Not a BaseCamp member? Additional information, outdoor equipment, trip suggestions and guided or self-guided tours may be obtained from outdoor guide and outfitting businesses. Multiple photos for each campsite assist you in evaluating each individual campsites as well as detailed campground info, maps, tips and more. The Adirondacks contain large tracts of wildlife habitat with some boreal, bog, alpine and other unique habitats. The Lost Pond Trail is a loop trail around Lost Pond on the northwest side of Cranberry Lake that serves as part of the Cranberry Lake 50 Connector Trail. Stocked ponds include Nicks Pond near Inlet Road and Curtis, Dog, and Hedgehog Ponds to the east of Cranberry Lake. Please take action before you leave home to reduce the transport of aquatic invasives. Hedgehog Pond Trail (yellow) is a short trail which leads 0.5 mile from the shore of Cranberry Lake to Hedgehog Pond. Annual permits also may be purchased at State Parks Headquarters in Olympia, at region offices, online and at parks when staff is available. Townline Pond and Pine Pond both support brook trout populations. 2. Share sensitive information only
General information on hunting and general information on trapping includes how-to and safety tips with links to seasons, rules and regulations. An accessible campsite is located on Buck Pond in the Watson East Triangle Wild Forest and an accessible campsite is located at the upper end of Moshier Reservoir at the end of the Necessary Dam Road in the Independence River Wild Forest. Sandy beach, rocks to jump off into water, etc. On Cranberry Lake Wild Forest, primitive tent sites, designated with yellow markers, have been established for the convenience of campers. From Richwood travel on mile east on State Route 39/55, then 12.5 miles north on Forest Road 76. The Weather frame above is for the Weather Underground site. General Information on Boating - including safety tips with links to rules & regulations and lists of DEC boat launches by county. It proceeds 2.4 miles east where it intersects the eastern leg of the Dog Pond Loop trail. These sites are right by the water with excellent water access, have a beach and/or shallow water with a sandy bottom and a partially obstructed water view. Bear Mountain. 6. The park has 172 tent sites, 134 partial-hookup sites, five hiker/biker sites, one dump stations, 20 restrooms (four ADA) and 10 showers (four ADA). Protect New York's lakes by arriving with your boat cleaned, drained, and dry. If you have never been fishing but want to try, it's easy to learn how to fish. There are also several unpaved roads on the easement that are open to non-motorized recreation. Cranberry Campground has its own dump station that is donation based. Curtis Pond Trail (red) leads 1.2 miles from Cranberry Lake at East Inlet to Curtis Pond. Fires and swimming are permitted in designated areas only. Send minimum $5 donation to FIVE PONDS PARTNERS, c/o Bill Gleason, PO Box 142, Wanakena, NY 13695. Camping is located at three locations in the park, 18 tent sites and two utility sites are at Bowman Bay, seven tent sites and 49 utility sites at Quarry Pond, and 147 tent sites and 83 utility sites are at Cranberry Lake. Your browser does not support JavaScript! It then continues east another 0.5 mile where it leaves Cranberry Lake Wild Forest and enters the Conifer-Emporium Conservation Easement. LockA locked padlock
Coffee Fever,Star Lake All trails and roads in the complex are open to biking. This campground receives very high use during trout stocking from the beginning of spring through the end of June and again in the fall from September through October. Parsons: (304) 478-3251
Cage Lake contains brook trout and can be accessed from the Youngs Road Trailhead using the Buck Pond Primitive Corridor and the Wolf Pond Trail or by using the High Falls Loop Trail, the Sand Lake Trail and the Wolf Pond Trail. A designated primitive camp sites located on the shores of Tied Lake in the Pepperbox Wilderness can be accessed from the Tied Lake Hand Launch. Season 2023 Dates: Fri May 19 to Sun Oct 8, 2023, View 3,903 Campsite Photos of Cranberry Lake. Shurtleff Bridge Road (orange) is a short connector of 0.1 mile that crosses the Grass River Flow just south of State Route 3. You can protect wildlife and wildlife habitat when viewing them. Logistics are fairly straightforward. In Deception Pass State Park, you can climb the PNT to enjoy sweeping views from the summit of Goose Rock or explore nearly ten miles of the trail system. All coordinates provided are in decimal degrees using NAD83/WGS84 datum. (44.1158N, 74.6266W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website), Bog River Upper Dam Carry Trail is located near the outlet from the dam (44.1088N, 74.6688W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website), Oswegatchie River Inlet Hand Launch is located at the end of Inlet Road. This Scout camp is located on Route 3 and allows public access from September 1 - June 14 each year. You may see a whale or a family of seals as you gaze on wild waters. Over 50 species of mammals and hundreds of species of birds inhabit or pass through the Adirondacks at one time of the year or another. A public boat launch is located on Columbian Road at the northern end of Cranberry Lake. General information on hiking includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules & regulations. Don't Move Firewood Regulation in effect. Travel and camp on durable surfaces This trail is part of corridor trail C8. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers. No dump station is available at campground. website belongs to an official government organization in the
11 photos. Thi. The original lake doubled to its current size in 1867 with the construction of a log crib dam for flow, navigation, and hydraulic power control. Download here or get this waterproof, tear-proof map for $9.95 at the following locations: Adirondack Mountain Club, Lake Placid and Lake George Adirondack Hamlets to Huts, Saranac Lake The Bookstore Plus, Lake Placid General information on animals includes links to information about birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects that inhabit or migrate through the state. Make checks payable to FIVE PONDS PARTNERS. More information on this campground is available through the Gauley Ranger District, 932 North Fork Cherry Rd., Richwood, WV 26261 (304) 846-2695. The Weather frame below is for the Weather Underground site. Most commonly pursued species are deer and bear. This feature is available to BaseCamp members only. Although unmarked the designated primitive corridors used to access the privately owned inholdings in the wildernesses can be used by hikers until the cross onto the private lands. You need to be a BaseCamp Member to enable this feature. This frame is provided for your convenience only. Sixmile Creek Trail (blue) extends 5.3 miles and gains 285 feet in elevation from the trailhead on the shore of West Flow in South Bay of Cranberry Lake to Cowhorn Junction at Cowhorn Pond. Firewood is by purchase only. Grayland, WA 98547. Sign up for BaseCamp! A one-day Discover Pass and a daily launch permit. 20 Back-In. The trail has ample public parking, highlighted on the official site. In the Cranberry Lake Wild Forest, the maximum recommended group size is 12. The following resources are highly recommended and widely available in stores and online. 4. There is a 145 feet difference in elevation in a 0.3 mile section of the trail south of the trailhead. Easements can be complicated; see Special Rules for use of this property. There are also three lean-tos: at Bear Mountain, Burntbridge Pond, and Peavine Swamp. For more information about DEC regulations pertaining to camping, visit dec.ny.gov. My Surroundings. The nearest hospital is in Star Lake, NY, which is located about 15 miles west of Cranberry Lake. Cranberry Lake is one of the largest under developed lakes in the Adirondacks and is great for a quieter waterside camping experience. Lows Lake can be accessed from the Lower Dam Hand Launch on the Bog River. Richwood: (304) 846-2695, GreenbrierDistrict
Pre-season scouting is recommended to enhance chances of success. You might wish to, Note! Families can fish and swim in Cranberry Lake. Some paddlers choose to cross Deer Pond rather and begin their carry again on the opposite shore. Respect wildlife 3. The trail can also be accessed from the Jakes Pond/Keck Trailhead via a 2.0 mile hike on the Keck Trail. Use or possession of baitfish is prohibited on all waters within the wildernesses containing brook trout. The rest of the island is a natural area preserve and off-limits to recreational use. The trail ends on Loop IV of the campground, and a paved access road can be walked 1.1 miles back to the starting point. Conifer-Emporium CE is open to hiking and other recreation. General information on fire towers includes historic and current uses of fire towers and links to other locations with fire towers. There is a 155 feet difference in elevation in the 0.7 mile stretch of trail between Wolf Pond Outlet and a height of land above Muir Pond. Lodging is available in the nearby communities of Beaver River Station, Cranberry Lake, Lowville, Star Lake, Stillwater and Wanakena. High Falls Loop Parking Area is located at the Dead Creek Flow Trailhead on South Shore Road (44.1331N, 74.9153W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website), High Falls Trailhead is located on South Shore Road (44.1321N, 74.9230W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website, Youngs Road Parking Area is located along Youngs Road. Most campsites have nice shade and several are waterfront. It passes through a woodland setting, crossing two small wetland areas over an elevated wooden boardwalk as it winds along toward the lake shoreline. View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. Cranberry Lake Wild Forest is managed through the 1984 Cranberry Lake Wild Forest UMP (PDF), which was amended in 1993 (PDF) to designate bicycle trails and again in 2014 (PDF) to designate new trail segments of the Cranberry Lake 50 trail. Sign in and out of all DEC trail registers in case you become missing or lost. Alder Creek Primitive Corridor extends 2.0 miles from the North Sand Pond Trailhead in the Croghan Tract Easement. (43.9606N, 75.1532W) Google Maps (DEC website), Bear Pond Primitive Corridor Gate Parking Area in the Watson East Triangle Wild Forest is located at the end of Bear Pond Road. There is a short 0.7-mile spur near the eastern end which leads to the Burntbridge Pond lean-to. A popular semi-primitive campground adjacent to the Cranberry River and the "lower-gate" entrance to the Cranberry Backcountry. All motors are prohibited on Pass Lake, and only electric motors are allowed on Cranberry Lake. Print a Map Plus. Facilities: Most of the park's campsites have trees between them, offering privacy from adjacent sites. Help Protect Native Adirondack Fish; populations of brook trout, round whitefish and other native Adirondack fish species have severely declined due to introduced fish. Campground Trail (yellow) travels 2.2 miles from the Bear Mountain Trail east to the Brandy Brook Flow snowmobile trail. Named trails are listed below along with the color of the trail markers. For a list of businesses located along the CL50, click here. General Information on Cross-country Skiing & Snowshoeing - includes how-to and safety tips and links to rules & regulations. Reservations are accepted year round and are highly recommended even in the off season due to events such as razor clam tides and holidays. You might wish to. Easements can be complicated; see Special Rules for use of this property. 6. And birdwatchers fill their field guides with notes. This corner of the Adirondack Park in Northern New York state is rich in forests, water, wildlife, peace and natural beauty. Consider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills. These sites are right by the water with excellent water access, have a beach and/or shallow water with a sandy bottom or have electric, and a panoramic water view. The Civilian Conservation Corps Interpretive Center is located in the Bowman Bay area of the park. 6 American Red Squirrel Latest Observation Cranberry Lake Primitive Campsite #25 is a campsite on Cranberry Lake and Oswegatchie River in Adirondack Park, Cranberry Lake Wild Forest, Adirondack Mountains, NY. 8. General information on animals includes links to information about birds, mammals, fish, reptiles, amphibians and insects that inhabit or migrate through the state. If you are already a member be sure to Login. All designated primitive tents sites and lean-tos are available on a first come - first served basis and cannot be reserved. Gas, dining opportunities, lodging, food and other supplies may be found in the nearby communities of Long Lake, Star Lake and Tupper Lake. These can be purchased at most outdoor equipment retailers, bookstores, and on-line booksellers. Please use a JavaScript enabled browser in order to access the full functionality of this site. Elkins, WV 26241
You might wish to. The trail then continues 3.9 miles where it enters Five Ponds Wilderness, and eventually reaches Chair Rock Flow on Cranberry Lake, which is 7.5 miles from the starting point at Otterbrook Road. There are 30 designated tent sites on Lows Lake in the Bog River Complex. Select a campground from a list / category, Find a campground based on all your preferences. Many of the designated tent sites along the shores of these waters are accessible by boat. The 3,048-acre Massawepie Conservation Easement features opportunities for outdoor recreation on both land and water. The wilderness area now starts just behind the gate adjacent to the North-South Trail and encompasses all of the old backcountry area north of FS76. During the Great Depression of the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps built roads, trails, buildings and log railings to develop the park for visitors. For more information about DEC's Conservation Easement Program or public recreational opportunities on the conservation easement lands, contact DEC's Potsdam Office at (315) 265-3090. Dog Pond to Otterbrook Trail (red) begins at Proulx Clearing where it joins the Dog Pond Loop Trail. All trails are open now and the area has more young forest growth, which will work to the benefit of wildlife such as deer and snowshoe hare. 1. You can simply use your smart phone's GPS to find camping near you or even use our trip planner to plan your route from coast to coast. There is a 135 feet difference in elevation in the 0.45 mile stretch off trail between a height of land above Cage Lake and the shores of Cage Lake. For fee information, check out our camping rates page. A fire house and DEC field office are located in the Hamlet of Cranberry Lake, along the route of the CL50. There are two hand-pumps andthree accessible vault toilets. Available in the adjacent Cranberry Backcountry and Cranberry Wilderness. Please contact the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources for more information on fishing and hunting licensing requirements. Buck Pond Primitive Corridor extends 8.5 miles from Youngs Road to Buck Pond, passing Little Otter Pond. 37 campsites are by the water. The trail follows Chair Rock Creek and is subject to beaver activity. It is at the east end of Cranberry Lake, near the park entrance as a temporary location until a new group camp is built. The Mt. Arab fire tower as well as opportunities for mountain biking and exploration on foot or horseback. All coordinates provided are in decimal degrees using NAD83/WGS84 datum. Free, high-speed Wi-Fi access is available in limited coverage areas at Deception Pass. Cranberry Lake may be accessed from the Cranberry Lake Boat Launch and Stillwater Reservoir may be accessed from the Stillwater Reservoir Boat Launch. Kukutali Preserve on Kiket Island is the newest state park property at Deception Pass. Maximum site length is 60 feet (limited availability). At about the same time, Captain George Vancouver of England explored the area. Camping near Cranberry Lake,New York. Cranberry Lake campground has 173 single-family campsites and is located on the shores of one the largest lakes in Adirondack Park. Leave what you find View a map of this area and more on Natural Atlas. Deep ruts are found in several places, especially at Little Otter Pond. (43.8967N, 75.0546W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website), Tied Lake Hand Launch is located along the Tied Lake Primitive Corridor (43.9802N, 75.0681W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website). (44.1417N, 74.7952W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website), Canoe Carry Lows Lake Trailhead is located on the western shore of Lows Lake (44.0727N, 74.8285W) Google Maps (leaves DEC website), Raven Lake Primitive Corridor Parking in the Independence River Wild Forest is located at the end of the Necessary Dam Road. The park and naval station have been neighbors since 1942. Raven Lake Primitive Corridor extends 5.75 miles from the Necessary Dam Road in the Independence River Wild Forest. The trail provides access to the Cat Mountain Trail, there is a 240 feet difference in elevation in the 0.7-mile section between the High Falls Loop Trail and the shoulder of Cat Mountain. Canoeists sometimes use this trail as a carry around rapids in the river. Best bet would be to call the station and ask. 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