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.

Follensby Clear Pond

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Large 431 acre pond off Floodwood Road near the St. Regis Canoe Area with several free primative campsites along it's edge.

Green Pond

68 acre partially developed pond along Floodwood Road and NY 30 in the St. Regis Canoe area portion of the Adirondacks.