0 miles west of of the Condon Hollow Parking Area, or 1/2 mile east of the Turk Hollow Road. The col between the mountains is 2,860 elevation, an ascent of 800 feet from Condon Hollow Parking Area. The lean-to is at 2,380 feet, which roughly 300 ascent from the end of Turk Hollow Road or 400 feet below the col. Tailhead parking at: 42.21852779311055,-74.42673587591332

More information on this forest can be found on DEC website: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/28314.html