Go jump in a stream.
Every named stream in the Adirondack Park — the feeder waters that line the High Peaks valleys and fill the ponds.
The notable streams, by the acre.
Heath Brook drains a narrow watershed in the southern Lake George Wild Forest — a backcountry stream that feeds into the lake's eastern shore without the road access or trail infrastructure…
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43.23°N · 73.81°WThe AtlasEast InletTupper LakeEast Inlet flows into the south end of Tupper Lake — a relatively quiet feeder stream in a region better known for motorboat access and lakeside development than backcountry exploration.
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44.17°N · 74.79°WThe AtlasWest Canada CreekOld ForgeWest Canada Creek drains the West Canada Lakes Wilderness south through the old forge region — a major Park stream ending at Hinckley Reservoir.
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43.49°N · 74.98°WThe AtlasWoodhull CreekOld ForgeWoodhull Creek drains the western plateau country near Old Forge — a watershed more tied to the working forest than the recreation corridor most visitors associate with the region.
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43.48°N · 75.13°WThe AtlasBig Bill BrookSpeculatorBig Bill Brook drains north through the working forest west of Speculator — one of dozens of small tributaries feeding the Sacandaga drainage in a part of the park that sees more logging tru…
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43.19°N · 74.91°WThe AtlasBeaverdam BrookLake GeorgeBeaverdam Brook runs through the southeastern edge of the Adirondack Park near Lake George — one of dozens of small tributaries that feed the lake's watershed but rarely appear on hiking map…
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43.28°N · 73.78°WThe AtlasWhere the streams sit.
15 regions carry named streams — ranked here by how many each one holds.
The strongholds.
The middle counties.
The quiet corners.
The streams of the Adirondack Park.
This guide maps 542 streams in the Adirondack Park, across 15 regions.
Browse by region below, filter by size, or jump straight to a name — each has its own page with the facts we can stand behind and conditions from other visitors.
Every water has a page.
Surface area, depth, public access, launches, and the fish you’ll find — plus the trails and peaks nearby, cross-referenced in the Atlas.
Frequently asked.
- How many streams are in the Adirondacks?This guide lists 542 named streams in the Adirondack Park.
- Which part of the Adirondacks has the most streams?In this guide, the Keene region has the most named streams (90). The region atlas lets you browse any region's waters.