Chubb River.
The Chubb River threads through the Lake Placid region as one of those connective tributaries that most paddlers and anglers know by route rather than by name — a cold-water feeder that drains high ground and moves water toward larger systems in the northern drainage. No public record of designated access or formal fishing reports, which usually means it's either too small to fish productively or locked behind private land. If you're tracing headwaters on a topo map or linking bushwhacks between named peaks, the Chubb shows up as a blue line worth noting but not necessarily worth planning around. Check with local outfitters or the Ray Brook DEC office for current access status.
Chubb River has public access. Summits nearby include Heaven Hill and Peacock Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 parking areas
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.
- 01Chubb River BridgeTrailhead1.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Trail Parking1.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Averyville Lane Parking3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Brewster Peninsula Trail Parking3.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Lake Placid Boat Launch Parking3.3 mipavedDirections →
- 06Rt 86, Old Loggers Rd Trail Parking3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Rt 86, Old Loggers Rd Trail Parking3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Cobble Hill Trail Parking3.7 miunpavedDirections →
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A small reservation-required bistro on Sentinel Road in Lake Placid, serving twisted takes on traditional dishes including a signature peanut stew. Parties of six or fewer.
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Sip.
4- Origin Coffee2.3 mi
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- Blue Moon8.3 mi
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4- Adirondack Corner Store1.9 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
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Drink.
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See.
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Simple, furnished farmhouse home & grave of abolitionist John Brown, set in parkland with trails.
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- Where is Chubb River located?Chubb River is a river in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Chubb River open to the public?Yes, Chubb River 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 Chubb River?Within roughly seven miles of Chubb River: 50 designated campsites, 20 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.