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Status of DEC Recreational Facilities – June 16 2011

June 17th, 2011 · No Comments · Adirondack News

CLOSED FACILITIES

Clinton County

  • Ausable Point Campground and Day Use Area and access road

Essex County

  • None

Hamilton County

  • The eastern end of the Moose River Plains Road remains closed from the Cedar River gate.
  • Cedar River Road is also closed near its terminus, preventing motorized access to the campsites near Wakely Dam and the Cedar River Headquarters
  • Jessup River Road, preventing motor vehicle access to the Spruce Lake trailhead.

Warren County

  • Old Farm Road near Thirteenth Lake, preventing motor vehicle access to the trailhead – park at the snowplow turnaround
  • Lily Pond Road near Brant Lake
  • Gay Pond Road in the Hudson River Recreation Area.

Washington County

  • Dacy Clearing Road
  • Dacy Clearing Parking Lot

RECENTLY OPENED FACILITIES

All DEC Campgrounds and Day Use Areas except Ausable Point

Essex County

  • Moose Pond Road in Town of St. Armand
  • Elk Lake Road in the Town of North Hudson
  • Connery Pond Road between Lake Placid and Wilmington

Franklin County

  • Upper and Lower Locks on the Saranac Lakes Chain
  • Corey’s Road which accesses the western High Peaks from State Route 3
  • Madwaska Flow Road on the Santa Clara Tract Conservation Easement Lands
  • Pinnacle Road on the Santa Clara Tract Conservation Easement Lands

Hamilton County

  • The main Moose River Plains Road (Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road) is open to motor vehicles from the Limekiln Lake gate at the western end near Inlet and to the Lost Ponds access road.
  • The Otter Brook Road is passable to motor vehicles to the Icehouse Pond trailhead.
  • Perkins Clearing Road north of Speculator
  • Old Military Road is open allowing motor vehicle access to the Pillsbury Mountain Trailhead.
  • Lake Lila Road in the William C. Whitney Wilderness, the road is still rough in some areas – use caution

Warren County

  • Jabe Pond Road near Hague
  • Lake George (Million Dollar) Beach (weekends only until June 24)
  • Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Toll Road in Lake George
  • River Road in the Hudson River Recreation Area, however it is muddy and rutted
  • Two designated campsites at Scofield Flats and two designated campsites at Pikes Beach in the Hudson River Recreation Area are currently restricted to day use only due to damage from flooding.

Washington County

  • Shelving Rock Road

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Moose River Plains Road Partially Open for Memorial Day Weekend

May 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Adirondack News

NYSDEC LogoThe Moose River Plains road system in Hamilton County was partially opened today in time for the Memorial Day Weekend the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) announced.

The Moose River Plains (Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road) has been opened to motor vehicles from the Limekiln Lake gate at the western end near Inlet and to the Lost Ponds access road. Also the Otter Brook Road is passable to motor vehicles to the Icehouse Pond trailhead.

Moose River Plains

Rock Dam Road, the Cedar River Gate and the Wakely Dam camping area at the eastern end of the main road remain closed at this time.

The open section of the road provides access to 30 roadside campsites and numerous waters popular with anglers including Icehouse Pond, Helldiver Pond, Lost Ponds, Mitchell Ponds and Beaver Lake.

Other roads in the Adirondack Forest Preserve that have been reopened since yesterday include the Powley-Piseco Road in the Ferris Lake Wild Forest in Hamilton and Fulton Counties and the Jabe Pond Road in the Town of Hague, Warren County.

The opening of the Moose River Plains roads is due to the hard work of the local highway department staff and the successful partnership between DEC, the Towns of Inlet and Indian Lake and Hamilton County.

More details on road closures and openings, trail conditions and more can be found on the Adirondack Trail Information web pages, along with links to current weather forecasts, regulations, and safety tips.

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DEC’s Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area Kicks Off 2011 Season May 27

May 26th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Adirondack News

NYSDEC LogoThe Hinckley Reservoir Picnic and Day Use Area will be opening on Friday, May 27, for the 2011 summer season, New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) Regional Director Judy Drabicki announced today. Located on Stormy Hill Road in the Town of Russia, Herkimer County, the DEC Hinckley Day Use Area is just a short drive from Utica, Rome and Herkimer.

Hinckley Reservoir Picnic and Day Use Area

“Hinckley Reservoir Picnic and Day Use Area is a local getaway spot on the edge of the Adirondack Park, with plenty of fresh air and clean water,” Drabicki said. “Our DEC staff have worked hard to get the site open and running and to provide these facilities to the public for yet another great year of summer outdoor fun.”

The roadways have been freshly paved and some of the out-buildings have been renovated. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors that Hinckley provides as well as opportunities for swimming, fishing, hiking or picnicking. The large pavilions provide great spots for larger groups, such as Boy Scout and Girl Scout field trips or barbecues, birthday parties or office picnics.

Amenities include:

  • Full staff, including life guards
  • Large swimming area
  • Fishing
  • Picnic tables
  • Public grills
  • Volleyball court
  • Basketball net
  • Horse shoe pits
  • Hiking and Biking trails

To help defray operational costs, the DEC charges day use fees of $10 per passenger vehicle and $50 per bus. Pavilions can be reserved for $50 per day. The Hinckley Reservoir Day Use area is open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily, through Labor Day. For more information please contact the Hinckley staff at (315) 826-3800 or DEC Herkimer Office at (315) 866-6330.

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