West Stony Creek.
West Stony Creek threads through the southern Adirondack foothills before emptying into the Great Sacandaga Lake — a tributary system that drains a quiet zone of mixed hardwood forest and old logging roads west of the reservoir's main body. The creek doesn't show up on most paddling guides or fishing reports, and access is limited to road crossings and whatever informal paths landowners allow. If you're poking around the Sacandaga's western tributaries looking for small-stream brookies or exploring the network of seasonal roads that lace this corner of the park, West Stony is on the map — but it's not a destination water.
West Stony Creek has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
7 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.
- 01Benson Road Parking AreaTrailhead2.9 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Northville Placid Trail & Woods Lake Trail Parking3.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Trail Parking3.8 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Chase Lake Parking4.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Northville Placid Trail Parking Area5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Homes Lake6.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Sacandaga6.4 mipavedDirections →
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4- Lanzi's on the Lake5.8 mi
An Italian restaurant and wedding venue on Route 30 in Mayfield on the Great Sacandaga shore, with floor-to-ceiling windows, a large deck, and event capacity up to 200.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe6.9 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- The Local7.1 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Alpine Grille10.3 mi
A long-running roadside steak-and-seafood house on the Sacandaga, between Northville and Wells. Generous portions, a lively bar, and the kind of dining room where the staff knows the regulars by name. Reservations recommended on weekends.
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3- ADK Blend7.1 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee14.2 mi
Uncle Carl's Coffee serves expertly crafted coffees, artisan teas, pastries, and light savory bites. They also offer daily quiche and bagels, along with homemade soups, frozen meals, local meats, and cheeses.
- The PERKS of Speculator20.4 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.
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4- The Village Scoop7.0 mi
A walk-up ice cream shop on Northville's Main Street at the north tip of Great Sacandaga Lake — hard ice cream and soft serve with a wide flavor selection.
- Zippy's Ice Cream7.1 mi
A roadside soft-serve stand on Route 30 in Mayfield near the Park's southern gateway and Great Sacandaga Lake, known for dense, cold soft serve with weekly flavors like maple and coffee.
- Cree-Mee Freeze9.0 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Speculator Creamery20.4 mi
A family-run village creamery anchoring Speculator's tiny downtown near Lake Pleasant — a genuine community summer hub. Wide-ranging soft-serve flavors, the 16oz Nor'Easter blend, and hand-dipped hard ice cream. Roughly May through September.
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4- Sport Island Pub6.4 mi
Sport Island Pub offers great food, refreshing drinks, and friendly entertainment on the Great Sacandaga Lake. This family-run restaurant, with three generations of service, invites you to enjoy exquisite dishes for dine-in or take-out.
- Sacandaga Spirits6.9 mi
Located in Mayfield, Sacandaga Spirits offers a selection of handcrafted wines, liquors, and ciders. Visitors are invited to experience their local Adirondack offerings.
- Nick Stoner Inn Seafood & Steakhouse9.6 mi
Caroga Lake restaurant at 1810 NY-10 doing hand-cut, in-house steaks, fresh seafood, and a tight made-to-order menu. 19 craft beers on tap, NY Finger Lakes wines. Open Thursday through Sunday; Sunday 11–5.
- Vrooman's Hotel10.0 mi
On the shore of West Caroga Lake, this family-owned hotel and tavern has been a beloved community fixture for generations, serving exceptional dishes and warm hospitality daily.
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4- Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake5.8 mi
The Inn on Great Sacandaga Lake, also known as Maguire's Great Sacandaga B&B, is a lakefront bed and breakfast featuring comfortable rooms, complimentary breakfast, and amenities like a pool, game room, and 300 feet of sandy lakefront.
- Sunset Bay Vacation Resort— RV Park & Marina6.3 mi
Sunset Bay Vacation Resort is an all-seasonal RV Park and Marina on the southwestern shore of Great Sacandaga Lake. This gated community offers full RV hookups, a private beach, marina, and boat launch, along with amenities like a cafe, pl…
- The Great Sacandaga Motel6.4 mi
This classic roadside motel offers comfortable, practical rooms for year-round stays in Northville, just steps from the Great Sacandaga Lake.
- Inn At the Bridge6.7 mi
A historic six-room inn on the shore of the Great Sacandaga Lake in Northville, with its own marina, full-property rentals, and a setup built for small weddings.
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4- Grandview Mini Golf7.2 mi
An 18-hole lakeside mini golf course on Great Sacandaga Lake in Mayfield, with an arcade, ice cream novelties, snacks, and party hosting — reachable by boat or car. Open seven days, noon to 8pm; $8 unlimited all-day play.
- Historic Copeland Covered Bridge10.6 mi
The Historic Copeland Covered Bridge is a 35-foot Queenpost truss bridge built in 1879 by Arad Copeland in Edinburg, Saratoga County. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only covered bridge remaining in Saratoga C…
- Speculator Historical Museum20.6 mi
A small local-history museum on Route 8 in Speculator inside the original Lake Pleasant Town Hall and Library. Open weekends Memorial Day through August, plus weekday hours in summer.
- Ampersand Christine Falls21.3 mi
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- Where is West Stony Creek located?West Stony Creek is a stream in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- Is West Stony Creek open to the public?Yes, West Stony Creek 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 Stony Creek?Within roughly seven miles of West Stony Creek: 15 designated campsites, 3 lean-tos or shelters, 2 listed campgrounds. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.