Greenwood Lake.
Greenwood Lake is a 12-acre backcountry pond in the Old Forge region — small enough to fish the perimeter in an afternoon, large enough to feel remote once you're in. No fish data on file with DEC, which either means it's unstocked and wild (possible brookies) or it winters out — check the local tackle shop or the Old Forge Visitor Center before you plan around the fishing. The lake sits off the main recreation corridors, so you won't be dodging pontoon boats or Jet Skis, but you also won't find much beta online. If you're headed in, bring a topo and a compass — and assume you're on your own.
Greenwood Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Panther Mountain.
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
3 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.
- 01Dobbs Road Parking AreaTrailhead2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 02South Creek Lake Parking Area4.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Little River Road Parking Area6.1 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Greenwood Lake located?Greenwood Lake is a lake in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Greenwood Lake?Greenwood Lake has a surface area of approximately 12 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Greenwood Lake open to the public?Yes, Greenwood 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 Greenwood Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Greenwood Lake: 13 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.