First Lake, Adirondack Park

#148 among attractions in Adirondack Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Lake

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First Lake is located in the Town of Webb in Herkimer County, New York, by the hamlet of Old Forge. First Lake is part of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. First Lake is the source of the Middle Branch Moose River. ()

Elevation: 1706 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°42'55"N, 74°55'30"W

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Adirondack Park United States

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First Lake – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: McCauley Mountain, Bald Mountain, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge Pond.

2.2 miSW
Winter sport, Park, Ski area
McCauley Mountain, Old Forge
58 min walk • McCauley Mountain, a scenic summit nestled in the heart of New York State's Adirondack Park, offers visitors a unique blend of natural beauty and outdoor adventure. Located near the charming town of Old Forge, McCauley Mountain stands as a beacon for hikers, skiers...
1.7 miN
Hiking, Mountain, Park
Bald Mountain, Old Forge
44 min walk • Bald Mountain, or Rondaxe Mountain, is a part of the Adirondack Mountains in the U.S. state of New York. The trail leading up the mountain is a popular hike, likely due to its proximity to tourist towns.
2.3 miSW
Amusement, Amusement park
Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge
60 min walk • The Enchanted Forest — Water Safari is an amusement park/water park. It is the largest water park in New York and is located within Old Forge, in the Adirondack region. It has been rated the number four waterpark in the US.
2.2 miW
Lake
Old Forge Pond, Old Forge
56 min walk • Old Forge Pond is located by Old Forge, New York. Fish species present in the lake are white sucker, black bullhead, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and rock bass. Carry down off NY-28 in Old Forge.
1.6 miS
Lake
Little Moose Lake, Old Forge
42 min walk • Little Moose Lake is a lake east-southeast of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains south via Little Moose Outlet which flows into the South Branch Moose River. Panther Lake is located south of Little Moose Lake.
2.5 miS
Lake
Panther Lake, Old Forge
63 min walk • Panther Lake is a small lake east-southeast of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains north via an unnamed creek which flows into Little Moose Lake.
1 miSW
Lake
Twin Pond, Old Forge
26 min walk • Twin Pond is a small lake east of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains north via an unnamed creek which flows into First Lake.
2 miSE
Lake
East Pond, Old Forge
52 min walk • East Pond is a small lake east-southeast of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains south via an unnamed creek that flows into Limekiln Creek.
2.6 miNW
Lake
Wheeler Pond, Old Forge
67 min walk • Wheeler Pond is a small lake north-northeast of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains south via an unnamed creek which flows into the North Branch Moose River.
2.5 miE
Lake
Mountain Pond, Old Forge
64 min walk • Mountain Pond is a small lake east of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains north via an unnamed creek which flows into First Lake.
2.1 miSW
Lake
Gray Lake, Old Forge
54 min walk • Gray Lake is a small lake southeast of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains north via an unnamed creek which flows into First Lake.