I discovered this site thru Paddling.net and wanted to try it out. Very quiet area with several Cranes in the area. It was a warm August day when I went w/a 17' canoe. Two of us plus the dog. We got stuck in the lillies half way into the trip! Recommend a spring excursion to avoid the growth.
No fees
Rt 87 (Adirondack Northway) traveling north from Albany take exit 8. Go left just shy of 3 miles take left on Van Vranken RD. Main entrance is located at end of the rd.
Map posted at entrance