Pennsylvania
Lackawanna State Forest Ridge Road Dispersed Area
Dispersed Camping
This quiet dispersed area sits along Ridge Road in Lackawanna State Forest, offering primitive camping among mixed hardwoods and mountain laurel. Multiple informal sites spread along the forest road, with room for 8-10 vehicles. Fire rings are scattered throughout but water must be packed in. Expect solitude except during hunting seasons when orange is mandatory.
Access via Ridge Road off PA-435, about 3 miles on decent gravel that any vehicle can handle. The area sees little traffic outside of fall hunting season. No facilities or signage — just pull off where there’s clearance and practice Leave No Trace principles.
Quiet forest dispersed camping near Philadelphia
Place Details
| Type | Dispersed Camping |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Dalton, PA |
| Miles from pavement | 3.2 mi |
| Minimum vehicle | Any vehicle |
| Access road surface | Gravel |
| Cell service | Spotty |
| Capacity (# of rigs) | 10 rigs |
| Cost (USD/night, 0 = free) | Free |
| Reservation required | No |
| Stay limit (nights) | 14 nights |
| Best season | April-November |
| Land manager | State Land |
| Permit required | No |
| Amenities | Fire ring |
| Coordinates | Open directions |
| Find on Google | Search on Google → |