Mirror Lake.
Mirror Lake lies in the center of Lake Placid village—122 acres and 60 feet deep, steps from Main Street. Motor-free water stocked with rainbow and brown trout; easy launch access makes it a practical first paddle or a quick cast between errands.
Mirror Lake reaches a maximum depth of 60 feet. Fish on record include Stocked rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Yellow perch — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Mirror Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Cobble Hill and Mount Whitney.
The water, surveyed.
§ The water
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Mirror Lake
3D terrain: USGS 3DEP relief with NAIP imagery — loads as this slot scrolls into view. The 2D map carries every pin from the classic lake page.
- 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
12 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.
- 01Lake Placid Boat Launch ParkingTrailhead0.5 mipavedDirections →
- 02Brewster Peninsula Trail Parking0.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Rt 86, Old Loggers Rd Trail Parking1.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Rt 86, Old Loggers Rd Trail Parking1.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Cobble Hill Trail Parking1.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Cherry Patch Pond Trail Parking1.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Little Charry Patch Pond Water Access Parking2.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Connery Pond Parking Lot2.4 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
Mirror Lake.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
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.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
On the water.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
The trails.
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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- the breakfast club, etc.0.2 mi
The breakfast club, etc. is a lakeside restaurant in Lake Placid, NY, serving creative breakfast and lunch items all day. It features an in-house coffee bar with handcrafted lattes and a full bar known for its 10 different Bloody Marys and…
- The Cottage at Mirror Lake Inn0.2 mi
The Cottage Restaurant and Cafe is located directly on the shore of Mirror Lake, offering spectacular views of the Adirondack High Peaks. It features food and drink options sourced from the Lake Placid region and operates on a first-come,…
- The Dancing Bears0.2 mi
A Main Street restaurant in Lake Placid running 40-plus years, serving Adirondack-inspired brunch from 7 a.m. and dinner from 3 p.m. with locally sourced ingredients, signature cocktails, and craft beer.
- Smoke Signals0.3 mi
A barbecue restaurant on Main Street in Lake Placid doing in-house smoked brisket and pulled chicken, with scratch-made sides and a full bar. Casual room, walk-ins welcome.
Sip.
4- The Coffee Bar0.3 mi
A small coffee bar on Main Street in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake and Whiteface Mountain views, pulling shots from Tug Hill Artisan Roasters beans.
- Origin Coffee0.5 mi
Origin Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee shop with locations in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, offering a chef-driven breakfast and lunch menu served all day. It serves as a community gathering spot for locals and Adirondack travelers.
- Simply Gourmet0.9 mi
Simply Gourmet in Lake Placid offers daily breakfast and lunch with a focus on clean food, using fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients free of additives or preservatives. They also provide comprehensive catering services for various ev…
- Nori's Village Market7.8 mi
Nori's Village Market and Riverside Cafe offers a market with organic and local produce, bulk foods, coffee, and teas, alongside a cafe serving natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and local meat options.
Sweet.
4- Ben & Jerry's0.8 mi
The Ben & Jerry's scoop shop on Lake Placid's Main Street above Mirror Lake — the Vermont brand's pints and cones in the heart of the village.
- Emma's Lake Placid Creamery0.8 mi
A 1950s-themed creamery in the heart of walkable Lake Placid, famous for its Maple Creme soft serve alongside 16 hard flavors, gelato, sorbet, and old-fashioned malts. The reliable apres-hike treat.
- Adirondack Corner Store1.8 mi
A longtime deli and general store at the corner of Route 73 in Lake Placid with an ice cream counter and subs — a locals' spot off the Main Street tourist row.
- Donnelly's Soft Ice Cream5.4 mi
A fourth-generation Saranac Lake institution on a former dairy farm, serving exactly one rotating soft-serve flavor each day — twisted with vanilla on the same 1953 machine. Cash only; check the daily flavor. Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drink.
4- Top of the Park0.2 mi
A Lake Placid bar on Main Street offering a curated selection of wine, scotch, bourbon, craft beer, and top-shelf liquors, complemented by small plates and signature cocktails. Enjoy 'Spirits with a View' from its large deck overlooking Mi…
- Lake Placid Pub & Brewery0.5 mi
A brewpub on Mirror Lake Drive in Lake Placid since 1996, with 12 house beers on tap including the original Ubu Ale, a downstairs Irish pub, and a deck over Mirror Lake.
- Ray Brook Brewhouse4.8 mi
Ray Brook Brewhouse is a unique brewery in Ray Brook, NY, offering wild and traditional brews paired with adventurous dishes made from local and exotic ingredients.
- RiverTrail Beerworks7.8 mi
RiverTrail Beerworks is Saranac Lake’s only riverfront brewpub, located on the Saranac Lake River Walk and Rail Trail. It features a heated patio, firepits, two golf simulators, and serves lunch and dinner daily with house-brewed beers and…
Stay.
4- The Haus0.2 mi
An all-suite boutique hotel on Main Street in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake or downtown views, full kitchens, living rooms in every suite, and complimentary kayaks and paddleboards in summer.
- High Peaks Resort0.2 mi
Warm quarters with Wi-Fi in a bright property offering a spa, 4 pools & a restaurant.
- Laurel Lake Placid0.3 mi
A boutique hotel on Saranac Avenue in Lake Placid with Mirror Lake views, room types from King to Party Friends Suite (sleeps 6-8), Alpine Hall cocktail lounge, and a seasonal Whiteface shuttle.
- Grand Adirondack Hotel, Lake Placid, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel0.3 mi
Lake-view property offering modern Adirondack decor in rooms & suites, plus dining & free WiFi.
See.
4- Lake Placid Olympic Museum0.5 mi
Museum focusing on the winter Olympic games & its events, including hockey, skating & curling.
- Olympic Center0.7 mi
The hockey arena where the 1980 'Miracle on Ice' happened, now part of a larger Olympic complex with skating rinks, the Olympic Museum, training facilities, and bobsled / skeleton experiences.
- Captain Marney's Boat Rental0.7 mi
Captain Marney's Boat Rental offers boat and water sports rentals in the Lake Placid, NY area. They provide reasonably priced options for various water enthusiasts, including discounts for multi-day, multi-boat, and group rentals.
- Boots & Birdies1.4 mi
Boots & Birdies is a family-owned, Western-themed fun center in Lake Placid, NY. It offers an 18-hole miniature golf course, a baseball batting cage, and a custom mining sluice for gemstone and fossil mining, providing hours of outdoor act…
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- Where is Mirror Lake located?Mirror Lake is a lake in the Lake Placid region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Mirror Lake?Mirror Lake has a surface area of approximately 122 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Mirror Lake?Mirror Lake has a maximum depth of 60 feet.
- What fish are in Mirror Lake?Mirror Lake supports populations of Stocked rainbow trout, Brown trout, and Yellow perch. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Mirror Lake open to the public?Yes, Mirror Lake 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 Mirror Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Mirror Lake: 35 designated campsites, 8 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.