DEC Contact: Kevin Frazier (518) 402-8000 August 12, 2021
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DEC ANNOUNCES SEASONAL CLOSURE OF CAMPGROUND AND DAY USE AREA BEACHES TO SWIMMING |
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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the closure of beaches to swimming at DEC-managed campgrounds and day use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks. For public safety, beaches remain open to visitors but swimming is prohibited unless a lifeguard is present. Beaches are closed to swimming each year as many lifeguards return to school. Please refer to the schedule below for swimming closures at these DEC campgrounds and day use areas: Aug. 12 - Nicks Lake Campground and Day Use Area Aug. 15 - Fish Creek Pond Campground and Day Use Area Aug. 20 - Lincoln Pond Campground and Day Use Area Aug. 29 - North-South Lake Campground and Day Use Area Sept. 5 - Moffitt Beach Campground and Day Use Area Sept. 6 - Lake George (Million Dollar) Beach and Day Use Area Sept. 6 - Northampton Beach Campground and Day Use Area |
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