Tamarack Creek.
Tamarack Creek threads through the Old Forge township drainage — one of dozens of small tributaries feeding the Moose River and Fulton Chain system in this corner of the western Adirondacks. The name suggests the tamarack (eastern larch) swamps common to the region's low-lying wetlands, though the creek itself doesn't register on most paddling or fishing maps. It's the kind of water that shows up on USGS quads but rarely in field reports — likely seasonal, likely brushy, likely crossed by logging roads or old rail grades rather than marked trails. If you're looking for moving water in Old Forge, the Moose River and its better-known forks are the practical targets.
Tamarack Creek has public access. Summits nearby include Streeter Mountain and Francis Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
9 parking areas· 1 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.
- 01Boundary Line Trail Parking AreaTrailhead1.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tamarack Creek Road Parking Area1.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Youngs Road2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Little River Road Parking Area2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Oswegatchie River Inlet Parking Area4.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Parking Area6.1 mi
- 07Moore Trail Parking Area6.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 08High Falls Trailhead Parking Area6.3 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Tamarack Creek located?Tamarack Creek is a stream in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Tamarack Creek open to the public?Yes, Tamarack 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 Tamarack Creek?Within roughly seven miles of Tamarack Creek: 64 designated campsites, 10 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.