Lake Julia.
Lake Julia is a 10-acre reservoir tucked into the Old Forge working-forest landscape — more utility than destination, but quiet if you're willing to look for it. No public fish stocking records, no marked trailhead, no DEC campsite infrastructure — this is the kind of water that shows up on the map but doesn't advertise itself. Access typically means bushwhacking from nearby logging roads or asking permission if you know whose land abuts the shoreline. It's the sort of spot that rewards locals with a canoe and a tolerance for mosquitoes in June.
Lake Julia 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.
- 01Stone Dam Trail ParkingTrailhead6.9 miunpavedDirections →
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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4- The SteakHouse23.8 mi
The Steak House is a family-owned and operated restaurant since 1971, offering a classic Adirondack dining experience with handcrafted steaks, quality meats, seafood, homemade dishes, and a cocktail lounge.
- Frankie's Taste of Italy24.1 mi
Frankie's Taste of Italy is Old Forge's original Italian restaurant — 24 years on Route 28, fresh pasta brought in from Boston's North End, a serious menu of pasta, chicken, veal, and seafood, and one of New York State's largest selections of rare premium Kentucky bourbons. Homemade gelato and bread pudding.
- Walt's Diner24.8 mi
A working diner on Route 28 in Old Forge running for 25-plus years, with breakfast and lunch most days and a Friday fish fry until 8 p.m. Closed Tuesdays.
- Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack24.8 mi
Tony Harper's Pizza & Clam Shack is a family-friendly restaurant offering homemade traditional and thin-crust pizzas, signature Whiskey Wings, steamers, and "Raquette Cheesesteaks". They feature a full bar with microbrews, high-definition…
— 23.8 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 25.0 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Drink.
1— 24.9 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
1— 24.0 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
1— 23.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Lake Julia located?Lake Julia is a reservoir in the Old Forge region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Lake Julia?Lake Julia has a surface area of approximately 10 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Lake Julia open to the public?Yes, Lake Julia 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 Julia?Within roughly seven miles of Lake Julia: 1 designated campsite. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.