Every named reservoir in the Adirondack Park — flood-control basins, drinking-water sources, and the impoundments anchoring the southern watersheds.
Mead Reservoir sits on the eastern edge of Keene — a 66-acre impoundment that functions as municipal infrastructure first, recreation second. The water serves the town's supply system, which means access and use are controlled: no swimming, no motors, limited shore access. It's the kind of working reservoir that shows up on maps but rarely in trip reports — a flat-water paddle if you check local regs first, possibly fishable (though no species data on record), and more of a local resource than a destination. If you're planning a visit, start with the Keene town office for current access rules.
