Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

Facility · New York ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Moosalamoo National Recreation Area (National Recreation Area) · Open Access

1,544 ft
Elevation

The Moosalamoo National Recreation Area, encompassing 15,857 acres, is a premier recreation destination that includes hiking trails, mountain bike trails, cross country ski trails, snowmobile trails, the Robert Frost Trail and camping areas at Silver Lake and Moosalamoo campgrounds.

Moosalamoo National Recreation Area Recreation Opportunity Guide

Moosalamoo Association

The facts

  • Season: Memorial Day — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026

Recreation.gov's own page

Getting there

43.91884, -73.02723 · 43°55'7.8"N 73°1'38.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 31°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F313544597280848275614736
Low °F91019304151565447362716
Precip in2.42.02.43.34.04.34.84.03.74.22.93.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Moosalamoo National Recreation Area?
No. Moosalamoo National Recreation Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Moosalamoo National Recreation Area also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Moosalamoo National Recreation Area's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $15 per site per night.

Restrictions:

  • Maximum stay limit is 14 days in a 30 day period.
  • Dogs must be on a leash at all times.
  • Quiet Hours are 10 PM – 6 AM.
  • Check out time is 2 PM.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Moosalamoo National Recreation Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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