I think I found a perfect location for a NY/N.E. summer hang. The Stillwater Reservoir is a very large area with wilderness forest on 3 sides. Pepper box, Five Ponds, and Pigeon Lake. It has Independence River Wild Forest on the south side.

This is Central Adirondack Park. A large group can dissipate for night camping and hike in to congragate at or near the beach. Lots of fishing/canoeing/kayaking. There are a lot of small islands and a few have campsites ON them. There are 46 campsites here first come first serve.

This is a very remote location so it is imperative you bring all the food you'll need for the length of time you'll be there.

Let's start with a Poll of times available. There could be a multitude of dates generated with several people at each gathering. I prefer August Or September. Not recommended between June and August due to black flies and skeeters? Can anyone elaborate on this?

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/34382.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_for...aterresmap.pdf