Photo: Rolling Farm Country Along NY 8

More about Madison County, NY...

Madison County, situated in central New York State, is home to a population of 73,442 as per the 2010 census. This county is a pivotal part of the Syracuse, NY Metropolitan Statistical Area. Positioned east of Syracuse, slightly north of Binghamton, and west of Albany, Madison County holds the honor of housing the state's geographic center in Pratts Hollow, within the Town of Eaton. With Oneida Lake and Oneida Creek framing part of its northern border and Chittenango Creek defining the western boundary, Madison County boasts picturesque landscapes.

This page focuses on free camping opportunities on state land within Madison County, extending an invitation for outdoor enthusiasts to explore the region's diverse offerings, including hiking, biking, kayaking, and various outdoor pursuits.

Aerial Photos

Beaver Creek In Brookfield
Bouckville – Chenango Canal
Colonie Landfill
Nelson Swamp

Maps and Interactives

Young Lake
Woodman Pond and Chenango Canal
West Winfield
Utica – House Style
Stoney Pond State Forest Trails
Stoney Pond Camping Area
Oneida Lake – Land Use
Oneida Flats – 1996, 2003, 2013, 2017, 2022
Oneida 1895
Old State Road, 1890s Topos
Nine Mile Swamp
Moscow Hill Horse Camp
Morrisville Swamp
Maumee Swamp – Weaver Lake – Young Lake
Madison County – Land Use
Lorezno Mansion State Historic Site
Leland Ponds
Hatch Pond – Bradley Brook Reservior
Hamilton, NY
Fields Outside of Canastota
Fabius, NY
Exploring the Burlingtongame Preserve
Eaton Brook
Downtown Canastota

... photos, maps and other content from from Madison County, NY.