Good Luck Lake.
Good Luck Lake sits west of the Great Sacandaga Lake reservoir in southern Adirondack territory — 84 acres of mostly private shoreline in what's now a mix of seasonal camps and year-round homes. The name dates to early settlement optimism, though the lake itself has been more residential retreat than backcountry destination for at least a century. No public boat launch, no DEC access currently documented — this is one for the locals and the landowners who've kept it quiet. If you're passing through on NY-30 or poking around the Sacandaga backcountry, Good Luck is a name on the map and a reminder that not every Adirondack water is built for public visitation.
Good Luck Lake has public access.
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
11 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.
- 01Route 10 ParkingTrailhead0.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Route 10 Parking1.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Trail Parking3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Trail Parking3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Pine Lake3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Nine Corner Lake Trail Parking4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Marina Trail Parking4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Marina Trail5.1 miunpavedDirections →
+3 more on the map above
Good Luck Lake.
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- Where is Good Luck Lake located?Good Luck Lake is a lake in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Good Luck Lake?Good Luck Lake has a surface area of approximately 84 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Good Luck Lake open to the public?Yes, Good Luck 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 Good Luck Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Good Luck Lake: 80 designated campsites, 3 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.