West Branch of the Saint Regis River.
The West Branch of the Saint Regis River drains a broad watershed northwest of Tupper Lake — a quieter cousin to the more paddle-trafficked St. Regis Canoe Area streams to the east. The river flows through mixed forest and low wetland terrain, eventually joining the main Saint Regis before it empties into the St. Lawrence drainage. Access is limited to old logging roads and unmarked put-ins; this is not a mapped destination route, but it's fishable water if you know where the culverts cross. Local anglers work the pools in spring and early summer — brook trout, if you hit the right stretch.
West Branch of the Saint Regis River has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
1 parking area
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.
- 01Clear Pond Parking AreaTrailhead6.7 miunpavedDirections →
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- Where is West Branch of the Saint Regis River located?West Branch of the Saint Regis River is a river in the Tupper Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is West Branch of the Saint Regis River open to the public?Yes, West Branch of the Saint Regis River 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 West Branch of the Saint Regis River?Within roughly seven miles of West Branch of the Saint Regis River: 3 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.