Go jump in a lake.

This guide lists 527 named lakes in the Adirondack Park. The Park as a whole is often cited as holding more than 3,000 lakes and ponds — most of them small, unnamed backcountry waters that never got an official name.

Among named lakes in this guide, Lake George is the largest at roughly 28,000 acres, in the Lake George region.

Some of the best-known Adirondack lakes include Lake George, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Raquette Lake — the waters most visitors picture when they think of the Park. Browse them and the full list by region.

Many Adirondack lakes have public swimming — town beaches, state day-use areas, and roadside pond pull-offs. See our guide to Adirondack beaches and swimming holes for specific spots, parking, and whether there's a lifeguard.

Yes. Adirondack lakes hold brook and lake trout, landlocked salmon, smallmouth and largemouth bass, northern pike, and more depending on the water. Each lake page lists its known species — always check current New York State DEC regulations before you cast.

In this guide, the Old Forge region has the most named lakes (101). The region atlas lets you browse any region's waters.