Oxbow Lake is a small, secluded water body formed by the meandering path of the Oswegatchie River in the western Adirondacks. Accessible by a moderate bushwhack or via the river itself, it holds brook trout and sees minimal pressure — a true backcountry paddle destination.
Oxbow Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Oxbow Mountain and Rogers Mountain.
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.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.
No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.
No bait & tackle shops listed yet.
Free, takes thirty seconds. Yours forever.
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