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Mirror Lake Boathouse, Lake Placid
Mirror Lake Boathouse — photo · Marek Lenartowicz · Google
§ Pursuits & Outdoors · Lake Placid

Mirror Lake Boathouse.

Paddling & Kayak·Lake Placid, NY·44.28°N 73.98°W

Downtown sand beach with kayak launch and tennis courts

Rated4.8 / 5177 reviews · Google
Telephone518.523.2591
Found inLake Placid, NY
Charted at44.28°N 73.98°Won the Atlas
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Paddling & Kayak · Lake PlacidEntry revised Aug 12, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Mirror Lake Boathouse.

Located directly in downtown Lake Placid, the public beach is situated on the southern end of Mirror Lake. This sandy stretch offers a pier and a convenient launch site for canoes and kayaks, providing easy access to the water. Beyond water access, the public beach provides several amenities for visitors. These include a changing facility, tennis courts for active recreation, and a playground for children. Throughout the year, the Mirror Lake Beach serves as a notable gathering spot. In July, it's an excellent location to view the Independence Day fireworks and marks the starting point for the Ironman Lake Placid triathlon, where athletes begin their 2.4-mile swim. Mirror Lake, a 128-acre body of water, is encircled by mountains and a paved 2.7-mile perimeter that is popular for walking, jogging, and biking. The area around this downtown beach allows for a full day of swimming, fishing, paddling, and enjoying the scenic views.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Paddling & Kayak
AccessibilityWheelchair entrance, parking, restroom (per Google)
§ No. III

The front desk.

Lake Placid, NY
Telephone518.523.2591Websitelakeplacid.com
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Lake Placid Region
The Address

31 Parkside Dr
Lake Placid, NY 12946

44.2842°N · 73.9823°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City308 mi · 5h 30m
Albany142 mi · 2h 30m
Boston248 mi · 4h 30m
Montreal108 mi · 2h
Syracuse172 mi · 3h 15m
Buffalo329 mi · 6h

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

Mirror Lake Boathouse, observed.

7 plates on file
Mirror Lake Boathouse — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Simon Lam · Google
Mirror Lake Boathouse — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · paul clayton · Google
Mirror Lake Boathouse — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Habin Park · Google
Mirror Lake Boathouse — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Oksana Billington · Google
Mirror Lake Boathouse — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Ariel Wang · Google
Mirror Lake Boathouse — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Sanjay Gupta · Google
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