An Abandoned Outhouse Less Than 20 Miles From NYC

This week, I’ve been scouting for abandoned houses in the woods, and happened to come across this beauty about 20 miles outside of the city.

As I was taking pictures, I happened to notice a little hut up the hill nearby. I figured it was just a tool shed, but then thought occurred to me…

Could it possibly be an outhouse?

Yup – and a double-seater at that! (sorry I didn’t push the door open for a full shot, but the bats and spiders living inside asked politely if I’d leave them alone) (and no, I did not want to be haunted by the nightmares that would result from looking in that open pit).

This is the first abandoned free-standing outhouse I’ve come across in my scouting travels (I came across another outhouse on Staten Island a few years ago, though that was part of a larger outbuilding). I’d love to know when this was built – it’s actually in extremely good condition, and has really stood the test of time well. If only they’d remembered to add that little half-moon cut-out in the door.

Never ceases to amaze me that you can stumble on something like this within 20 miles of New York City.

-SCOUT