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LITTLE SAND POINT CAMPGROUND, DEC, NY

Status: Closed through Thu May 20 2010
Max reservation window: Sat Aug 21 2010

Description

Description: Located on picturesque Piseco Lake, Little Sand Point Campground offers seclusion and serenity. Campsites are nestled within the hardwood and conifer trees. Piseco Lake offers fishing, canoeing, sailing, and all types of water sports. Numerous hiking trails challenge the day hiker, while the 133-mile Northville-Lake Placid Trail is located just minutes away. A sandy beach offers a guarded swimming area from mid-June to Labor Day.

Geography:

Little Sand Point Campground is located on Piseco Lake, in the central portion of the Adirondack Park. The park sits at an elevation of 1,660 feet, and the terrain is hilly, with well-wooded areas of conifers and hardwoods. The campground was opened to the public in 1953.

Recreation:

Motorized boating is welcome, and a boat launch is available. Fishing (for walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, smallmouth bass, brown bullhead, perch, rock bass, and white fish) is popular. Swimming and hiking round out the activities.

Facilities:

Amenities include campsites, a sand beach, a boat launch, flush toilets, a pay telephone, a trailer dumping station, and a recycling center.

Nearby Attractions:

Shopping, restaurants, and a golf course are nearby.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Paddle Boating
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Recycling Station
  • Sail Boating
  • Swimming
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Water Skiing
Within 10 Miles
  • Boat Rental
  • Canoe Rental
  • Convenience Store
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Horse Rentals
  • Hospital
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Museum
  • Paddle Boat Rentals
  • Recreation Programs
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
  • Showers

Alerts and Important Information

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION
  • There is no day use at this facility
  • A recycling center is available for refuse disposal
TO ENSURE FAIRNESS-For all NY customers, any reservation with a departure date outside the 9 Month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made
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:

Little Sand Point Campground
OLD PISECO ROAD
Piseco NY 12139

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.41722, -74.55222

From NYS Thruway (I-90), take Exit 27 at Amsterdam; follow Route 30 north approximately 50 miles to the Village of Speculator. Turn left on Route 8 and go west about 11 miles to Old Piseco Road. Turn right; the campground is a few miles down, on the left side of the road. From NYS Thruway (I-90), take Exit 31 at Utica and proceed north on Route 8 approximately 55 miles to Old Piseco Road. Turn left; the campground is a few miles down, on the left side of the road.

Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (518)548-7585