Jenny Lake.
Jenny Lake sits in the southern Adirondacks near the Great Sacandaga Lake reservoir — an 86-acre water in the transition zone where the mountains flatten into the foothills and lake country. The lake holds warmwater species typical of the region's mid-elevation ponds, though no formal survey data is on record with DEC. Access and shore development details vary widely in this part of the Park: some waters are private or association-only, others have informal put-ins or state easements — check current property status before planning a trip. For nearby public water with documented access, the Sacandaga reservoir system offers boat launches and shoreline fishing within ten minutes.
Jenny Lake reaches a maximum depth of 25 feet, with a mean depth of 13 feet. Jenny Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Woodcock 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
4 parking areas· 2 accessible
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.
- 01Schofield Flats Accessible ParkingTrailhead5.9 mi
- 02Scofield Flats Parking5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Pike'S Beach Accessible Parking6.0 mi
- 04Pikes Beach Parking6.0 miunpavedDirections →
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- The Log Jam Restaurant12.9 mi
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- The Local13.3 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
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3- ADK Blend13.3 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Caffe Vero14.8 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee21.0 mi
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4- Cree-Mee Freeze11.6 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Martha's Dandee Creme12.5 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
- The Village Scoop13.5 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.
- Lake George Baking Company14.9 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.
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4- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub9.5 mi
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- South Shore Dive10.1 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
- Sport Island Pub14.0 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.
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery14.5 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
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4- Rockwell Falls Inn and Wine Bar5.2 mi
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- Luzerne Court Motel6.2 mi
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- Luzerne State Campground7.8 mi
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- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar7.9 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.
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4- Tubby Tubes River Co.9.2 mi
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- Where is Jenny Lake located?Jenny Lake is a lake in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Jenny Lake?Jenny Lake has a surface area of approximately 86 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Jenny Lake?Jenny Lake has a maximum depth of 25 feet, with a mean depth of 12.8 feet.
- Is Jenny Lake open to the public?Yes, Jenny 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 Jenny Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Jenny Lake: 8 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.