Thirteenth Lake.
Thirteenth Lake is a 2.5-mile-long wilderness lake in the Siamese Ponds Wilderness, accessed by a 4.2-mile trail from the Beach Road trailhead. Brook trout fishing and lean-to camping on the north shore — the water stays cold through summer.
Thirteenth Lake reaches a maximum depth of 49 feet, with a mean depth of 20 feet. Thirteenth Lake has public access. Summits nearby include Little Thirteenth Lake Mountain and Big Thirteenth Lake Mountain.
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.
- 01Old Farm Parking LotTrailhead0.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 0213Th Lake Parking Lot1.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Trail Parking3.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04John Pond Parking Lot5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Chatiemac Lake Parking Lot5.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Big Brook Rd Parking Lot6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Trail Parking6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Moxham Mountain7.3 miunpavedDirections →
Thirteenth 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 14 recent seasons — the ledger below is the public record.
The stocking record.
Launch & supply.
Getting in, staying over.
Camping.
What the lake is doing today.
What rings this water.
The peaks.
The waters.
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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- becks TAVERN6.9 mi
A tavern on Peaceful Valley Road in North Creek serving German-inspired dishes alongside burgers, wings, and bar standards. The Yurts out back are the conversation piece.
- McSweeney's Irish Pub8.8 mi
An Irish-style pub on Route 30 in Indian Lake serving comfort-food classics (shepherd's pie, fish and chips) seven days a week, year-round. The dependable dinner spot in town.
- Cafe Adirondack Restaurant & Wine Room15.1 mi
Please call 518-494-5800 for reservations, or to check for takeout and walk in availability.
- Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner18.1 mi
Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner: the best Diner in Indian Lake, NY. Order directly online today for takeout or delivery. Save money, support local business!
Sip.
4- The PERKS of Speculator18.5 mi
Speculator coffee shop and bakery at 2855 NY-30. Specialty coffee, espresso, fresh-baked bagels and pastries, plus breakfast and lunch sandwiches. Gluten-free options across the bakery case.
- Schoolhouse Grounds Coffee Shop18.7 mi
Seasonal coffee shop inside the 1895 schoolhouse that houses Blue Mountain Designs. Espresso, locally roasted coffee, loose-leaf tea, baked goods, avocado toast, sandwiches, and soups. May through October.
- 9 Mile Coffee Co20.4 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Cupola Crepes20.4 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
— 18.5 mi to the nearest pour to this spot; pack a thermos.
Sweet.
4- The Hungry Crow Market & Café7.0 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
- Stone Bridge Ice Cream15.6 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Crossroads Ice Cream16.6 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor16.7 mi
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Drink.
4- Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store8.8 mi
Indian Lake Restaurant, Tavern and Liquor Store offers a full bar with an extensive bottle selection and local drafts, alongside a menu featuring appetizers, sandwiches, and entrees. The restaurant is currently closed for mud season and wi…
- Black Bear Restaurant & Bar15.0 mi
Black Bear Restaurant & Bar is an American eatery in Pottersville, NY, offering comfort food, sandwiches, and breakfast. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quick service, and popular dishes like meatloaf and gravy fries.
- Acorn Pub & Eatery at Oak Mountain17.6 mi
Acorn Pub & Eatery is a dining option at Oak Mountain, offering a place to eat and drink.
- Hex and Hop Tasting Room - Blue Mountain Lake18.5 mi
Hex and Hop is a craft brewery and meadery located in Bloomingdale, New York. They offer full-flavored, high-quality craft beer and mead, made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients, emphasizing community and craft.
Stay.
4- North River Hobby Farm Cabin and Glamping Rentals3.6 mi
Located in the southern Adirondacks, this vacation rental property offers cozy cabins and glamping tents set over 40 acres of wildflowers and woods. Each cabin features charming old-style detailing with bay windows, beadboard walls, and…
- The Cabins at Chimney Mountain5.3 mi
The Cabins at Chimney Mountain offers an all-American camp adventure with 9 cozy cabins and 4 glamping tent sites on a secluded 280-acre estate in Indian Lake, NY. Enjoy hiking trails, a private lake, and a camp store.
- Gore Mountain Lodge6.9 mi
Gore Mountain Lodge is your Adirondack lodging vacation escape two minutes from both the lifts at Gore Mountain and the Hudson River.
- The Inn on Gore Mountain7.0 mi
Adirondack-themed ski lodge 500 feet from the Gore Mountain access road. Main Lodge plus four two-story cabins, eighteen rooms total, sleeping up to thirty-two guests across twelve bedrooms.
See.
4- Revolution Rail Co. - Thurman Station6.8 mi
A pedal-powered rail biking operation at Thurman Station on the Adirondack Railroad bed near North Creek, with family-friendly seasonal tours rolling alongside the Hudson River corridor through forest and open river-bank country.
- North Creek Depot Museum6.9 mi
Saved from demolition, this 1872 landmark station is now a museum, heritage center, and cultural hub in historic North Creek, featuring a fabulous diorama and exhibits on the Adirondack Railroad, Theodore Roosevelt, and local history.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves14.0 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
- Ampersand Christine Falls16.1 mi
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- Where is Thirteenth Lake located?Thirteenth Lake is a lake in the Indian Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Thirteenth Lake?Thirteenth Lake has a surface area of approximately 325 acres, a mid-sized water.
- How deep is Thirteenth Lake?Thirteenth Lake has a maximum depth of 49 feet, with a mean depth of 19.7 feet.
- Is Thirteenth Lake open to the public?Yes, Thirteenth 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 Thirteenth Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Thirteenth Lake: 58 designated campsites, 10 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.