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Old Forge Public Beach
4.5★ · 103 Google ratings · Old Forge, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids✓ Free✓ Restrooms
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 yd away · about 40 spaces · free
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes
Cost
Free
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
250 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Old Forge Public Beach
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1Parking150 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 8 visitors · 2018–2025
Go in mid-June for fewer crowds
The beach wasn't fully open in mid-June but the playground was available with minimal visitors.
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2018–2025
Arrive early on summer weekends
The beach gets crowded on sunny days and major holidays like Memorial Day and July 4th.
Plan to leave by 6pm
The beach closes at 6pm, which may feel early if you're enjoying strong afternoon sun.
Note: No dog swimming allowed
Dogs cannot swim in the designated swimming areas, though the beach has other amenities.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
56°F · clear
Wind
3 mph from the W
UV index
6 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 Lakeview Ave, Old Forge, NY 13420
🅿 Parking 150 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Old Forge Public Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Old Forge Public Beach?
50 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Old Forge Public Beach have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
When is Old Forge Public Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sat 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
