Colgate Lake Lower Parking Access
Colgate Lake Lower Parking Access
Colgate Lake Lower Parking Access is a day-use parking area located on County Route 78 before reaching Colgate Lake, providing convenient access to the 1,500-acre Colgate Lake Wild Forest.
The location offers a hand boat launch (car-top only, no motors) and a wheelchair-accessible fishing/viewing platform approximately 200 feet from the parking area, making it suitable for paddlers and anglers seeking non-motorized recreation on the scenic lake.
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