Hunters Creek.
Hunters Creek drains into the Great Sacandaga Lake system — one of dozens of named tributaries feeding the reservoir, most of them meandering through second-growth forest and old logging roads south of the main lake. The creek itself shows up on DEC maps but lacks the kind of recreational infrastructure (launch sites, marked trails, stocking data) that pulls traffic; it's the sort of water you stumble onto while exploring dirt roads in the southern Adirondacks or while paddling the flooded shoreline during high water in spring. No fish records on file, but the lake itself holds northern pike, walleye, and panfish — so the lower stretches of any feeder creek are worth a speculative cast in April or May. If you're looking for solitude rather than amenities, this is the right watershed.
Hunters Creek has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
4 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.
- 01SacandagaTrailhead1.5 mipavedDirections →
- 02Northville Placid Trail Parking Area3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Creek Road Parking Lot4.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Trail Parking6.9 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe1.3 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- The Local1.4 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Lanzi's on the Lake7.2 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
- Alpine Grille9.0 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.
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3- ADK Blend1.4 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee13.0 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.
- The PERKS of Speculator20.3 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.
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4- The Village Scoop1.5 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 Freeze2.8 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Zippy's Ice Cream10.8 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- Speculator Creamery20.4 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.
Drink.
4- Sport Island Pub2.0 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 Dive4.8 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sacandaga Spirits10.6 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- Nick Stoner Inn Seafood & Steakhouse17.4 mi
Caroga Lake restaurant at 1810 NY-10 doing hand-cut, in-house steaks, fresh seafood, and a tight made-to-order menu. 19 craft beers on tap, NY Finger Lakes wines. Open Thursday through Sunday; Sunday 11–5.
Stay.
4- Inn At the Bridge1.5 mi
A historic six-room inn on the shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville, with its own marina, full-property rentals, and a setup built for small weddings.
- The Orendaga1.7 mi
A quaint guesthouse with suites & cabins, with a private lakeside beach & an art gallery on-site.
- The Great Sacandaga Motel2.1 mi
This classic roadside motel offers comfortable, practical rooms for year-round stays in Northville, just steps from the Great Sacandaga Lake.
- Northampton Beach Campground3.7 mi
Northampton Beach Campground is situated on the northwest corner of 29-mile long Great Sacandaga Lake. It offers a variety of large, level camping sites, ranging from secluded spots among white pines to open areas along the sandy shoreline.
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4- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge3.5 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…
- Grandview Mini Golf10.9 mi
An 18-hole lakeside mini golf course on Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, with an arcade, ice cream novelties, snacks, and party hosting — reachable by boat or car. Open seven days, noon to 8pm; $8 unlimited all-day play.
- Ampersand Christine Falls20.1 mi
Ampersand Energy LLC.
- Tubby Tubes River Co.20.5 mi
An outfitter for lazy-river tubing on the Lower Hudson in Lake Luzerne, with guided trips, tubes, life jackets, and shuttle included. Ages 2 and up. Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day.
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- Where is Hunters Creek located?Hunters Creek is a stream in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Hunters Creek open to the public?Yes, Hunters Creek 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 Hunters Creek?Within roughly seven miles of Hunters Creek: 11 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.