Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.

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ALGER ISLAND, NY

Island camping at its finest is to be found on Alger Island. This boat access-only campground is located on Fourth Lake, the fourth lake in the Fulton Chain of Lakes. The campground combines proximity to local activities with island remoteness for a truly unique camping ...
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Description

Island camping at its finest is to be found on Alger Island. This boat access-only campground is located on Fourth Lake, the fourth lake in the Fulton Chain of Lakes. The campground combines proximity to local activities with island remoteness for a truly unique camping experience.

Geography:

Alger Island Campground is located on Fourth Lake, part of the Fulton Chain of Lakes.

Recreation:

Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes are allowed. Anglers will enjoy fishing for lake trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, and landlocked Atlantic salmon. A hiking trail winds around the island, and miles of state-maintained trails are nearby.

Facilities:

The campground offers lean-to sites with fireplaces, hibachis, picnic tables and pit toilets; and tent sites with pit toilets, fireplaces and hibachis. The park also features a picnic area and hiking trails. Fourth Lake Day-Use Area serves as campground headquarters, where registration and permits are issued for Alger Island. A state-owned boat launch, with a ramp for launching larger, motorized boats, is located on Route 28, in the village of Inlet.

Nearby Attractions:

A few minutes' drive leads to shopping and sightseeing attractions in the nearby hamlet of Old Forge.

Booking Window
Fri Oct 04 2024 - Fri Jul 04 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Core
Fri May 16 2025
Mon Jun 30 2025
Peak
Tue Jul 01 2025
Sun Aug 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Picnicking
  • Powerboating
  • Sail Boating
  • Water Fillup Station
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Golfing
  • Horseback Riding
  • Medical Clinic
  • Museum
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
  • Storage
  • Theme Park
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.74578, -74.87459
43°44'45"N, 74°52'29"W

From NYS Thruway: Take Exit 31 at Utica. Take Route 12 North to Alder Creek. Follow Rte 28 to Old Forge. Turn right at the Post Office onto Gilbert St. Turn left onto Park Ave. Turn right onto South Shore Road, to Petrie Road. Drive 3/4 mile to the Fourth Lake Picnic Area. From Route 28, Inlet: Take South Shore Road to Petrie Road and drive one mile to the Fourth Lake Picnic Area.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

ALGER ISLAND
303 PETRIE ROAD
OLD FORGE  NY  13420
Phone Number:
Information:  (315)369-3224
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