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Carry Falls Reservoir

Carry Falls Reservoir is a remote 1,200-acre impoundment on the Oswegatchie River in the Five Ponds Wilderness. Access requires a multi-mile paddle or portage from Inlet or Wanakena — motorboats prohibited, making it a backcountry destination for canoeists and anglers targeting pike and bass.

§ Overview

Carry Falls Reservoir has public access. Summits nearby include Bog Mountain and Catamount Mountain.

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Reservoir
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§ Nearby parking

2 parking areas

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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Carry Falls Reservoir.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Restaurant
PorkBusters BBQ
13.4 mi away
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (6)
  • 6 designated campsites
Access (2)
  • 2 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (33)
Trails (40)
Primitive campsites (6)
  • Leonard Pond Campsite5.0 mi
  • Jamestown Falls Campsite5.1 mi
  • Hollywood Road Campsite 25.2 mi
  • Hollywood Road Campsite 15.2 mi
  • Lillypad Pond Campsite9.4 mi
  • Paradox9.9 mi
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