Final UMP Includes New
Campground and Recreational Amenities
The New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the finalization of a
Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area. Once
the UMP is implemented, the Hinckley Reservoir Day Use Area will be
transformed into the only public campground in the southwestern
Adirondacks. "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."
Located on the south shore of
the 2,880-acre Hinckley Reservoir in Herkimer County, the day use area
currently includes a beach, woods, pavilion, spacious lawn, picnic area,
and volleyball court. The UMP calls for construction of 150 campsites, a
boat launch, miles of hiking and biking trails, access and loop roads,
and a comfort station. These amenities will help bolster the local
mountain biking hub and provide additional natural resource-based tourism
and economic growth to the area. Read more about the plans to enhance recreation at Hinckley Reservoir
Day Use Area on DEC's website.
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