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Oswegatchie River

The Oswegatchie River above Cranberry Lake winds through the Five Ponds Wilderness in slow oxbows — one of the Park's most remote paddle routes. Lean-tos dot the corridor; tributaries hold brook trout; expect solitude and carry patience for tight turns.

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§ Closest essentials

Nearest each, within 25 miles

Restaurant
The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club
19.1 mi away
General store
Otto's Abode
3.5 mi away
Shelter
CL 41
1.2 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 (1)
Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (0)

No restaurants or cafes listed within 7 mi yet.

§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (130)
  • 130 designated campsites
Access (5)
§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (7)
Lakes & ponds (3)
Trails (2)
Lean-tos (13)
  • High Falls No. 2 Lean-To6.9 mi
  • Inlet Flow Lean-To1.2 mi
  • Olmstead Pond Lean-To3.1 mi
  • Janacks Landing Lean-To3.8 mi
  • High Falls No. 1 Lean-To6.9 mi
  • Cowhorn Pond Lean-To4.9 mi
  • Bear Mountain Lean-To3.5 mi
  • Bear Mountain Lean-to3.5 mi
Primitive campsites (130)
  • Dead Creek Flow Primitive Campsite 270.6 mi
  • CL 270.6 mi
  • CL 430.8 mi
  • Campsite 280.8 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Primitive Campsite430.8 mi
  • CL 280.8 mi
  • CL 421.0 mi
  • Cranberry Lake Primitive Campsite 421.0 mi
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