This location has two waterfalls, one of which is roadside, and the other is a 5-10 min. hike. Â There is a very small parking shoulder for the roadside fall and then a short path right to the head of it. Just past the falls there is a small parking area, with a beach down to […]
Lampson’s Falls is said to be a popular swimming area, and it is just off of Route 115.  There is a pull off parking area on the main road marked by a state sign, and you’ll see a gated trail.  Walk about 15 minute down the path, and you’ll find a ramp zig zagging down […]
This is a state park with a small swimming area and sand beach. Â While the beach area itself isn’t exceptional, you do get stunning views of Cranberry Lake. Â This area seems to be popular with kayakers and boaters. http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24460.html http://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/cranberry-lake-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=706
There is a dirt pull off for parking, and a very small sign saying “Copper Rock Falls” at the beginning of the trailhead. Â The trail is on the right hand side if coming from the south. Â The path to the falls is only about a 10min hike, though it was really muddy with some high […]
This is a teeny tiny park on Cranberry Lake, just off of Route 3. Â The park is right next to the Lakeside General Store, and you’ll see a little building with a sign for the park, and a covered picnic area. Â The swimming area is small, but it is a cute little park. Â You’ll have […]
This is the town park for Hannawa Falls, which has a medium sized beach and swim area. Â There is a small playground, and restrooms-though the restrooms are a little run down. Â The beach area is nice though, and well maintained. http://northcountryguide.com/Living/Potsdam-NY We didn’t realize that there is also a second town beach close by called […]
There are reports of swimming at this location, but we didn’t see anyone there. Â It is a beautiful and peaceful area though, so it is worth visiting. From NY-3 go up Ny-56 N. for 2.5 miles, and you will see a small dirt road on the right, immediately after some cable wire guardrails. The road […]
This park has a small beach, with a mid-sized swimming area. There is a nice playground that even has a small climbing wall. Â We didn’t find this park to be as scenic as some of the others, but it would be a great place for kids to enjoy. http://parks.ny.gov/parks/58/details.aspx
This is a town park with a mid-sized sand beach and swim area. Â There is a large play ground, and pretty views. The park is on Campsite Road which runs alongside a picturesque old mill near a dam. St. Regis Falls is nearby and there is a scenic walk through a campground here-the campground is […]
This area is massive for a town park, and has facilities on both sides of the river. Â The park is very clean and well maintained, and features a wooden fort playground, sports fields, peddle boats, and extensive picnic areas. Â The swimming area is large, and has a diving platform. Â Overall a very impressive local park, […]