New Lake.
New Lake sits on the books as a 25-acre water in the Speculator region — one of dozens of smaller named lakes and ponds scattered across the central Adirondacks where documentation runs thin and public records trail off into blank cells. No fish survey data on file, no mapped access trail, no mention in the standard hiking guides. These quiet waters often turn up on USGS quads and old forestry maps with nothing more than a name and an acreage estimate — sometimes reachable by bushwhack or old logging trace, sometimes landlocked by posted land or wetland buffer. If you're headed to New Lake, confirm access and ownership locally before you pack the rod.
New Lake reaches a maximum depth of 23 feet, with a mean depth of 15 feet. New Lake has public access. Summits nearby include New Lake Mountain and Steve Bigle Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
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.
- 01Bakertown Parking AreaTrailhead1.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Dorr Rd Parking Area4.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Sacandaga River Parking Picnic Area4.7 mipavedDirections →
- 04St. John Lake Parking Lot4.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 05W. Stony Creek Rd Baldwin Springs Parking5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Wilcox-Willis Trail Parking Area5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Griffin Connector Parking Lot At Route 85.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Georgia Creek Parking Lot5.2 miunpavedDirections →
+4 more on the map above
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 14 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
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- Alpine Grille7.8 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
- Charlie Johns Store12.3 mi
Opened in 1939, Charlie Johns Store is Speculator's anchor general store — 12,000 square feet of full grocery selection, produce, fresh meats, a full deli, bakery, and hardware. Purchased from Charlie Johns in 1971 by Dean Lane, the Lane family has owned and operated it since.
- Firetower Pizza12.3 mi
Hand-tossed pizzeria in Speculator with specialty pies named after Adirondack peaks (Mt Marcy, Snowy Mountain, Whiteface). Wings, baked ziti, white clam pie. Cozy waiting area with retro jukebox and arcade.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe13.7 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
Sip.
4- Uncle Carl's Coffee6.9 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- The PERKS of Speculator12.0 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
- ADK Blend13.9 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Caffe Vero21.7 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
Sweet.
4- Speculator Creamery12.2 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
- The Village Scoop14.0 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Cree-Mee Freeze14.8 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- The Hungry Crow Market & Café20.4 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
Drink.
4- Lemon Tree Brewery12.0 mi
Lemon Tree Brewery is a brewery and taproom located in Speculator, NY, steps from Lake Pleasant. It offers house brews like SASQUATCH HAZY IPA and Blueberry Wheat, along with other local NY State micro-brewed beers and wines in a relaxed s…
- Acorn Pub & Eatery at Oak Mountain12.5 mi
Acorn Pub & Eatery is a dining option at Oak Mountain, offering a place to eat and drink.
- Sport Island Pub14.4 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- South Shore Dive15.8 mi
South Shore Dive: Casual dining on Great Sacandaga Lake. Made-to-order meals, craft cocktails, lake views. Book now in upstate NY!
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Harrisburg Lake3.8 mi
A 12-bedroom group lodge in Stony Creek sleeping up to 42 across 20 beds and 11 full baths, with Alpine-style architecture, lakefront, pool, multiple sport courts, and a historic tavern.
- Bearhurst Lakeside Cottages11.3 mi
Five renovated outbuildings from a turn-of-the-century Adirondack Great Camp on Lake Pleasant in Speculator, run as lakefront rental cottages by the Armstrong family. Boathouse, Icehouse, Cubhurst, and two Cherry duplex halves.
- Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds and Bar11.6 mi
Ponderosa Pines Campgrounds offers waterfront cabin rentals and RV site lots on Great Sacandaga Lake. Amenities include a private beach, dock rentals, on-site bar, and various recreational activities.
- Cedarhurst Motor Lodge12.0 mi
A family-owned year-round motor lodge in Speculator, on the route between Lake Pleasant and Indian Lake, with free Wi-Fi and weekly rates. Standard rooms, no frills.
See.
4- Ampersand Christine Falls10.3 mi
Ampersand Energy LLC.
- Speculator Historical Museum12.3 mi
A small local-history museum on Route 8 in Speculator inside the original Lake Pleasant Town Hall and Library. Open weekends Memorial Day through August, plus weekday hours in summer.
- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge14.2 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks15.8 mi
The Promise Gardens is the perfect wedding venue with gorgeous gardens, rustic barns and mountain views near Lake George and the Adirondacks.
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- Where is New Lake located?New Lake is a lake in the Speculator region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is New Lake?New Lake has a surface area of approximately 25 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is New Lake?New Lake has a maximum depth of 23 feet, with a mean depth of 14.8 feet.
- Is New Lake open to the public?Yes, New 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 New Lake?Within roughly seven miles of New Lake: 34 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.