Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest

The Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest Unit Management Plan mentions the following about Roadside Camping in the area…

“The area has a diverse mix of camping options available to visitors. There are designated interior camping facilities at Stony Pond, Cheney Pond, 29th Pond, and Newcomb Lake. There are also many Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest roadside locations used seasonally by hunters and during the summer by others along the Northwoods Club Road, the Moose Pond Road, State Route 28N and at other locations. There is generally an increasing in camping in VMWF during the regular big game season.”

— NYSDEC Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest UMP.

Current Campsites Map.

Vanderwhacker Wild Forest

Roadside Campsites Designated in UMP.

Road Number of Campsites
Boreas Road 1
Moose Pond Road 3
North Woods Road 3
NY 28N at Boreas River 1

More Resources…

Map: Big Pond Trail
Map: Boreas Railroad - Moose Club Way To Northwoods Club Road
Map: Boreas River
Map: Bullet Pond And Horseshoe Pond
Map: Roosevelt Truck Trail
Map: Stony Pond
Map: Vanderwhacker Firetower Trail
Map: Vanderwhacker Road Campsites
Map: Wolf Pond Trail
Map: Wolf Pond Trail Ortho
Thematic Map: Stoney Pond Trail in Minerva
Thematic Map: The Roosevelt Truck Trail Ortho
Photo: Cheney Pond in the Fog
Photo: Wetlands
Photo: Camp Santanoni Bridge
Photo: Icing Over Boreas River
Photo: Vanderwhacker Firetower: 5.2 miles
Photo: Boreas River 4
Photo: Riding along the Roosevelt Truck Trail
Photo: Boreas River
Photo: Moose Pond Way
Photo: Rapids to Flatwater

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