hello all
i'm curious about stealth camping on the Appalachian trail in new york state. this weekend i want go to the beautiful area by clarence fahnstock state park and don't want to pay the rediculous $19 a night PLUS $9 reservation fee for the RV-riddled camp area. Literally 1 mile before the campsite entrance is where the Appalachian trail crosses. If I enter there on my bike and walk it up, say, out of sight of the road, do you think i'll be hassled by anyone while camping (police, campsite rangers, etc?)
thanks for your help!
Bikey
I live a few miles from where you are thinking of camping. From where the trail crosses rte. 301, there are a few suitable spots to camp [no fires], not directly on the trail and on the south side of 301 only. DO NOT let anyone see you go in and set up--the sheriff/troopers/park police will evict you post haste. FORGET the weekends--too many "eyes". The spots I speak of are east & west of the trail and you will have to carry your bike up and in, woodsy & rocky----good luck!