National Forest campgrounds in New York

New York has 4 National Forest campgrounds on record, 3 reservable and 1 first-come. 1 is free.

4
Total
3
Reservable
1
First-come

How National Forest campgrounds work here

These campgrounds are run by the U.S. Forest Service. 3 book through Recreation.gov. 1 takes no reservations. On record: 1 free. The agency's own pages are at apps.fs.usda.gov.

Interagency pass: it covers entrance and day-use fees on National Forest land, and the Senior Pass "may provide a 50 percent discount on some amenity fees", camping among them (nps.gov, read 2026-09-26). For the land itself (rules, offices, boundaries), see New York national forests on publiclandsdb.com.

Common questions

How do I book a National Forest campground in New York?

Of the 4 National Forest campgrounds on record, 3 book through Recreation.gov and 1 is first-come, first-served with no reservations.

What is the stay limit at National Forest campgrounds in New York?

Where the agency states one: 14 days in any 30-day period (1 campground). Check each campground's page for its own rule.

Does the interagency pass work at National Forest campgrounds?

The pass itself covers entrance and day-use fees on National Forest land, not the nightly camping fee; the Senior Pass may give 50 percent off some amenity fees, camping among them (nps.gov, read 2026-09-26).