Little River.
Little River runs through the northwest corner of the Adirondack Park, draining a network of beaver ponds and wetlands in the Tupper Lake region before eventually feeding the Raquette River system. It's a quiet, meandering waterway — more paddling corridor than destination fishing — threading through mixed hardwood and lowland conifer where you're more likely to see deer tracks in the mud than boot prints on a trail. Access varies by season and water level; local knowledge matters here. If you're looking for backcountry solitude without the High Peaks crowds, this is the drainage to explore — just don't expect maintained put-ins or posted mileage.
Little River has public access. Summits nearby include Maple 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
5 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.
- 01Little River Road Parking AreaTrailhead1.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Youngs Road2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Tamarack Creek Road Parking Area2.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Boundary Line Trail Parking Area2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Oswegatchie River Inlet Parking Area5.8 miunpavedDirections →
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- The Lodge at Seveys19.9 mi
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- Where is Little River located?Little River is a river in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- 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: 24 designated campsites, 1 lean-to or shelter. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.