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Notable river spot · Herkimer, New York

Bartons Island

Bartons Island is a river spot in Herkimer, New York.

Bartons Island: 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 river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Bartons Island

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

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 Bartons Island — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 43.75469, -74.86708. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Bartons Island yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Bartons Island?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Bartons Island?

    Nearby: Sis Lake (lake, 2 km), Bubb Lake (lake, 3 km), Lake Rondaxe (lake, 4 km), Moss Lake (lake, 5 km), Slide Off Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km), Bald Mountain (viewpoint, 5 km).

    Is Bartons Island worth visiting?

    Bartons Island is listed as a notable river spot in New York on Spotwander.