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NICKS LAKE CAMPGROUND, NY

Nicks Lake Campground, with its lake and bordering forests, gives the camper a sense of remoteness and tranquility. Peace and stillness prevail here, despite the countless activities the campground offers.Nicks Lake Campground is located in a picturesque wooded setting on the ...
Status: Closed through Thu May 15 2025   Season Dates
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Equip length/ Driveway
Amenities
Loop A
Campsite
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6 Accessible
40 Back-In
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
35 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
25 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop A
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop B
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop B
Campsite
6
40 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Loop B
Campsite
6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
Overview

Description

Nicks Lake Campground, with its lake and bordering forests, gives the camper a sense of remoteness and tranquility. Peace and stillness prevail here, despite the countless activities the campground offers.

Geography:

Nicks Lake Campground is located in a picturesque wooded setting on the shore of Nick's Lake.

Recreation:

Activities include swimming, fishing, bicycling, volleyball, basketball, softball, and a children's Junior Naturalist Program.

Facilities:

The campground offers tent and trailer sites; a picnic area with a pavilion, tables and fireplaces; restrooms and showers; a ball field, a volleyball net, and a playground; a trailer dump station and a recycling center; a sand beach with a swimming area and bathhouse; a nature trail with 14 educational stations; and hiking trails. Most facilities are handicapped-accessible.

Nearby Attractions:

A few minutes' drive brings visitors to the nearby hamlet of Old Forge.

Booking Window
Fri Dec 20 2024 - Sat Sep 20 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
Non Peak
Mon Sep 01 2025
Sun Oct 12 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Basketball
  • Boat Launch
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Group Picnicking
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Parking
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Recycling Station
  • Shower Building
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Volleyball
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Golfing
  • Museum
  • Shopping
  • Theme Park
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.68504, -74.97958
43°41'6"N, 74°58'46"W

From NYS Thruway: Take Exit 31 at Utica, Route 12 North to Alder Creek, and Rte 28 to Old Forge. Turn right at the Post Office, and follow the Nicks Lake Campground signs 1.5 miles to the campground entrance. From Watertown take Rte. 12 South to Alder Creek, then Rte 28 to Old Forge. Turn right at the Post Office, and follow the Nicks Lake Campground signs 1.5 miles to the campground entrance. From Blue Mountain Lake take Rte. 28 to Old Forge, turn left at the Post Office and follow the Nicks Lake Campground signs 1.5 miles to the campground entrance.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

NICKS LAKE CAMPGROUND
278 BISBY ROAD
OLD FORGE  NY  13420
Phone Number:
Information:  (315)369-3314
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