There are two campsites on the northern portion of Betty Brook Road, along the Betty Brook. They are usually accessed via Rossman Hill Road, although you can access them from southern end of Betty Brook Road where it hits West Kill Road, if you take a rough truck trail several miles.
Located on a small stream known as Betty Brook, they are located in a fairly deep valley, with private in-holdings on both sides of the valley.
Rankings: Campsites are ranked from 0 to 10, based on the described attributes.
| Overall |
9 |
Lack of Enforcement Presence |
8 |
| Scenic Beauty |
8 |
Facilities |
5 |
| Cleanliness |
8 |
On-Site Attractions |
3 |
| Privacy |
9 |
Nearby Attractions |
5 |
| Layout |
9 |
Cellphone and Data Services |
0 |
| Location: |
- Roughly 1.3 miles south of Rossman Hill Road, Fulton, NY on Betty Brook Road.
- When you proceed down Betty Brook Rd, hang a right at the split where the arrow signs point you away from the “Posted” driveway.
- 15.7 miles south-east of Cobelskill
- 6.4 miles north-west of Blenhium
- N 42.52809 W 74.51415
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| Cost: |
- No charge
- 3-nights maximum stay at this site except by FREE camping permit for up to 2-weeks which can be obtained from Forest Ranger Tom Edmunds 518-827-6565, Cell: 518-505-4070 (more info).
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| Facilities: |
- 1 small campsite, big enough for small car and a tent
- 1 large campsite in a field with trees, good for mid-size campers
- Large campsite – large stone ring fireplace, Small campsite – stone fireplace
- Stone tables at both campsite
- No outhouses.
- No cellphone service
- Limited radio reception
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| Vehicles: |
- Large trailer or tent (southern site)
- Tent or small truck with camper stop (north site)
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| Attractions on Site: |
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| Attractions Nearby: |
- Looking Glass Pond – Fishing – 3 miles north-east on Rossman Hill Road in Fulton
- NY Power Authority Visitors Center – 8 miles south-west on NY 30 in Blenhium
- Mine Kill State Park (fee) – 9 miles south-west on NY 30 in Blenhium
- Mine Kill Falls (south of the park – FREE) – 10 miles south-west on NY 30 in Blenhium
- Max Shaul Farm Market – 10 miles north-east on NY 30 in Fultonham
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| Sanitation: |
- Water from Betty Brook – Boil before drinking or cooking
- No outhouses – Dig hole in woods away from creek, burn toilet paper
- Burn combustible garbage, take cans home for recycling
- Make sure firepits and campsite are clean before leaving
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| Restrictions on Use: |
- 3-nights maximum stay at this site.
- Except by FREE camping permit for up to 2-weeks which can be obtained from Ranger Tom Edmunds 518-827-6565, Cell: 518-505-4070 (more info).
- Seasonal use road, the last 1/8 mile from Number Four Road.
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3 Comments
Most of site have been removed
The lower site has been removed (near West Kill Road), but the upper two sites that have long been on the DEC maps are now designated. The upper bridge is currently closed to motor vehicles due to deterioration of the deck, but I am hopeful that DEC will repair the bridge before hunting season this fall.
Thanks for the recommendation! I went there this weekend and it’s a great site. You should upload all of these to the ioverlander app.