US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID {1BE5398D-BEB6-4A75-968E-F4CBE2D705EA}).
The red circle marks West Lake.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline.
Official NYSDEC pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID {1BE5398D-BEB6-4A75-968E-F4CBE2D705EA}), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of West Lake, 1 of them within 5 miles. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
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Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (43.1700, -74.5405). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for West Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.
1 public access site listed, 1 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Lake DEC boat launch | Caroga | NYSDEC | Trailer - Improved · Yes ramp | 15 trailer | — | Boating Restrooms | 43.1754, -74.5311 |
NYSDEC boat launch sites (data.ny.gov)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
West Lake covers about 204 acres in Caroga, New York (Fulton County).
Yes. 1 public trailer launch is listed: West Lake DEC boat launch. Check posted fees and parking rules.
Yes. We list 8 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 1 of them within 5 miles.
West Lake touches Caroga in Fulton County, New York.
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