Limekiln Lake

Address: Limekiln Lake Road, Inlet, NY 13360
Campground Phone: (315)357-4401
Regional Office Phone: (518)648-5616
Camping Fee: $18

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Make a reservation at this campground with ReserveAmerica.

A great family spot with many summer activities in nearby Inlet and Old Forge.

Hours of Operation: The campground is open from mid-May and remains open until Labor Day. The registration booth is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

Directions: From New York State Thruway (I-90), Exit 31 at Utica; north on Rte. 12 to Alder Creek; Rte. 28 through villages of Old Forge and Inlet; just outside of Inlet turn right on Limekiln Lake Road, then 1 1/2 miles, turn right at campground sign, 1/2 mile to booth.

From New York State Thruway (I-90) at Amsterdam, Exit 27, north on Rte. 30 to Blue Mountain Lake, west on Rte. 28, just prior to Village of Inlet turn left on Limekiln Lake Road, then 1 1/2 miles, turn right at campground sign, 1/2 mile to booth.

Amenities: 271 tent and trailer sites; picnic area with tables, fireplaces, and pavilion rental; flush toilets; hot showers; trailer dump station; recycling center; handicapped accessibility; sand beach; swimming area; bathhouse; nature trail; small boat launch; canoe rentals.

Boating: Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes allowed. Rowboat and canoe rentals available.

Fishing: A wide variety of fish, including yellow perch, bullhead, blue gill, and splake inhabit in the lake.

Day Use Facilities: A picnic area, pavilion rental, and swimming beach are provided. * Please take note that at facilities that offer swimming beaches, there are days which lifeguards are unavailable. For the safety of our customers, these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited.

Area Attractions: Area attractions include the Old Forge region with amusements, restaurants, and golf courses, the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake and golf courses at Inlet and Indian Lake.

Historic Interest: Land was purchased from Gould Paper Company, and work was started on Limekiln Lake Public Campground in 1960. The park was opened in 1963, and by 1964 all of the present 271 campsites were developed. In 1991 a shower building was added.