Dispersed
Balsam Swamp State Forest
McDonough, NY
Dispersed camping — confirm current rules
This is a dispersed-camping point on public land. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and access change seasonally. Verify with the managing agency before traveling.
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Managed by Dispersed/Primitive
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- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
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- Address:McDonough, NY
About
There are links to rules and regulations for primitive camping. A permit is required for camping for more than three nights in a row. There is no running water or electricity in the camping spaces. Each camping space has a fire ring, outhouse, and picnic table.
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Amenities
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
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Chippewa Falls Trail
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Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New York hunting page
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