Smith Road

Smith Road is the closest road to Lowville in the Independence River Wild Forest, and is 12 miles east of Watson on Number Four Road. Offers roadside camping over 4 miles of road that wander through the Independence River Wild Forest. The first campsite, which is located at the site of the former ranger’s cabin and firetower (both relocated to the Lowville Demostration Forest), offers cellphone service, in an open field setting. Other campsites along the road are heavily wooded.

Campsite 10 on Smith Road

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Here it is. No facilities, but there is a stone fire pit, and a nice big grassy campsite. They regularly mow these campsites to keep them from reverting back to woods.

Taken on Tuesday June 28, 2011 at Smith Road.