Primitive/Leanto camping sites
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Bustedknees
.308 Win
its been more than 10 years but I'm pretty damn sure Pine Lake had a few lean-to's around it. It's a very short drive for you and not a bad hike back in either.. you should be able to make a hike in before you drag your family and gear in, I think you'll like.
Bustedknees
.308 Win
another great spot we used to sneak the atv's into off the same seasonal road as above. A much larger lake, but you may have more foot traffic, no idea if atv's are still sneaking into it though. Its a gem on the west side.
alistair
6.5 Creedmoor
Lean-To Camping in the Adirondacks: Where To Find
Learn where to find lean-tos in the Adirondacks, as well as insider tips and advice for camping in lean-tos.
www.adirondack.net
MothMan
.338 Win Mag
Have spent many days of my life on these trails. Winter, spring, summer, fall.
Saltwater60
.950 JDJ
There’s a lot of placing in the adarondack mountains.
Acer-m14
.950 JDJ
yep search the crap out of the dec site .. there is a bunch of places to hike and find a lean-to to rest in ..
don't forget you can just pitch a tent .. or just a blue tarp tied to some trees .. ..
just keep your distance from water sources ..
don't forget you can just pitch a tent .. or just a blue tarp tied to some trees .. ..
just keep your distance from water sources ..
speedkills27
6.5 Creedmoor
Thats a bummer, we have reservations for end of August and I'am praying they don't get cancelled
good luck with finding a lean-to
Beah
.40 S&W
If you're willing to hike in, there are endless options for both campsites and Lean tos. DEC also has a ton of what I call "car camping" spots, most are not published anywhere (a good resource for these is andyarthur.org, just search the area you are looking and he has a lot of maps). If you are willing to hike a little, Bear Lake Lean to near McKeever is in my opnion, one of the best lean tos in all the ADK. Amazing spot and easy hike. If you want vehicle access, Woodhull Lean to (same area) is one you can drive right too, its on a seasonal access road, however, which I don't believe opens back up until May 15. The road to Woodhull lean to also has probably 5-10 "car camping" spots along the road, some nicer than others.
I've been part of the ADK Mtn Club Lean to adopter program for a few years, the one I have is in Lake George Wild Forest, I'd highly recommend this area but its on the other side of the park from you.
I've been part of the ADK Mtn Club Lean to adopter program for a few years, the one I have is in Lake George Wild Forest, I'd highly recommend this area but its on the other side of the park from you.
pjzwtl
.308 Win
The trail heads from Putnam Pond have a few nice locations. Grizzle Ocean and Berrymill trails. Grizzle has decent brookie fishing.
Shadow rider
6.5 Creedmoor
Here is a link to an interactive map of all DEC maintained lean-tos in the state as of 2018...same resource as BEAH suggested...andyarthur.org
Maps and Locations of Lean-Tos Maintained by DEC | Andy Arthur.org
Maps and Locations of Lean-Tos Maintained by DEC | Andy Arthur.org
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Nice! I am sure many people on here will find this helpful.
S&W Fan
.450/400 Nitro Ex
I’ve done this with a couple of others on and off over the yearsLean-To Camping in the Adirondacks: Where To Find
Learn where to find lean-tos in the Adirondacks, as well as insider tips and advice for camping in lean-tos.
