Part of the Adirondack Park, Forked Lake is part of the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail.

There are two boat launches located at the east and west ends of the lake; the one in the eastern end is inside a state park that requires a day-use fee, but the one on the western end is free to use.

There are 80 state-owned campgrounds around the lake, some of which can be accessed by foot or by car and others that can only be accessed by boat.

Canoe rentals are available for anyone who wants to get to a campsite or simply paddle around.

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