Can you camp anywhere in Adirondack Park?

Adirondack Backcountry Camping. Backcountry camping is allowed on the Adirondack Forest Preserve as well as State Forest lands outside of the Adirondack Park. Camping is prohibited on Unique Areas, Wildlife Management Areas and a few other categories of state land.

Do you need a permit to camp in the Adirondacks?

Camping for more than three nights or with 10 or more people requires a permit from a Forest Ranger. Call 518-897-1300 to get the name and contact information for the local ranger. Please observe all State Land Camping and Hiking Rules. Black bears are present throughout the Adirondacks and Catskills.

How long can you camp in the Adirondacks?

Free Campsites in the Adirondacks Many of these sites will allow you to stay for up to 3 nights on state lands free of charge. Anything between 3 and 14 days requires a permit. Often, permits are free.

How do I get a NYS camping permit?

Campers must be at least 18 years old to get a permit. Permit holders must have identification and proof of age, and furnish the full names of everyone in the camping party. The permit holder is responsible for the conduct of everyone under 18 years old and is liable for any violations of the rules and regulations.

Can you smoke in NYS campgrounds?

Posted on 20th April, 16 Category: The New York State Court of Appeals upheld a decision that would ban smoking from certain public spaces in New York State Parks and Historic Sites.

What is base camping?

Base camping establishes a “sort of permanent” temporary home away from home when you’re backpacking. You hike into a great location, and make camp.

What is the difference between front country and backcountry camping?

For those that want to continue to advance their hiking passion, the next step is to begin moving beyond these well defined, frequently traveled trails, to lesser defined, infrequently traveled trails. The former is what’s generally known as frontcountry hiking and the latter is loosely defined as backcountry hiking.

Where can I find the Adirondack Park Agency’s rules and regulations?

The full Adirondack Park Agency rules and regulations are presented as a PDF and can be found here. APA’s regulations are found within Title 9, Subtitle Q of the New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) . The individual sections are linked to in the list below.

What are the rules and regulations for hiking and camping in Adirondacks?

Here is a summary of the rules and regulations regarding hiking and camping in the most popular area of the Adirondacks – the High Peaks Wilderness. The High Peaks Wilderness has two zones – Eastern and Western. The Eastern Zone is the most heavily used and has the most restrictive rules.

What are the rules for camping on the Eastern High Peaks?

No Camping above 3,500 feet in elevation but equal to or less than 4,000 feet except at a primitive tent site Camping within 150 feet of any trails or water is permitted only at designated sites Eastern High Peaks Zone – NO CAMPFIRES including wood burning stoves and any type of use of wood as fuel