Round Lake.
Round Lake is a 437-acre body of water in the northern Saranac region with both motorboat access and a state-maintained launch off Route 3. The lake holds smallmouth bass and northern pike; several primitive campsites ring the shoreline for paddlers seeking an overnight.
Round Lake reaches a maximum depth of 40 feet, with a mean depth of 14 feet. Round Lake has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
4 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.
- 01South Creek Lake Parking AreaTrailhead2.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Dobbs Road Parking Area2.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Parking Area3.5 mi
- 04Little River Road Parking Area6.2 miunpavedDirections →
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1— 24.3 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
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1— 19.8 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
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- Where is Round Lake located?Round Lake is a lake in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Round Lake?Round Lake has a surface area of approximately 79 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- How deep is Round Lake?Round Lake has a maximum depth of 40 feet, with a mean depth of 13.8 feet.
- Is Round Lake open to the public?Yes, Round 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 Round Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Round Lake: 17 designated campsites, 2 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.