East Bay is a 153-acre pocket off the Fourth Lake chain in the Old Forge system — tucked between the main body of Fourth Lake and the shoreline settlements along Big Moose Road. The bay sees steady boat traffic in summer (it's accessible by paddling northeast from the Fourth Lake public launch) but holds onto a quieter character than the main channel, with a mix of private camps, wooded coves, and shallow marshy edges that warm early in the season. Most visitors pass through on their way to Inlet or Fifth Lake, which keeps East Bay from ever feeling crowded even in July. No launch directly on the bay itself; Fourth Lake is your starting point.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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