West Branch of the Saint Regis River.
The West Branch of the Saint Regis River drains west through the working forest between Tupper Lake and Paul Smiths — a quieter tributary system than the more paddled Middle Branch, and one that sees more timber trucks than canoes. The upper reach threads through a mix of state and private land, with access points scattered and informal; most paddlers who know this water know it from put-ins shared by word of mouth or from studying the DEC road atlas. The river eventually joins the Middle Branch downstream of Long Pond, feeding into the Saint Regis Canoe Area's larger circulation. Worth checking flow levels in late summer — it runs shallow over gravel bars when the water's down.
West Branch of the Saint Regis River has public access. Summits nearby include Coffee Mountain and Whites Hill.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
2 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.
- 01Clear Pond Parking AreaTrailhead1.7 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Lake Ozonia Parking Area6.3 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: 5 designated campsites. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.