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New York Statewide Campsite and For more information on NYS Parks & Sites Cabin Reservation Program call 518/474-0456 or contact us on the internet at http://www.nysparks.com/. Higley Reservation are processed for a fee with all major credit cards accepted up to 9 months in advance. Call 1-800-456-CAMP or make online reservations on the internet at RabiesPets & Rabies Flow www.reserveamerica.com. All campsites, cabins and cottages 1. There is a strict limit of two (2) pets per STATE PARK in the Thousand Islands Region are site specific except campsite and cabin, where allowed. campsites at Mary Island and Cedar Island State Parks. Site specific reservations allow you to reserve a specific numbered 2. All pets, where allowed, must be supervised site, if available. Some parks may have designated prime 1. andAll petskept mustunder have constant proof control, of currently either effective caged campsites with additional surcharge and pet free areas. orrabies on a inoculation.leash not exceeding This proof six feetwill in be length. a copy of the veterinarian’s certificate of inoculation. Your key to all-season enjoyment at New York With Forthe outbreakthe safety of ofrabies all, therein New can York be noState, excep- it is state parks is the Empire Pass. The Pass pro- imperativetions tothat this the rule. following rules be followed: vides unlimited day use vehicle entry to most 3. All pets must have a veterinarian’s certificate facilities operated by the New York State Of- All pets, where allowed, must be kept under fice of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the of inoculation as proof of currently effective constant control, either in a cage or on a leash New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. rabies inoculation. There can be no excep- Come enjoy the forests, the seashore, lakefronts and trails... tionsnot exceeding to this rule. six feet in length. every day if you like, and bring as many friends as your car holds! 3.4. Feeding wild animals prohibited. The ACCESS PASS is available to New York residents with qualifying disabilities. The Pass In Case Of EMERGENCY provides free entry and use of state parks and DIAL 911 recreation areas and their facilities, except those services and facilities that are operated by a concessionaire. Application forms are available from State Parks, Albany, NY 12238. SENIOR CITIZENS who are New York State PARK POLICE EMERGENCY residents and 62 years of age or older can have 1-877-851-6086 unlimited weekday and non-holiday access to all state parks and discounts on certain fees by OR showing their New York State driver’s license or New York 315-482-3349 State non-driver identification. When to call? Problems in the park after hours, violations of park rules (ie. quiet hours, Support State Parks and Historic Sites disputes), injuries, thefts, accidents (motor online at www.nysparks.com. Donate vehicle, boats or personal), suspicious activity, to the park of your choice by going to etc. that park’s page. Your contribution will enhance efforts to protect, preserve and enhance State HIGLEY FLOW STATE PARK Parks. Donations to State Parks are administered by the Natural Heritage Trust, a 501(c)(3) charitable trust. Park Office: 315/262-2880 HIGLEY FLOW STATE PARK All donations are tax deductible to the full extent al- Regional Office: 315/482-2593 442 Cold Brook Drive lowed by law. Colton, NY 13625 315/262-2880 “Carry In - Carry Out” Park Trash barrels have been removed from the day use area of the park. Please take home picnicking litter and dispose of it properly. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Agency Thousand Islands Region 2018 Dry to Semi-sweet to Ice, Stop In For A Delicious Wine Slushie Open Wed-Fri 2pm-6pm Sat 10am-6pm Sundays noon-5pm 9830 State Highway 37 Ogdensburg, NY All wines made from grapes grown and processed right at our vineyard! Located on Black Lake 2989 County Route 6 • Hammond NY 13646 315-528-6161 or 315-489-0587 www.bella-brookevineyard.com Daily, weekly, and weekend rentals Tandem and single kayaks and canoes. 74 State Highway 68 Colton, NY 315-244-1528 Facilities & Services 118 117 115 113 About Higley Flow State Park 119 Higley Flow State Park 116 112 1115 acres 120 114 Higley Flow State Park is nestled among the foothills of F 111 135 Campsites (63 Electric) Loops A, B, the northern edge of the Adirondack Mountains. The park is situ- 121 110 & C, Site # 52 (50 Amp). Cold Brook Drive 122 126 127 ated on the picturesque Raquette River, which is the second 123 109 Playground, Basketball Court, Volleyball South Colton 129 longest river in New York State. Higley Flow offers 135 spacious 124 125 108 and Horseshoes campsites, each separated from neighbors by pine trees, which Large swimming beach on Reservoir of 128 107 abound in the park. 130 Raquette River A sandy beach overlooks a reservoir formed by dam- 106 Over 10 miles of Hiking, Snowmobile & 131 XC Ski Trails ming of the Raquette River, just north of the park. At the beach 134 105 the reservoir is approximately 3/4 of a mile wide and three miles 132 Boat Launch long. All types of boats are allowed on the Raquette River, but 133 135 Trailer Dumping Station canoeing is especially popular. One can canoe for miles, and 104 Hunting: Deer only in designated area. the area is exceptionally scenic, giving you the feel of a wilder- Pavilion 103 74 ness experience. 102 72 75 73 Higley Flow is a popular family campground. Swimming, 101 70 100 77 71 fishing and hiking are among the most popular activities in the 79 76 park. Nearby points of interest include Adirondack Park, the St. 99 E 78 69 98 80 D Lawrence Seaway (40 miles), Tupper Lake (40 miles), Lake 97 68 55 53 Park Office 81 82 66 67 56 54 51 96 & Shop Placid (65 miles), and Ontario, Canada (50 miles). 83 85 57 52 50 95 65 94 84 86 87 59 C 91 89 64 58 60 49 48 93 62 92 90 88 61 47 46 Higley Lodge 63 45 & Nature Center 44 P P Contact Station 12 11 7 6 Raquette River 13 9 Directions 10 8 14 5 4 To Higley Flow 16 3 15 A 2 18 17 Take Route 56 to South 1 19 20 Colton. Go west on Cold Brook Drive 2.5 miles. 21 There are signs on Route 22 56. 23 24 Comfort Station 27 26 25 28 41 Showers 30 29 B Parking 31 Park Rules P 40 1. Quiet hours between Trailer Dump Station 42 10 pm and 7 am are 33 39 43 32 35 37 strictly enforced. Also, Picnic Area 38 use of generators will be lim- 34 36 ited to 9-11AM and 5-9 PM. Refuse Area 2. All pets must be secured by a Raquette River 6 foot or shorter leash and Picnic Shelter under complete control at all P Beach time. Boat Launch 3. Pets are prohibited in the beach area. Hiking Trail Beach open based on availability of lifeguards. 4. All plants, trees and animals are protected by law. Prime Site 5. Clotheslines and ropes are not Terrain: to be attached to trees. Designates Water Spigot Hilly and Wooded on Reservoir of Raquette River .
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