Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest

Located mostly on the southern shores of Tupper Lake, Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest is popular for those adventurers looking to escape the crowds of Tupper Lake. There are six primitive camping spots available along Horseshoe Lake, with a few others away from the lake. The wild forest also has access of Lows Lake & Hitchins Pond Primitive Area for those looking to explore the area. The Bog River is a very popular destination, however the most popular hiking destination is the fire tower on Mount Arab.

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Six Miles to Horseshoe Lake

This is the turn off for NY 421, one of the strangest state highways in the state. It is a dead ended highway, that leads to gravel roads around Horseshoe Lake and Bog River Flow. It is very twisty and narrow, and portions have not been resurfaced in over 50 years.

Thursday August 12, 2010 — Horseshoe Lake

Entering Hitchens Pond

Just past here, is a hairpin turn, as the flooded River, winds a bit, and becomes a much larger lake, in the form of a series of bays and marshes.

Friday August 13, 2010 — Hitchens Pond

Soaking Up The Sun

During the day while camping down at Horsehoe Lake, I brought Big Red down to the lake where there wasn't the shade from the trees so it could better soak up the sun.

Monday June 22, 2020 — Horseshoe Lake

Glare

In the background rises Silver Lake Mountain, that beautiful ridge one sees most clearly from paddling around Hitchins Pond/Lows Lake in the Bog River Canoe Area.

Thursday August 12, 2010 — Horseshoe Lake