Bennett Lake.
Bennett Lake sits in the Great Sacandaga watershed — 38 acres of private-shoreline water where the fish data is thin and the public access thinner. This is southern Adirondack territory: lower relief, more settlement, fewer DEC trailheads and more lakefront camps claiming the water's edge. If you're researching Bennett for paddling or fishing, your work begins with property maps and a conversation with the local town clerk. Without recorded species or designated launch points, this one stays on the reconnaissance list.
Bennett Lake reaches a maximum depth of 30 feet, with a mean depth of 11 feet. Bennett Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Rand Mountain and Scribner Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
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.
- 01Creek Road Parking LotTrailhead1.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tenant Creek Falls Parking Area2.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Trail Parking3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Wilcox-Willis Trail Parking Area4.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Pumpkin Hollow Rd Parking Lot4.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Sacandaga6.0 mipavedDirections →
- 07DEC parking 189176.5 mi
- 08Dorr Rd Parking Area6.9 miunpavedDirections →
+2 more on the map above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 13 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
On the water.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Alpine Grille4.2 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 Cafe6.3 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- The Local6.5 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Lanzi's on the Lake11.6 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- ADK Blend6.5 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee7.9 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.
- The PERKS of Speculator15.2 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 Scoop6.5 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 Freeze8.0 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Zippy's Ice Cream14.9 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 Creamery15.3 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 Pub6.9 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 Dive9.6 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sacandaga Spirits14.7 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- Lemon Tree Brewery15.1 mi
Lemon Tree Brewery is a brewery and taproom located in Speculator, NY, steps from Lake Pleasant. It offers house brews like SASQUATCH HAZY IPA and Blueberry Wheat, along with other local NY State micro-brewed beers and wines in a relaxed s…
Stay.
4- Inn At the Bridge6.3 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 Motel6.9 mi
This classic roadside motel offers comfortable, practical rooms for year-round stays in Northville, just steps from the Great Sacandaga Lake.
- The Orendaga6.9 mi
A quaint guesthouse with suites & cabins, with a private lakeside beach & an art gallery on-site.
- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar7.1 mi
Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds offers waterfront cabin rentals and RV site lots on Great Sacandaga Lake. Amenities include a private beach, dock rentals, on-site bar, and various recreational activities.
See.
4- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge8.1 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…
- Ampersand Christine Falls14.8 mi
Ampersand Energy LLC.
- Grandview Mini Golf15.1 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 Museum15.4 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.
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- Where is Bennett Lake located?Bennett Lake is a lake in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Bennett Lake?Bennett Lake has a surface area of approximately 38 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Bennett Lake?Bennett Lake has a maximum depth of 30 feet, with a mean depth of 10.8 feet.
- Is Bennett Lake open to the public?Yes, Bennett Lake 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 Bennett Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Bennett Lake: 23 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.