Limekiln Lake.
Limekiln Lake covers 460 acres and runs to 70 feet deep—cold water that holds lake trout, brook trout, and landlocked salmon. A state campground and launch on the shore; quieter than the Fulton Chain but still minutes from Old Forge.
Limekiln Lake reaches a maximum depth of 72 feet, with a mean depth of 20 feet. Fish on record include Lake trout, Brook trout, and Salmon — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Limekiln Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Fawn Lake Mountain and Mount Tom.
The water, surveyed.
- Cold-water season returns — dress for immersion, and from Nov 1 New York requires wearing a PFD in boats under 21 ft.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 parking areas· 2 accessible
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.
- 01Black Bear And Rocky Mtn Parking AreaTrailhead3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Bub & Sis Lakes Trail Parking4.0 mipavedDirections →
- 03Third Lake Creek Parking4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 047Th Lake Boat Launch Parking4.6 mi
- 05Cascade Lake Trail Parking4.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Rodaxe Fire Tower Parking5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Moss Lake Parking5.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Moss Lake Accessible Parking5.5 mi
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Limekiln Lake.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 14 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
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Sip.
4- Blue Line Coffee House2.6 mi
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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.
Sweet.
3- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.2.3 mi
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- Benny’s Ice Cream8.3 mi
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- Pied Piper8.3 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.
Drink.
4- Daiker's4.3 mi
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- Slickers Adirondack Tavern8.2 mi
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- Old Forge Brewing Company8.4 mi
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Stay.
4- Marina Motel2.4 mi
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- The Woods Inn2.7 mi
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- Enchanted Forest Water Safari8.1 mi
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- Where is Limekiln Lake located?Limekiln Lake is a lake in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Limekiln Lake?Limekiln Lake has a surface area of approximately 460 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Limekiln Lake?Limekiln Lake has a maximum depth of 72 feet, with a mean depth of 20 feet.
- What fish are in Limekiln Lake?Limekiln Lake supports populations of Lake trout, Brook trout, and Salmon. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Limekiln Lake open to the public?Yes, Limekiln Lake 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 Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Limekiln Lake: 121 designated campsites, 8 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.