Putnam Creek.
Putnam Creek threads through the Paradox Lake region — a quietly named tributary in a watershed known more for its larger lakes than its moving water. The creek flows without fanfare through mixed hardwood and hemlock, one of dozens of small feeders that knit together the eastern Adirondacks below the High Peaks corridor. No fish data on file, no designated access, no established camping — it exists in that middle category of Adirondack streams that see occasional bushwhacking anglers and through-hikers but never crowds. If you're exploring the back roads between Schroon Lake and Ticonderoga, cross-reference the DeLorme and look for bridge crossings.
Putnam Creek has public access. Summits nearby include Nances Hill and Fernette Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01LOST POND PARKING LOTTrailhead2.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 02BERRYMILL POND AND GRIZZLE OCEAN PARKING2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 03EAGLE LAKE/OTTER POND PARKING LOT2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Tubmill Marsh/Short Swing Trail Parking3.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 05BERRYMILL POND TRAIL SOUTH PARKING LOT6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 06LONG SWING TRAILHEAD PARKING6.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 07CRANE POND TRAILHEAD6.8 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Hot Biscuit Diner6.1 mi
Hot Biscuit Diner is a full service family style restaurant in Ticonderoga. Visit us today to try our recipes! We put an emphasis on country style cooking, friendly service and affordable pricing. This Diner has been a family owned and ope…
- House of Pizza6.5 mi
A family- and woman-owned pizzeria on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga since 2002, doing traditional pizza, calzones, pasta, and salads with in-store pickup, curbside pickup, delivery, and no-contact delivery. Pizza-club program.
- Burleigh's Luncheonette6.6 mi
Burleigh's Luncheonette is a 1950s and 1960s themed restaurant located in historic downtown Ticonderoga, New York, offering classic diner vibes and freshly made meals.
- Trail Break at Schroon Lake10.3 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.
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4- Cupola Crepes10.7 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.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co10.7 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.
- Counter Space23.9 mi
A casual cafe in Elizabethtown serving coffee, espresso, and light bites — a local gathering spot in the Essex County seat.
- Pleasant Valley Cafe24.0 mi
A local cafe in Elizabethtown serving breakfast, lunch, coffee, and comfort food in the heart of the Boquet Valley.
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4- Stone Bridge Ice Cream16.2 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 Cream19.0 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 Parlor19.5 mi
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- Cate's Creamery22.2 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.
— 16.2 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- The Pub6.5 mi
The Pub is a British-inspired restaurant recognized for serving the best Fish and Chips in the U.S. by the UK’s Greene King Brewery. It offers excellent food, drinks, and genuine hospitality with a wide selection of beers.
- Paradox Brewery10.3 mi
Paradox Brewery offers a diverse tap selection, a full menu with pizza, burgers, and BBQ, and an expansive mountain landscape.
- Flanagan's Pub & Grill10.7 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
- The Brown Swan and Tavern10.9 mi
The Brown Swan and Tavern in Schroon Lake, NY, offers Adirondacks-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a family-friendly setting.
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4- Brookwood RV Resort5.2 mi
An RV resort on Route 9N between Hague and Ticonderoga, with full-hookup RV sites, tent sites, and rustic Adirondack-style cabins. WiFi on all sites, fire rings, and Saturday-night live music in July and August.
- Stone House Motel & Motor Lodge6.1 mi
A stone-built motor lodge on Montcalm Street in Ticonderoga, family-run since 1948, with antique-furnished lodge rooms, A-frame units with Adirondack themes, and motel-strip housekeeping units with kitchen appliances.
- Pharoah Lake Lean To6.4 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.
- Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground - Camping in the Adirondacks9.7 mi
A riverfront campground on River Road in Schroon Lake with seasonal sites, in-house Schroon River tubing, free ice and wood at check-in, and tribute-band weekends.
See.
4- Penfield Homestead Museum3.8 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.
- Ticonderoga Heritage Museum6.7 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.
- Fort Ticonderoga8.4 mi
A restored French and Indian War / Revolutionary War fort on 2,000-plus acres at the south end of Lake Champlain in Ticonderoga, with living-history demonstrations, the King's Garden, a corn maze, and boat tours on the lake aboard the Carillon.
- Town of Horicon Museum16.2 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.
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- Where is Putnam Creek located?Putnam Creek is a stream in the Paradox Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Putnam Creek open to the public?Yes, Putnam Creek 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 Putnam Creek?Within roughly seven miles of Putnam Creek: 155 designated campsites, 32 lean-tos or shelters, 1 listed campground. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.