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Free Primitive and Roadside Campsites in Central New York

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An overview of free primitive and roadside campsites located throughout the Central New York region of New York State including Broome County, Cortland County, Chenango County, Madison County, Otsego County and Schoharie County. Major areas include Burnt Rossman State Forest, Charles Baker State Forest, Stony Pond State Forest, Hunts Pond State Forest and Long Pond State Forest. You can see more detailed locations by exploring this Interactive Google Map (KML) of the campsites across the state.

 

Free Primitive and Roadside Campsites in Central New York

Five Mile Point Flyover – Cloverleaf

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This cloverleaf where the Southern Tier Expressway and Interstate 81 split apart is rather fascinating to say the least. While it's a fully functional interchange, that gives priority to these major highways, it's unusual in it's design and layout.

Like a homeless bum in wilderness 🏕️

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Tonight's warmth

I had to feel a bit like that when I was winter camping last weekend in that incredibly frigid weather. It really was not pleasant, but in my mind maybe necessary as I said my goodbyes to Big Red and watched the flames flicker one more time as the year rapidly draws to a close.

Truth is it didn’t have to be this way. There is a good chance I could have bought that hunting cabin up that way a while back and made it a residence, but it was too far away from work. I do see a simple, hunting-style cabin in my future but not tied to New York.

I just like my freedom and being able to travel to different places to camp, even if such things are hardly permanent. Winter camping won’t be quite so harsh when I get my new rig and install a diesel heater for warmth. It will also have a lot more room between the long-bed, assuming I decide to stay with an MX cap.