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Heart Lake

Heart Lake is a 60-acre paddle-only water at the Adirondack Loj, stocked with brook trout, lake trout, and yellow perch. Motor-free and beginner-friendly, it offers quiet access and reaches 60 feet deep.

§ Overview

Heart Lake reaches a maximum depth of 60 feet. Fish on record include Brook trout, Lake trout, and Yellow perch — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Heart Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Mount Jo and Whales Tail Mountain.

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Type
Lake
Surface
60 ac
Max depth
60 ft
Species
3 listed
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§ Nearby parking

10 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.

+2 more on the map above

§ Photos & Videos

Heart Lake.

From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Origin Coffee
6.9 mi away
Restaurant
Salt of the Earth Bistro
6.1 mi away
General store
The Adirondack Popcorn Company
7.2 mi away
Shelter
Rocky Falls Leanto
1.6 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (5)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (116)
Access (11)
§ Fishing

What’s in the water

Brook troutBrook troutSalvelinus fontinalisNativeLake troutLake troutSalvelinus namaycushNativeYellow perchYellow perchPerca flavescensNative
§ Field guide
Species, regs & waters atlas →
Size limits, seasons, NY state records, and where to fish in the Park.
§ Angler leaderboard
Log your catch, make the board →
Monthly standings from logged catches across the Park — this water counts.
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (30)
Trails (40)
Shelters (1)
  • Johns Brook Lodge5.5 mi
Lean-tos (71)
  • Rocky Falls Leanto1.6 mi
  • Rocky Falls Lean-To1.6 mi
  • Phelps Brook Lean-to1.8 mi
  • Marcy Dam #5 Lean-To1.8 mi
  • Marcy Dam #5 Lean-to1.8 mi
  • Marcy Dam #1 Lean-To1.9 mi
  • Ed Hudowalski Lean-to1.9 mi
  • Marcy Dam #4 Lean-To1.9 mi
Primitive campsites (115)
  • Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake0.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.1 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.2 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.3 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.4 mi
  • Unnamed campsite1.6 mi
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§ Nearby vacation rentals

Closest cabins, camps & lakefront rentals

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