As a ADK/upstate NY off road explorer for 50 years, my experiences are that it is hard to find legit free backwoods camping. NY is nothing like the famed BLM lands of the west. Most dirt roads are either private with posted signs and gates, or NYS lands with few overnight camping areas, they are out there, not as simple as you’d think. The woods of NY are far more guarded and posted than what you see on you tube.
@@ruffroads5392 As I recall you can reserve on the DEC website. We just drove in and found an empty space. We figured if anything was full we would just make our way out into the empty parts. We are leave no trace campers.
Looks like great fun....hey, you sound exactly like me when I say 'water' or 'coffee' so you must be from LI. We vacationed in upstate Schoharie County area as kids for years, so seeing your off-road camping trip has brought back tons of great memories.
I grew up in Mddleburgh NY. We spent countless days/nights camping in and around Schoharie county and all surrounding areas. Vroman's Nose is a destination for many tourists...especially this time of year. The views are breathtaking.
This looks awesome. I am down on LI so as you say, takes hours to get anywhere good. I am dying to take the wife and kids somewhere upstate to do some camping with my 4Runner!
@@OverlandCommand Thanks for your reply. That makes sense. And thanks again for your video! Before this I never knew of ANY DEP/DEC public lands in NYS that allowed motorized vehicles besides snowmobiles. You got me looking into things and because of that I just learned of the Trans NJ trail... 450 miles of off roading that runs the entire length of NJ, from up near Port Jervis/Matamoras all the way down to Cape May. Takes 3 days to complete. Might be able to do it in 2.
Just came across your channel, excellent video! I love the content. So many of these channels get off topic and have too much garbage and or non-camping related non-overland related content. Keep it up! Would love to know where the camping area was.
@@roberturban2934 I will be making more. This past year was a big transition as I moved from New York to Georgia, relocated OC World HQ, and embarked on a new career. More content coming, I promise....
@@OverlandCommand but then how did you know this specific area of DEC land was for overlanding/off highway vehicle use? thats the issue I'm having with finding off roading/overlanding/OHV trails in upstate new york. It is so much easier in other states like CO, TX, NM, UT.
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Absolutely awsome. We do similar in the Berkshires. Great times
We loved this area on our trip to Newfoundland. Hope to get back and do more exploration up there sometime soon. Thank you for sharing!
Do you by any chance have directions to this area?
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Thumbs. Up. Bad ass. Trailer. Nice set up...!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you!
just found your site ,will follow a long. nice trailer
How do you get there
As a ADK/upstate NY off road explorer for 50 years, my experiences are that it is hard to find legit free backwoods camping. NY is nothing like the famed BLM lands of the west. Most dirt roads are either private with posted signs and gates, or NYS lands with few overnight camping areas, they are out there, not as simple as you’d think. The woods of NY are far more guarded and posted than what you see on you tube.
This land is DEP distributed camping land. you are supposed to reserve it, but....
@@OverlandCommand Please share how those res are made or any other tips :)
@@ruffroads5392 As I recall you can reserve on the DEC website. We just drove in and found an empty space. We figured if anything was full we would just make our way out into the empty parts. We are leave no trace campers.
@@OverlandCommand Looks like you may have been in Hawkins Pond State Forest?
@@ruffroads5392 Possible - not sure
Looks like great fun....hey, you sound exactly like me when I say 'water' or 'coffee' so you must be from LI. We vacationed in upstate Schoharie County area as kids for years, so seeing your off-road camping trip has brought back tons of great memories.
I grew up in Mddleburgh NY. We spent countless days/nights camping in and around Schoharie county and all surrounding areas. Vroman's Nose is a destination for many tourists...especially this time of year. The views are breathtaking.
I was on LI for 20 years
Nice video
Awesome😊
Awesome 😎👍
Thanks!
Nice Sequoia!
This looks awesome. I am down on LI so as you say, takes hours to get anywhere good. I am dying to take the wife and kids somewhere upstate to do some camping with my 4Runner!
Where was this? I'm looking for new places to explore would love any tips on spots.
DEC dispersed camping land near Binghamton
But Binghamton is not near the Catskills it’s about two hours away from it.
Looking for a place to go with my son. Maybe share where this is.
Ouch 😣 4 hours,! We need to get up there
Takes a while around here!
@@OverlandCommand but Middletown is only about 90 minutes north of the city 🤔.
@@gellotion Takes 4 hours from Long Island, considering traffic
@@OverlandCommand Thanks for your reply. That makes sense.
And thanks again for your video!
Before this I never knew of ANY DEP/DEC public lands in NYS that allowed motorized vehicles besides snowmobiles.
You got me looking into things and because of that I just learned of the Trans NJ trail... 450 miles of off roading that runs the entire length of NJ, from up near Port Jervis/Matamoras all the way down to Cape May. Takes 3 days to complete. Might be able to do it in 2.
@@gellotion There you go!
Beautiful spot to go camping can you tell us what county that was in.
It was near Middletown - not sure of the county
@@OverlandCommand Middletown is Orange County, made famous by the reality show about a motorcycle customization shop, Orange County Choppers
Middletown is 45 minutes from the Catskills... it’s more upstate than that
@@BrianSmith-bw3hi there’s a town called Middletown in the Catskills.
Very nice video, where in the Catskills was this, if you don't mind? Thanks
I am sworn to secrecy....
Any coordinates for this spot
A lot of these spots in the Hudson Valley are hush-hush😬. There’s info out there but NYC tourists outnumber us quickly
Just google DEC dispersed camping land
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Just came across your channel, excellent video! I love the content. So many of these channels get off topic and have too much garbage and or non-camping related non-overland related content. Keep it up! Would love to know where the camping area was.
This was on DEC Dispersed camping land near Binghamton, as I recall.
@@OverlandCommand thanks! Hope to see more of your content.
@@roberturban2934 I will be making more. This past year was a big transition as I moved from New York to Georgia, relocated OC World HQ, and embarked on a new career. More content coming, I promise....
nice rig did you build the camper and trailer ?
Yes it is my design and construction. Thanks!
Can you tell me the coordinates of the entrance to here?
Really curious where exactly this is as well!
I agreed not o disclose this very small area....
Do you know what state park or road you were on?
I cant remember, but it was DEC dispersed camping land
I'm down to go next time let me know
Just google DEC dispersed camping land. You will get a choice of sites to try.
Lets go again, i will come too💪💪💪
Admin area?
Just got a rooftop tent and I’m hoping to you can tell me where this is. Far away from people!! Lol
Just google DEC dispersed camping land. You will get a choice of sites to try.
What did you used for surface cover ? CTP ? Aliminium? or others
Its a marine nonskid. Mixed feelings about it
How much does a trailer like that weight ?
This build weighs about 900 pounds
Where was this? I'm looking for new places
To my recollection, it was near Binghamton.
Where is this. Would like to go.
This is on DEC land near Binghamton. You can look up their dispersed camping sites by googling "dec dispersed camping NY"
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Where is this location? Can you provide address/additional details
It is DEC dispersed camping near Middleburgh. There are a number of areas up there - google DEC land and there are maps.
@@OverlandCommand Thank you!!!
@@OverlandCommand but then how did you know this specific area of DEC land was for overlanding/off highway vehicle use? thats the issue I'm having with finding off roading/overlanding/OHV trails in upstate new york. It is so much easier in other states like CO, TX, NM, UT.
May i know the address?
Info pleaase want to ride these trails
Search DEP land and you will find all their locations
Do you have Instagram ?
@theoverlandcommander
Would luv to know more about this campsite. Would luv to bring my son there.
Can you tell me the coordinates of the entrance to here?
I am sworn to secrecy....