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Grasse River

The Grasse River drains a broad swath of the northwestern Adirondacks — a slow, meandering system that runs west from its headwaters near South Colton, through Canton, and eventually into the St. Lawrence. The upper reaches flow through state forest land and private timberland; the lower sections pass dairy country and mill towns, a working river rather than a destination paddle. Access is scattered — bridge crossings on county roads, a few informal car-top launches where the shoulder is wide enough — but no formal DEC access sites in the Park itself. This is local fishing water: ask at the tackle shop in Tupper or Colton, not the ranger station.

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§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (4)
  • 4 designated campsites
Access (16)
§ Nearby parking

16 parking areas

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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§ Nearby Points of Interest
Lakes & ponds (6)
Trails (11)
Primitive campsites (4)
  • Unnamed campsite4.6 mi
  • Harpers Falls Campsite4.6 mi
  • Lampson Falls Campsite5.8 mi
  • Lampson Falls Campsite 16.4 mi
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