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Lake Algonquin

Lake Algonquin is a 109-acre reservoir in the central Adirondacks, part of the Hudson River watershed system. Access is limited — the shoreline is largely undeveloped, with fishing for bass and perch the primary draw.

§ Overview

Lake Algonquin has public access. Summits nearby include West Hill and Mount Overrocker.

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Type
Reservoir
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§ Nearby parking

12 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.

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§ Photos & Videos

Lake Algonquin.

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

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Uncle Carl's Coffee
0.2 mi away
Restaurant
Alpine Grille
3.1 mi away
General store
The Hamilton Mercantile
<0.1 mi away
Shelter
Murphy Lake Lean-To
5.6 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 (2)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (39)
  • 39 designated campsites
Access (12)
  • 12 parking areas nearby
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (18)
Trails (40)
  • Unnamed trail0.0 mi<0.1 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.0 mi<0.1 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.0 mi0.1 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.0 mi0.1 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.3 mi1.4 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.6 mi1.5 mi
  • Coulombe Creek Trail3.7 mi1.8 mi
  • Unnamed trail0.8 mi1.9 mi
Lean-tos (4)
  • Murphy Lake Lean-To5.6 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #2 Lean-To6.8 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To7.3 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To7.3 mi
Primitive campsites (39)
  • Wilcox Lake Trail Campsite3.1 mi
  • Willis Lake Campsite3.2 mi
  • Wilcox Lake Trail Campsite3.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite3.7 mi
  • Wilcox Lake Trail Campsite3.8 mi
  • Auger Falls Campsite5.4 mi
  • Auger Falls Campsite5.4 mi
  • Murphy Lake Tent Site5.5 mi
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§ Nearby vacation rentals

Closest cabins, camps & lakefront rentals

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