Moose River Plains

Spanning Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, the Moose River Plains Wild Forest offers an array of activities, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. Free campsites are accessible from late May to December’s end. Winter highlights snowmobiling along the Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road linking Inlet and Indian Lake. Must-visit spots encompass Cedar River Flow, Moose-spotting at Helldiver Pond, scenic Wakely Mountain with its firetower, as well as numerous smaller ponds and lesser-known trails. This diverse landscape caters to a range of outdoor pursuits, making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and adventurers.

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Moose River Plains roads need gravel

Moose River Plains roads need gravel

"Hamilton County Superintendent of Highways Tracy Eldridge says about 13.3 miles of road within the Moose River Plains desperately need gravel, but it would cost about $25,000."

"The Hamilton County Board of Supervisors approved a service contract between the county and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in April under which the DEC will pay up to $90,000 over three years ($30,000 per year) for road maintenance within the Moose River Recreation Area.

"This is just for culvert and grading work."