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Notable lake · Franklin, New York

Lake Clear

Lake Clear is a lake in Franklin, New York.

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Lake Clear: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Lake Clear

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Lake Clear — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 44.37259, -74.24957. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Lake Clear full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Lake Clear yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Lake Clear?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Lake Clear?

    Nearby: Upper Saint Regis Lake (lake, 6 km), Spitfire Lake (lake, 6 km), Saint Regis Pond (lake, 7 km), Saint Regis Mountain (sanctuary, 9 km), Saint Regis Mountain Fire Tower Historic Area (attraction, 9 km), Saint Regis Canoe Area (sanctuary, 10 km).

    Is Lake Clear worth visiting?

    Lake Clear is listed as a notable lake in New York on Spotwander.