Where is Forked Lake?

Forked Lake is a lake in New York.

How is Forked Lake rated?

Forked Lake in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.

What amenities does Forked Lake have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Forked Lake include camping-nearby.

Updated August 13, 2025

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Photo: FMIB 43199 South End of Forked Lake From township 40 line by State of New York Forest, Fish, and Game Commission (Public domain) License

Forked Lake

Lake

4.6(16 reviews)

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 04253295, as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time

Streamflow

0 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

0.61 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for New York yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge BUCK CREEK, NORTH TRIBUTARY, NEAR INLET NY (12.2 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:00 AM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Forked Lake

H: 75° L: 51°

Sunny

70°

Feels like 66°

Precipitation

Humidity

56%

Wind

10 mph

UV Index

5.3

Water Conditions:

🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen

12 AM

56°

3 AM

55°

6 AM

51°

9 AM

60°

12 PM

71°

3 PM

73°

6 PM

75°

9 PM

63°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Forked Lake?: Forked Lake is a lake in New York.
Can you swim at Forked Lake?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Forked Lake rated?: Forked Lake in New York has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 16 reviews.
What amenities does Forked Lake have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Forked Lake include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

New York 12847

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