Lake Lila

Lake Lila is a 1,400 acre (5.6 kmΒ²) Lake in the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area, in the town of Long Lake, in the west-central portion of the Adirondack Park.

Lake Lila is the largest lake in the Adirondack Park whose shoreline is entirely state-owned; it is the twenty-second largest body of water in the park. The southeastern portion of Lake Lila is an extensive wetland drained by the Shingle Shanty Brook, which feeds the lake; the lake is drained by the Beaver River. The lake is bordered by 2,220-foot (680 m) Mount Frederica.

There are 24 primitive campsites, 18 of which are accessible only by boat. Boats must be hand-launched, and motors are not permitted; there is a 0.3-mile (0.48 km) carry from the parking lot to the lake.

Lake Lila Campsites, Maps, Coordinates

Lake Lila, spanning 1,436 acres, lies secluded within the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area, nestled in the heart of the Adirondack Park’s west-central region. To reach this pristine destination, travelers must navigate a rustic 6-mile dirt road. Upon arrival, access to the lake can only be achieved via manual boat launch, following a brief 0.3-mile portage from the parking area.

Interactive Map of Lake Lila

Printable PDF Map of Lake Lila

Lake Lila

Coordinates of Lake Lila Campsites

NameFacilityLatitudeLongitude
Lake Lila Parking LotUnpaved Parking Lot44.0186333293445-74.7298300107203
Lake LilaHand Launch44.0148072906332-74.7295238344829
Lake Lila # 1Primitive Tent Site44.0148265641163-74.7308904314284
Lake Lila # 2Primitive Tent Site44.0106160524999-74.7371562355744
Lake Lila # 3Primitive Tent Site44.0108908798087-74.74994365526
Lake Lila # 4Primitive Tent Site44.0086797566423-74.7517859156063
Lake Lila # 5Primitive Tent Site44.0126880038993-74.7558190528454
Lake Lila # 6Primitive Tent Site44.0095109244546-74.7666169213735
Lake Lila # 7 Lean-ToLean-To44.0021452737105-74.7756817711848
Lake Lila # 8Primitive Tent Site44.0000526226342-74.7753913096415
Lake Lila # 9Primitive Tent Site43.9985747810824-74.7748428255167
Lake Lila # 10Primitive Tent Site43.9961721936859-74.7734028890361
Lake Lila # 11Primitive Tent Site43.9952504891254-74.7740456610402
Lake Lila # 12Primitive Tent Site43.9902128471316-74.7743570255449
Lake Lila # 13Primitive Tent Site43.9934733349052-74.7624607664397
Lake Lila # 14Primitive Tent Site43.9958044768264-74.7590846465729
Lake Lila # 15Primitive Tent Site43.9905726618864-74.7441908271324
Lake Lila # 16Primitive Tent Site43.991608782122-74.7397970343814
Lake Lila # 17Primitive Tent Site43.9999187868564-74.7412098319197
Lake Lila # 18Primitive Tent Site44.0002022046141-74.7441068355221
Lake Lila # 19Primitive Tent Site44.000575954834-74.7461510565129
Lake Lila # 20Primitive Tent Site44.0012267468284-74.7482793748363
Lake Lila # 21Primitive Tent Site44.0002856357308-74.7540798363297
Lake Lila # 22Primitive Tent Site44.0093091138093-74.7308104873892
Lake Lila # 23Primitive Tent Site44.0113909434372-74.7264955282622
Lake Lila # 24Primitive Tent Site44.0135470930181-74.7260807710142