Death Brook.
Death Brook drains the wetlands northeast of Raquette Lake village, feeding into the main body of the lake near the outlet of South Inlet — one of dozens of tributaries that make Raquette Lake the labyrinthine paddling system it is. The name likely dates to logging-era accident or hardship, though no reliable record survives; Adirondack toponymy is thick with these unverified stories. No maintained trails follow the brook itself, but paddlers working the South Bay shoreline will cross its mouth, often marked by a temperature drop and a tannin stain in the water. Best reached by canoe from the public launch at the village.
Death Brook has public access. Summits nearby include Estelle Mountain and Buck Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
9 parking areas· 3 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.
- 01DEC parking 18886Trailhead1.6 mi
- 02DEC parking 188872.6 mi
- 03Cascades Trail Parking Lot4.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Blue Ridge Parking4.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Sagamore Road Parking4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Wilson Pond5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Wilson Pond5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 08DEC parking 188845.8 mi
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4- Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack2.6 mi
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack is a family restaurant and bar with four Adirondack locations, offering homemade pizza, wings, and seafood. Guests can enjoy sports on high-def TVs, a full bar, and live music.
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- Seventh Lake House10.1 mi
Rustic space with a lake view preps classic & contemporary American dishes from seasonal goods.
- Long View Lodge Restaurant11.2 mi
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4- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop8.1 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- Tamarack Cafe11.5 mi
Tamarack Cafe in downtown Inlet serves a wide variety of breakfast and lunch options, from traditional favorites and specialty bowls to creative salads, sandwiches, and burgers. The cafe also features an 18-hole mini-golf course.
- Blue Line Coffee House11.5 mi
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- Waypoint Cafe13.4 mi
Long Lake cafe at 1265 Main St. La Colombe coffee, homemade quiche, avocado toast, artisan sandwiches, salads, poke bowls, soups, and charcuterie. Closed Mondays; weeknight happy hour 4–6 p.m.
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4- Northern Lights Creamery Inc.11.3 mi
An Inlet institution for 40-plus years, a short walk from Arrowhead Park on Fourth Lake — soft serve, homemade gelato, floats, flurries, and specialty sundaes.
- Custard’s Last Stand13.2 mi
Custard's Last Stand is a historic ice cream shop in Long Lake, established in 1958, serving a variety of soft frozen custard & hard ice cream, sundaes, specialty shakes, floats, and ice cream sodas. They also offer merchandise and gift cards.
- The Park13.2 mi
Trying to find a fast food restaurant in Long Lake? Pay a visit to The Park. We offer a range of burgers, sides, ice cream, drinks and coffee options.
- Benny’s Ice Cream20.8 mi
A family-run, locally loved scoop shop on Old Forge's Main Street — hand-scooped hard flavors and soft serve.
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4- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake8.0 mi
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- Brookside Hops & Hoagies13.3 mi
Brookside Hops & Hoagies is a casual, family-friendly shop in Long Lake, founded in 2023, offering craft beers and hoagies made with fresh ingredients and Boars Head deli meats. It operates Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM to 7 PM.
- Daiker's15.5 mi
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- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store15.9 mi
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store offers a full bar with an extensive bottle selection and local drafts, alongside a menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The restaurant is currently closed for mud season and wi…
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4- Tioga Point Campground3.0 mi
Tioga Point Campground is a primitive campground located in Raquette Lake, NY with 15 lean-tos and 10 tent sites.
- Tioga Point Campground - Lean-To - Site #113.1 mi
Tioga Point Campground is a primitive campground located in Raquette Lake, NY with 15 lean-tos and 10 tent sites.
- Tioga Point Campground - Lean-To - Site #103.1 mi
Tioga Point Campground is a primitive campground located in Raquette Lake, NY with 15 lean-tos and 10 tent sites.
- Tioga Point Campground - Lean-To - Site #93.1 mi
Tioga Point Campground is a primitive campground located in Raquette Lake, NY with 15 lean-tos and 10 tent sites.
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4- Camp Pine Knot2.2 mi
William West Durant's 1877 compound on Raquette Lake — the camp that invented the Adirondack Great Camp style. Now SUNY Cortland's Huntington Memorial Camp, an outdoor-education center with occasional public programs.
- Raquette Lake Navigation Cruise3.7 mi
Raquette Lake Navigation Company offers dining, sightseeing, and special event cruises on Raquette Lake in New York. This family-owned and operated business has been providing scenic experiences aboard the W.W. Durant since 1991.
- Great Camp Sagamore4.2 mi
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- Where is Death Brook located?Death Brook is a stream in the Raquette Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Death Brook open to the public?Yes, Death Brook 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 Death Brook?Within roughly seven miles of Death Brook: 27 designated campsites, 32 lean-tos or shelters, 3 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.