[2] The hamlet is in the southern part of the town of Caroga and is northwest of Gloversville.

[2] New York State Routes 10 and 29A intersect at the center of the community.

Caroga Lake CDP area was home to Sherman's Restaurant and Amusement Park from 1921 until the early 1970s.

[4] The shell of a park now hosts music and art events, including live bands and a fireworks show every 4 July.

There is a New York State Campground located on the shore of East Caroga Lake that features 105 campsites, a picnic area, sandy beach, trailer dump station, bathhouse, hot showers and toilets.