Blue Mountain Lake (New York lake) facts for kids
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 Blue Mountain Lake
Location in New York Adirondack Park
Blue Mountain Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Adirondacks, Indian Lake, Hamilton County, New York, US |
| Coordinates | 43°51′43″N 74°27′25″W / 43.862°N 74.457°W |
| Type | Lake |
| Primary outflows | Marion River |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 2.5 mi (4.0 km) |
| Max. width | 1.25 mi (2.01 km) |
| Surface area | 1,334 acres (540 ha) |
| Average depth | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Max. depth | 100 ft (30 m) |
| Shore length1 | 8.5 mi (13.7 km) |
| Surface elevation | 1,790 ft (550 m) |
| Islands | 10 Long Island Osprey Island |
| Settlements | Blue Mountain Lake (hamlet) |
| 1 Shore length is not a well-defined measure. | |
Blue Mountain Lake is a beautiful lake in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. It covers about 1,334 acres. This lake is in Hamilton County. It sits at the eastern end of a group of lakes called the Eckford chain. The lake is also west of a mountain named Blue Mountain.
A small town called Blue Mountain Lake is on the southeastern side of the lake. The Adirondack Museum is also nearby. It sits high above the eastern shore. People have loved visiting this lake for vacations since the mid-1800s.
Fishing in Blue Mountain Lake
Blue Mountain Lake is a great spot for fishing. You can find several types of fish here. These include lake trout, rainbow trout, and smallmouth bass. You might also catch landlocked salmon and smelt.
If you want to launch a boat, there are two private marinas. They are located in the village of Blue Mountain Lake. You will need to pay a fee to use these launches. Boat rentals are also available if you don't have your own.
History of Blue Mountain Lake
Blue Mountain Lake has a rich history as a popular vacation spot. In 1874, a man named John G. Holland built the Blue Mountain Lake House. This was one of the first places for visitors to stay.
Soon after, another resident, Miles Tyler Merwin, made his log cabin bigger. It was on a part of Blue Mountain that looked over the lake. This became the Blue Mountain House. Today, the original Log Hotel is part of the Adirondack Museum.
In 1881, Frederick C. Durant built the Prospect House. This hotel was very fancy for its time. It was the first hotel in the entire world to have electric lights in every room! This made it a truly special place to visit.
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Prospect House, 1889
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The Log Hotel on Blue Mountain Lake, at the Adirondack Museum
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Small steamboat Towahloondah - 1889 - Seneca Ray Stoddard
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Boat carrying tourists, 1911
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Blue Mountain Lake from the Adirondack Museum
