Harrisburg Lake.
Harrisburg Lake is a 122-acre body of water in the northwestern Adirondacks, accessible via NY-3 near Cranberry Lake. The shoreline holds a mix of private camps and undeveloped stretches; paddlers find quiet water and a put-in off Tooley Pond Road.
Harrisburg Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Wheeler Mountain and Tenant Mountain.
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.
- 01St. John Lake Parking LotTrailhead2.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Bakertown Parking Area2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03W. Stony Creek Rd Baldwin Springs Parking5.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Tenant Creek Falls Parking Area6.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Hadley Mountain Parking Lot6.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Wilcox-Willis Trail Parking Area7.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Dorr Rd Parking Area7.5 miunpavedDirections →
Harrisburg Lake.
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.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Alpine Grille10.0 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe13.4 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- The Local13.6 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post14.6 mi
A tavern and dining spot tied to Nettle Meadow Farm, the noted goat-and-sheep creamery, serving farm-to-table fare in the Lake Luzerne area.
Sip.
4- Uncle Carl's Coffee10.1 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- ADK Blend13.6 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- The PERKS of Speculator15.4 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
- Caffe Vero18.5 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
Sweet.
4- The Village Scoop13.7 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Cree-Mee Freeze13.9 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Speculator Creamery15.6 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
- Lake George Baking Company18.5 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Drink.
4- Sport Island Pub14.2 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- South Shore Dive14.5 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub15.0 mi
The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Lake Luzerne Online ordering, online order accepting credit card, The Long Horn Restaurant Pub Fast, Relaxed, Healthy and stylish dining experience., Catering and Gi…
- Lemon Tree Brewery15.4 mi
Lemon Tree Brewery is a brewery and taproom located in Speculator, NY, steps from Lake Pleasant. It offers house brews like SASQUATCH HAZY IPA and Blueberry Wheat, along with other local NY State micro-brewed beers and wines in a relaxed s…
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Harrisburg Lake0.4 mi
A 12-bedroom group lodge in Stony Creek sleeping up to 42 across 20 beds and 11 full baths, with Alpine-style architecture, lakefront, pool, multiple sport courts, and a historic tavern.
- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar9.9 mi
Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds offers waterfront cabin rentals and RV site lots on Great Sacandaga Lake. Amenities include a private beach, dock rentals, on-site bar, and various recreational activities.
- 1000 Acres Ranch Resort10.8 mi
Rustic, all-inclusive ranch-style resort set on a river offering horseback riding, dining & pools.
- Great Sacandaga Pines12.5 mi
Great Sacandaga Pines offers nine knotty pine cabins spread across a 13-acre wooded site with 565 feet of private sandy beach on Great Sacandaga Lake.
See.
4- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge13.0 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks13.1 mi
The Promise Gardens is the perfect wedding venue with gorgeous gardens, rustic barns and mountain views near Lake George and the Adirondacks.
- Ampersand Christine Falls13.6 mi
Ampersand Energy LLC.
- Revolution Rail Co. Thurman13.9 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation in Warrensburg on Route 418, with family-friendly tours rolling on disused railroad tracks through Adirondack forest and river corridors. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.
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- Where is Harrisburg Lake located?Harrisburg Lake is a lake in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Harrisburg Lake?Harrisburg Lake has a surface area of approximately 186 acres, a mid-sized water.
- Is Harrisburg Lake open to the public?Yes, Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Harrisburg Lake: 20 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.