Perkins Clearing Conservation Easement quickly became one of my favorite boondocking areas in the Adirondacks. After spending time in traditional campgrounds, I was looking for a place where Kona and I could truly get off the grid, and Perkins Clearing delivered exactly that. The area contains numerous designated roadside campsites scattered along a network of dirt roads near Mason Lake and Jessup River. I spent nearly two hours exploring the area before settling on a large c

One of my goals for exploring the Adirondacks was simple. Find great boondocking spots and spend a few days enjoying the wilderness. Using New York State DEC maps, I researched primitive campsites near trout streams and fishing opportunities. I always try to have multiple backup plans because boondocking is rarely predictable. Our search took us along Route 28, also known as the Adirondack Trail Scenic Byway. The drive alone is worth the trip. The road winds through forests,