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Notable lake · Herkimer, New York

First Lake

First Lake is a lake in Herkimer, New York.

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First Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit First Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach First Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.71532, -74.92400. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is First Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for First Lake yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit First Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near First Lake?

    Nearby: Little Moose Lake (lake, 3 km), Sugarloaf Mountain (viewpoint, 3 km), Bald Mountain (viewpoint, 3 km), Little Moose Mountain (viewpoint, 4 km), Gray Lake (lake, 4 km), McCauley Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km).

    Is First Lake worth visiting?

    First Lake is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.