Limekiln Lake Campground is run by the NYSDEC.

Getting there

From downtown Inlet travel 0.75 miles northeast on Route 28 and turn right on Limekiln Lake Road. Drive 2 miles to the campground entrance on the right.

Camping

The campground has 3 miles of paved roadway that is great for road biking in the spring, summer, and fall. In the winter the town of Inlet grooms a 3 mile loop for cross-country skiing. These are double and single-track trails that connect to Fern Park. Be aware that there may be a few wet sections that have to be walked.

Located on the south shore of beautiful Raquette Lake, DEC's Golden Beach Campground offers 205 tent and trailer sites, picnic area with tables and fireplaces, flush toilets, hot showers, trailer dump station, recycling center, mobility impaired accessibility, sand beach, swimming area, bathhouse, and hiking trails.

Enjoy extensive hiking and biking trails, or take to the water with DEC canoe rentals. In winter, this is a snowmobile area.

Getting there

The parking area is on NY 28, exactly 2.3 miles north from the Eighth Lake Campground and 2.3 miles south from the four corners in Raquette Lake. It has a small 'Canoe Carry' sign that cannot be seen from the road. The GPS coordinates are N43 47.796 W74 41.706. The trail is marked with canoe carry and snowmobile markers.

Turn left for a wide, comfortable, 0.4 mile trail to Dunning lean-to. Be sure to sign the trail register.

Nicks Lake Campground is a state DEC campground near Old Forge with over 100 campsites available for reservation

Camping

Families can enjoy flushing toilets, showers, a playground, recycling areas, hiking trails, and more. The namesake lake has great bass fishing and loons are regularly seen here. Hiking and biking trails offer a great mix of intermediately difficult, family-oriented fun. 

Fishing

Nicks Lake is a 205-acre shallow lake closed to motor boats, and with the reputation for great fishing. Expect lunker bass or brown trout.

Lake Eaton offers a number of secluded sites that will please any camper. Lakeside sites will have beautiful sunset views and woodland sites are filled with relaxing forest sights and sounds. Canoe, rowboat, and kayak rentals are available. A blacktopped roadway for biking and walking enthusiasts is sure to please.