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2018
Updates: It's hard to keep track of all the improvements to
Higley Flow State Park! In the last couple of years, a beautiful
new bath house was constructed by the beach.
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And when the kids
aren't cooling off in the clean, calm waters of the Park, there's a
brand new playground to keep them entertained for hours!
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Higley
Flow State Park campsites are always clean and ready to be
enjoyed. Whether you love the seclusion and beauty of the
woods....
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... or are fortunate to land a waterfront campsite. In any case, don't forget to bring your boat.
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There's miles of water to explore and plenty of shoreline to have a quiet getaway.
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Higley
Flow State Park is nestled among the foothills on the northern edge of
the Adirondack Mountains. The park is situated on the
pictueresque Raquette River, which is the second longest river in New
York State. The park's boat launch gives you access to miles of
calm, clear water for fishing and water skiing. |

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Higley
Flow offers 135 spacious campsites, each separated from
neighbors by pine trees, which abound in the park. Loops A, B
& C have newly upgraded electric facilities. Several
campsites have
direct water access and all are near to the 10 miles of trails.
You will enjoy hiking the New Trail along Warm Brook and catching
glimpses of the white tail deer and wild turkeys that frequent the
park. The Beaver Pond Nature Trail has interpretive signs that
describe the six distinct habitats through which the trail passes. Or,
simply rest on one of the cedar benches along the trails and listen to
the sounds of nature that surround you.
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A sandy beach overlooks a pristine Adirondack lake, formed by the
damming of the Raquette River, just north of the park. Since
stumps and boulders have never been removed from much of this bay,
power boats seldom venture near the beach and the wild scenic beauty of
the 3/4 mile wide, 3 mile long lake is unobstructed. |

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All types of boats are allowed on the Raquette river but canoeing and
kayaking are especially popular. One can paddle for miles and the
area is exceptionally scenic. Undisturbed lagoons and bays give you the
feel of a true wilderness experience.
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Higley Flow is a popular family campground. Swimming, fishing,
hiking and cross-country skiing are among the most popular activities
in the park. While the park has all the beauty of the Adirondacks
within it's bounds, the towns of Colton and South Colton are only 2 and
4 miles away. Major shopping, dining and entertainment are just 12
miles up the road at Potsdam, NY and Canton, NY, home to four major
universities. |

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Nearby points of interest include the 6 million acre Adirondack Park (4
miles), the St. Lawrence Seaway, (40 miles), Akwesasne Mohawk Casino
(40 miles), Tupper Lake (40 miles), Lake Placid (65 miles), and
Ontario, Canada (50 miles) |
And, when it's time for Cross Country Skiing, click on this link for NYS Winter Trail Maps of Higley Flow State Park.
Trail ratings:
Overlook-Beginner-green
rating
Camp Loops-main roads B,C and E loops Beginner-green, A,D and F loops
Intermediate-blue
Warmbrook-Intermediate-blue
rating
Pine-Intermediate-blue
rating
Cedar Brook-all three levels depending on loop chosen, back
hills-Advanced-black;
trail to back hills -Intermediate-Blue;
First two
rights and next left to return-Beginner-green
Higley Flow State Park
442 Cold Brook Drive
Colton, NY 13625
Park Office (315) 262-2880
Regional Office (315) 482-2593
We wanted to pass along the following information from the Park Staff for when Cross Country Skiing begins:
1). The normal Lodge hours are 8AM-3PM. They are 8AM-5PM on
weekends during the ski season.
2). Park hours are going to be 8AM-4PM.
3). Night skiing will only
be on Tuesday and Thursday evenings - when hosts are available.
Click Here for Official Website
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