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Moss Lake

Moss Lake is a 92-acre body of water in the central Adirondacks, accessed via the Big Moose Road corridor. The lake supports warm-water fish species and sees light recreational use — a quieter alternative to neighboring Eagle and Big Moose lakes.

§ Overview

Moss Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Slide Off Mountain and Rocky Mountain.

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§ Nearby parking

11 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

+3 more on the map above

§ Photos & Videos

Moss Lake.

From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.

§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Blue Line Coffee House
3.3 mi away
Restaurant
Mountainside Smokehouse & Grill
1.3 mi away
General store
Inlet Department Store
3.4 mi away
Shelter
Queer Lake Lean-To
3.3 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (10)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (43)
  • 43 designated campsites
Access (13)
  • 2 trailheads nearby
  • 11 parking areas nearby
§ Fishing

What’s in the water

§ Stocking history
9 stocking events · 2017–2026 · 1 species
  • 2026Most recent
    • Brook Trout 550 fish · 8 inches (Spring)
  • 2024
    • Brook Trout 550 fish · 9.1 (May)
  • 2023
    • Brook Trout 500 fish · 9 (May)
  • 2022
    • Brook Trout 500 fish · 9 (May)
  • 2021
    • Brook Trout 240 fish · 8.7 (May)
  • 2020
    • Brook Trout 500 fish · 7.6 (May)
  • 2019
    • Brook Trout 500 fish · 7.8 (May)
  • 2018
    • Brook Trout 500 fish · 8 (May)
+ 1 earlier year

Source: NYS DEC Stocking Records via data.ny.gov · Annual refresh

§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (8)
Lakes & ponds (40)
Trails (40)
Lean-tos (10)
  • Queer Lake Lean-To3.3 mi
  • Russian Lake Lean-To4.6 mi
  • Gull Lake Lean-To5.2 mi
  • Andes Creek Lean-To5.4 mi
  • Seventh Lake Lean-To 15.9 mi
  • Seventh Lake Lean-To 26.2 mi
  • Unnamed lean-to6.4 mi
  • Seventh Lake Lean-To 36.7 mi
Primitive campsites (43)
  • Moss Lake Campsite #4<0.1 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #50.2 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #60.2 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #7 Ada Accessible0.3 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #30.3 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #10.3 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #20.3 mi
  • Moss Lake Campsite #2.50.3 mi
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