Franklin Falls Pond is a 384-acre reservoir on the Saranac River, formed by a hydroelectric dam built in 1908. The shoreline is largely undeveloped state land — accessible by foot or paddle, with no formal boat launch or maintained trails leading to it.
Franklin Falls Pond has public access. Summits nearby include Reardon Hill and Shed Hill.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
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