Floodwood Road

terijohn · 06-14-2017, 10:02 PM

I heard that there is no longer parking along Floodwood Road. Only at the Outfitters or parking lot beyond. Has anyone been down there that can tell me if that's true?? Looking to go camping on Floodwood this weekend.

montcalm · 06-14-2017, 10:10 PM

I don't think this is new, although people have always parked along the road right near the Outfitters.

I'd call them and see what their take is on parking if you plan on parking right there. They don't have much parking space, so parking along the road is pretty much a must there.

bluequill · 06-14-2017, 10:43 PM

I don't see a problem if you are planning on camping at one of the designated campsites and parking off the road at that particular site.

To be safe, contact region 5 DEC (518-897-1200) with your question.

aft paddle · 06-15-2017, 08:27 AM

It is a problem when day use boaters use the designated campsites as parking spots making it difficult to determine if a site is occupied or not.

Grey-Jay · 06-15-2017, 05:08 PM

Had luck camping with available campsite on road this week. Can confirm that non-camping paddlers were parking in sites. not sure if they were day paddling or camping in remote water sites.

Nehasane · 06-16-2017, 12:06 PM

From SRCO's Facebook page:
"Please be aware that the town of Santa Clara has outlawed parking on Floodwood Road, except in designated DEC parking lots. They have posted signs at Polliwog Pond and Floodwood Pond area indicating that there is no parking on either side of the road. Please contact Town of Santa Clara for further information or questions 518-354-8477."

richard p · 06-16-2017, 05:49 PM

So if one wants to do a day trip on Polywog we are out of luck? I used to park near the little "beach" and access there.

EagleCrag · 06-17-2017, 07:47 AM

Good question Richard. I did the same. If they are going to outlaw parking along the road its going to limit access or make it much more difficult for several areas. Perhaps some additional parking area should be created. Hint hint.

bluequill · 06-17-2017, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richard p

So if one wants to do a day trip on Polywog we are out of luck? I used to park near the little "beach" and access there.

Polliwog can still be accessed from Follensby Clear Pond as a day trip.

hookman33 · 06-17-2017, 03:24 PM

While the road is posted with No Parking signs, there are numerous pull offs that have been plowed all along the road from before Polliwog to St. Regis Outfitters. Most provide ample space for parking and are "off the road."

terijohn · 06-19-2017, 04:52 PM

I guess Facebook was where I saw it! We ended up camping on Follensby Clear. It was a quiet beautiful weekend! Thank you for all the info

06-14-2017, 10:02 PM	#1
terijohn primitivecampers Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 64	Floodwood Road I heard that there is no longer parking along Floodwood Road. Only at the Outfitters or parking lot beyond. Has anyone been down there that can tell me if that's true?? Looking to go camping on Floodwood this weekend.

06-16-2017, 12:06 PM	#6
Nehasane Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 72	From SRCO's Facebook page: "Please be aware that the town of Santa Clara has outlawed parking on Floodwood Road, except in designated DEC parking lots. They have posted signs at Polliwog Pond and Floodwood Pond area indicating that there is no parking on either side of the road. Please contact Town of Santa Clara for further information or questions 518-354-8477." __________________ https://www.facebook.com/adkpaddleski/

06-16-2017, 05:49 PM	#7
richard p Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey, near Princeton Posts: 198	Floodwood So if one wants to do a day trip on Polywog we are out of luck? I used to park near the little "beach" and access there.

06-17-2017, 03:24 PM	#10
hookman33 Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Broadalbin/Lake Placid Posts: 83	While the road is posted with No Parking signs, there are numerous pull offs that have been plowed all along the road from before Polliwog to St. Regis Outfitters. Most provide ample space for parking and are "off the road." __________________ "I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” John Muir

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06-14-2017, 10:10 PM	#2
montcalm Mobster Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 960	I don't think this is new, although people have always parked along the road right near the Outfitters. I'd call them and see what their take is on parking if you plan on parking right there. They don't have much parking space, so parking along the road is pretty much a must there.

06-14-2017, 10:43 PM	#3
bluequill Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Saranac Lake Posts: 751	I don't see a problem if you are planning on camping at one of the designated campsites and parking off the road at that particular site. To be safe, contact region 5 DEC (518-897-1200) with your question.

06-15-2017, 08:27 AM	#4
aft paddle Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northern Greene County Posts: 307	It is a problem when day use boaters use the designated campsites as parking spots making it difficult to determine if a site is occupied or not.

06-15-2017, 05:08 PM	#5
Grey-Jay Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NY State Posts: 815	Had luck camping with available campsite on road this week. Can confirm that non-camping paddlers were parking in sites. not sure if they were day paddling or camping in remote water sites.

06-17-2017, 07:47 AM	#8
EagleCrag Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gloversville, NY Posts: 1,220	Good question Richard. I did the same. If they are going to outlaw parking along the road its going to limit access or make it much more difficult for several areas. Perhaps some additional parking area should be created. Hint hint.

06-19-2017, 04:52 PM	#11
terijohn primitivecampers Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 64	I guess Facebook was where I saw it! We ended up camping on Follensby Clear. It was a quiet beautiful weekend! Thank you for all the info

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