Abner Brook.
Abner Brook — technically a lake despite the name — is a five-acre pocket of water in the Great Sacandaga Lake region, tucked into the southern Adirondack foothills where the park's character shifts from High Peaks drama to quieter, less-trafficked valleys. No fish species on record, no curated access points in the system, and no nearby named peaks — this is working landscape country, where small waters like Abner sit between private parcels and old logging roads rather than designated trails. If you're looking for it, you're likely a completist with a topo map or someone who knows the back roads south of the lake itself.
Abner Brook has public access. Summits nearby include Wallace Mountain and King Vly Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
10 parking areas· 1 accessible
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data and NYSDEC records; surface and capacity from NYSDEC and OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
- 01Trail ParkingTrailhead2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Northville Placid Trail & Woods Lake Trail Parking3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Benson Road Parking Area3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Trail Parking3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Blackbridge Road Parking Area4.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Creek Road Parking Lot5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 07DEC parking 189175.8 mi
- 08Pumpkin Hollow Rd Parking Lot6.1 miunpavedDirections →
+2 more on the map above
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Alpine Grille4.5 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe8.2 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- The Local8.5 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Lanzi's on the Lake10.9 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
Sip.
3- Uncle Carl's Coffee8.0 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- ADK Blend8.5 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- The PERKS of Speculator14.3 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
Sweet.
4- The Village Scoop8.4 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Cree-Mee Freeze10.7 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Zippy's Ice Cream13.1 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- Speculator Creamery14.3 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
Drink.
4- Sport Island Pub8.3 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- South Shore Dive12.8 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sacandaga Spirits12.9 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- Nick Stoner Inn Seafood & Steakhouse13.1 mi
Caroga Lake restaurant at 1810 NY-10 doing hand-cut, in-house steaks, fresh seafood, and a tight made-to-order menu. 19 craft beers on tap, NY Finger Lakes wines. Open Thursday through Sunday; Sunday 11–5.
Stay.
4- Inn At the Bridge8.0 mi
A historic six-room inn on the shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville, with its own marina, full-property rentals, and a setup built for small weddings.
- The Great Sacandaga Motel8.3 mi
This classic roadside motel offers comfortable, practical rooms for year-round stays in Northville, just steps from the Great Sacandaga Lake.
- The Orendaga8.9 mi
A quaint guesthouse with suites & cabins, with a private lakeside beach & an art gallery on-site.
- Northampton Beach Campground9.9 mi
Northampton Beach Campground is situated on the northwest corner of 29-mile long Great Sacandaga Lake. It offers a variety of large, level camping sites, ranging from secluded spots among white pines to open areas along the sandy shoreline.
See.
4- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge11.6 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- Grandview Mini Golf13.2 mi
An 18-hole lakeside mini golf course on Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, with an arcade, ice cream novelties, snacks, and party hosting — reachable by boat or car. Open seven days, noon to 8pm; $8 unlimited all-day play.
- Speculator Historical Museum14.5 mi
A small local-history museum on Route 8 in Speculator inside the original Lake Pleasant Town Hall and Library. Open weekends Memorial Day through August, plus weekday hours in summer.
- Ampersand Christine Falls15.1 mi
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- Where is Abner Brook located?Abner Brook is a lake in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Abner Brook?Abner Brook has a surface area of approximately 5 acres, a small pond.
- Is Abner Brook open to the public?Yes, Abner Brook has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.
- Can you camp at Abner Brook?Within roughly seven miles of Abner Brook: 37 designated campsites, 5 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.