Saint Johnsville Reservoir.
Saint Johnsville Reservoir is a 77-acre impoundment in the Great Sacandaga Lake region — utility water tucked into the southern Adirondack transition zone where the mountains flatten into farmland and the Park boundary gets less obvious. No fish species data on record, which typically means either limited public access or a reservoir managed strictly for water supply rather than recreation. The name ties it to the Mohawk Valley town of St. Johnsville, suggesting this is working infrastructure rather than a destination water. If you're hunting public access, confirm local regs before heading in — many southern Adirondack reservoirs are posted or restricted.
Saint Johnsville Reservoir has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 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.
- 01East Road Trail ParkingTrailhead1.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Glasgow Trail Parking3.0 miunpavedDirections →
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4- Lanzi's on the Lake17.5 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe22.0 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- The Local22.1 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Alpine Grille24.4 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
— 17.5 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
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1— 22.1 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
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3- Zippy's Ice Cream14.5 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- The Village Scoop21.9 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.
- Cree-Mee Freeze23.5 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
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4- Vrooman's Hotel6.1 mi
On the shore of West Caroga Lake, this family-owned hotel and tavern has been a beloved community fixture for generations, serving exceptional dishes and warm hospitality daily.
- Nick Stoner Inn Seafood & Steakhouse7.1 mi
Caroga Lake restaurant at 1810 NY-10 doing hand-cut, in-house steaks, fresh seafood, and a tight made-to-order menu. 19 craft beers on tap, NY Finger Lakes wines. Open Thursday through Sunday; Sunday 11–5.
- Sacandaga Spirits14.6 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- Sport Island Pub21.3 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
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4- Pine Lake Lodge8.7 mi
Pine Lake Lodge is a spacious eight-bedroom vacation rental near Great Sacandaga Lake, offering ample space and amenities for large groups, family reunions, and celebrations.
- The Balsam Inn & Cafe12.7 mi
Historic inn at 140 NY-10 in Caroga Lake, with newly renovated boutique rooms on the second floor and the Forever Wild Tavern downstairs. A minute from the West Branch of the Sacandaga and adjacent to state park land.
- The Bears Den Vacation Rental Resort12.8 mi
Booked as an exclusive buyout. Sleeps up to 20 across the main log lodge in Caroga Lake. Full kitchen and bar, three fireplaces, hot tub, sand volleyball court, wood-fired pizza oven, and a private sand beach on the West Branch Sacandaga River.
- Sunset Bay Vacation Resort— RV Park & Marina16.3 mi
Sunset Bay Vacation Resort is an all-seasonal RV Park and Marina on the southwestern shore of Great Sacandaga Lake. This gated community offers full RV hookups, a private beach, marina, and boat launch, along with amenities like a cafe, pl…
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- Where is Saint Johnsville Reservoir located?Saint Johnsville Reservoir is a reservoir in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Saint Johnsville Reservoir?Saint Johnsville Reservoir has a surface area of approximately 77 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Saint Johnsville Reservoir open to the public?Yes, Saint Johnsville Reservoir 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 Saint Johnsville Reservoir?Within roughly seven miles of Saint Johnsville Reservoir: 8 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.