Adirondacks State Park

Big Moose Lake

This isolated lake offers some great wilderness camping on the far eastern shore where state land borders the water. Several hiking trails start from the lake and lead into the Pigeon Lake Wilderness. It's about a half mile to Russian Lake or the Gull Lakes, and two miles to the remote Sister Lakes.

North Branch Moose River

Along this slow-moving, meandering stretch of river you'll travel 11 miles in complete wilderness isolation. Wildlife and birds are abundant along this branch of the Moose.

Middle Branch Moose River

As you float down through this beautiful woodland valley the Moose gradually picks up its tempo with some exciting Class III rapids. There is a carry at a low dam and at Nelson Falls, a Class IV drop.

Lower Moose River

Only expert whitewater paddlers should consider running these 17 miles of demanding Class V+ rapids with colorful names like Froth Hole, Mixmaster and Elevator Shaft.

Stillwater Reservoir

This large lake (nine miles long) is surrounded by wilderness areas on state land and has 46 designated campsites on its many isolated bays, elands and scenic points. It is known for its large loon population. A hiking trail leads to several lakes in the Five Ponds Wilderness.

Long Pond Area

This is a 10 mile flatwater float through an isolated series of chain ponds and marshes connected by narrow corridors of stream lined with azalea and ferns. Below Mud Pond there are two waterfalls. A short carry trail leads to the base of the first waterfall and then there's a 0.7 mile paddle to the takeout at a footbridge above the second waterfall. A steep trail leads to its base.

Beaver

This 12 mile section of the Beaver River from Beaver Lake to Taylorville Pond was developed by Niagara Mohawk Power Company. It passes through a series of reservoirs, channels and requires four canoe carries. There are designated campsites on the Soft Maple Reservoir. For more information and a detailed route brochure call 1-800-NIAGARA.

Black River

From Lyons Falls to the dam at Carthage are 44 miles of uninterrupted flatwater winding gracefully between the Adirondacks and the Tug Hill Plateau. There are a variety of access points and services along the way.

Moss Lake

This small lake, nestled at the foot of a steep mountain, has seven designated campsites along its eastern shore and is encircled by an old bridle trail.