Nicks Lake, Old Forge

#3 among attractions in Old Forge

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Nicks Lake is a lake located south-southwest of Old Forge, New York. The campground at Nicks Lake has 112 campsites, picnic area, a beach with lifeguards and over 5 miles of hiking trails. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, brown trout, white sucker, rainbow trout, yellow perch, and black bullhead. There is a state owned beach launch at the Nick's Lake State Campgroung. No motors are allowed on Nicks Lake. ()

Elevation: 1716 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 43°40'40"N, 74°59'33"W

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Old Forge United States

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

Nearby attractions include: McCauley Mountain, Grass Pond, Gibbs Lake, Enchanted Forest Water Safari.

2 miNE
Winter sport, Park, Ski area
McCauley Mountain, Old Forge
52 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...
3.6 miW
Lake
Grass Pond, Old Forge
92 min walk • Grass Pond is a small lake north-northeast of Minnehaha in Herkimer County, New York. It drains southwest via an unnamed creek which flows into Cedar Pond.
3.8 miN
Lake
Gibbs Lake, Old Forge
97 min walk • Gibbs Lake is a small lake northwest of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains north via an unnamed creek which flows into Half Moon Pond.
2 miNE
Amusement, Amusement park
Enchanted Forest Water Safari, Old Forge
52 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.
2.6 miNE
Lake
Old Forge Pond, Old Forge
66 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.
3.5 miE
Lake
Little Moose Lake, Old Forge
90 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.
4.1 miN
Lake
Half Moon Pond, Old Forge
104 min walk • Half Moon Pond is a small lake northwest of Old Forge in Herkimer County, New York. It drains southwest via an unnamed creek which flows into South Inlet.
3.5 miE
Lake
Panther Lake, Old Forge
91 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.
3.3 miNE
Lake
Twin Pond, Old Forge
84 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.
2.2 miNE
Lake
Gray Lake, Old Forge
58 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.
3.4 miNW
Mountain
Moose River Mountain, Old Forge
87 min walk • Moose River Mountain is a 2,208-foot-tall mountain in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It is located west of Old Forge in the town of Webb in Herkimer County. In 1919, a 60-foot-tall steel fire lookout tower was built on the mountain.