carbuff
Well-Known Member
Not that it makes a lot of difference but ....he could have camped in Harriman State Park. It backs right up to Bear Mtn, Here’s some info on the free lean- tos.
Harriman State Park Lean-Tos
Yes, when I (and most hikers I know) refer to hiking or camping at "Bear Mountain," they don't just mean the state park, they mean that whole complex of parks and trails centered around Bear Mountain.
Harriman State Park is where most of the low cost camping is found, and also I think where most of the "bandit" campers go. The main Bear Mountain park is pretty heavily patrolled.