Saranac Lake Wild Forest

The Saranac Lakes Wild Forest (SLWF) is 79,000 acres of state land in Franklin and Essex Counties. It is situated near the communities of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, and Lake Placid.

The unit offers many recreational opportunities, including but not limited to hiking, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, mountain biking, canoeing, hunting, and fishing. Popular hiking attractions include Scarface and Panther Mountains, Fernow Nature Trail, and the Lake Placid Peninsula Nature Trails.

Many people enjoy boating and camping on Upper, Middle and Lower Saranac Lakes.

Campsites Along the Saranac River – Northern Forest Canoe Trail 🛶 🏕

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Name Description Notes Latitude Longitude
Casey Road Campsite Primitive Campsite Small Campsite Designated For The NFCT 44.542694015758 -73.8762087710029
Casey Road Parking Unpaved Parking Lot Roadside Parking 44.5451999613769 -73.8781156544756
Union Falls Road Parking Lot Unpaved Parking Lot 8 Vehicle Capacity 44.5141435085251 -73.8935869008688
Casey Road Parking Lot Unpaved Parking Lot 8 Vehicle Capacity 44.5248717308847 -73.901676089602
Union Falls Campsite Primitive Campsite   44.5069610421041 -73.9150923821196
Union Falls Campsite Primitive Campsite   44.5072541941348 -73.9153040239642
Union Falls Informal Boat Launch Parking Unpaved Parking Lot Gravel 44.50749047472 -73.9156055230208
Union Falls Dam Cartop Boat Launch Hand Launch Hand Carry Launch 44.5073497044855 -73.9156987241651
Bear Point Campsite Primitive Campsite   44.4819995101493 -73.9427604527504
Union Falls Campsite Primitive Campsite   44.4779102775309 -73.9452429199374
Union Falls Campsite Primitive Campsite   44.4622905793455 -73.9481758853191
Plank Road Parking Lot Unpaved Parking Lot 8 Vehicle Capacity 44.4347148208341 -73.9574739942742
Franklin Falls Road Parking Lot Unpaved Parking Lot 8 Vehicle Capacity 44.4329483233045 -73.98473824972
Franklin Falls Pond Campsite #10 Primitive Campsite   44.4129745377773 -73.9945014583345
Franklin Falls Pond Fishing Acess Site Hand Launch Hand Carry Launch, 6 Vehicle Capacity 44.4158428639133 -74.0022958982879
Franklin Falls Pond Fishing Access Parking Unpaved Parking Lot   44.4158254695146 -74.0025525628781
Franklin Falls Campsite #7 Primitive Campsite   44.4122998483522 -74.0069046628382
Franklin Falls Campsite #3 Primitive Campsite   44.4100547562131 -74.0128661437185
Franklin Falls Campsite #4 Primitive Campsite   44.40982001316 -74.0128909529651
Franklin Falls Campsite #2 Primitive Campsite Day Use Only 44.406778933669 -74.0281329418888
Franklin Falls Campsite #1 Primitive Campsite   44.3990243471003 -74.0398854521146

 

Laying Back in Truck Cap

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Ah, mornings. Lazy times. But then again, I got to paddle around the lake, get some pictures, pack up and head north. So be it.

Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Floodwood Road.