Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond algae bloom history
New York's Department of Environmental Conservation listed Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond as having a harmful algal bloom every year from 2021 to 2022.
Blooms were confirmed by state staff in 2 years; in the other years they were reported as suspicious but not confirmed.
- 2021 Confirmed, 1 report
- 2022 Confirmed, 1 report
When do algae blooms happen at Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond?
About 100% of reports fall between May and September, when warm, calm, sunny weather lets blue-green algae multiply.
Blooms can appear, move with the wind and fade within hours or days, so the time of year is only a guide.
Recent Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond algae reports
New York publishes one entry per lake for each season it appears on the bloom list, showing when it was first and last listed and its highest status.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 14 July 2022 | Confirmed bloom |
| 10 August 2021 | Confirmed bloom |
What the New York results mean
New York sorts each bloom by how far it has been checked.
- Suspicious bloom
- Reported to the state but not yet confirmed as blue-green algae.
- Confirmed bloom
- State staff confirmed blue-green algae from photos or a sample. Avoid contact where the bloom is.
- High toxins
- Toxin levels high enough to be a health concern. Recorded separately from 2012 to 2018.
Is Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond safe for dogs?
Dogs are at the greatest risk from toxic algae. They swallow water while swimming, eat scum on the shore and lick algae off their fur afterwards, and a small amount can kill a dog within hours.
- Keep your dog on a lead near water that looks green, scummy, foamy or discoloured, and away from algae washed up on the shore.
- If your dog gets in, rinse it straight away with clean water and don't let it lick its coat.
- Call a vet immediately if your dog vomits, drools, has diarrhoea, staggers, shakes or seems weak after being near the water.
Health effects of toxic algae
Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can produce toxins that affect the liver, nervous system and skin. Swallowing water during a bloom can cause stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. Skin contact can cause rashes, and breathing spray from the water can irritate the eyes, nose and throat. Children are at higher risk because they are smaller and more likely to swallow water.
How to spot a bloom
Toxic blooms can look like pea soup, spilled paint or green streaks on the surface, and they can also be blue, brown, white or red. Scum often collects along the shore downwind. If you can't see your feet in knee-deep water, or you aren't sure, stay out.
Don't drink untreated lake water, and don't boil it to make it safe: boiling doesn't destroy algal toxins. If you feel unwell after contact with the water, contact a doctor or Poison Control on 1-800-222-1222.
Nearby lakes with algae reports
- Dean Pond7 km away, 5 reports, last in 2018
- Greenwood Park Lake13 km away, 2 reports, last in 2025
- Cincinnatus Lake17 km away, 2 reports, last in 2022
- Melody Lake18 km away, 4 reports, last in 2025
- Echo Lake18 km away, 2 reports, last in 2021
Questions about Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond
Is there algae in Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond right now?
Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond was not on New York's bloom list in 2025. It was last listed in 2022, with confirmed bloom status. New York publishes its data once a year, so for today's conditions check the NYHABS map and the signs at the shore.
When was the last algae bloom at Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond?
The most recent entry in New York's data is from 14 July 2022: a confirmed bloom.
Has Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond had toxic algae before?
Yes. Blooms are recorded every year from 2021 to 2022.
Can dogs swim in Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond?
Keep dogs out of the water whenever a bloom is reported or the water looks green, scummy or discoloured. Dogs are the animals most often killed by algal toxins because they swallow water and lick their fur. If your dog swims in water that might have algae, rinse it with clean water and call a vet if it vomits, drools, staggers or seems weak.
Can you eat fish caught in Yogi And Boo Boo'S Campground Pond during a bloom?
If you keep fish caught during a bloom, health agencies advise removing the guts and liver and rinsing the fillets in clean water before cooking, because toxins collect most in the organs. Some agencies advise not eating fish from an active bloom at all, so follow local guidance.
About this data
This page uses official records from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), which published as a yearly summary; the current season is shown on the NYHABS map. Reports are grouped by waterbody. The site was last rebuilt on 24 October 2026.
States only test some lakes, some of the time, so a lake without a recent report hasn't necessarily been checked. This page is independent, isn't affiliated with the State of New York, and isn't health advice. View the source data.