Sanford Lake is a 1,445-acre reservoir in the central Adirondacks, created in 1898 when a dam was built at the outlet of the former Harris Lake. The shoreline is largely undeveloped and accessible by paddle; a carry-in launch sits off Tahawus Road near the dam.
Sanford Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Sanford Hill and Allen Mountain.
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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