Moose River Plains Wild Forest
The Moose River Plains Wild Forest is bounded on the north by the Pigeon Lakes Wilderness Area, Raquette Lake and the Blue Ridge Wilderness, on the east and the south by the West Canada Lakes Wilderness and the private lands of the Adirondack League Club, and on the west by the Fulton Chain Lakes and State Route 28. It is the largest block of remote lands in the Adirondacks readily accessible by motor vehicle and includes the Red River, the South Branch of the Moose River and the 675 acre Cedar River Flow.
The Moose River Plains Wild Forest offers many recreational opportunities, including hiking, skiing, mountain biking, snowmobiling, canoeing, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and primitive camping. Miles of marked trails and numerous lakes and ponds make this unit an ideal destination for recreationists with varied interests and abilities.
Accessible Features
There are 8 compacted stonedust primitive campsites with accessible privies, fireplaces and tent pads.
Full Listing of DEC's Accessible Recreation Destinations
Directions:
From the south: Take I-87 north to exit 23, turn left, then right on Route 9 north into Warrensburg. Turn left on State Route 28, and then left on Cedar River Road. Campsites are located on Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road.
Site 1 at Cedar River entrance
Site 7, Long Lake-Cedar River Road, 6 miles west of Cedar River entrance
Site 34, Long Lake-Cedar River Road, 9 miles west of Cedar River entrance
Site 66, Long Lake-Cedar River Road, 1/2 mile north of Otter Brook Road intersection
Site 73, Long Lake-Cedar River Road, 0.9 miles east of Rock Dam Road intersection
Site 90 near Beaver Lake access road
Site 119a, Rock Dam Road
Site 130, Rock Dam Road
