Take a copy with you and leave a copy with a responsible person, so the person can alert authorities if you do not return as scheduled. On extended trips, plan to check in every four or five days. First aid kit should include more, such as medications taken daily. Other Accomadations Overnight camping locations are shown on FLTC maps. They may be lean-tos or other campsites along the Trail.
Campsites are generally primitive with only a fire ring.
Water will be available if indicated on maps. In some cases, streams are nearby but not shown on FLTC maps. Camping is permitted on State Forest land for up to three days in the same location, provided you set up camp at least 150 feet from the Trail, a stream, or other source of water. Groups consisting of more than nine people must get a permit from the Department of Environmental Conservation . Camping is allowed in New York State Parks at designated sites only.