Middle Branch Black River drains west from the Moose River Plains through state forest land south of Old Forge — a remote, meandering corridor better known to paddlers working the Moose River system than anglers chasing trout. The branch feeds into the main Black River above Forestport Reservoir, threading through marshy lowlands and mixed hardwood stands with minimal road access and no formal trailheads along most of its length. This is backcountry water: few designated campsites, limited fish data, no maintained put-ins. If you're here, you likely arrived by old logging road or bushwhack from the Plains — not a weekend destination, but a legitimate piece of Adirondack drainage worth naming on the map.
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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What to do, where to stay, and what's reopening across the Park as the snow melts and the calendar fills.
A complete planning guide: difficulty by peak, common combo days, seasonal realities, and a sortable, filterable table of every summit.
Overnight, day, and trip camps in the Park — the camp belt, choosing the right fit, costs and financial aid, ACA accreditation, and the questions every parent should ask before they commit.
