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Willis Lake

Willis Lake is a 35-acre water in the Speculator region — quiet, low-profile, and off the standard lake-hopping routes that dominate the southern Adirondacks. No fish species data on record, which often signals either limited stocking history or simply a pond that doesn't pull angling pressure. The lake sits in mixed hardwood and conifer country typical of the lower-elevation Hamilton County waters — less dramatic than the High Peaks corridor, more forgiving in shoulder seasons. Check local access and ownership status before heading in; many smaller lakes in this region mix private shoreline with informal public use.

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Lake
Surface
35 ac
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§ Closest essentials

Nearest, each within 25 miles

Coffee
Uncle Carl's Coffee
3.4 mi away
Restaurant
Alpine Grille
1.7 mi away
General store
Adirondack Country Store
10.3 mi away
Shelter
Murphy Lake Lean-To
2.6 mi away
§ On the water & nearby

Marinas, beaches, bait shops, and food

Marinas & launches (0)

No proprietor marinas listed within 7 mi yet.

Public beaches (0)

No public beaches listed within 7 mi yet.

Bait & tackle (0)

No bait & tackle shops listed yet.

Food nearby (2)
§ At the water

Camping & access

Camping (26)
  • 26 designated campsites
Access (21)
§ Nearby parking

21 parking areas

Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.

+13 more on the map above

§ Nearby Points of Interest
Peaks (12)
Lakes & ponds (14)
Trails (25)
Lean-tos (4)
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To5.3 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #1 Lean-To5.3 mi
  • Wilcox Lake #2 Lean-To4.8 mi
  • Murphy Lake Lean-To2.6 mi
Primitive campsites (26)
  • Willis Lake Campsite0.1 mi
  • Wilcox Lake Trail Campsite0.3 mi
  • Wilcox Lake Trail Campsite0.7 mi
  • Unnamed campsite0.8 mi
  • Wilcox Lake Trail Campsite1.1 mi
  • Murphy Lake Tent Site2.4 mi
  • Murphy Lake Trail Campsite3.0 mi
  • Murphy Lake Trail Campsite3.1 mi
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