New York Canoe waterways
The following is a route which begins one of the most popular Adirondack canoe trips. Starting at Old Forge (Herkimer County) at the foot of the Fulton Chain of Lakes, and running through various lakes on up through the upper reaches of the Raquette River. You can end the trip at a number of spots including Blue Mt. Lake, Tupper Lake, Piercefield Flow, Saranac Inn, Paul Smiths or Saranac Lake. For a shorter trip, start from Blue Mt. Lake and proceed through Eagle Lake, Utowana Lake, and then onto the Marion River to Raquette Lake. At the bottom of this page select the link to take you to the next leg of the journey.

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CANOE RENTALS

Canoes equipped with paddles may be rented at boat liveries in Old Forge, Raquette Lake, Blue Mt. Lake, Long Lake, Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake, Fish Creek, and at many hotels. To make your trip easier, you can make arrangements to return rental canoes at a site located near the end of your trip. For a list of boat liveries, contact the Department of Environmental Conservation.

Prior to your trip, you should familiarize yourself with all of New York State's boating regulations so that you can enjoy a safe canoe trip. Canoeists are reminded that the regulations require all boats and canoes be equipped with a personal flotation device for each person on board.

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CAMPING

Camping is permitted on state lands, and these areas offer numerous locations for overnight camping and day use. Leantos are for the temporary use of overnight travelers and unless caught in a storm, they should not be used for more than one night. Canoesist should be prepared and carry their own tents in the event that leanto space is not available. In the event of cold weather, or buggy conditions a leanto is not the recommended form of overnight shelter.

When camping on State land, larger groups must obtain an interior use camping permit for any overnight use (larger groups are defined as approximately 6-12 people). Smaller groups and individuals also require a permit from the DEC if they use the same location for more than three nights in a row. You need to get these permits in advance from the area forest ranger, whose address is available from the DEC.

More formal camping is available at several public campgrounds located along the Adirondack Canoe Route. when camping at a DEC State Campground, the following should be considered. Where there is a caretaker on duty, there will be a camping fee, or day use/picnic fee charged.

Please remember when visiting the area to respect private landowners rights and Do Not Tresspass.

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