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Axton Landing to the Crusher

Raquette Pond lies north of Tupper Lake and is a manmade lake from a dam located just a bit further north. The pond itself is often used as an access point to get to Tupper Lake for extended paddling. The pond is rather large and motorboats are allowed.

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Birding

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The Raquette River has miles of beautiful paddling.

Starting at Axton Landing, you will need to paddle about eleven miles to The Crusher launch where you can take out, or you can keep going and paddle right to the village of Tupper Lake.

Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping, Birding

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Hitchins Pond is a fine combined ski and shoe in the winter.

The road is very flat and used as a snowmobile trail so it will be hard packed and easy to kick and glide upon. Along the 2.3 miles on Horseshoe Lake Road there are nice views over Horseshoe Lake and some wetland areas. Snowshoeing and Cross-Country...

4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles

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Carry Falls Reservoir

Carry Falls is the first of many reservoirs created by Brookfield Power on the Raquette River. This rather large body of water is a very mellow paddle, and if it were not for the dam you wouldn't know it was a manmade feature. From the launch you can...

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4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles

28885

Catamount Pond

This area is open for fishing and paddling from September 1 through June 14 each year.

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Hiking, Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes

4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles

28885

A view over a small pond of the distance mountains

Rock Pond

At less than a mile long, this pond is a perfect for families and for anyone who wants to stretch their legs.

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Lows Lake

The remote and serene backcountry paddle into Lows Lake is the perfect spot for a multi-day paddling trip. It's a motorboat-free location with 39 primitive campsites, and it's also one of the largest nesting areas for loons in the state.

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Pine Pond

Explore the wild waters of Pine Pond on the Massawepie Conservation Easement.

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Round Pond

The launch is about 100 foot carry along a path and is flat. This is a very small sheltered pond with calm conditions.

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Long Pond

Long Pond is just that, long and a bit narrower than others at Massawepie.

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Deer Pond

Deer Pond is a very easy access from Massawepie Road and can be launched upon in a couple different locations. Once on the water be sure to scour the shore for seasonal wildflowers.

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Lake Lila is located south of Tupper Lake on the way to Long Lake. Surrounded by campsites along the shores of Lake Lila, and camp sites available on Spruce Island and Buck Island, this is a great spot to take a multi-day paddle.

Flatwater Paddles, Road Loops / Tours, Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Fishing Holes

28897

Horseshoe Pond

Horseshoe is possibly the most attractive pond in the Massawepie area and one that might be overlooked the most as well.

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Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping, Birding

The only way to explore Round Lake is by water. With paddling, birding, and camping available, it is difficult to leave until everything has been explored.

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This wilderness area is a great place to view fall foliage.

Raquette Pond to Setting Pole Dam

Little Tupper Lake (Whitney) Headquarters is off the Sabbattis Road, the entrance road is on the left. A hand boat launch and accessible restrooms are located here. (44.0495?N, 74.5832?W) Google Map (leaves DEC website)

1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding

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This unique Triad paddle will guide you through an area that isn’t often explored. Because of the gentle, flatwater nature of this section of the river, it can be popular for paddlers who will enjoy the river's twists and turns.

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Massawepie Lake

This lake can be paddled all day and not see all it has to offer. Several narrow bays can give you shelter as well as scenic venues for birding and relaxing.

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Town Line Pond

Town Line Pond gets heavy winds and at times has produced small whitecaps as bad weather rolls through the region.

Little Tupper Lake and Rock Pond

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Little Tupper Lake is popular for its easy access and great scenic beauty.

A unique heritage strain of wild brook trout are found in Little Tupper Lake and Rock Pond. These waters provide wilderness fishing experiences since no motors are allowed. Both are NO KILL waters where special regulations call for artificial lures only.

Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping, Flatwater Paddles

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Horseshoe Lake is located in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest. There are three perfect launch locations to choose from, each one gives access to a different part of the lake.

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Back Country Camping, Birding

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Horseshoe Lake is located in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest. There are three perfect launch locations to choose from, each one gives access to a different part of the lake.

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Back Country Camping, Birding

4284

Bridge Brook Pond

Bridge Brook Pond is a gem of a backcountry pond with numerous small bays and tributaries.

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Horseshoe Lake is located in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest. There are three perfect launch locations to choose from, each one gives access to a different part of the lake.

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Back Country Camping, Birding

4284

Flatwater Paddles, Road Loops / Tours, Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Fishing Holes

28897

4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles

28885

Public Campgrounds, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Boat Launch Sites, 1 to 2 Hours

A fully accessible wilderness area located near Tupper Lake, it has picnic areas for day trips.

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Little Tupper Lake

Little Tupper Lake is a local favorite, a beautiful spot for fishing, camping, paddling, and more.

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

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Little Wolf Pond

Little Wolf Pond is a nice relaxing paddle with a launch point at the public beach. It’s a great destination to sit back and soak up some outstanding weather.

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1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding

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Panther Pond

This is a great pond for first time users and to introduce others to paddling. It is also a nice place to just sit back and relax. It does get some use by local fisherman.

Axton Landing to Raquette Falls

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A full day of paddling with this Raquette River trek.

Use two cars to make this an amazing spot-trip!

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping

31659

Little Tupper Lake

Little Tupper Lake is a local favorite, a beautiful spot for fishing, camping, paddling, and more.

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

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Little Tupper Lake

Little Tupper Lake is a local favorite, a beautiful spot for fishing, camping, paddling, and more.

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

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A kayaker on the water in front of a tree-filled shoreline

Hoel Pond

If you're looking for a quiet pond not far from town but also in a wilderness setting, you can't beat Hoel Pond.

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

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Little Tupper Lake and Rock Pond

Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping, Flatwater Paddles

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Tooley Pond

This pond is a popular destination for fisherman as well as paddlers. The northern shores are brush and grass lined while the south side is forested, leaving opportunities for birding and wildlife viewing.

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Nicks Pond Paddle

Nicks Pond is easily reached and the footing on the carry is gentle with no elevation change. The shore can be a bit difficult to launch from, but once you are on this small pond it's well worth it.

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping

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Piercefield Flow

The Piercefield Flow is a section of the Raquette River that has been flooded due to a hydroelectric dam. Not that this is a bad thing, it makes for some outstanding flatwater paddling and fishing (so don’t forget the pole).

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Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping, Birding

The only way to explore Round Lake is by water. With paddling, birding, and camping available, it is difficult to leave until everything has been explored.

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Axton Landing to the Crusher

Starting at Axton Landing, you will need to paddle about eleven miles to The Crusher launch where you can take out, or you can keep going and paddle right to the village of Tupper Lake.

Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping, Birding

31251

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping

4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles

28885

Piercefield Flow

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Public Campgrounds, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Boat Launch Sites, 1 to 2 Hours

A fully accessible wilderness area located near Tupper Lake, it has picnic areas for day trips.

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There's a number of ways to access this wildlife area for paddling and birding.

Lows Lower Dam to Hitchins Pond

This remote area has abundant wetlands, including vibrant marsh communities with rare plant species, wildlife viewing opportunities, and plenty of room to canoe and kayak!

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Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping, Birding

The only way to explore Round Lake is by water. With paddling, birding, and camping available, it is difficult to leave until everything has been explored.

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Catamount Pond

This area is open for fishing and paddling from September 1 through June 14 each year.

The Crusher on the Raquette River

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Plenty of paddling on the Raquette River with short, or multi-day, trips.

The Raquette River Boat Launch on Route 3, locally known as "The Crusher," offers a variety of day and multi-day excursions, making it one of the most popular paddling destinations in the Tupper Lake region.

Axton Landing to Raquette Falls

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Use two cars to make this an amazing spot-trip!

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping

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Simon Pond

Situated just south of the village of Tupper Lake, its shallow depth and weedy flats on the western side, accompanied by deeper, open water bays on the eastern side offers up a variety of great fishing holes.

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Ice Fishing

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In the center of a lot of great Adirondack paddling.

Raquette River from Jamestown Falls

This is prime wilderness paddling right outside Tupper Lake, NY!

Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

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Balsam Pond to Grass River Flow

The carry to Balsam Pond is very easy and flat, you can choose to paddle the pond or bypass it along the extended carry trail to Grass River Flow.

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping

4361

Piercefield Flow

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Flatwater Paddles, Road Loops / Tours, Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Fishing Holes

28897

Boottree Pond

Boottree Pond is narrow and its construction keeps it well protected by the trees, making this a calm flatwater paddle.

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Massawepie Lake

This lake can be paddled all day and not see all it has to offer. Several narrow bays can give you shelter as well as scenic venues for birding and relaxing.

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Ice Fishing

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Simon Pond

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Carry Falls Reservoir

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Axton Landing to the Crusher

1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding

28826

Starting at Axton Landing, you will need to paddle about eleven miles to The Crusher launch where you can take out, or you can keep going and paddle right to the village of Tupper Lake.

Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping, Birding

31251

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping, Birding

The only way to explore Round Lake is by water. With paddling, birding, and camping available, it is difficult to leave until everything has been explored.

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Simon Pond

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Ice Fishing

4250

Raquette River from Jamestown Falls

This is prime wilderness paddling right outside Tupper Lake, NY!

Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

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Public Campgrounds, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Boat Launch Sites, 1 to 2 Hours

A fully accessible wilderness area located near Tupper Lake, it has picnic areas for day trips.

28180

Hoel Pond

If you're looking for a quiet pond not far from town but also in a wilderness setting, you can't beat Hoel Pond.

Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

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The many wetlands on this paddle are easily explored with the right watercraft.

Tupper Lake

A visit to Tupper Lake isn't complete without a visit to the lake itself. This expansive, 9-mile long waterbody contains plenty of open water and impressive islands, including 28 miles of shoreline with a variety of bays, coves, and islands to explore.

Axton Landing to Raquette Falls

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Use two cars to make this an amazing spot-trip!

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping

31659

Flatwater Paddles, Road Loops / Tours, Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Fishing Holes

28897

Hiking, Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes

Flatwater Paddles, Road Loops / Tours, Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Fishing Holes

28897

Rock Pond

At less than a mile long, this pond is a perfect for families and for anyone who wants to stretch their legs.

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Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Back Country Camping

1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding

28826

Hoel Pond

If you're looking for a quiet pond not far from town but also in a wilderness setting, you can't beat Hoel Pond.

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Enjoy the beauties of the Adirondacks on the Raquette River.

Stony Creek Ponds to Axton Landing

This is a great trip for beginning paddlers! Meandering through streams, ponds, and rivers to get to Axton Landing will take you about half of a day. There are no portages, and there are great swimming and picnic spots.

Little River from Young's Road

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The Little River is roughly 35 miles in length and under many instances quite narrow.

Bog River & Bog River Falls - Upstream

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This section of the Bog River is very scenic, but you can only go upstream so far.

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Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Birding

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Flatwater Paddles, Road Loops / Tours, Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Fishing Holes

28897

1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding

28826

Lows Lower Dam to Hitchins Pond

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Birding

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This remote area has abundant wetlands, including vibrant marsh communities with rare plant species, wildlife viewing opportunities, and plenty of room to canoe and kayak!

The "Crusher" to Tupper Lake Boat Launch

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The start of this paddle is known locally as “The Crusher.” It is an incredibly beautiful paddle that takes you through many interesting environments.

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1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding

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Horseshoe Lake is located in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest. There are three perfect launch locations to choose from, each one gives access to a different part of the lake.

Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Back Country Camping, Birding

4284

Public Campgrounds, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Boat Launch Sites, 1 to 2 Hours

A fully accessible wilderness area located near Tupper Lake, it has picnic areas for day trips.

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Star Lake

Star Lake is public to all but this small sliver of land is privately owned. This access is your only available route to the lake. Once on the lake you have to be committed to your boat for the duration, there is no place to take shore leave. However,...

Oswegatchie River from Inlet Road

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Gentle currents, beautiful views, excellent paddling: this spot is prime!

Hiking, Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes

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Rock Pond

At less than a mile long, this pond is a perfect for families and for anyone who wants to stretch their legs.

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Stony Creek Ponds to Axton Landing

1 to 2 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Birding

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Flatwater Paddles, Fishing Holes, Ice Fishing, Birding

3269

4+ to 8 Hours, Trails, Cross Country Ski Trails, Back Country Camping, Birding, Flatwater Paddles

28885

Dawn and dusk are times to hear the loons.

Long Lake to Tupper Lake

This is a classic flatwater three-to-four day trip through gorgeous wilderness.

Little Tupper Lake and Rock Pond

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Fishing Holes, Back Country Camping, Flatwater Paddles

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Public Campgrounds, Fishing Holes, Flatwater Paddles, Boat Launch Sites, 1 to 2 Hours

A fully accessible wilderness area located near Tupper Lake, it has picnic areas for day trips.

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Dead Creek Primitive Area

Dead Creek Primitive Area offers the chance to get close to nature in a narrow, winding paddle through shallow marshlands. How to get there Drive north on State Route 3 from Tupper Lake for 8.5 miles. There is a pull-off and picnic area to your left...