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PARK CLOSURE: Due to New York State's fiscal crisis this facility will not be open for camping for the 2010 Season. Please choose one of several other equally appealing facilities in the nearby vicinity. We regret any inconvenience this closure may cause.

POPLAR POINT CAMPGROUND, NY

Status: Closed through Thu May 20 2010   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Sat Aug 07 2010   Later Dates

Description

Located on picturesque Piseco Lake, Poplar Point Campground offers quiet solitude. The campground is located in the central portion of the Adirondack Park, at an elevation of 1,660 feet above sea level. The terrain is hilly, with well-wooded areas consisting of conifers and mixed hardwoods. The campground offers fine fishing and boating, with a concrete boat launch. Hiking trails and a natural sand beach make this a great camping destination for families.

Geography:

Poplar Point Campground is located in the central part of Adirondack Park, on Piseco Lake.

Recreation:

Boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and picnicking are the favorite activities here.

Facilities:

The park offers campsites, a picnic area, a boat launch, vault toilets, a recycling center at Little Sand Point, a sand beach, a bathhouse, and a swimming beach with a lifeguard in the summer.

Nearby Attractions:

Shopping, restaurants, a movie theater, and a golf course are nearby.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Paddle Boating
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Sail Boating
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Water Skiing
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Boat Rental
  • Canoe Rental
  • Convenience Store
  • Dump Station
  • Golfing
  • Horse Rentals
  • Hospital
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Museum
  • Paddle Boat Rentals
  • Recreation Programs
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
  • Showers

Alerts and Important Information

Due to New York State's fiscal crisis this facility will not be open for camping for the 2010 Season. Please choose one of several other equally appealing facilities in the nearby vicinity. We regret any inconvenience this closure may cause.

Poplar Point Campground in NY will not be open this season

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION
  • A recycling center is available for refuse disposal at Little Sand Point campground
TO ENSURE FAIRNESS-For all NY customers, any reservation with a departure date outside the 9 Month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made
WHEN YOU ARRIVE-You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. The names of all campers staying on a site must be listed on the camping permit when you first register at the facility
CHECK-IN TIME-Is from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited
CHECK-OUT TIME-Is 11:00 a.m. on your departure date
OCCUPANCY-Is limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles are permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)
AGE REGULATIONS-Every campsite must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older
LENGTH OF STAY-Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 2 weeks. From July 1 through Labor Day, only 14 cumulative nights of camping will be permitted at any campground.
QUIET HOURS-Are from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted
GENERATORS-The use of electric generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily
FIRES-Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited.
FIREARMS-Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time
ACCESSIBLE SITES-At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground
SWIMMING-Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly
PETS-Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas
CANCELLATIONS-To cancel more than 2 days prior to your arrival date cancel online or by calling 1-800-456-2267. To cancel a reservation within 2 days of your arrival contact the campground directly
REFUNDS - Will not be issued except in cases of bona fide emergencies. Supporting documentation will be required. Refunds are not issued directly at campgrounds

Getting There:

Poplar Point Campground
OLD PISECO ROAD
Piseco NY 12139

From the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take Exit 27 at Amsterdam and follow Route 30 North approximately 50 miles to the Village of Speculator. Turn left on Route 8, go west about 11 miles to Old Piseco Road, turn right, and the campground is on the left side of the road. From the NYS Thruway (I-90): Take Exit 31 at Utica, proceed north on Route 8 approximately 55 miles to Old Piseco Road, turn left, and the campground is on the left side of the road.

Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (518)548-8031