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CAROGA LAKE CAMPGROUND, DEC, NYStatus: Closed through Thu May 20 2010 Max reservation window: Sat Aug 21 2010 DescriptionGeography: The campground is located in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park, on East Caroga Lake. Recreation: Park visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities: The park offers campsites, a picnic area with tables, fireplaces and charcoal grills, and restrooms with showers, some of which are accessible. Other amenities include a trailer dump station, a recycling center, a boat launch, an exercise course with 18 stations, a sand beach, a bathhouse, a guarded swimming area for summer swimming, and a pay telephone. Nearby Attractions: A municipal golf course is located just minutes from the campground. Sherman Amusement Park features a famous carousel and live entertainment during the summer. There are fishing contests on Sacandaga Lake and re-enactments of the Battle of Johnstown. Other popular events in the vicinity include the Bud Ice Motor Cross, the Hobie Cat Regatta, Stock Car races, and the Colonial Little Theatre.Geography:The campground is located in the southern portion of the Adirondack Park, on East Caroga Lake. Recreation:Park visitors enjoy boating, fishing, hiking, and picnicking. Facilities:The park offers campsites, a picnic area with tables, fireplaces and charcoal grills, and restrooms with showers, some of which are accessible. Other amenities include a trailer dump station, a recycling center, a boat launch, an exercise course with 18 stations, a sand beach, a bathhouse, a guarded swimming area for summer swimming, and a pay telephone. Nearby Attractions:A municipal golf course is located just minutes from the campground. There are fishing contests on Sacandaga Lake and re-enactments of the Battle of Johnstown. Other popular events in the vicinity include the Bud Ice Motor Cross, the Hobie Cat Regatta, Stock Car races, and the Colonial Little Theatre. 18 miles to Adirondack Animal Land. Services & Amenities:
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WHEN YOU ARRIVE-You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. The names of all campers staying on a site must be listed on the camping permit when you first register at the facility CHECK-IN TIME-Is from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited CHECK-OUT TIME-Is 11:00 a.m. on your departure date OCCUPANCY-Is limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles are permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply) AGE REGULATIONS-Every campsite must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older LENGTH OF STAY-Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 2 weeks. From July 1 through Labor Day, only 14 cumulative nights of camping will be permitted at any campground. QUIET HOURS-Are from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted GENERATORS-The use of electric generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily FIRES-Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited. FIREARMS-Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time ACCESSIBLE SITES-At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground SWIMMING-Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly PETS-Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas CANCELLATIONS-To cancel more than 2 days prior to your arrival date cancel online or by calling 1-800-456-2267. To cancel a reservation within 2 days of your arrival contact the campground directly REFUNDS - Will not be issued except in cases of bona fide emergencies. Supporting documentation will be required. Refunds are not issued directly at campgrounds Getting There:Caroga Lake Campground3043 State Highway 29A Gloversville NY 12078 GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 43.13306, -74.49167 From the East (Albany) - Take NYS Thruway (I-90W) to Exit 27/Amsterdam. Go North on Route 30 through Amsterdam and Perth. At the intersection of Routes 29 & 30 turn Right onto Route 29A. Stay on Route 29A for about 16 miles and the campground will be on the left. From West (Utica) Take NYS Thruway (I-90E) to Exit 29/Canajoharie. At stop sign turn right and follow Route 10 north to the intersection of Rte. 29A. Turn Right on 29A and the campground will be on the right. Phone Park for More Information:Project Office: (518)835-4241
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