The Springs.
The Springs is a 2-acre pond in the Saranac Lake region — small enough that it lives in the gap between local knowledge and the hiking guides, which usually means private land, old easements, or a put-in that requires asking around. No fish species on record, no nearby peaks, no formal trail system in the database — this is either a working pond with a quiet reputation or a name that predates the DEC lean-to era and never made it onto the recreation maps. If you're looking for it, start with the town clerk's office or the older USGS quads; sometimes these small waters only show up in the survey lines.
The Springs has public access. Summits nearby include W Mountain and Ragged Lake Mountain.
The water, surveyed.
- Peak foliage from the water — the best seats in the Park are in a canoe this month.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
3 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.
- 01Gate Road Parking AreaTrailhead2.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Wye Road Parking Area4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 037 Mile Road Parking Area6.4 miunpavedDirections →
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
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.
2- The Hungry Trout23.3 mi
Situated on the West Branch of the Ausable River, the Hungry Trout offers two distinct dining experiences, from an upscale restaurant to a lively tavern.
- Hohmeyer's Adirondack Alps Restaurant24.4 mi
A family-owned restaurant in the Adirondacks offering seasonal, 100-mile-focused fusion cuisine, a 1920s Speakeasy, and a hidden Beer and Wine Cellar.
— 23.3 mi to the nearest table out here; plan the drive to dinner.
Sip.
2- Saranac Juice20.0 mi
Cold-pressed juices, cleanses, protein elixirs, and nut mylks from Saranac River Ranch in Bloomingdale, made from organic produce grown on the farm or sourced from local Adirondack growers.
- Nori's Village Market24.9 mi
Nori's Village Market and Riverside Cafe offers a market with organic and local produce, bulk foods, coffee, and teas, alongside a cafe serving natural, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and local meat options.
— 20.0 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
1— 21.8 mi to the nearest scoop; save it for the ride home.
Drink.
4- Hex and Hop Brewing19.0 mi
Hex and Hop Brewing is a craft brewery and meadery in Bloomingdale, New York, making full-flavored, locally sourced beer and mead. They prioritize community and craft, using fresh, local ingredients.
- R.F. McDougall's Pub23.3 mi
The casual sibling of the Hungry Trout Restaurant, sharing the same Adirondack riverside property next to Whiteface. Pub food, regional beers, and the same view of the West Branch Ausable at a more relaxed price point.
- The 1892 Bar & Grille24.2 mi
The 1892 Bar & Grille is a locally owned rustic bar and restaurant in Lake Clear, NY, offering homemade food. Recently under new ownership, it brings fresh energy and an updated menu to its patrons.
- RiverTrail Beerworks24.9 mi
RiverTrail Beerworks is Saranac Lake’s only riverfront brewpub, located on the Saranac Lake River Walk and Rail Trail. It features a heated patio, firepits, two golf simulators, and serves lunch and dinner daily with house-brewed beers and…
— 19.0 mi to the nearest pint; appoint a driver.
Stay.
4- The St. Regis Suites19.1 mi
Five well-appointed suites of various sizes, between Saranac Lake and Paul Smith's College in Gabriels, NY. Renovated by Cedar Circle LLC with green building techniques. Stays from three days to three months.
- Adirondack Spruce Lodge22.1 mi
Twenty-seven-room independent lodge in Wilmington village, minutes from Whiteface Mountain and walking distance from the Ausable River. Complimentary breakfast, fire pit, and Adirondack-character rooms.
- Cadence Lodge at Whiteface22.2 mi
Cadence Lodge in Wilmington, NY, offers an ideal base camp for outdoor adventurers. The property features recently updated guest rooms with amenities to enhance your stay, including a restaurant onsite, weekend breakfast options, and…
- Wolfjaw Lodge22.2 mi
Welcome to the totally transformed Wolfjaw Lodge, located at the base of Whiteface Mountain, just a 2-minute drive from both Whiteface and Wilmington beach. Each of our 2 private houses and 11 lodge rooms and suites has been recently…
— 19.1 mi to the nearest bed on the register; book before you go.
See.
4- White Pine Camp18.6 mi
The 1907 Great Camp on Osgood Pond that served as Calvin Coolidge's Summer White House in the summer of 1926. Seasonal guided tours, and several cottages rent by the week.
- THE GREAT ADIRONDACK CORN MAZE19.6 mi
The Great Adirondack Corn Maze at Tucker Farms in Gabriels offers a new maze design each year, providing a fun experience of getting lost in the cornfield.
- Summit Weather Observatory22.3 mi
The Summit Weather Observatory, part of the University at Albany's Atmospheric Sciences Research Center (ASRC), provides real-time weather conditions and data from its observatory at the summit of Whiteface Mountain and a field station at…
- Topridge22.9 mi
The sprawling Gilded Age estate Marjorie Merriweather Post built on Upper St. Regis Lake — later New York State's, now privately held. Best seen from the St. Regis lakes.
— 18.6 mi to the nearest sight on file; fold it into the drive.
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- Where is The Springs located?The Springs is a pond in the Saranac Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is The Springs?The Springs has a surface area of approximately 2 acres, a small pond.
- Is The Springs open to the public?Yes, The Springs 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 The Springs?Within roughly seven miles of The Springs: 2 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.