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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Fog in the Morning

Andy | August 26, 2021

Saturday August 27, 2011 — Charles Baker State Forest — Charles Baker State Forest 🗺 — Charles Baker State Forest Auto Tour Route 🗺 — Charles Baker State Forest Horse and Truck Trails 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚

Map: Saratoga Sand Plains Wildlife Management Area

Valley

Andy | August 11, 2021

View from the Bluebird Trail at Lansing Manor.

Sunday August 6, 2017 — Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center

Rainy Day Outside of Georgetown

Andy | August 2, 2021

Sunday August 1, 2021 — Madison County, NY — Lebanon Reservoir 🗺 — Three Springs State Forest 🗺— PDF with All Maps 📚

Map: Green Mountain National Forest North

Weather Update – July 24, 2021

Andy | July 24, 2021

The plan for today is to head out to the Finger Lakes and Montezuma then down to the National Forest. 🐦 I am feeling a lot better today, realizing that my anxiety is just that. Everything in the world is not out to get me.

I am also thinking about visiting the Remsen Woods Nature Preserve, mainly so I can avoid the traffic 🚘 in Skaneateles and to go somewhere new for a change. I also need to get some food 🍲 for tomorrow as I tomorrow will be quite rainy and it best to stay close to camp ⛺. I like having a quiet day after I first set up camp. Probably stop at Walmart in Auburn.

Weather Summary
Today. Feels like … September 8th.	Sunny and	77 degrees	,	8:30 sunset.
Tonight. Feels like … July 31st.	Showers is likely and	62 degrees	, 62 max dew point,	5:46 sunrise.
Sunday. Feels like … September 5th.	Showers is likely and	78 degrees	, 62 max dew point,	8:29 sunset.
Sunday Night. Feels like … August 13th.	Chance of T-storms and	61 degrees	, 67 max dew point,	5:47 sunrise.
Monday. Feels like … September 5th.	Mostly Sunny and	78 degrees	, 67 max dew point,	8:28 sunset.
Monday Night. Feels like … August 26th.	Mostly Clear and	59 degrees	,	5:48 sunrise.
Tuesday. Feels like … September 11th.	Sunny then Chance of T-storms and	76 degrees	, 62 max dew point,	8:27 sunset.
Tuesday Night. Feels like … September 3rd.	Chance of T-storms and	57 degrees	,	5:49 sunrise.
Wednesday. Feels like … September 19th.	Chance of Showers then Chance of T-storms and	73 degrees	, 61 max dew point,	8:26 sunset.
Wednesday Night. Feels like … September 6th.	Chance of T-storms and	56 degrees	,	5:50 sunrise.
Thursday. Feels like … September 19th.	Chance of Showers then Chance of T-storms and	73 degrees	, 60 max dew point,	8:25 sunset.
Thursday Night. Feels like … September 3rd.	Chance of T-storms then Chance of Showers and	57 degrees	,	5:51 sunrise.
Friday. Feels like … September 24th.	Mostly Sunny then Chance of T-storms and	71 degrees	, 60 max dew point,	8:24 sunset.

Good Morning – July 24, 2021

Andy | July 24, 2021

Good morning! I guess there was a lot of pressure on that propane tank, got a face full of propane and iced over fingers connecting up the camp stove 💨

I mean it makes sense, I did the tank filled earlier in the week 🏮 and it’s fairly warm, so the propane pressure is high. That said with the light breeze

That said, it’s a pretty nice morning. It‘s sunny and 53 degrees at the Cherry Ridge Camping Area. ☀ Light breeze.

This morning I called Mom and she gave me solid advice on not to focus on anything that triggers my anxiety. Just take it day by day, 😁 breathe and keep busy. There are risks everywhere but don’t focus on them. Your truck is going to be fine, it’s a lot newer and better shape then a lot of people. And remember it’s vacation time, 🏖 your supposed to be enjoying yourself.