Wisdom of a quarter mile between campsites

As I’ve grown older, I’ve come to realize that beauty of the state’s policy of keeping dispersed and wilderness campsites at least a 1/4 mile apart.

While that leads to fewer camping opportunities in popular locations, it also means a truer wilderness experience where other campers will not be disturbed by talking, music, chopping wood or other human noise, smoke from other fires or other privacy issues.

Afternoon

I enjoy having my space while camping and having nobody else in sight or sound while in the wilderness.

Map: Overview of Lean-Tos in New York State Forests
SVGZ Graphic: Developed State Campgrounds in NY State
Thematic Map: Places I Camped in 2020
Thematic Map: Places I Camped in 2021
Thematic Map: Places I Camped in 2022
Photo: Places I Camped in 2023

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