Roaring Brook.
Roaring Brook drains east toward Lake George through a wooded fold in the southeastern corner of the Park — one of dozens of small tributaries feeding the lake from the surrounding ridges. The stream picks up volume in spring melt and after heavy rain, but by midsummer it's more trickle than roar in most sections. No formal access or trail infrastructure, and the surrounding terrain is a mix of private land and undeveloped forest, so this is a water you encounter rather than seek out. If you're bushwhacking or exploring old woods roads in the southern Lake George basin, you'll cross it eventually.
Roaring Brook has public access. Summits nearby include Snow mountain and Spruce Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
12 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.
- 01St. John Lake Parking LotTrailhead2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Hadley Mountain Parking Lot3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03The Pines Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Town Line Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Darlings Ford Accessible Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Parking For Campsite 75.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Bear Slide Access Parking Area5.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 08River Road Campsite 5 Parking5.8 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Nettle Meadow at The Hitching Post10.4 mi
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- Canepa’s Pizza Shop12.6 mi
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- Oscar's Smokehouse12.7 mi
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- Deli & Meat Store of the North12.7 mi
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4- Caffe Vero14.2 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee14.4 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- ADK Blend15.4 mi
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- The PERKS of Speculator19.4 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
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4- Lake George Baking Company14.3 mi
A bakery with two locations in Queensbury and Lake George, offering custom cakes, breads, rolls, and the original Fudge Fancy. Off-season hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor14.3 mi
Scoop's Ice Cream Parlor in Lake George offers ice cream and frozen yogurt at inexpensive prices. Located at 327 Canada St, it provides take-out service and accepts credit cards.
- Cree-Mee Freeze15.2 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- The Village Scoop15.6 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
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4- The Long Horn Restaurant & Pub10.8 mi
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- Bandstand Brew Works12.6 mi
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- George Henry's12.9 mi
A family-owned bar and grill on Main Street in Warrensburg doing made-to-order American grill plates, hearty steak and chicken specialties, local craft beer, and fresh-baked breads from area bakeries. No fast food.
- Adirondack Pub & Brewery14.2 mi
Comfortable brewpub offering craft beers & American comfort food amid rustic, lodge-style surrounds.
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4- The Lodge at Harrisburg Lake3.9 mi
A 12-bedroom group lodge in Stony Creek sleeping up to 42 across 20 beds and 11 full baths, with Alpine-style architecture, lakefront, pool, multiple sport courts, and a historic tavern.
- 1000 Acres Ranch Resort6.6 mi
Rustic, all-inclusive ranch-style resort set on a river offering horseback riding, dining & pools.
- Luzerne State Campground9.1 mi
Located on Fourth Lake in Lake Luzerne, this state campground provides 173 tent and trailer sites, along with dedicated facilities for campers traveling with horses.
- Luzerne Court Motel9.2 mi
A renovated roadside motel on Lake Avenue in Lake Luzerne, 7.5 miles south of Lake George and 25 miles north of Saratoga, with a seasonal pool, nightly campfires, and pet-friendly rooms.
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4- The Promise Gardens Estate of the Adirondacks9.3 mi
The Promise Gardens is the perfect wedding venue with gorgeous gardens, rustic barns and mountain views near Lake George and the Adirondacks.
- Revolution Rail Co. Thurman10.1 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation in Warrensburg on Route 418, with family-friendly tours rolling on disused railroad tracks through Adirondack forest and river corridors. Suitable for all ages and ability levels.
- Tubby Tubes River Co.10.4 mi
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- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge13.9 mi
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- Where is Roaring Brook located?Roaring Brook is a stream in the Lake George region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is Roaring Brook open to the public?Yes, Roaring Brook 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 Roaring Brook?Within roughly seven miles of Roaring Brook: 24 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.