Crystal Lake.
Crystal Lake sits tucked in the Old Forge township — a 15-acre pond small enough to slip past most regional guides but large enough to hold its shape on a map. No fish species data on record, which typically signals either neglected stocking history or limited access keeping angler pressure low. The name "Crystal" appears on four different Adirondack waters, so cross-reference coordinates if you're planning a visit; this one holds the Old Forge ZIP code. Worth a scout if you're working through the lesser-known ponds in the Fulton Chain corridor.
Crystal Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet, with a mean depth of 12 feet. Crystal Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Streeter Mountain and Francis Hill.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
6 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.
- 01Boundary Line Trail Parking AreaTrailhead3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tamarack Creek Road Parking Area3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Little River Road Parking Area3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Youngs Road3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Parking Area4.8 mi
- 06Oswegatchie River Inlet Parking Area5.6 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Crystal Lake located?Crystal Lake is a lake in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Crystal Lake?Crystal Lake has a surface area of approximately 15 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Crystal Lake?Crystal Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet, with a mean depth of 11.8 feet.
- Is Crystal Lake open to the public?Yes, Crystal 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 Crystal Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Crystal Lake: 53 designated campsites, 11 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.