Woods Lake.
Woods Lake sits in the southern Adirondacks near the Great Sacandaga Lake reservoir system — a 70-acre pond that holds its own water and its own quiet in a region better known for the engineered shoreline to the south. No fish stocking records in the DEC database, which usually means brookies or holdover bass that nobody's bothered to survey, or it means the lake doesn't connect well and winters hard. Access details are sparse in the public record; this is one of those waters where you either know the local road in or you're driving past it without realizing it's there. Worth a call to the town clerk in Edinburg or Northville if you're planning a trip.
Woods Lake has public access.
The water, surveyed.
Seasonal pattern for this lake · live closures appear above
9 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 AreaTrailhead0.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 02Northville Placid Trail & Woods Lake Trail Parking0.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 03Trail Parking1.5 miunpavedDirections →
- 04Trail Parking5.0 miunpavedDirections →
- 05Chase Lake Parking5.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 06Northville Placid Trail Parking Area6.1 miunpavedDirections →
- 07Creek Road Parking Lot6.6 miunpavedDirections →
- 08Sacandaga6.6 mipavedDirections →
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Woods Lake.
From the people who’ve been here, plus what Google has on file.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Alpine Grille7.1 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.
- Klippel's Kozy Korner Cafe7.3 mi
India’s largest Food Delivery, Dining and Restaurant Discovery Service. Better food for more people.
- The Local7.6 mi
Fine-dining restaurant in the Great Sacandaga Lake region.
- Lanzi's on the Lake8.6 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.
Sip.
3- ADK Blend7.6 mi
Northville smoothie & açaí-bowl spot in the Great Sacandaga Lake corridor.
- Uncle Carl's Coffee10.8 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 Speculator16.9 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.
Sweet.
4- The Village Scoop7.5 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.
- Cree-Mee Freeze9.8 mi
A summer soft-serve stand near Northville on the Great Sacandaga Lake shore, with twists and specialty sundaes.
- Zippy's Ice Cream10.5 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.
- Speculator Creamery16.9 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.
Drink.
4- Sport Island Pub7.2 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 Spirits10.3 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 & Steakhouse11.0 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 Hotel11.8 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.
Stay.
4- Inn At the Bridge7.1 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.
- The Great Sacandaga Motel7.1 mi
This classic roadside motel offers comfortable, practical rooms for year-round stays in Northville, just steps from the Great Sacandaga Lake.
- The Orendaga7.9 mi
A quaint guesthouse with suites & cabins, with a private lakeside beach & an art gallery on-site.
- Northampton Beach Campground8.3 mi
Northampton Beach Campground is situated on the northwest corner of 29-mile long Great Sacandaga Lake. It offers a variety of large, level camping sites, ranging from secluded spots among white pines to open areas along the sandy shoreline.
See.
4- Grandview Mini Golf10.6 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 Bridge11.0 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 Museum17.1 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 Falls17.8 mi
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- Where is Woods Lake located?Woods Lake is a lake in the Great Sacandaga Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How big is Woods Lake?Woods Lake has a surface area of approximately 70 acres, a smaller backcountry water.
- Is Woods Lake open to the public?Yes, Woods Lake 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 Woods Lake?Within roughly seven miles of Woods Lake: 18 designated campsites, 4 lean-tos or shelters. Permit and primitive-camping rules vary; check NYSDEC before you go.