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Lincoln Pond Campground

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DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

Lincoln Pond Campground, near New Russia, New York, is a charming spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a mix of wooded and waterfront sites, it’s perfect for tent campers and RVers alike, offering a laid-back vibe that many visitors appreciate.

The campground boasts clean facilities, including bathrooms with showers, which are a hit among campers. You’ll find a lovely beach area that’s great for swimming and kayaking, with calm waters that make for a relaxing day on the lake. As one visitor noted, “Nice grounds, clean beach. Great for kayaking because the water is calm.”

For those who crave a bit of solitude, there are remote sites available, but be aware that the waterfront spots fill up quickly. Hiking trails nearby provide a chance to explore the stunning natural beauty of the area, and if you’re into fishing, make sure to grab your license before you arrive since cell service can be spotty.

While some campers mentioned that the sites can be close together, the overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Lincoln Pond Campground offers a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for outdoor fun.

Description

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Lincoln Pond Campground

Lincoln Pond provides the opportunity for primitive, island, or "developed site" camping. Large enough to accommodate motor boats, but sheltered from most harsh winds, this facility maintains a bathing beach and provides a very popular canoe, kayak and rowboat rental area.

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION - The sites numbered 26R-35R are in remote areas and do not offer flush toilets or portable water without traveling back to the main facility

  • Your garbage must be taken to a central recycle area at designated times. Clear plastic bags are required

WHEN YOU ARRIVE -You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration
CHECK-IN TIME -From 2pm until 9p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited
CHECK-OUT TIME -11:00 a.m. on your departure date
OCCUPANCY -Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)
AGE REGULATIONS -Campsites must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older
LENGTH OF STAY -Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground.
QUIET HOURS -From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted
GENERATORS -The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited
FIRES -Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited.
FIREARMS -Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time
ACCESSIBLE SITES -At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground
SWIMMING -Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly
PETS -Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas

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Location

Lincoln Pond Campground is located in New York

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Adirondack Northway (I-87), take Exit 31 west to Elizabethtown. Turn left on County Route 7 and drive 6 miles to the park entrance.

Address

4363 Lincoln Pond Rd.
Elizabethtown, NY 12932

Coordinates

44.1390003 N
73.5790004 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
    Available

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2021

Beautiful Spot

Nice little state park. The waterfront sites are great, but you can be very close to your neighbors. The last site 15 is also right next to a very busy boat launch. While the sites are nice, overall maintenance of the facilities was less than ideal. The beach has weeds, the bathrooms were not maintained at all. The lake and area are beautiful.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Lincoln Pond Campground by IAN P., June 14, 2021
  • Review photo of Lincoln Pond Campground by IAN P., June 14, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 29, 2020

Small pondside campground - swimming, fishing, canoeing/kayaking

This state campground offers a variety of wooded sites, some drive in and others remote boat-in (29R-31R). The main campground offers full service bathrooms with showers; remote sites (including several drive-in sites) have an outhouse, but no potable water. If you want easy access to the beach and facilities, look to a site in the main loop, but if you want a little more solitude, check out the remote sites. That said, all waterfront sites fill quickly and for 2021 you'll be running into reservations that were moved from 2020 Sites 18-22 are on a dead-end, but there is enough space for a small trailer to turn around (I was able to negotiate it with a teardrop, but I wouldn't want something much longer). It was quiet midweek, but it was also the pandemic summer. That said, it's a smaller campground than a place like Fish Creek or Rollins Pond, so fewer people to make noise!

There's  a large beach and boat rentals are available. If you plan to fish, purchase your license before you arrive as phone signals are weak.

Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Lincoln Pond Campground by Jean C., September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Lincoln Pond Campground by Jean C., September 29, 2020
  • Review photo of Lincoln Pond Campground by Jean C., September 29, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 20, 2020

Busy spot

Nice grounds, clean beach. Great for kayaking because the water is calm. A couple of off site spots that are hard to snag.

Reviewed Aug. 29, 2019

Peaceful

Tent camping at its best. Quiet and nestled in the trees. Not much is nearby in the way of attractions but there is amazing hiking trails all throughout this area. If you are new to hiking in real mountains like the ones near this campground (I’m from Jersey so...) be sure to have a personal beacon since your cell phone won’t work on the hikes. The campground does get 1 bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Lincoln Pond Campground have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Lincoln Pond Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Lincoln Pond Campground?

    Lincoln Pond Campground allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Lincoln Pond Campground?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Lincoln Pond Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.