This is a very popular town park on Mirror Lake in downtown Lake Placid. Â There is a large swimming area, with multiple diving platforms and a dock. Â Â Serious swimmers train for the Iron Man competition here, but we believe you have to have permission to swim outside of the buoyed areas. Â The park has […]
It is unknown if swimming is allowed or safe at this location. Â Both sides of river here are private property, but one side welcomes walkers, and the other side doesn’t. Â The signs say no fires camping or littering so please respect this. Our GPS is to the small parking area at the head of the […]
This is a roadside pull off parking area, with reported swimming. Â We believe the parking lot is intended for canoe launches and hikers. Â To get to the pond, just walk down the steep bank from the parking area. Â This is a very pretty pond, with no houses, and a nice view of a mountain on […]
There is a parking on the side of the street, both before and after crossing the north branch of the Boquet River, about 1.3 miles north of the rte. 73/9 intersection. From here there is a path on the south side of the river that will basically follow the river upstream, or you can just […]
This is a nice campground that only has about 20 sites, so it is small and a little close together, but not overcrowded.  We couldn’t ascertain the size of the swim area, because they couldn’t get a lifeguard that year and just left the beach open without buoys. If a ranger sees you swimming you’ll […]
There is a parking on the side of the street, both before and after crossing the north branch of the Boquet River, about 1.3 miles north of the rte. 73/9 intersection. There are a few primitive campgrounds just upstream from the road. The one closest to the road on the south side of the river […]
There is a parking on the side of the street, both before and after crossing the north branch of the Boquet River, about 1.3 miles north of the rte. 73/9 intersection. From where you park, follow the river downstream about a quarter of a mile and you will come to an area where there is […]
This is a beautiful set of falls, but this location can be very dangerous, and deaths have occurred here. There is an upper, middle, and lower falls, and people swim in the middle and lower ones. Â The water is emerald green and very clear, which is enticing, but the water near the falls can become […]
This is an exceptional town beach, with large swimming areas, two diving platforms, playground, huge grass lawn, sand beach, and clear water. Concessions and boating are available nearby. Â The park is situated on a hill sloping down to the water, and has expansive views of the lake. Â They may allow dogs in the grass area, […]
This is such a cool park. Â It is a former mansion that has been converted into a state park, and we loved exploring it. Â There are the ruins of an old theater that was on the estate, and you can walk on the remnants of a stage where Gene Kelly once danced. Â The roped swimming […]