Dexter Lake.
Dexter Lake is a remote body of water in the northern Adirondacks, reached by bushwhack or unmaintained paths. No facilities, minimal traffic — bring a map and expect to navigate on your own.
Dexter Lake reaches a maximum depth of 36 feet, with a mean depth of 13 feet. Dexter Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Cat Hill and West Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01Santa Clara Parking LotTrailhead4.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Lake Ozonia Parking Area4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Pinnacle Road Parking5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Main Brinch Carry Parking Lot5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Azure Mtn. Parking Lot5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06East Branch Parking Lot6.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Everton Falls Parking Lot6.9 miunpavedDirections →
Getting in, staying over.
Access.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The trails.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
1— 22.4 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Drink.
1— 22.5 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites20.2 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- The Lodge at Seveys21.4 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Hohmeyer's Lake Clear Lodge & Resort22.4 mi
Wooded lakefront resort featuring homey rooms & cabins, local dining, a pub & outdoor recreation.
- Fish Creek Pond Campground22.8 mi
This expansive campground offers 355 sites with direct water access to Fish Creek and Square Ponds, providing ample opportunities for boating, fishing, and swimming from May to October.
— 20.2 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- Topridge17.7 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
- White Pine Camp18.3 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE22.0 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory24.7 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
— 17.7 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Dexter Lake located?Dexter Lake is a lake in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Dexter Lake?Dexter Lake has a surface area of approximately 131 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Dexter Lake?Dexter Lake has a maximum depth of 36 feet, with a mean depth of 13.1 feet.
- Is Dexter Lake open to the public?Yes, Dexter 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 Dexter Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Dexter Lake: 2 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.