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7 (Seven) Lakes
in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks, in Rockland and Orange Counties. Seven Lakes to the Hudson Good website, directions, photos

Lake Welch
Lake Welch's Beach State Park's is man-made, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. Originally a small body of water with farmland around the edges, Lake Welch became the large lake that it is today when a dam was completed in 1942. The park offers cool breezes, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping in adjacent Beaver Pond Campground. Winter activities include ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
(845) 947-2444

The Finger Lakes from east to west, the first seven being commonly identified as Finger Lakes:
Otisco Lake
Skaneateles Lake
Owasco Lake
Cayuga Lake
Seneca Lake
Keuka Lake
Canandaigua Lake
Honeoye Lake
Canadice Lake
Hemlock Lake
Conesus Lake

Beaver Lake

Chadwick Lake: Route 300; Newburgh, NY 12550; 845-564-7815; Fishing, largemonth bass, panfish. Ice skating. Call for hours, 211 acres, mean depth 9.5 ft

Canadice Lake
is one of the minor Finger Lakes of western New York in the USA. Canadice Lake has a shoreline 6.5 miles (10 km) long and a maximum depth of 95 feet (29 m). Because the lake is a water source of Rochester, New York, no houses are permitted on its shore and boats are limited in size and engine power. Source: Wikipedia

Canandaigua Lake
The beauty of Canandaigua Lake is without question the reason most people live here or visit. The purpose of the watershed protection program is to maintain and enhance the quality of life this watershed provides to all its inhabitants by protecting the lifeblood of this region- Canandaigua Lake and its surrounding watershed.

Cayuga Lake
We invite you to visit any of the great destinations around the lake, stroll along its shores, and drive the Byway. We know you’ll appreciate the relaxing atmosphere of the heart of the Finger Lakes as a welcome respite from the busy world around us–

Cayuta Lake
he entire Cayuta Lake aquatic system, including its surrounding wetlands, is relatively pristine and noted for the presence of rare species and high biodiversity. The Allen Preserve, which begins on a hill above Cayuta Lake, includes meadow, upland forest, swamp forest, and wetland shrub thicket as you approach the inlet to Cayuta Lake.

Cazenovia Lake
The purpose of the Cazenovia Lake Foundation is to amass and manage a large endowment fund to invest in the long-term health and social benefits of Cazenovia Lake.

Chautauqua Lake

Champlain Lake

Copake Lake, map
Copake Lake is one of the largest recreational lakes in Columbia County.
A beautiful crystal clear lake that's perfect for swimming, boating, fishing and water-skiing during the hot summer months.

Cranberry Lake
Cranberry Lake is a small hamlet on the western slopes of the Adirondack Mountains, and is the gateway to one of the last remaining true wilderness areas in New York State.

Delta Lake

Fulton Chain Lakes

Great Sacandaga Lake

Green Lake - Greene County on Valley Road, off County Route 49 approximately 2 miles north of the Village of Leeds. Hand launch. Parking for 10 cars.

Hemlock Lake

Hiawatha Lake

Honeyoye Lake

Keuka Lake

Kinderhook Lake - Columbia County, (coop agreement with Kinderhook Lake Club). Access from County Route 28 at the outlet of Kinderhook Lake in the Village of Niverville. Parking for 15 cars. Hand launch. No gas motors. Electric motors permitted.

Lake George

Lake Louise Marie

Lake Maratanza *

Masten Lake

Notch Lake

Lake Katrine

Lake Mahopac, Mahopac, NY: A grand resort community in olden times, Lake Mahopac still offers great water fun today. Boat, sail, fish for trout or bass, or water ski. Boaters can launch their crafts from one of two marinas on the lake. Mahopac Marine on Route 6N, 845.628.6550

Lake Oscawana

Lake Placid

Lake Pleasant

Lake Silvermine - Orange County, Harriman State Park. On Seven Lakes Drive, 4 miles south of Route 6. Hand launching, permit required. available from park manager at Tiorati Beach. Electric motors only. Parking for 100 cars.

Lake Skannatati - Orange County, Harriman State Park on Sevel Pakes Drive, 8 miles north of Sloatsburg. Hand launching. Parking for 10 cars. Permit required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. Electric motors only.

Lake Tappan

Lake Taghkanic - Columbia County, Lake Taghkanic State Park. On Route 82, 11 miles south of the City of Hudson. Permit required, available from park manager. Gravel launch. Parking for 20 cars. No motors permitted.

Lake Tiorati - Orange County, Harriman State Park. On Tiorati Brook Road, 4 miles west of Palisades Interstate Parkway. Hand launching. Parking for 10 cars. Permit and key required, available from park manager. Electric motors only.

Lake Washington

Lamoka Lake

Lows Lake

North Lake - Campsite, Greene County. Off Route 18, 2 miles east of Haines Falls. Parking for 20 cars and trailers. No motors. Hard surface ramp.

Onondaga Lake

Orange Lake

Otsego Lake

Queechy Lake

Raquette Lake

Saratoga Lake

Seneca Lake

Skaneateles Lake

Tupper Lake

Thompsons Lake - Albany County, (coop agreement with Town of Berne). Located on NY Route 157, 1/4 mile north of its' junction with NY Rout 157A. Parking for 5 cars and trailers. Beach launch. 15 hp limit.

Walton Lake - Orange County. On Lakes Road, 2 miles southwest of the Village of Monroe. Hand launch, trailer launching prohibited. Parking for 10 cars. Electric motors only.

Wanaksink Lake

Wildwood Lake

Wolf Lake

Yankee Lake

Source: Wikipedia

Little Pond - Delaware County, Campground. Off Route 17, 14 miles north of the Hamlet of Livingston Manor on Beaverkill Road. Hand launching. Parking for 20 cars and trailers. No motors permitted.

Rudd Pond - Dutchess County. On Route 22, 2 miles north of the Village of Millerton. Permit required, available from park manager. Gravel launch. Parking for 10 cars. Electric motors only.

Island Pond - Orange County. Harriman State Park, on Arden Valley Road, 8 miles north of Sloatsburg. Hand launching. Parking for 10 cars. Permit and key required from park manager at Tiorati Beach. Electric motors only.

Devil's Tombstone: Route 214; Hunter, NY 12442; Campground Phone: (845)688-7160; Devil's Tombstone is one of the oldest New York State campgrounds. It is a small primitive campground with wooded sites and a small shallow lake, Notch Lake

Canopus Lake - Putnam County, Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Off Route 301, nine miles east of the Village of Cold Springs. Permit required, available from park manger. Parking for ten cars. Hand launch. Electric motors only.

Stillwater Lake - Putnam County, Clarence Fahnestock State Park. Off Taconic Parkway, southbound, 1 mile south of Route 301. Cartop launching only. Permit required from park manager. Parking for 10 cars. Electric motors only.

White Pond - Putnam County. Off Route 301 on Farmers Mill Road to White Pond Road. Gravel ramp. Parking for 20 cars. Electric motors only.

Lake Putnam

Patterson Environmental Park/Great Swamp: South Street; Patterson, NY 12563; 845.878.6500; The park is a 23-acre town owned nature preserve situated in the Great Swamp, the second largest wetlands area in New York. You are invited to hike, fish, canoe, cross-country ski, or just observe nature.

Clarence Fahnestock State Park: Route 301; Park Office 1/2 mile west on the Taconic Parkway; Kent, NY 10512; 845.225.7207; The largest park in Putnam County, Fahnestock Park is 10,000 acres of relaxing activities and natural wonder. Anglers can fish for bass, perch, sunfish, pickerel and trout in three ponds and two lakes. State fishing licenses are required. Boats are allowed with a park permit or may be rented at Canopus Lake.

Constitution Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary: Indian Brook Road; Garrison, NY 10524; For a unique glimpse of nature, visit the vast 200-acre wildlife sanctuary operated by the National Audubon Society. Canoe the marsh or enjoy it from the boardwalk or Visitors' Center. Open daily.

Green Chimneys Farm and Wildlife Conservation Center: Putnam Lake Rd.; Brewster NY 10509; 845.279.2995 ext 202; Self-guided tours daily, farm tours for school groups and organizations, traveling petting zoo, horseback riding lessons and many special events throughout the year. Summer day camps include horseback riding, boating, ropes course, farm visits, nature crafts, fishing, archery and swimming instruction.

Guide To Stream Trout Fishing on New York City Watershed Property in Putnam County: Trout anglers will find many fine fishing opportunities on stream segments downstream of nine New York City Reservoirs. Combined, these nine stream segments offer over 13 miles of publicly accessible trout water. In most cases, brown trout are the most common species, while in others, rainbow and sometimes even an occasional brook trout provide diversity. In recognition of the high quality habitat and excellent thermal regimes present in some of these tailwaters, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation manages three of the best under "Artificial Lures Only" regulations. In two cases, these are coupled with high size limits and low daily limits. In another, we have employed a "No Kill"regulation. On all three of the streams the goal is to give trout additional protection, compared to the regular statewide regulations, in an effort to keep more fish in the stream and to allow more to reach larger sizes. Where natural spawning is especially significant, the trout season runs from April 1 to September 30; others have longer seasons.

North Greenbush, has Snyder's Lake located within the Town which has a nice beach and allows small non-motorized craft on it.

Black River Pond
Cherry Plain State Park, Rensselaer County. Off NYS Route 22, 1 1/2 miles north of the Hamlet of Stephentown. Cartop launch for rowboats, canoes, sailboats. No motors permitted. Launching ramp. Parking for 10 cars and trailers. Fee to enter park.

Grafton Lakes
Rensselaer County, Second Pond. Grafton Lake State Park. Off Route 2 in Grafton. Hard surface ramp and car top launching. Parking for 5 cars. No motors.

Grafton Lakes
Rensselaer County, Dunham Reservoir. Grafton Lake State Park. Off Route 2 in Grafton. Car top launching. Limited parking. Electric motors only.

Grafton Lakes
Rensselaer County, Long Pond. Grafton Lake State Park. Route 2, 10 miles east of the City of Troy. Cartop launching. No motors permitted.

Hoosic River
Rensselaer County, Buskirk, Access off NY Route 103 at the north end of the Hamlet of Buskirk. Parking for 15 cars. Hand launch.

Hudson River
Rensselaer County, Rensselaer. Off Forbes Road north of the train station in the City of Rensselaer. Two hard surface ramps. Parking for 8 cars and trailers and 20 cars. Owned, operated and maintained by the City of Rensselaer.

Hudson River
Rensselaer County. In the Town of Lansingburgh, Rte 4 North from Troy in town of Lansingburgh. Concrete ramp. Parking for 10 cars and trailers.

Hudson River
Rensselaer County. In the Town of Schaghticoke, On River Rd. 1 mile North of 126th St. Bridge. Beach launch/Shale. Parking for 2 cars and trailers.

Lake Sebago
7 Lakes Dr., Bear Mt., NY 10911. 845-351-2583 Swimming, cabin camping, fishing, boating, picnicking.

Lake Tiorati
7 Lakes Dr., Bear Mt., NY 10911. 845-351-2568 Swimming, picnicking, boating, fishing, biking, hiking, ice skating. Open 8 a. to 7 p.m.

7 (Seven) Lakes
in Harriman and Bear Mountain state parks, in Rockland and Orange Counties. Seven Lakes to the Hudson Good website, directions, photos

Lake Welch
Lake Welch Drive, Bear Mt., NY 10911. 845-947-2444 Swimming, picnicking, camping, boats, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling. Open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Lake Sebago
Rockland County, Harriman State Park. On Seven Lakes Drive, 4 miles north of Sloatsburg. Beach launching. Permit required, available from park manager . Electric motors only. Parking for 50 cars.

Lake Welsh
Rockland County, Harriman State Park. On Route 106, 6 miles west of Stony Point. Hard surface launching ramp. Parking for 10 cars and trailers. Permit and key required, available from park manager of Beaver Pond Campground. Electric motors only.

Lake Welch Beach State Park's man-made Lake Welch, with its half-mile-long sandy beach in the wooded hills of the Ramapo Mountains, is the largest beach in Harriman State Park. Originally a small body of water with farmland around the edges, Lake Welch became the large lake that it is today when a dam was completed in 1942. The park offers cool breezes, swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking and camping in adjacent Beaver Pond Campground. Winter activities include ice fishing and snowmobiling.
Palisades Interstate Park Commission
Bear Mountain, NY 10911
Phone: (845) 947-2444

Rockland Lake
Rockland County, Rockland Lake State Park. Route 9W, 3 miles north of Route 59. Hand launching. Permit required, available from park manager. Electric motors only. Parking fee.

Tuxedo Lake

Pine Meadow Lake

Greenwood Lake

Basher Kill Marsh
Sullivan County, 4 miles south of Wurtsboro. Four hand launches off Route 209, Haven Road and South Road. Parking for 8-20 cars per site. Electric motors only.

Cliff Lake
Sullivan County. Walk-in access 0.6 miles from parking lot. Access road just end of Mangaup River bridge off County Route 43, follow signs to parking. Open May 1-November 30. Parking for eight cars. Electric motors only.

Crystal Lake
Sullivan County. Off Lake Tennanah Road on Crystal Lake Road, 8 miles southwest of the Hamlet of Roscoe. Hand launching. Parking for 30 cars 0.1 mile from the lake. Lakeside parking for 5 cars. Electric motors only.

Lake Huntington (D) - Sullivan County. Off Route 42 on Narrowsburg Road. Town of Cochecton. Concrete ramp (1 lane). Parking for 5 cars.

Lake Superior (D) - Sullivan County. Operated by Sullivan County. On Dr. Dugan Road 1 1/2 miles south of the Hamlet of Bethel. Hand launch. Parking for 120 cars. By daily fee or annual permit. Electric motors only.

Loch Sheldrake (M) - Sullivan County in Hamlet of Loch Sheldrake. DEC cooperative agreement. Jct. Rte 52 and Hasbrouck Rd. Hand launching. Parking for 20 cars. To be constructed in 2003.

Mongaup Falls (D) - Sullivan County. Off Route 42 on Forestburgh Road, Town of Forestburgh. Concrete ramp (1 lane), parking for 5 cars and trailers. Open April 1 - November 30. Electric motors only.

Mongaup Pond D) - Sullivan County, Campsite. Off Route 17 at exit 96, 6 miles west on County Road 81 and 82 to the Hamlet of DeBruce, 3 miles north on Mongaup Pond Road. Hand launching. Parking for 20 cars. Electric motors only.

Rio Reservoir (D) - Sullivan County. Old Plank Road, off Route 42, 2 1/4 miles southwest of the Hamlet of Forestburgh. Hand launching just north of dam, parking for 10 cars. Hard surface ramp off Plank Road. Parking for 15 cars and trailers. Open April 1 - November 30. Electric motors only.

White Lake (D) - Sullivan County. Off Route 17B west of the Town of Monticello, 1 mile north on Route 55 in the Hamlet of North White Lake. Parking for 21 cars and trailers. Hard surface ramp.

Alder Lake (D) - Ulster County, Town of Hardenburgh, off Route 54, 2 1/2 miles northeast of the Hamlet of Turnwood. Hand launching. Parking for five cars. Electric motors only.

Chodikee Lake (D) - Ulster County. Five miles east of New Paltz off Route 299. Hand launching. Electric motors permitted. Gasoline motors prohibited. Parking for 20 cars.

Onteora Lake (D) - Ulster County. Off Route 28, 4 miles north of Kingston. Hand launch. Electric motors only.

Upper Pond (D) - Kenneth L. Wilson Campsite, Ulster County. Off Route 28, 4 miles east of Mt. Tremper on County Route 40. Hand launching only. Parking for 6 cars. No motors.

Cooper Lake

Mohansic Lake (P) - Westchester County, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. On Route 202 at the Village of Yorktown. Permit required, available from park manager. Gravel launch. Parking for 20 cars. Electric motors only.

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