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Best Lakes For Boating In The Adirondacks

What is the best boating location in the Adirondacks? Well, that is subject to interpretation, and everyone has their own opinion. While there may not be a consensus, there certainly is a majority opinion when it comes to the best boating spots in the Adirondacks. We asked our Adirondack Facebook fans for their input, and below we have compiled a list of their favorite ponds and lakes:

  • 4th Lake - "Great for motor boats but not so good sometimes for kayaks!"
  • 6th Lake - Great for canoes, kayaks, and sailboats
  • 7th Lake - Great for canoes, kayaks, and sailboats
  • Black Pond - Recommended for canoeing
  • Blue Mountain Lake - "Blue Mountain Lake is a nice paddle"
  • Cranberry Lake - "Cranberry Lake to the Oswegatchie River"
  • Great Sacandaga Lake - "The best place in the world!"
  • Hinckley Lake (Reservoir) - Great for motorboats and fishing
  • Lake Champlain - "Tops them all!" Check out the Broad Lake segment
  • Lake George - "North end of LG" "In the Narrows"
  • Loon Lake - "Loon Lake in Chestertown is nice"
  • Lower St. Regis Lake - "Hands down, St. Regis Canoe Area"
  • Meacham Lake - "I like Meacham. Not busy at all. Very shallow launch though."
  • Moose Pond - "Moose Pond! Remote, beautiful, and no motor craft allowed."
  • Nicks Lake - "Nicks Lake, Old Forge. The Best!" "My favorite lake...no motors in it"
  • Paradox Lake - "No motors!"
  • Saranac Lake (Upper and Lower) - "It also connects to Fish Creek and many other quiet bodies of water nearby."

Check out our slideshow of some of the most popular boating locations in the Adirondacks! Below the slideshow, we've included even more lakes and ponds that were recommended.

Schroon Lake

Schroon Lake

Photo by: Mark Piper, Schroon Lake B&B

Lake George

Lake George

Lake Placid

Lake Placid
Photo by: Laura Sheffler

Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain
Photo by: Bob Bender

Great Sacandaga Lake

Great Sacandaga Lake
Photo by: Ariane Schroeder

Long Lake

Long Lake in the Adirondacks

Raquette Lake

Raquette Lake

Brant Lake

Brant Lake

Upper / Lower Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake

Fourth Lake

Fourth Lake

Seventh Lake

seventh lake
Photo Credit: Roxane Gifaldi

Blue Mountain Lake

Blue Mountain Lake

Cranberry Lake

cranberry lake
Photo Credit: Kimberly Sellers Rixon

Limekiln Lake

Limekiln Lake
Have a good photo of Limekiln Lake? Let us know!

Here are some other recommended lakes and ponds:

Visit our guide for more information on boating in the Adirondacks!