If you want to swim comfortably in the town beach please be aware of the young lifeguard boys that…read morethrow a wet baseball in the water and hits into other people. People have made complains to the town supervisor but nothing was done about it because I got nicked on my shoulder the next day! The town hires young lifeguards that don't take their role seriously and they think it's playtime and okay to have their friends play with them while on duty. If the beach won't allow young kids to have air flotation devices then why are lifeguards allowed to throw baseballs in the water?

Tucked away in the mountains of the Adirondacks, this picturesque destination place is one of the…read moremost peaceful you'll find! Kayaking, boating, swimming, walk-in along the shores or catching a concert on the beach, this place has it all! Need a place to get away from all the hustle and bustle of city life, politics, and news? Look no further!!! Bonus: if you enjoy opera you're in luck, the Seagle Festival, https://seaglefestival.org/, is a real summer treat!

Really peaceful, loved the nature and atmosphere. I went with friends and we all enjoyed cooking…read moretogether, and doing activities in the forest and the lake. Good place for first time people who wants to explore camping!

4 stars because it's so close to the road and difficult to find via GPS. First time I drove nearly…read more6 hrs (should've taken 4 hrs) because my GPS kept sending me to the wrong location. Apparently, they have multiple campgrounds with the same and/or very similar names. Best to use Wells address or find the Alpine Inn which is a few miles down the road. Otherwise, a very nice and clean campground. Staff has always been kind with giving directions and helping out. Kids and dogs have fun in the river! A bit far for me to travel from Westchester, but worth it when other campgrounds are booked.

Very friendly staff at front gate beautiful lake to swim in and camping available as well.read more

This is a gorgeous state park on the northeast edge of Otsego Lake. My wife, two teenage sons (15…read moreyrs, 13 yrs), and I came here with our miniature poodle for a quick visit during a 4-night stay in Sharon Springs, NY. We came here every day to enjoy the lovely view of the lake, take a leisurely stroll with the dog, and spend an afternoon fishing (for my 15 year old son). It's about a 15-20 minute drive from Cooperstown along the east shore. At the main entrance, you'll pay a $7 admission fee per vehiecle, or you can just show your NY State Parks Empire Pass card. This is a gem of a park that is well worth the price of admission. First, it feels open and spacious with nice hiking trails. Second, the view of Lake Otsego is lovely. You may see a few kayakers or windsurfers on the lake depending on weather conditions. If you have young children, this is a must-visit place as there are kid-friendly playgrounds. Third, the lake is shallow and calm by the beach, but the water temperature can feel a bit chilly. In the summer, they have lifeguards available starting at 11:00am. Finally, the park has a concession stand which sells basic snacks, hot dogs, and drinks. It's also worth it to take a short walk up the hill to see Hyde Hall and the view of the lake from there!

I have been going here since before the present Owner, Dave opened it up…read more Great sandwiches and pizza, with plenty of cold drinks to choose from and it is right next to the lake with a few outside picnic table to sit at and enjoy the view.

Beautiful lake and I like to go fishing on it. The launch side is open to public. There are…read morebeautiful orchids on it also.

A great place to hike to and kayak. While the trail can be narrow, the pond is a short, easy 0.6…read moremi from the trailhead. The pond is a good size to kayak and fish. It's perfect for relaxing and immersing yourself in the outdoors. The area can be a little busy during summer weekends, but it doesn't typically attract a huge crowd, making the area quite peaceful. If you're around Indian Lake and wanted to squeeze in a small hike, it's the perfect place. It is a short drive from Lake Abanakee, with the way there, quite scenic.

Great campground and even though our sites were bordered on both sides by a road they were…read morerelatively private. Bathrooms, while old, were clean enough. No paper towels or air dryers tho so good luck after you wash your hands. Fire pit severely run down and almost unusable, so come prepared. Lake is gorgeous. No lifeguard and you can swim wherever. Kayak and canoe rental but go early--rental is for all day & two person kayaks are gone quickly. Now for the bad. We stayed Fourth of July weekend so expected noise. But...fireworks went until 1 am. The following day someone was playing karaoke until midnight. No policing the grounds to enforce quiet hours and the campground is smack dab in the middle of houses. Sleep is next to impossible. The day we left some idiot drove through at 5 am with windows open & music blasting.

Its sad to see all the reviews have not changed from the last time we stayed there which was 2023…read more This is a beautiful park and its in a great location. But it is not run correctly at all. They do not go by the rules at all. We went one weekend and it was the worst time I ever had. Loud and up all night and they did not care about others and the people running it wanted to kick us out and not the loud people . We ended up leaving early and I saw 2 other sets of people doing the same because it was way to loud for families. I see they are still running it the same.. WHY NOT FIT IT..I grew up going here a lot when I was a kid..what a shame.

My partner and I camped at site 32 last year and it was amazing. It took a while for us to row out…read morethere in our inflatable row boat - probably two hours - but you can rent a canoe at the ranger station which would get you out there in maybe an hour or hour and a half. It's a beautiful little private island with a pit toilet and fire pit with picnic tables. This year we spent one night at site 26, which was a little too close to other rowdier sites, and one night at 39, which was beautiful and secluded. If you're thinking about camping here but don't have a boat, rent a canoe! It's a nice way to get out to the islands and work up a sweat so you're ready to swim by the time you get to your site. Some words of advice: make sure you text anyone you need to while you're in Speculator or Indian Lake because if you need to get a hold of someone while you're camping you have to row back to shore, which could take hours if your site is further up the lake, then drive into town to get service; bring a roll of toilet paper with you if you don't want to use the cheapo single ply the whole time you're there; and lastly, really look at the map to make sure you know what you're getting into in terms of the trek out to your site! 32 is far enough that it feels remote but not so far you can't canoe there. Much further north and you're looking at hours of paddling. All in all a great spot to get away.

Indian Lake Islands Campgrounds entrance is at the southwestern edge of Indian Lake. All of the 55…read morecampsites are only accessible by boat. Some are located on islands, some on the shore along the lake. They're all extremely private but very primitive, a fire ring, picnic table and outhouse . There's also quite a few picnic areas if you're just going for the day. The staff at the campgrounds office are all extremely friendly and helpful, ready to answer any questions you might have. The lake is beautiful, with opportunities to get out and hike up a mountain or to a waterfall. If you're going to camp you need to bring all of your supplies with you, including drinking water. There are shower facilities that you can access at Lewey Lake Campground, just across the road from the Indian Lake access.

I found this hike thanks to Yelp! What an amazing place!…read more ****you will get a ticket if you park at the bottom of the hill!*** I went ahead and drove up and parked at the trail head, and was fine, the two cars parked at the bottom of the hill got tickets. The trailhead has a nice picture of the trails. I only did the pond loop, which is absolutely gorgeous! Dog friendly!

The views are something to see. This trail is a part of the Equinox Preserve. Parking was difficult…read moreto find- don't follow your phone's GPS. Search for West Union (street or road, I forget which) and drive up it until you see parking on the right. Make sure you don't park in front of the Red Gate. Additional parking is supposedly behind the town's post office. I did the Pond Loop, the SVAC loop, and parts of Trillium trail. I also hiked up to Robin's Lookout. The lookout spot overlooks the pond, and you're able to see the Green Mountains. Gorgeous. Unfortunately, these trails are extremely buggy! I had myself covered in bug spray, but it didn't matter. Three to four bugs circled my head the entire time so the majority of my hike was spent swatting at the air around me. It got so frustrating, we weren't able to enjoy ourselves anymore. Maybe bring bug spray with you as you hike, but I doubt that'll help much.

A really fascinating place to visit for a decent hike/ tour. It's a self guided tour after you grab…read moreyour tickets inside the gift shop. There are some pretty incredible views & a few astounding caves you can explore. The trail features quite a bit of stairs & winding paths so come prepared (eg. walking stick if need be). We saw plenty of families, children & seniors on the trail so it's suitable for an array of people. We saved the coolest part for last: cracking open a few geodes. This is completely random but it's enchanting to wait & see what color is inside! We love this place.

Such a great day for kids while in the Adirondacks! The geode popping and activities at the end of…read morethe trail were fun.

Serene little spot in the Catskills of upstate New York. Perfect place to enjoy nature on the…read moretrails or on their surprisingly large lake. My girlfriend and I spent a few hours here on a Sunday afternoon in May. If you rent a boat you can keep it out as long as you want, and you have access to the whole property for the entire day. We spent awhile in kayaks and had the whole lake to ourselves for the entire time. We then spent some time down at the swimming hole and had that to ourselves as well. Everyone who works there was incredibly friendly and helpful. Beautiful day overall and the perfect end to a perfect weekend getaway.

Oh what a magical experience. My boyfriend Tom and I kayaked the lake that the owner Jim so kindly…read moreadvised us of all the animal population. Birds, turtles, fish, beaver dams. It was so wonderful we came back a second day, and took use of the grounds by the swimming hole. You truly felt like you were on another planet. It was amazing and will revisit!