Ampersand Lake is a 15-acre lake in the Saranac Lake Wild Forest, reached by a 3.6-mile trail from NY Route 3. The water is clear and shallow, ringed by lean-tos — a quiet overnight or a swim stop for those hiking Ampersand Mountain.
Ampersand Lake has public access. Summits nearby include 584 and 918.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
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