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EIGHTH LAKE CAMPGROUND, NY

Eighth Lake Campground offers great fishing for lake trout, with special salmon ponds adjacent to the campground. The large, forested campsites offer peace and privacy. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking,...
Status: Closed through Thu May 16 2024   Season Dates
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Pets Allowed Near Water - no
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30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
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Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
30 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
Pets Allowed Near Water - no
Sites 001-020A,055-071
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6
20 Back-In
Electric Hookup - no Full Hookup - no
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** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
Overview

Description

Eighth Lake Campground offers great fishing for lake trout, with special salmon ponds adjacent to the campground. The large, forested campsites offer peace and privacy. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.

Geography:

Eighth Lake Campground is located between Seventh and Eighth Lake with campsites located near the shore lines of both.

Recreation:

Power boats, rowboats, and canoes are allowed. Boat and canoe rental available. The boat launch consists of a hard surface (trailer-launch capable) launching ramp with parking for 10 cars and is the only public access to the lake. Fishing for trout and smallmouth bass is popular, and state-maintained hiking trails are adjacent to the campground, with many other trails nearby. A picnic area is available, and a swimming area is at the south end of the lake.

Facilities:

The campground offers tent and trailer sites, picnic area with tables and fireplaces, flush toilets, hot showers, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, accessibility, a sand beach, a swimming area, canoe and boat rentals, and hiking trails.

Nearby Attractions:

Area attractions include the Old Forge region with amusements, restaurants, and golf courses, the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake and golf courses at Inlet and Indian Lake.

Booking Window
Thu Mar 28 2024 - Sat Dec 28 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Core
Fri May 17 2024
Sun Jun 30 2024
Peak
Mon Jul 01 2024
Sun Sep 01 2024
Non Peak
Mon Sep 02 2024
Sun Oct 13 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Assistant Caretaker's Cabin
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boat Rental
  • Boating
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Dump Station
  • Entrance Booth
  • Firewood Sales
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Lifeguard Cabin
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Powerboating
  • Ranger Station
  • Recycling Station
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Restroom
  • Sail Boating
  • Shower Building
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Water Skiing
Within 10 Miles
  • Convenience Store
  • Hospital
  • Museum
  • Restaurant
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
43.76427, -74.70999
43°45'51"N, 74°42'36"W

From the New York State Thruway (I-90), take Exit 31 at Utica; go north on Route 12 to Alder Creek; follow Route 28 through Old Forge and Inlet; the park is 6 miles east of Inlet on left side of Route 28. From the Adirondack Northway (I-87), take Exit 23 at Warrensburg; take Route 9 North to Route 28 West, through Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, and Raquette Lake; the park is 5 miles south of Raquette Lake on the right-hand side of Route 28.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

EIGHTH LAKE CAMPGROUND
State Route 28
INLET  NY  13360
Phone Number:
Project Office: (315)354-4120
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