This Cache is placed as part of the 2022 New York State Park Central Region Geocache Challenge. There are approximately 70 geocaches hidden within 21 state parks and historic sites in this parks region, the first 100 people to find 45 or more caches will receive a special geocache challenge coin. If you are interested in taking up the challenge, you can pick up a geocache passport at any of the participating parks and sites or download it at www.nysparks.com
NYS Parks Saratoga - Capital region and the Taconic region will be hosting a similar challenge!! 10 caches found in the Sara-Cap and/or Taconic region Challenge can be used toward the Central Challenge.
Be sure to check each park or site’s unique web page for possible trail maps and other facility specific information. www.nysparks.com
Bring a GPSr with you, or download the caches before you leave home as many of our beautiful State Parks/ Historic sites have limited or no cell service!!!
This cache contains a unique stamp which must stay with the cache. Use this stamp to mark your passport. This stamp is NOT a trade item.
We hope you enjoy the beauty of this park located in the Central Region. Bowman Lake
was established in the 1960’s containing campsite, a beach, picnic tables, a boat launch and trails on 653
acres making it one of the largest campgrounds in Central New York. Some of the trails can be muddy
after a rain and be sure to use plenty of bug spray to protect you from ticks, black flies and other insects.
Cell phone service can be spotty so be sure to load data off line or use a GPS. This traditional cache
could be in a high muggle area at times so please be cautious and respect other people enjoying the
park. The stamp is not swag so please do not take. Replace cache as found or better if camouflage is
missing. The area could be muddy after rain and have plant life that could poke or scratch so
appropriate footwear and long pants are recommended.