Environment DEC
From the October 2009 issue
Still Time for Fall Camping in New York's Forest Preserves
More than half of DEC's 52 campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill parks are open for fall camping.
Adirondacks
Eighth Lake is one of twenty DEC campgrounds in the Adirondacks that will be open through October 11.
In the Adirondack Forest Preserve, the following facilities remain open through October 11:
Moffit Beach, Northampton Beach, Sacandaga, Eighth Lake, Indian Lake Islands, Lake Durant, Lewey Lake, Glen Island, Lake George Battleground, Long Island, Narrow Island, Rogers Rock, Ausable Point, Crown Point, Lake Eaton, Meacham Lake, Paradox Lake, Saranac Lake Islands, Wilmington Notch and Nick's Lake.
Catskills
Serious hikers and fans of primitive camping will love Devil's Tombstone in Hunter, NY.
In the Catskill Forest Preserve, the following facilities remain open through October 11:
Kenneth L. Wilson, Mongaup Pond, Woodland Valley, Devil's Tombstone and Little Pond.
Some Stay Open Even Longer
In the Adirondacks, Cranberry Lake Campground remains open until October 17, and Fish Creek Ponds Campground remains open until October 24. In the Catskills, North/South Lake Campground remains open until October 24.
Looking ahead to the 2010 camping season? Reservations can be made 9 months in advance.
For campers looking ahead to the 2010 camping season, reservations can be made 9 months in advance. See DEC's website for more information on DEC campgrounds, including a list of campgrounds and their schedules, or call DEC's Bureau of Recreation at 518-457-2500. Those with internet access also can watch a video clip about backwoods camping and check out other camping clips on DEC TV.
To make reservations at any of DEC's facilities, call ReserveAmerica at 1-800-456-CAMP (2267) or register online at the New York State Camping Reservations website (see Related Links below).
Related Links
New York State Camping Reservations (leaving DEC's site)
