Apart from the popular Finger Lakes of New York, there are some less-known but absolutely spectacular lakes in Upstate, NY that you must include in your bucket list. Read on to know about them.
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqua Lake is located in Chautauqua County of New York. The lake is 17 miles long and best known for its muskellunge fishing, sailing, and cafes and restaurants (some with live music) serving scrumptious delights.
You have to experience the breathtaking beauty of this lake to believe it. Located in the town of Clifton, the river is bordered by scenic mountains covered in lush greenery and the calm blue water. The lake got its name due to the vast cranberry bogs that cover the lake.
Cranberry Lake
This 2 miles long lake with its shoreline stretched over 25 miles, is a fun place to spend time with your family. Near the lake, you will find many holiday homes, restaurants to eat, stay and have a fun time in the company of splendid lake views.
Saratoga Lake
This massive 107-mile long lake is bordered between New York and Vermont. There are two spectacular beaches nearby this lake - City beach and Sandy beach, that offer various outdoor activities, a dog park, picnic tables, outdoor showers, etc.
Lake Champlain
This is a unique lake that freezes in winters and offers ice fishing and snowmobiling opportunities. Apart from this, this place is also a perfect summer destination with its refreshing beach, a historic amusement park, and many happening resto-bars.
Oneida Lake
Great Sacandaga Lake or Sacandaga Reservoir is a 30-mile long dam in Adirondacks. You can find many summer camps, recreational and outdoor activities, and restaurants in the region. People also enjoy fishing for Smallmouth bass, Northern pike, and Walleye being some of the species that are abundantly found in this lake.
Great Sacandaga Lake
The history of Lake George dates back to the American Revolution. This lake is popularly known as 'The Queen of American Lakes'. With 109 miles long shoreline and more than 300 islands, it is one of the favorite summer destinations for centuries.
Lake George
Popular activities here include paddle-boating, fishing, hopping onto vintage steamboats, island camping.
This 3 miles remote lake is popular for its serene atmosphere. However, the place remains crowded during summer, when tourists enjoy adventure activities like boating, fishing, water-skiing, hiking, to name a few.
Big Moose Lake
It is one of the most picturesque lakes with its crystal clear water bordered by mountain vistas, dense forests, and lively waterfalls. This is a motor vehicle-free area that makes it a peaceful and calm destination.
Mirror lake (Placid Lake)
In winter, tourists enjoy sledding and skating on the frozen surface of this lake.