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Nicks Lake Campground

Nick's Lake Campground features an accessible picnic area, rest rooms, shower house, and accessible campsites. It is located in a picturesque wooded setting on the shore of Nick's Lake.

Directions:

From NYS Thruway, Exit 31 at Utica, Route 12 North to Alder Creek, Route 28 to Old Forge. Make a right at the Post Office/School (Gilbert Street). Travel a short distance to a stop sign and make a right on Park Ave. Travel a short distance and bear left on the Joy Tract Road (By the Town of Webb garage). In approximately one mile make a left on the Bisby Road. Head up the Bisby Road and the Nick's Lake Entrance is on the right, a short distance past the turn off to McCauley Mountain Ski Area.

From Watertown take Rte. 12 South to Alder Creek, follow above directions.

From Blue Mountain Lake take Rte. 28 to Old Forge, turn left at the Post Office and follow the Nicks Lake Campground signs.

a view of an accessible campsite
a view of an accessible campsite
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