Smith Road 📍

Smith Road is the closest road to Lowville in the Independence River Wild Forest, and is 12 miles east of Watson on Number Four Road. Offers roadside camping over 4 miles of road that wander through the Independence River Wild Forest. The first campsite, which is located at the site of the former ranger’s cabin and firetower (both relocated to the Lowville Demostration Forest), offers cellphone service, in an open field setting. Other campsites along the road are heavily wooded.

🗺️ Maps 🖼️ Photos
Map: Rensselaerville State Forest - Hillcross Parcel
Map: Big Pond
Map: Mad Tom Brook Trail
Terrain Map: Capital Region Land Use
Terrain Map: Prospect Mountain - Veterans Memorial Highway 2015 LIDAR