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.

Weather Update – 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

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. Its 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.

Upcoming Holidays – July 23, 2021

Believe it or not, summer is starting to mature and autumn isn’t that far away. 🍂

  • Six Fridays until Labor Day Weekend Begins 👨‍🏭 – Sep 3
  • Seven Fridays until 6:30 Sunrise 🌇 – Sep 10
  • Eight Fridays until Constitution Day 📜 – Sep 17
  • Ten Fridays until October 🎃 – Oct 1
  • 11 Fridays until Average High is 65 🍂 – Oct 8
  • 13 Fridays until Harvest Moon 🌕 – Oct 22
  • 17 Fridays until Full Moon 🌕 – Nov 19
  • 18 Fridays until Buy Nothing Day 🛍️ – Nov 26
  • 20 Fridays until 7:15 AM Sunrise ⌛️ – Dec 10
  • Five months – Festivus 🍖 – Thursday Dec 23
  • 22 Fridays until Christmas Eve 🎅 – Dec 24

One Year Ago During the Week of July 23

Last year …

On Friday 07/24/20 we had humid and partly sunny 🌞 with high of 82 and a low of 65, which is two degrees below normal.

On Saturday 07/25/20 we had humid 🌞, mostly sunny 🌞 and mist 🌞 with high of 85 and a low of 63, which is a degree above normal.

On Sunday 07/26/20 we had hot 🌞, humid 🌞 and mostly sunny 🌞 with high of 87 and a low of 62, which is three degrees above normal.

On Monday 07/27/20 we had hot 🌞, humid 🌞, partly sunny 🌞 and thunderstorm 🌩 with high of 93 and a low of 64, which is nine degrees above normal.

On Tuesday 07/28/20 we had humid 🌩, mostly sunny 🌞 and thunderstorm 🌩 with high of 81 and a low of 61, which is three degrees below normal.

On Wednesday 07/29/20 we had humid 🌩, mostly sunny 🌞 and rain showers 🌦 with high of 86 and a low of 57, which is two degrees above normal.

On Thursday 07/30/20 we had humid 🌦, partly sunny 🌞 and rain showers 🌦 with high of 81 and a low of 63, which is three degrees below normal.