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The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the finalization of the Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area. The DEC intends to transform the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area into a public campground, available for use in the southwestern Adirondacks.
The campground will be located on the southern shore of the Hinckley Reservoir in Herkimer County, and will include a beach, woods, a pavilion, a spacious lawn, a picnic area and a volleyball court. The UMP will call for the construction of 150 campsites, a boat launch, and miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as access and loop roads, and a comfort station.
“Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area is already a popular spot providing access to outdoor recreation for many visitors,” said Randall C. Young, Region 6 Regional Director. “Enhancing the facilities at this location will increase opportunities for recreation at Hinckley and expand the number of people who can enjoy this beautiful location.”
Read more about the plans to enhance recreation at Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area on DEC’s website.
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With 150 “campsites” this suggests overnight camping facility…which contradicts the designation of “Day Use Area”. Perhaps I’m just not familiar with official DEC lingo. Is it both, or just for day use only?
Typically dec campgrounds do have day use areas as well. Often times they are very nice and quite a value for an $8 vehicle fee