Pleasant Lake.
Pleasant Lake sits northwest of the hamlet of Tupper Lake — a 43-acre body of water in the Tupper Lake Wild Forest, small enough to paddle in an afternoon and quiet enough that most through-traffic on NY-3 never notices it. No fish species data on file with DEC, which usually signals light stocking history or irregular survey work; local knowledge (bait shop intel, town clerk) will tell you more than the state database. The lake's position in the broader Tupper Lake recreation corridor makes it a logical stop for paddlers working the string of ponds and carries between Tupper and Saranac Lake, though it sees less pressure than the marquee waters to the east. Check the DEC Wild Forest unit map for current access points and parking.
Pleasant Lake reaches a maximum depth of 12 feet, with a mean depth of 6 feet. Pleasant Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Potter Mountain and Littl Blue Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
9 parking areas· 1 accessible
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.
- 01Spruce Mtn. Road Parking AreaTrailhead3.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Tooley Pond Campsite Parking Area5.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Tooley Pond Parking Area5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Tooley Pond Mtn. Parking Area5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Tooley Pond Mtn Parking Area North5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Copper Rock Falls Parking Area6.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Jamestown Falls Campsite6.7 mi
- 08Jamestown Falls Parking Area6.8 miunpavedDirections →
+1 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.
The trails.
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- PorkBusters BBQ19.4 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- Amado20.9 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria21.0 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club21.4 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
— 19.4 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sweet.
1— 21.3 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Raquette River Brewing20.4 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar21.2 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
— 20.4 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys6.4 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Red Top Inn LLC20.9 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort21.0 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY21.7 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
See.
3- Adirondack Railroad19.9 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory19.9 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- The Wild Center22.3 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
— 19.9 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Pleasant Lake located?Pleasant Lake is a lake in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Pleasant Lake?Pleasant Lake has a surface area of approximately 43 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Pleasant Lake?Pleasant Lake has a maximum depth of 12 feet, with a mean depth of 5.6 feet.
- Is Pleasant Lake open to the public?Yes, Pleasant 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 Pleasant Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Pleasant Lake: 11 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.