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NY |
| description |
Limekiln Lake is known to be a great family camping spot, with campsites in the forest and activities ranging from boating and fishing to hiking and swimming. The park is also close to many area attractions. |
| drivingDirection |
From New York State Thruway (I-90), take Exit 31 at Utica; go north on Rte. 12 to Alder Creek; take Rte. 28 through villages of Old Forge and Inlet. Just outside of Inlet, turn right on Limekiln Lake Road, then go 1 1/2 miles and turn right at campground sign.From New York State Thruway (I-90) at Amsterdam, take Exit 27 and go north on Rte. 30 to Blue Mountain Lake. Head west on Rte. 28. Just prior to the Village of Inlet, turn left on Limekiln Lake Road. Drive 1 1/2 miles and turn right at the campground sign. |
| facilitiesDescription |
The park offers tent and trailer sites; a picnic area with tables, fireplaces, and pavilion rental; flush toilets; hot showers; a trailer dump station; a recycling center; handicapped accessibility; a sand beach; a swimming area; a bathhouse; a nature trail; small boat launch; and canoe rentals. |
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LIMEKILN LAKE |
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661 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=661&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION Due to black bears in the area, food lockers are provided for all campers 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 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 -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 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 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 |
| nearbyAttrctionDescription |
Summer activities abound in nearby Inlet and Old Forge. The Old Forge region offers several restaurants and golf courses; and Inlet and Indian Lake also offer golf courses. Also nearby is the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake. |
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| orientationDescription |
Limekiln Lake Campground is locate in the Adirondacks. |
| recreationDescription |
Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes are allowed, for boating or fishing; rowboat and canoe rentals are available. A wide variety of fish, including yellow perch, bullhead, blue gill, and splake inhabit in the lake. |