Motorized boats are not permitted in the St. Regis wilderness canoe area. Just you and the paddle with maybe a pole or a cooler, don't forget the boat. Supervising the progression of the sun, the flight of the bird or crackle of the fire warming the afternoon tea.
Many ponds and lakes that border the wilderness area have limited motorized access such as Lake Clear in Lake Clear New York. This large lake connects to Mill Pond through a short river named the Lake Clear outlet. Many mountain tops may be spotted from these waters such as Whiteface, Mckenzie, Moose, Ampersand, St. Regis, Floodwood, and Long Pond Mountains.
Access to this wonderful body of water include a beach and bridges off of State Route 30 as well as a small launch off Forest home Rd. into Mill Pond.
The Hohmeyers Lodge on Lake Clear also offers canoes and kayaks to all guests free of charge. A wonderful put in with great sunset views in or out of the water awaits you in Lake Clear. The Lake Clear Lodge offers a specialty foods store, unique restaurant and upscale Adirondack lodgings. Book a package here
DEC NY Says "The 18,400-acre St. Regis Canoe Area is located in the Towns of Brighton, Harrietstown, and Santa Clara in Franklin County. It is the only designated Canoe Area in New York State, the number and proximity of lakes and ponds make possible a remote and unconfined type of water-oriented recreation in an essentially wilderness setting. The St. Regis Canoe Area includes St. Regis Mountain, St. Regis Pond, Long Pond, sections of the east and west branches of the St. Regis River, and 56 other water bodies." For more from the NYS DEC Site Click Here
