Forked Lake Campground
Mostly paddle-in shoreline campsites on a quiet Adirondack lake, a real step up from car camping for families who can paddle gear in
Most of the sites here are reached only by paddling, which puts Forked Lake somewhere between a car campground and true wilderness camping. You park at the headquarters, load the canoe, and paddle to a site on a wooded shoreline with nothing around it. A small number of drive-in sites exist for families who want to test the water first. Facilities are deliberately minimal: pit toilets, no showers, carry your own water. For a family with kids old enough to paddle their own gear, it is a genuinely memorable step up.
Pricing
Campsites from $22/night booked through ReserveAmerica, with paddle-in sites priced the same as drive-in. Bring your own boat, since rentals are not on site (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Forked Lake Campground cost?
- Admission to Forked Lake Campground is paid. Campsites from $22/night booked through ReserveAmerica, with paddle-in sites priced the same as drive-in. Bring your own boat, since rentals are not on site (verify)
- What ages is Forked Lake Campground good for?
- Forked Lake Campground is best for kids ages 6 to 18+.
- Is Forked Lake Campground stroller friendly?
- No, Forked Lake Campground is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Forked Lake Campground?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Forked Lake Campground.
- How hard is Forked Lake Campground?
- The difficulty level is moderate. Plan for about 24 hours.
- Is Forked Lake Campground free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Forked Lake Campground. Campsites from $22/night booked through ReserveAmerica, with paddle-in sites priced the same as drive-in. Bring your own boat, since rentals are not on site (verify)
- What should I bring to Forked Lake Campground?
- Canoe or kayak, life jackets, tent, sleeping bags, camp stove, water filter, dry bags for all gear
- How long does Forked Lake Campground take?
- Most families spend about 24 hours at Forked Lake Campground.
- When is the best time to visit Forked Lake Campground?
- Late June through early September, on calm-forecast days for the paddle in
- Is there parking at Forked Lake Campground?
- Park at the campground headquarters and paddle to your site