Little River.
Little River is a 43-acre pond in the Tupper Lake region — a modest water with no official fish survey on record and no major trail infrastructure linking it to better-known destinations. The name suggests stream drainage rather than spring-fed basin, and the lack of stocking data means it's either brook trout habitat by default or it winters out entirely depending on depth and oxygen. Waters like this tend to be local-access spots: known by the nearest property owners, occasionally paddled by canoeists willing to bushwhack or use old logging roads, but rarely mentioned in guidebooks. If you're poking around the Tupper Lake backcountry and Little River shows up on your topo, assume it's quiet — and bring a compass.
Little River has public access. Summits nearby include Rocky Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
9 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.
- 01Youngs RoadTrailhead2.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tamarack Creek Road Parking Area2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Boundary Line Trail Parking Area3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Oswegatchie River Inlet Parking Area3.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Moore Trail Parking Area3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Little River Road Parking Area3.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 07High Falls Trailhead Parking Area3.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Dead Creek Trail Parking Area4.1 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Little River located?Little River is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Little River?Little River has a surface area of approximately 43 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Little River open to the public?Yes, Little River 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 Little River?Within roughly seven miles of Little River: 109 designated campsites, 8 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.