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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Driving back on US 20 on Guilderland got me thinking how different Guilderland is compared to the more westerly parts of the Western Turnpike

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Driving back on US 20 on Guilderland got me thinking how different Guilderland is compared to the more westerly parts of the Western Turnpike … 🚗

It really isn’t that many miles to the west before you leave the suburban businesses and four lanes of traffic — mostly beyond Carmen Road and get out into open farm country. 🚜 It’s really beautiful, working land, not so perfect like suburbia — full of smells and dirt — old houses and falling apart machinery. I really enjoyed my trip out to Madison County last weekend, and hope to get back out that way later this winter or spring.

Mud And More Mud

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A lot of the roads were muddy in Brookfield both from all the sand they've laid down an all the mud be tracked out by equipment on farms.

Sunday December 29, 2019 — Brookfield, New York