| 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. 15 – Meacham Lake Campground and Day Use Area
Aug. 20 – Lincoln Pond Campground and Day Use Area
Aug. 22 – Ausable Point 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
Sept. 6 – Rogers Rock Campground and Day Use Area
For additional information on swimming in New York State, visit DEC’s website.
https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/press.html |
