Rainbow Falls Reservoir is a 505-acre impoundment on the South Branch Moose River in the southwestern Adirondacks. Created by a dam at Rainbow Falls, it offers quiet paddling and fishing for brook trout and panfish — roadside access from Moose River Road.
Rainbow Falls Reservoir has public access. Summits nearby include Peaked Hill and Newton Hill.
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.
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