Loading...
Home2025-03-27T15:52:07-04:00

Welcome to the
Long Lake & Raquette Lake
official website!

Long Lake is a year-round Adirondack Vacation destination. Long Lake encompasses over 449 square miles of incredible natural beauty, untouched forest, hundreds of miles of waterways and graceful shoreline. Boasting several lakes including Long Lake and 100 miles of shore in Raquette Lake, launching an exploration of the Adirondacks from Long Lake offers the advantage of a central location, exceptional value, incredible vistas and a host of family fun activities. Lodging, Dining and Vacation experiences await year round. Whether you boat, fish, ski, snowmobile, hike, camp, paddle, x-c ski, Long Lake and Raquette Lake has something for everyone to create memories to last a lifetime.

SEE YOURSELF HERE!

Fall is a tranquil, serene, most beautiful time of the year to explore Long Lake and Raquette Lake.

The Town

The Town of Long Lake includes the hamlets of Long Lake and Raquette Lake. The Lakes themselves are connected by Forked Lake and the Raquette River. Long Lake is formed by a widening of the Raquette River, which flows north as it empties into the St. Lawrence River. The divide between the Raquette River and the Hudson River is near Route 28N approximately 3 miles northeast of the Long Lake Town Hall between Long Lake and Newcomb. The geographic center of the Adirondack Park which consists of 3,500,000 acres of private land and 2,500,000 of state land is located at the north end of Long Lake. Covering an area 448 square miles, Long Lake is the second largest town in area in the state and is located on the northern end of Hamilton County, the third largest county in the state.

Raquette Lake with 99 miles of shoreline is one of the most deceiving lakes in the Adirondacks.  To the casual observer, the amount of lake visible from the road is no preparation to the fact that Raquette is the fourth largest of all Adirondack Lakes.  The local community offers lodging, restaurants, scenic boat tours, a cruise and dine boat and Great Camp Sagamore.

LATEST NEWS

Long Lake and Raquette Lake have been home to multi-generations of families settling and visiting this special central Adirondack region. It was known as the area as the Great Central Valley before being settled in the 1830’s for its lush forests and expansive waterways. Bookmark this page and check back often for updates on events, and important happenings in the community and region.

🚣‍♂️ Final strokes of the season!
Union College Garnet Chargers vs. SLU Saints Men’s Crew faced off in their last race of the 2025 season here on Long Lake. The sun was out, the sky was blue, and the air was crisp—perfect conditions for race.
Thanks to both teams for bringing the heat on a cold day and making it a fantastic event! 🙌🔥 #RowingSeasonFinale #LongLakeNY #CrewLife #UnionCollege #SLUSaints #CollegeRowing #mylonglake
Busy week in Long Lake & Raquette Lake!  Community Pride Day was a success, the Raquette town docks are in, and we’ve started hanging the Veterans Banners in Long Lake.  Big thanks to our incredible volunteers, Long Lake Highway Crew, Parks & Rec, Murray, Rod Begin, and American Legion Post #650!  #LongLakeNY #RaquetteLake #CommunityPrideDay #VeteransBanners #Adirondacks #AmericanLegion #TownDocks #SmallTownStrong #ThankYouVolunteers #ParkLife #AdirondackLife #localheroes
🐻 Spring is here, and bears are waking up hungry.⁠
Grills, bird feeders, and pet food left out can bring them into your yard.⁠
Clean it up, lock it up, and do your part to keep bears wild.⁠
A fed bear is a dead bear.⁠
⁠
For more information please visit BearWise.org⁠
🚣‍♂️ Men’s Teams Hit the Water! It’s Saints vs. Union Crew in the Great Adirondack Boat Race — happening Sunday, May 11th at the Long Lake Town Beach, Long Lake, NY. Don’t miss this high-powered showdown on the water!
#GreatAdirondackBoatRace #MensCrew #UnionCollege #StLawrenceSaints #LongLakeNY #MyLongLake #Adirondacks #RowingLife #LakeLife #UpstateEvents #CrewRacing
🎉🎂 Happy 188th Birthday to the Town of Long Lake! 🎂🎉
Founded in 1837, our little town in the heart of the Adirondacks has seen nearly two centuries of history, beauty, and community spirit. From scenic mountains to sparkling lakes, Long Lake continues to be a place where memories are made and traditions are celebrated.
💫 And hey… it's May 4th — so you know what that means...
🎈May the 4th Be With You! 🎈
Here’s to 188 years of small-town charm and many more to come! 💛
#LongLakeNY #TownBirthday #1837 #Adirondacks #UpstateNY #MayThe4thBeWithYou #HappyBirthdayLongLake #CelebrateSmallTowns #ADKLife #VisitLongLake #HistoricNY #ThisIs188 #SmallTownPride #mylonglake #LongLakeTurns188
A Mayday moose was seen in Long Lake today. 
📸Photo by Bob Lewin.
#LongLakeNY #Moose #feelinglonglakey
The lake is glass, and spring is slowly waking up. #LongLakeNY #Adirondacks #MorningVibes #SpringInTheADK #LakeLife #PeacefulPlaces #upstateny #mylonglake
🌊❄️ Buttermilk Falls in full force! ❄️🌊 Mid March Snowmelt and runoff at Buttermilk Falls #ButtermilkFalls #LongLakeNY
Wintry afternoon in Long Lake. More snow falling today for our weekend reboot.
•
•
•
•
•
#LongLakeNY #Adirondacks #SewardMountainRange #WinterWonderland #UpstateNY #ADKWinter #ScenicViews #NaturePhotography #ExploreNY #MountainMagic
Snowmobilers conquering the Sabattis C7B trail, carving through fresh powder and atop shelved snowbanks. This is what Adirondack winters are all about! 🚀🌲 #LongLake #LongLakeNY #MyLongLake #AdirondackSnow
Go to Top