Eighth Lake Campground RV & Campground Guide
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Eighth Lake is the last body of water in the Fulton Chain of Lakes in the middle of the Adirondack Park in northern New York. The chain is named for Robert Fulton, who thought that the dammed lakes could become an Adirondack Canal. The lakes are great for pontoon boats, kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The fishing is sensational as well. One of the incredible sights is the mirror image of the trees in full color in the autumn that appears on the lake's surface on calm days. Area attractions include the Old Forge region, which has restaurants and golf courses. In addition, History buffs can explore the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake.
Nearby cities
Long Lake, NY
Utica, NY
Tupper Lake, NY
Rome, NY
Spring 13-67 F
Summer 48-78 F
Fall 23-72 F
Winter 4-32 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Eighth Lake Campground
Campground Accommodations
Eighth Lake Campground
Water hookup: No
Electrical hookups: No
Sewer hookup: No
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Max RV length: 40 feet
Other amenities: picnic tables, fire rings, hot showers, dump station, recycling center, boat rentals, boat launch, flush toilets, and a separate picnic area
Singing Waters RV Park
Singing Waters RV Park is a family-owned and -operated RV park in Old Forge, New York, that has been serving guests in the area for decades. The campground offers the security of a gated park and a charming atmosphere you will not find elsewhere. Singing Waters truly embodies the spirit of the Adirondacks and is why visitors keep coming back. It also offers convenient access to nearby waters you can visit for fishing, swimming, and boating.
Old Forge Camping Resort
When it comes to RV parks near Eighth Lake Campground, Old Forge Camping Resort is one of the best options you will find. This RV park offers pull-through sites that come with water and electricity spread out over an impressive 130 acres. Each site also comes with a picnic table and circle for making fires. The campground lies among the deeply wooded forest, giving it an aura of peace you can enjoy during your downtime.
What to Do at
Eighth Lake Campground
Boating is the most popular activity at the park, but swimming and fishing are a close second. The Moose River Plains Wild Forest connects to the campground by trails for hiking enthusiasts to explore. If you have kids in your group, they can earn a badge if they join the Junior Ranger Program.
Don your life jacket, bring your camera, and do a bit of birdwatching from a kayak or canoe on the lake. Explore inlets and outlets with beautiful wildflowers on the banks, and if you fish, you might hook something for dinner that you can grill back at your campsite.
Inside Eighth Lake Campground
Eighth Lake Campground is known especially for its variety of great fishing locations. Just adjacent to the campground, you can find special salmon ponds that offer a relaxing atmosphere of peace and privacy. Other attractions you can enjoy on the water include powerboating, rowboating, and canoeing. Rentals for all of these exciting activities are available at the campground. If you are looking to stay dry, you can take advantage of amenities such as the picnicking areas and hiking trails.
Hiking
There are no hiking trails in Eighth Lake Campground, but small trails outside the campground connect to the 14 well-known trails in the Moose River Plains Wild Forest. These trails are either easy or moderately challenging, ranging in length from a few hundred yards to 6.2 miles one way.
Flora and Fauna
Birds abound, and the species birders may be able to note in their journals are chickadees, jays, vireo, blackbirds, and sparrows. Waterfowl often seen in the water are loons, mergansers, and other ducks. Above, you may see raptors like bald eagles and ospreys. You may spot big game, too, like moose and black bears. Remember not to approach predators like bears closer than 175 feet. Wildflowers you may see in the spring are bunchberry, squirrel corn, shinleaf, and Indian pipe.
Fishing
The fishing is varied and exciting, and you can try to hook muskies, Atlantic salmon, perch, trout, and even northern pike and pumpkinseed. Remember to have a valid fishing license and to pay attention to seasons where certain fish may not be taken.
Boating
The boating at Eighth Lake is limited to pontoon boats, motorboats with a shallow draft, and flat-bottomed craft like kayaks and canoes. Eighth Lake is sandy and silty at its north end, and anything with a deeper draft would run aground. The boat launch at the campground is the only public access to Eighth Lake.
Swimming
During the summer, the lake's water stays at roughly 71 F, so it's refreshing without being chilling. However, you may only swim when there is a lifeguard on duty. You can contact the park before your trip to find out when lifeguards are on duty.
How to Get to
Eighth Lake Campground
From Rome and all points south, proceed along Route 365 east until you reach the junction with Route 12 in Barneveld. Drive north on Route 12 until you reach Route 28 in Alder Creek. From Alder Creek, drive northeast on Route 28, which will take you all along the Fulton Chain of Lakes until you reach the Eighth Lake Campground.
From Tupper Lake and all points north, take Route 30 south. At Long Lake, drive south on Route 28N and follow that until you reach the junction with Route 28 just south of the steamboat landing. Proceed west on Route 28 all the way to Eighth Lake Campground.
From Watertown and other points west, take Route 12 southeast to Alder Creek. At Alder Creek, turn north on Route 28. Drive along Route 28 until you reach Eighth Lake Campground.
Entering Eighth Lake Campground
Parking in the day-use lot at Eighth Lake Campground is free.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eighth Lake Campground
Summer and fall are the best times to visit Eighth Lake Campground. During the summer, swimming, boating, and fishing are all at their best, and the world-renowned color-changing leaves of northern New York will enchant you in the autumn.
The birds include both waterfowl and raptors. Chief among these are the bald eagle, peregrine falcon, great blue heron, and the common loon. In the forest nearby, you will find small game such as squirrels, chipmunks, and the like, and predators such as bears and coyotes.
Yes, there are 126 RV-specific campsites in Eighth Lake Campground. Each site has a fire ring, picnic table, and nearby restrooms.
As with all state parks in New York, you need reservations. You may make them as late as 3 p.m. on your day of arrival, but it's far wiser to make reservations a few months in advance to be sure of getting the site you want. It costs $22 a night to stay in a campsite, and if you're not from New York, there is a $5 per night additional charge.
Yes, pets are welcome at Eighth Lake Campground. They must be leashed, and you are expected to clean up after them.