Twin Lakes.
Twin Lakes sits in the Tupper Lake town complex — a 34-acre water that reads more residential than backcountry, with private shoreline and seasonal camps defining the character. The name suggests a paired system, though one body dominates the acreage and the public footprint here is minimal compared to the state-managed ponds farther into the park. No fish species data on file with DEC, which typically signals either unstocked water or limited angling pressure worth recording. For paddlers passing through Tupper Lake proper, this is a neighborhood water — visible from the road, but not a destination unless you're staying on it.
Twin Lakes has public access. Summits nearby include Maple 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.
- 01Little River Road Parking AreaTrailhead1.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Youngs Road2.2 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Tamarack Creek Road Parking Area2.4 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Boundary Line Trail Parking Area2.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Oswegatchie River Inlet Parking Area5.3 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Moore Trail Parking Area6.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 07High Falls Trailhead Parking Area6.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Dead Creek Trail Parking Area6.9 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is Twin Lakes located?Twin Lakes is a pond in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Twin Lakes?Twin Lakes has a surface area of approximately 34 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Twin Lakes open to the public?Yes, Twin Lakes 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 Twin Lakes?Within roughly seven miles of Twin Lakes: 29 designated campsites, 2 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.