The Remote Lake In New York You'll Probably Have All To Yourself
By Megan Shute|Published January 18, 2019
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Megan Shute
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With more than 10 years of experience as a professional writer, Megan holds a degree in Mass Media from her home state of Minnesota. After college, she chose to trade in her winter boots for slippahs and moved to the beautiful island of Oahu, where she has been living for more than five years. She lives on the west side but is constantly taking mini-road trips across the island and visits the neighboring islands whenever she can getaway. She loves hiking, snorkeling, locally-grown coffee, and finding the best acai bowl on Oahu.
The United States of America is no stranger to remote and beautiful destinations, and upstate New York is no exception. Within the massive 6.1 million acre Adirondack Park, you will undoubtedly find countless destinations where natural beauty abounds, including more than 10,000 lakes, 30,000 miles of rivers and streams, and a wide variety of habitats from old-growth forests and wetlands. Today, though, we’re checking out one of the area’s most overlooked lakes.
If you’re looking to get away from it all, the remote and serene Lows Lake might just be the place to go.
Part of the New York State Forest Preserve Five Ponds Wilderness Area in northeastern New York just ten miles southwest of Tupper Lake, Lows Lake has been classified as a primitive area by the Adirondack Park Agency and is a magical place full of natural beauty, wildlife, and even a bit of history.
Also referred to as the Big River Flow, Lows Lake was artificially made when Abbot Augustus Low dammed the river of that name to create a hydroelectric reservoir in the early 1900s.
Measures in at approximately 2,845 surface acres, we could spend days exploring this massive lake. Luckily for us, Lows Lake is surrounded by 39 primitive campsites perfect for spending some time getting in touch with nature.
With a max depth of 55 feet but an average depth of just 5 feet, Lows Lake is a motorboat-free area, making this an excellent destination for canoeing and kayaking,
Home to approximately 30 miles of shoreline, Lows Lake is surrounded by lush, verdant forests and is one of the largest nesting areas for loons in the state.
Whether you are embarking on a multi-day paddling trip or want to spend your days lounging in a hammock on the shore, Lows Lake is one off the beaten path destination we can’t get enough of.
Have you ever visited — or heard of — Lows Lake? If so, share your experiences and opinions in the comments below. Then, click here to discover the largest natural lake in the Adirondacks. With 99 miles of shoreline, Raquette Lake is nothing short of breathtaking.
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