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2 ferries that travel across Lake Champlain
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There are 7 different marinas along New York's Lake Champlain
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Lake Champlain is 120 miles long
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Everything there is to do on Lake Champlain

Affectionately known as the "Sixth Great Lake," Lake Champlain is framed by the High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains. The New York shoreline delivers an unbeatable blend of outdoor thrills, historic charm, and lakeside living. From world-class fishing and sailing to relaxing dockside dining in towns like Westport and Essex, the lake offers so much for you and your family to enjoy.

Keep your eyes on the horizon as you explore; you might just spot Champ, the lake's legendary resident monster!

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Visitor information on ways to enjoy Lake Champlain

A Lake Champlain Water Guide

Public Boat Launches

  • Mossy Point Boat Launch (on Lake George)

  • Ticonderoga Boat Launch (Ticonderoga)

  • Putnam Pond Boat Launch Ticonderoga)

  • LaChute River, Car top Boat launch (Ticonderoga)

  • Monitor Bay Boat Launch (Crown Point)

  • Crown Point Boat Launch (DEC Campground, Crown Point)

  • Port Henry Boat Launch (Port Henry)

  • Westport Boat Launch (Westport)

  • Willsboro Boat Launch (Willsboro)

  • Noblewood Park, Car Top Boat Launch (Willsboro)

  • Lincoln Pond Boat Launch (Elizabethtown)

  • Port Douglas Boat Launch (Chesterfield)

Public Swimming Areas

  • Black Point Beach (on Lake George)

  • Putnam Pond Campground Beach (Ticonderoga)

  • Bulwagga Bay Beach (Port Henry)

  • Port Henry Beach (Port Henry)

  • Westport Municipal/Ballard Park Beach (Westport)

  • Noblewood Park Beach (Willsboro)

  • Lincoln Pond Campground Beach (Elizabethtown)

  • Port Douglas Beach (Chesterfield)

  • Port Kent Beach(Chesterfield)

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A sailboat on Lake Champlain.
Chasing Champ: Where to Spot New York's Famous Lake Monster

Lake Champlain has its own legendary lake monster, and we’ve rounded up the best places to watch the water, just in case Champ decides to surface.

Lake Champlain Region history.
Interesting Facts About Lake Champlain

Lake Champlain is more than scenery and recreation. It's shipwrecks, a near-miss with Great Lakes status, Civil War iron, and the birthplace of the Adirondack chair, all wrapped into one lake most people think they already know.

Great Views + Legendary Fun = Lake Champlain

There are plenty of ways to get on the water and enjoy Lake Champlain's endless fun and endless views!

Got a sec? Champ has tips 🌊