Nothing too impressive, and with limited privacy, but for big group gatherings, probably not half bad place to camp. There is a nice new pit privy in the area, and it's near the Deerfield River. Not my choice for camping with so many alternatives around, but it's there for those who want to use it.
Taken on Sunday June 19, 2011 at Somerset Airfield.
An open field area with several campsites you can camp in for free up to 18 days. It is similar to an area up at Grout Pond (see yesterday's photos), or even the camping areas at Six Nations Horse Camp in Watkins Glen NY.
Taken on Sunday June 19, 2011 at Somerset Airfield.
Paid for by Stimulus Dollars. Money actually used for a good purpose.
Taken on Sunday June 19, 2011 at Forest Road 71 - Somerset Airfield Rd.
There are many road side campsites along Kelley Stand Road, Forest Road 70 (to Lye Brook Wilderness) and Forest Road 71 (to Stratton Air Field/Kelley Stand Road). Most of them are pretty basic with no facilities but stone fire rings, although some are a little farther back then others.
Taken on Sunday June 19, 2011 at Forest Road 71 - Somerset Airfield Rd.
This is a very nice, basic roadside campsite, assuming you brought all the gear you really need or want.
Taken on Sunday June 19, 2011 at Branch Pond.
The best part of camping is the campfires and being able to burn my trash. Playing with fire is fun, even if some of this styrofoam and plastic stuff kind of smells and puts out black smoke when burnt.
Taken on Sunday June 19, 2011 at Branch Pond.