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.

🖼️ Photos

Old State Road, 1890s Topos

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South of Nelson is Old State Road, however it's not clear to me that US 20's alignment has changed significantly since the 1800s from looking at these topos, even though they did twin the roads in the 1950s.
Thematic Map: Niagara Falls Landfills
Terrain Map: Pine Bush East Barrens Soil Map
Map: Empire State Topography

Upper Leland Pond

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Dramatic clouds hang over Leland Pond in Madison County on November 3, 2014. Not a wilderness lake by any stretch of the imagination, but still with some wild vistas on this small pond located outside of Hamilton, NY.

Monday November 3, 2014 — Leland Pond
Thematic Map: Agriculture in New York
Map: Kasoag State Forest