Located in the Black River Wild Forest, this campground abuts serene Nicks Lake, where the only sounds hikers and anglers hear are bird calls and the splashes of oars and fish jumping from mirror-smooth water.
This site has accessible features that include campsites and a picnic area. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.
740 acres
Old Forge
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Telephone: 315-369-3314
Address: 278 Bisby Rd., Old Forge, NY 13420
Website: Nicks Lake Campground
Photo Credits: Jessica McBride, NYSDEC