Limekiln Creek.
Limekiln Creek drains southwest out of Limekiln Lake toward the Moose River — a quiet, tannic flow through mixed hardwood and hemlock corridors in the western edge of the Old Forge Wild Forest. The creek sees minimal foot traffic compared to the lakes and ponds it connects, but it's a known route for paddlers linking water-to-water in the southwestern Adirondacks. No fish species data on record, though the surrounding watershed holds brookies and the occasional brown trout in cooler stretches. Access typically follows informal routes off nearby forest roads or via put-in points along the Moose River Plains network.
Limekiln Creek has public access. Summits nearby include Burnt Mountain and Fernow Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01Third Lake Creek ParkingTrailhead2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Rodaxe Fire Tower Parking4.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Bub & Sis Lakes Trail Parking5.7 mipavedDirections →
- 04Nick'S Lake Trail Pullof6.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Black Bear And Rocky Mtn Parking Area6.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Nick'S Lake Trail Parking6.6 mipavedDirections →
- 07Cascade Lake Trail Parking6.8 miunpavedDirections →
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4- The Lean-to at Great Pines5.0 mi
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- Mountainside Smokehouse & Grill5.4 mi
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- Walt's Diner5.6 mi
A working diner on Route 28 in Old Forge running for 25-plus years, with breakfast and lunch most days and a Friday fish fry until 8 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
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4- Blue Line Coffee House5.5 mi
A coffee shop on Route 28 in Old Forge selling drinks, Adirondack-themed apparel, handcrafted mugs, and shipped coffee subscriptions. Order drinks for pickup or shop the gift line online.
- Blue Line Coffee House5.8 mi
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- Tamarack Cafe5.8 mi
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- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop24.8 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
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3- Benny’s Ice Cream5.5 mi
A family-run, locally loved scoop shop on Old Forge's Main Street — hand-scooped hard flavors and soft serve.
- Pied Piper5.5 mi
A circa-1950s soft-serve and frozen-custard stand locals treat as a permanent fixture — the walk-up window after a day on the Fulton Chain or at the water park. Three daily soft-serve flavors plus around 20 hard flavors.
- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.5.8 mi
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4- Daiker's4.4 mi
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- Slickers Adirondack Tavern5.4 mi
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- Old Forge Brewing Company5.6 mi
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4- Fulton House Cottages4.0 mi
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- Viking Village on Fourth Lake4.9 mi
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- Great Pines Resort5.0 mi
Airy quarters, some with balconies, in a relaxed lakeside retreat offering a private beach & dining.
- Old Forge Camping Resort5.0 mi
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4- Calypso's Cove5.3 mi
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- Enchanted Forest Water Safari5.4 mi
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- Adirondack Railbike7.0 mi
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- Great Camp Sagamore13.2 mi
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- Where is Limekiln Creek located?Limekiln Creek is a stream in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Limekiln Creek open to the public?Yes, Limekiln 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 Limekiln Creek?Within roughly seven miles of Limekiln Creek: 58 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.