Mettawee River.
The Mettawee River cuts south through the western edge of Washington County — farm country and slate quarries more than High Peaks granite — before crossing into Vermont and joining the Champlain watershed. It's a paddling river in spring, a trout stream by summer, and it rarely shows up on Adirondack itineraries despite technically touching the Park boundary in a few spots near Granville. The character here is pastoral — hay fields, red barns, occasional Class I-II riffles — closer in spirit to the Battenkill than to the Ausable or the Raquette. If you're driving NY-22 or NY-149 and see the river, you're at the soft southern edge of the Park, where the definition of "Adirondack water" starts to blur into something quieter and flatter.
Mettawee River has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 15 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Antonio's Bayside Bistro15.7 mi
Discover a unique dining experience at Antonio's Bayside Bistro, where tradition meets innovation on the serene shores of Lake George. Enjoy exquisite Italian cuisine, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality.
- Bistro LeRoux16.5 mi
Local, French-accented cuisine with multiple rooms displaying artwork & views of the open kitchen.
- Beyond the Sea16.8 mi
An upscale fine dining establishment offering a sophisticated menu of meticulously prepared dishes in the Lake George region.
- Lone Bull Pancake & Steak House17.5 mi
Hearty plates of traditional daytime fare round out the menu at this seasonal, rustic establishment.
— 15.7 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
1— 19.1 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
4- Cate's Creamery16.6 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor19.0 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Lake George Baking Company19.1 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Martha's Dandee Creme19.7 mi
The definitive gateway ice cream stand into the Adirondacks, marked by its towering rooster sign on Route 9 in Queensbury. Towering swirls of soft serve in dozens of handmade flavors plus a grill menu, spring through early fall.
— 16.6 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery14.5 mi
Springbrook Hollow Farm Distillery, located in the Adirondack Mountains, crafts a variety of spirits including vodka, gin, moonshine, and whiskeys. Visitors can enjoy a beautiful tasting room offering specialty cocktails, local beer, wine,…
- Ridge Terrace Restaurant-Cocktail Lounge14.6 mi
The Ridge Terrace is a chef-owned and operated restaurant in Lake George, NY, celebrating its 60th season. They offer a diverse menu, including a children's menu, and can accommodate special dietary requests.
- Adirondack Bar and Grill15.2 mi
We pride ourselves on our seasonally inspired American classics and fresh ingredients in the meals we serve. Our food and drink options will have you coming back to troy something new each time!
- Diamond Point Grille17.4 mi
Diamond Point Grille is a casual family restaurant located in Diamond Point, NY, on Lake George. It specializes as a fish and burger joint, serving simple comfort food made with local, affordable ingredients in a relaxed setting.
Stay.
4- Moose Hillock Camping Resorts - NY12.9 mi
Moose Hillock Camping Resort in Fort Ann, NY, offers spacious, private campsites and Adirondack cabin rentals near Lake George. It features the Northeast's largest heated swimming pool and full hook-up RV sites with water, sewer, cable TV,…
- Moose Hillock Camping Resort12.9 mi
A modern camping resort in Warren with Adirondack cabins, RV sites, and tent sites. Each RV site has full hookups; the Aloha Beach Tropic Pool is the largest heated pool in the Northeast.
- Huletts on Lake George14.5 mi
A collection of named cottages on Lake George's east shore at Huletts Landing, with a sandy beach, dock access, a 9-hole golf course, and Black Mountain hiking nearby.
- Bayside Resort Lake George15.8 mi
A family-run resort (formerly Dunham's Bay Resort) on Route 9L at Dunham's Bay, with rooms, cabins, and cottages renovated in 2023, an indoor pool, a private beach, 100 acres of private trails, and Antonio's Bayside Bistro on site.
See.
4- Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob14.4 mi
Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob offers a moderately steep, 0.7-mile hike to a gazebo with expansive views of Lake George and the Adirondacks. An additional blue trail leads to a seasonal waterfall.
- Dunham Bay Marsh15.8 mi
Peat swamps, bog thickets & other unique areas for kayaking, canoeing & wildlife-watching.
- Bolton Historical Museum16.8 mi
The Bolton Historical Museum, located on the shores of Lake George in Bolton Landing, educates visitors about the history of Bolton, Lake George, and the surrounding region.
- Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort17.4 mi
Tour Boat Lake George at Blue Lagoon Resort offers private guided boat tours of Lake George on a 24-foot bowrider motorboat. Guests enjoy sightseeing, swimming, tubing, and cliff jumping with an experienced captain.
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- Where is Mettawee River located?Mettawee River is a river in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Mettawee River open to the public?Yes, Mettawee River has public access. See the listing page for current trailhead, parking, and boat-launch details, and check active DEC advisories before visiting.