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.

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They just plowed and sanded Brown Road.

They just plowed and sanded Brown Road. Plus the sun is out. Which means if I drive somewhere today I won’t have to worry about the road being to slippery with the inch of snow that fell although I’m still planning to New Years Eve as the road will be even more of a mosh pit should we get 3/4 inch of rain and my tent isn’t that waterproof, plus the rain is supposed to come in fairly early on New Years Eve. Today probably just going to hike up the ridge I like to hunt along, tomorrow go for a walk around Glimmerglass State Park and then head home, assuming that the forecast remains the same.

Yellow Trail

Map: Empire State Color Relief
Map: Snow Bowl State Forest