Silver Lake.
Silver Lake is a 90-acre lake in the northern Adirondacks, accessible by trail from Hawkeye. The water is clear and shallow, good for paddling but limited for fishing — mostly small panfish and the occasional bass.
Silver Lake reaches a maximum depth of 20 feet, with a mean depth of 12 feet. Silver Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Bear Mountain and Irish Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
8 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.
- 01Gilbert Tract Parking AreaTrailhead0.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Burntbridge Pond Trail Parking Area1.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Peavine Swamp North Parking Area3.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Spruce Mtn. Road Parking Area5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Tooley Pond Parking Area5.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Tooley Pond Campsite Parking Area5.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Tooley Pond Mtn Parking Area North6.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Tooley Pond Mtn. Parking Area6.2 miunpavedDirections →
Getting in, staying over.
Access.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
The trails.
Read before you launch.
Make a weekend of it.
Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- PorkBusters BBQ16.8 mi
PorkBusters BBQ is a Tupper Lake restaurant serving barbecue dishes seven days a week from 11 AM to 9 PM. They offer a menu for dine-in or takeout, plus catering for parties and events.
- The Clubhouse at Tupper Lake Country Club17.3 mi
The Clubhouse Restaurant & Bar at Tupper Lake Golf Club offers a full bar, weekly specials, and hosts events and weddings. Open to the public, enjoy meals with a view of the golf course.
- Amado17.8 mi
A small restaurant on Cliff Avenue in Tupper Lake serving Brazilian dishes (moqueca, feijoada) alongside lamb pot pie, fish fry, and a clearly marked vegan section. Homemade desserts.
- Guido's Pizzeria17.9 mi
Guido's Pizzeria in Tupper Lake has been serving hand-thrown pizzas, subs, calzones, dinners, and wings since 1988. They offer free delivery within the Town of Tupper Lake on any size order and make fresh dough daily.
— 16.8 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sweet.
1— 18.1 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
2- Raquette River Brewing17.3 mi
A family- and dog-friendly taproom pouring year-round craft beer alongside four permanent food trucks, from wood-fired pizza to Carolina barbecue.
- Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar17.8 mi
Lakeview Lanes & The Foul Line Sports Bar in Tupper Lake offers 8 lanes of bowling, an arcade, a sports bar, and outdoor seating with food and drinks for family fun.
— 17.3 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The Lodge at Seveys8.8 mi
The Lodge @ Seveys is a spacious and recently remodeled facility that serves as the perfect family getaway in the heart of the Adirondacks. With seven bedrooms accommodating up to fourteen people, the lodge features a fully equipped…
- Red Top Inn LLC16.9 mi
No-frills lodgings by Tupper Lake with boat rentals and nightly bonfires by the lake.
- Pine Terrace Motel & Resort17.1 mi
Waterfront motel offers basic cabins with kitchens & WiFi plus pool & tennis courts.
- Trailhead Hotel in Tupper Lake, NY18.7 mi
A motel on Park Street in Tupper Lake with an outdoor pool, basketball court, putting green, mini-golf, free breakfast, and voice-controlled smart-room features. ADA-accessible rooms available.
See.
4- Adirondack Railroad17.2 mi
Adirondack Railroad offers scenic train experiences through the beautiful outdoor scenery of New York, departing from stations in Utica, Thendara, and Tupper Lake. They provide various themed rides, including special events and multi-hour…
- The Adirondack Sky Center & Observatory17.7 mi
Free 2-Day Space Camp at the Adirondack Sky Center Calling all future space explorers— get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! Join us to explore some of the most fascinating topics in outer space! We’ll cover black holes, space tra…
- The Wild Center19.2 mi
Live animals, hands-on exhibits & forest trails connect guests with the Adirondacks.
- John Dillon Park22.6 mi
John Dillon Park, run by Paul Smith's College, is an accessible outdoor recreation area in Long Lake featuring a 3.5-mile accessible trail system, lean-tos, and fishing access. It is closed for the summer 2026 season for water system impro…
— 17.2 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is Silver Lake located?Silver Lake is a lake in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Silver Lake?Silver Lake has a surface area of approximately 120 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Silver Lake?Silver Lake has a maximum depth of 20 feet, with a mean depth of 12.1 feet.
- Is Silver Lake open to the public?Yes, Silver 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 Silver Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Silver Lake: 77 designated campsites, 6 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.