Flat Rock Reservoir.
Flat Rock Reservoir is a man-made impoundment in the Adirondacks, created for water supply or hydroelectric purposes. Access and recreational use depend on ownership — check local regulations before visiting.
Flat Rock Reservoir has public access. Summits nearby include Blue Mountain and Colton 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.
- 01Little River Road Parking AreaTrailhead5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Youngs Road5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Tamarack Creek Road Parking Area5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Boundary Line Trail Parking Area6.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Newbridge Parking Area6.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06First Brook Parking Area6.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Copper Rock Falls Parking Area7.0 miunpavedDirections →
Flat Rock Reservoir.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
Getting in, staying over.
Access.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
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.
Stay.
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- Where is Flat Rock Reservoir located?Flat Rock Reservoir is a reservoir in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Flat Rock Reservoir open to the public?Yes, Flat Rock Reservoir 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 Flat Rock Reservoir?Within roughly seven miles of Flat Rock Reservoir: 12 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.