Pharaoh Lake.
Pharaoh Lake is a 444-acre wilderness lake that reaches 70 feet deep, accessible only by trail in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. Lake trout and smallmouth bass hold in water few anglers reach — the hike keeps pressure light and the fish less wary.
Pharaoh Lake reaches a maximum depth of 70 feet. Fish on record include Lake trout and Smallmouth bass — always check current New York State DEC regulations before fishing. Pharaoh Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Pharoah Mountain and Pharaoh Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
- Cold-water season returns — dress for immersion, and from Nov 1 New York requires wearing a PFD in boats under 21 ft.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
10 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.
- 01BERRYMILL POND AND GRIZZLE OCEAN PARKINGTrailhead3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 02PHARAOH LAKE PARKING4.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03BERRYMILL POND TRAIL SOUTH PARKING LOT4.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04LOST POND PARKING LOT4.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 05CRANE POND TRAILHEAD4.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Tubmill Marsh/Short Swing Trail Parking4.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 07EAGLE LAKE/OTTER POND PARKING LOT5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 08LONG SWING TRAILHEAD PARKING5.5 miunpavedDirections →
+2 more on the map above
Pharaoh 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 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.
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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- Pitkins Restaurant6.7 mi
Pitkin's Restaurant is a family dining landmark in Schroon Lake, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a broad menu in a modern rustic setting. It features a new patio, including pet-friendly outdoor dining, and is conveniently locate…
- Trail Break at Schroon Lake6.9 mi
Trail Break at Schroon Lake offers a restaurant, bar, and lodging in Schroon Lake. Guests can enjoy a menu of food, wine, and beer, live music on select evenings, and overnight stays in their rooms from May through October.
- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar7.0 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
- DeCesare's Pizzeria7.0 mi
DeCesare's Pizzeria in Schroon Lake offers a menu of pizza, Italian dishes, and salads. They provide online ordering for both carryout and delivery.
Sip.
2- 9 Mile Coffee Co6.7 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Cupola Crepes6.7 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
Sweet.
4- Stone Bridge Ice Cream10.5 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Crossroads Ice Cream13.1 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor13.6 mi
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- Cate's Creamery17.3 mi
The main ice cream spot in the heart of Bolton Landing village on Lake George's quieter west shore — soft serve, hand-dipped hard ice cream, and slushies, a short stroll from the lakefront.
Drink.
4- Flanagan's Pub & Grill6.7 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
- The Brown Swan and Tavern6.9 mi
The Brown Swan and Tavern in Schroon Lake, NY, offers Adirondacks-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a family-friendly setting.
- The Hub10.6 mi
The Hub is a cafe, restaurant, lounge, bar, and bike repair shop located in Brant Lake, also serving the Lake George, Loon Lake, Friends Lake, and Schroon Lake areas.
- Paradox Brewery10.7 mi
Paradox Brewery offers a diverse tap selection, a full menu with pizza, burgers, and BBQ, and an expansive mountain landscape.
Stay.
4- Pharoah Lake Lean To0.4 mi
The Pharoah Lake Lean To is located within the 46,283-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, which features many lakes and ponds.
- Park Mountain Campground6.3 mi
Park Mountain Campground is a family-owned RV and tent campground with 15 spacious sites in the Adirondack Mountains, less than a mile from Schroon Lake and near the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.
- Terra Alta cottages6.7 mi
Historic Montgomery Ward kit-home cottages from the 1930s on 14 acres with 400 feet of Schroon Lake shoreline, owned by the Starfield family since the mid-1950s. Dog-friendly for a fee.
- The Adirondack Inn6.7 mi
Historic Schroon Lake inn at 1051 US 9, walking distance to the lake, beaches, restaurants, and shops. Eight Adirondack-themed rooms, fully renovated in 2014. Open May through October.
See.
4- Penfield Homestead Museum9.4 mi
Penfield Homestead Museum preserves the history of Crown Point, NY, and the surrounding Ironville area. Explore the historic homestead, barns, church, and learn about local history, military conflicts, and notable families.
- Town of Horicon Museum10.3 mi
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
- Ticonderoga Heritage Museum11.0 mi
A local history museum on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga inside the 1888 building, the sole surviving structure from the Ticonderoga Pulp and Paper Company. Free walking tours of the La Chute industrial corridor.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves11.6 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
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- Where is Pharaoh Lake located?Pharaoh Lake is a lake in the Schroon Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Pharaoh Lake?Pharaoh Lake has a surface area of approximately 444 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Pharaoh Lake?Pharaoh Lake has a maximum depth of 70 feet.
- What fish are in Pharaoh Lake?Pharaoh Lake supports populations of Lake trout and Smallmouth bass. Always check current New York State Department of Environmental Conservation fishing regulations before casting.
- Is Pharaoh Lake open to the public?Yes, Pharaoh 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 Pharaoh Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Pharaoh Lake: 214 designated campsites, 29 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.