Oneida County committee limits dispersed camping to 28 days on county forest

Dec 9, 2025

The committee approved changes to dispersed camping rules to prevent continuous residency on county forest land, adopting a proposed 28‑day maximum within a calendar year and language prohibiting pets being left unattended; the motion passed unanimously.

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Forestry staff member Nemec told the committee recent concerns about dispersed camping prompted proposed changes to county forest camping rules. Nemec recommended setting a maximum of 28 days within a calendar year to prevent continuous occupancy while still allowing seasonal uses such as hunting.

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