Allen Falls Reservoir.
Allen Falls Reservoir is an 82-acre impoundment in the Tupper Lake region — working infrastructure rather than wilderness destination, part of the hydroelectric system that shaped settlement patterns across the northwest Adirondacks. The reservoir sits off the recreational radar: no formal access points, no stocking records in the DEC database, no trails listed in the standard guides. It's the kind of water that shows up on property maps and USGS quads but rarely in trip reports — a gap in the public-access network that defines much of the private timberland between Tupper and the Five Ponds. If you're plotting a paddle route or bushwhack in the area, confirm landowner permission before assuming access.
Allen Falls Reservoir has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
1 parking area
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.
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Allen Falls Reservoir.
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- Where is Allen Falls Reservoir located?Allen Falls Reservoir is a reservoir in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Allen Falls Reservoir?Allen Falls Reservoir has a surface area of approximately 82 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Allen Falls Reservoir open to the public?Yes, Allen Falls Reservoir 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 Allen Falls Reservoir?Within roughly seven miles of Allen Falls Reservoir: 4 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.