| Higley Flow State Park | |
| Map: | New York |
| Coords: | 44.492°N -74.915°W |
| Type: | State park |
| Location: | 442 Cold Brook Drive Colton, New York[1] |
| Nearest City: | Potsdam, New York |
| Area: | 1115acres[2] |
| Operator: | New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation |
| Visitation Num: | 46,564 |
| Visitation Year: | 2014 |
| Visitation Ref: | [3] |
| Open: | All year |
| Website: | Higley Flow State Park |
Higley Flow State Park is a 1115acres state park located in the town of Colton in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The park is located on Higley Flow and Warm Creek Flow,[4] both of which were formed by the impoundment of the Raquette River.
Higley Flow State Park offers a sandy beach on Higley Flow with shower facilities and a lifeguard, picnic tables and pavilions, a playground, hiking, a nature trail, recreation programs, a boat launch, fishing, a campground with tent and trailer sites, and seasonal deer hunting.[5] [6] In the winter, volunteers help convert and maintain over of trails for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.[7]
The Higley Trails Lodge opened in January 2014 after being constructed using a $60,000 grant from the North Country Regional Economic Development Council. The building includes a large gathering space and heated bathrooms.[8]
A severe ice storm in December 2013 forced the temporary closure of the park while crews removed downed limbs, trees and debris. A similar, slightly more damaging storm also impacted the park in 1998.[8]
A not-for-profit organization, the Friends of Higley Flow State Park provides public awareness regarding the park and its activities. The Friends organization sponsors a variety of events including the Rod Thomas Memorial Higley Hustle Ski Races.[9]