Largest lakes & reservoirs in Adirondacks by shoreline length
This is a comparison for lakes within USA > Mid-Atlantic > New York > Adirondacks > - Compared by Longest Shoreline Length in miles.Note: For some lakes, "Longest Shorelines" data is unknown or does not apply, so this table may display fewer lakes than the total 28 articles we have published for Adirondacks lakes.
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Shoreline length in miles ![]() |
Lake description |
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Lake Champlain (Adirondacks, Canada, Lake Champlain Valley, Mid-Atlantic, New England, New York, Quebec, USA, Vermont) |
587 mi | Lake Champlain, straddling New York and Vermont in the USA, and Quebec in Canada, is a natural freshwater lake seated 96 feet above sea level. Briefly… |
Great Sacandaga Lake (Adirondacks, Capital-Saratoga, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
125 mi | Also known as Great Sacanadaga Reservoir Great Sacandaga Lake, located in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, is a reservoir built to control flooding on the Hudson River and the Sacandaga… |
Lake George NY (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
109 mi | Sitting pretty at the base of New York’s majestic Adirondack Mountains, Lake George’s nickname is “Queen of American Lakes.” The 28,000-acre glacial l… |
Raquette Lake (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
99 mi | Also known as Racquette Lake Raquette Lake lies in the center of Adirondacks Park – a natural, unspoiled gem that draws nature enthusiasts from around the world. Raquette Lake (so… |
Cranberry Lake (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
71 mi | The best of the Adirondacks is on full display at Cranberry Lake. Located near the edge of six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Cranberry Lake is one of… |
Indian Lake NY (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
49 mi | Surrounded by the grandeur of the Adirondack Mountains, Indian Lake, in northern New York’s Adirondack Vacation region, is a 4,365-acre lake well know… |
Long Lake NY (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
35 mi | Located in the heart of New York State’s majestic Adirondack Mountains, 4,077-acre Long Lake is indeed the longest lake in the area stretching for 14… |
Chateaugay Lakes (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
25 mi | Also known as Upper Chateaugay Lake, Lower Chateaugay Lake Sprawling across nearly 3,200 acres near the Canadian border, the Chateaugay Lakes are held dear in the hearts of many northern New Yorkers. Located e… |
Schroon Lake (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
24 mi | Whether you are looking for relaxation in a peaceful, countryside location or four-season outdoor adventure, Schroon Lake is an exciting lake resort a… |
Tupper Lake (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
21 mi | Also known as Big Tupper Lake Big Tupper Lake is a perfect specimen of the natural lakes found in the Adirondack region of upstate New York. The 3,850-acre lake formed from a glaci… |
Lake Placid NY (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
20 mi | Set among tall pines and white birches in the gorgeous Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, Lake Placid is a spring-fed, sparkling 2,173-acre lak… |
Saranac Lakes (Adirondacks, Mid-Atlantic, New York, USA) |
17 mi | Also known as Lower Saranac Lake, Middle Saranac Lake, Upper Saranac Lake New York’s Saranac Lakes — Lower Saranac Lake, Middle Saranac Lake, and Upper Saranac Lake — offer visitors peaceful islands, incredible Adirondack… |