Schroon Lake runs nine miles north-south along US-9 between Pottersville and the village of Schroon Lake — 4,200 acres of open water with a long history as a resort destination and one of the few large lakes in the Park with consistent highway access along its entire western shore. The lake supports a year-round population and a summer tourism economy: marinas, public beaches, boat launches at multiple points, and enough open water to keep the motorboat traffic dispersed. Unlike the remote ponds tucked into the High Peaks, Schroon Lake is a working lake — fishing tournaments, water skiing, public access ramps that fill on holiday weekends. For stillwater paddling without a shuttle, the Schroon River inlet at the south end offers a quieter option.
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