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First Lake

First Lake is the westernmost of the Fulton Chain Lakes, a motor-accessible body of water in the central Adirondacks. The lake feeds into Second Lake and anchors the quieter end of the chain — fewer crowds than Old Forge, with public boat launch access off Route 28.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop
8.1 mi away
Restaurant
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store
5.6 mi away
General store
Pines Country Store Inc.
5.6 mi away
Shelter
Third Lake Lean-To
1.3 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (1)
Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (2)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (61)
Access (15)
  • 3 trailheads nearby
  • 12 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby parking

12 parking areas· 1 accessible

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.

+4 more on the map above

§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (10)
Lakes & ponds (29)
Trails (25)
Lean-tos (5)
  • O'Neil Flow lean-to4.9 mi
  • Tirrell Pond lean-to5.7 mi
  • O'Neill Flow Lean-To4.9 mi
  • Tirrel Pond North Lean-To5.7 mi
  • Third Lake Lean-To1.3 mi
Primitive campsites (60)
  • Floatplane Tentsite<0.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.2 mi
  • Floatplane Tentsite0.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.2 mi
  • Waterfront Primitive Tentsite0.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.3 mi
  • Grassy Pond Tentsite0.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.4 mi
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