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Blake Falls Reservoir

Blake Falls Reservoir is a controlled impoundment on the Raquette River, managed for hydroelectric generation. Public access is limited; paddlers use it as a link between upstream wild sections and Lower Lake, but water levels fluctuate with dam operations.

§ Overview

Blake Falls Reservoir has public access. Summits nearby include Peaked Hill and Newton Hill.

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§ Nearby parking

1 parking area

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.

§ Photos & Videos

Blake Falls Reservoir.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Restaurant
PorkBusters BBQ
20.5 mi away
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (5)
  • 5 designated campsites
Access (1)
  • 1 parking area nearby
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (8)
Lakes & ponds (25)
Trails (40)
  • Unnamed trail0.3 mi0.1 mi
  • Utica Drive0.3 mi0.1 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.8 mi0.3 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.6 mi0.4 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.2 mi0.5 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.2 mi0.8 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.2 mi1.3 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.0 mi1.3 mi
Primitive campsites (5)
  • Lillypad Pond Campsite3.9 mi
  • Long Pond Campsite4.4 mi
  • Clear Pond Campsite 25.7 mi
  • Clear Pond Campsite 35.8 mi
  • Clear Pond Universally Accessible Campsite5.8 mi
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