Hinckley Reservoir.
Hinckley Reservoir spans 2,800 acres along the West Canada Creek, formed by a dam completed in 1915 for flood control and power. The water holds northern pike, walleye, and bass; public boat launches at the north and south ends make it accessible for fishing and paddling.
Hinckley Reservoir has public access. Summits nearby include Party Hill.
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
2 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.
- 01Vista Trail Parking LotTrailhead8.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Stone Dam Trail Parking8.6 miunpavedDirections →
Hinckley Reservoir.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 14 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Access.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The waters.
The trails.
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- Where is Hinckley Reservoir located?Hinckley Reservoir is a reservoir in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Hinckley Reservoir open to the public?Yes, Hinckley Reservoir 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 Hinckley Reservoir?Within roughly seven miles of Hinckley Reservoir: 1 designated campsite. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.