Star Lake.
Star Lake is a 1,200-acre lake in the northwestern Adirondacks, straddling the towns of Clifton and Fine. The lake allows motorboats and supports northern pike, walleye, and smallmouth bass; public access via a state launch on the eastern shore.
Star Lake reaches a maximum depth of 65 feet, with a mean depth of 21 feet. Star Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Maple Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
- Cold-water season returns — dress for immersion, and from Nov 1 New York requires wearing a PFD in boats under 21 ft.
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.
- 01Little River Road Parking AreaTrailhead0.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Youngs Road1.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Tamarack Creek Road Parking Area1.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Boundary Line Trail Parking Area1.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Oswegatchie River Inlet Parking Area4.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Moore Trail Parking Area6.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 07High Falls Trailhead Parking Area6.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Dead Creek Trail Parking Area6.6 miunpavedDirections →
Star Lake.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
What’s in the water.
NYSDEC has stocked this water across 15 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
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.
1— 24.2 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Stay.
3- Norridgewock Lodge18.7 mi
NORRIDGEWOCK LODGE, an oasis in the Adirondack Mountains. Our lakeside resort is the perfect remote vacation in the wilderness of the Beaver River. Book online!
- The Lodge at Seveys19.9 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…
- The Waldheim24.3 mi
A rustic resort with log-cottages featuring porches with lake views, plus 3 included meals a day.
— 18.7 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
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- Where is Star Lake located?Star Lake is a lake in the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Star Lake?Star Lake has a surface area of approximately 216 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Star Lake?Star Lake has a maximum depth of 65 feet, with a mean depth of 20.7 feet.
- Is Star Lake open to the public?Yes, Star 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 Star Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Star Lake: 37 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.