Black Creek.
Black Creek runs through the Old Forge corridor — one of dozens of small tributaries feeding the Fulton Chain or the Moose River system, depending on where you intercept it. Without gauged flow data or mapped public access, it's the kind of stream that shows up on the DEC's named-water inventory but doesn't pull recreational traffic the way the bigger arteries do. If you're poking around Old Forge backcountry or cross-referencing old trail maps, Black Creek might be a landmark or a bushwhack reference point — but it won't be the reason you're there. Check the town clerk's office or local paddling shops for access intel if you need to put eyes on it.
Black Creek has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 parking areas
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01Billy Hamlin Road Parking AreaTrailhead5.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Vista Trail Parking Lot7.0 miunpavedDirections →
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3- The Bears Den Vacation Rental Resort23.8 mi
Booked as an exclusive buyout. Sleeps up to 20 across the main log lodge in Caroga Lake. Full kitchen and bar, three fireplaces, hot tub, sand volleyball court, wood-fired pizza oven, and a private sand beach on the West Branch Sacandaga River.
- The Balsam Inn & Cafe23.8 mi
Historic inn at 140 NY-10 in Caroga Lake, with newly renovated boutique rooms on the second floor and the Forever Wild Tavern downstairs. A minute from the West Branch of the Sacandaga and adjacent to state park land.
- Pine Lake Lodge24.4 mi
Pine Lake Lodge is a spacious eight-bedroom vacation rental near Great Sacandaga Lake, offering ample space and amenities for large groups, family reunions, and celebrations.
— 23.8 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
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- Where is Black Creek located?Black Creek is a stream in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Black Creek open to the public?Yes, Black Creek has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.
- Can you camp at Black Creek?Within roughly seven miles of Black Creek: 1 designated campsite. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.