For Release: Thursday, August 12, 2021

DEC Announces Seasonal Closure of Campground and Day Use Area Beaches to Swimming

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the closure of beaches to swimming at DEC-managed campgrounds and day use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. For public safety, beaches remain open to visitors but swimming is prohibited unless a lifeguard is present. Beaches are closed to swimming each year as many lifeguards return to school.

Please refer to the schedule below for swimming closures at these DEC campgrounds and day use areas:

Aug. 12 - Nicks Lake Campground and Day Use Area

Aug. 15 - Fish Creek Pond Campground and Day Use Area

Aug. 15 - Meacham Lake Campground and Day Use Area

Aug. 20 - Lincoln Pond Campground and Day Use Area

Aug. 22 - Ausable Point Campground and Day Use Area

Aug. 29 - North-South Lake Campground and Day Use Area

Sept. 5 - Moffitt Beach Campground and Day Use Area

Sept. 6 - Lake George (Million Dollar) Beach and Day Use Area

Sept. 6 - Northampton Beach Campground and Day Use Area

Sept. 6 - Rogers Rock Campground and Day Use Area

For additional information on swimming in New York State, visit DEC's website.