FORKED LAKE CAMPGROUND, NY

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION

• Sites 3-34 and 63-78 and 69A are boat and or trail access. Sites 35 to 62 are accessible only by boat.
• Due to black bears in the area, food lockers are provided for all campers (except drive to sites). They measure 18"X18"X4' pack accordingly.
• Due to the nature of this facility, it is strongly recommended that you arrive in time to reach your site before dark.
• There is a carry in, carry out garbage policy in effect.

WHEN YOU ARRIVE-You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration

CHECK-IN TIME-From 2:00 p.m. 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-11:00 a.m. on your departure date

OCCUPANCY-Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)

AGE REGULATIONS-Campsites 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 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground.

QUIET HOURS-From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted

GENERATORS-The use of 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. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff, then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited

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 must have a mobility disability, or the party may be turned away.

SWIMMING-Swimming at DEC campgrounds is unsupervised by lifeguards. DEC advises those wishing to swim to access the water from the designated beach area(s) only. Beaches are maintained and patrolled by campground staff. Swimming is prohibited from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise.

PETS-Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. 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