Lake Butterfield.
Lake Butterfield is a 25-acre reservoir in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — part of the network of smaller impoundments and flowages that spread through the southern Adirondacks in the wake of the Sacandaga's damming in the 1930s. The water sits in quieter, less-trafficked country than the main lake basin, where most attention (and most boat launches) concentrate on the big water. No fish data on file, which typically means either limited stocking history or limited angler pressure — sometimes both. Worth a look if you're mapping the lesser-known pieces of the Sacandaga system, but confirm access and current conditions locally before making the drive.
Lake Butterfield has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
1 parking area
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.
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4- Lanzi's on the Lake9.5 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.
- The Local12.5 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe12.8 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- Alpine Grille22.3 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- Zippy's Ice Cream9.8 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.
- Cree-Mee Freeze11.1 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- The Village Scoop12.5 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.
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4- Sacandaga Spirits9.8 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- South Shore Dive10.2 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 Pub12.3 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.
- Vrooman's Hotel21.0 mi
On the shore of West Caroga Lake, this family-owned hotel and tavern has been a beloved community fixture for generations, serving exceptional dishes and warm hospitality daily.
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4- The Tranquil Tipi5.5 mi
A glamping rental on Vunk Road Extension in Broadalbin, near Great Sacandaga Lake and within an hour of Saratoga Springs. Single-property booking with the grounds also available for events.
- Sunset Bay Vacation Resort— RV Park & Marina9.2 mi
Sunset Bay Vacation Resort is an all-seasonal RV Park and Marina on the southwestern shore of Great Sacandaga Lake. This gated community offers full RV hookups, a private beach, marina, and boat launch, along with amenities like a cafe, pl…
- Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake9.6 mi
The Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake, also known as Maguire's Great Sacandaga B&B, is a lakefront bed and breakfast featuring comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast, and amenities like a pool, game room, and 300 feet of sandy lakefront.
- Northampton Beach Campground10.4 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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2- Grandview Mini Golf9.7 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.
- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge11.7 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…
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- Where is Lake Butterfield located?Lake Butterfield is a reservoir in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lake Butterfield?Lake Butterfield has a surface area of approximately 25 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Lake Butterfield open to the public?Yes, Lake Butterfield 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 Lake Butterfield?Within roughly seven miles of Lake Butterfield: 5 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.