Meacham Lake facts for kids
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Meacham Lake looking north from near the south shore, DeBar Mountain is on the horizon
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 Meacham Lake
Location in New York
Meacham Lake
Location in the United States
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| Location | Franklin County, New York |
| Coordinates | 44°33′36″N 74°17′10″W / 44.560°N 74.286°W |
| Type | lake |
| Surface elevation | 1,552 feet (473 m) |
Meacham Lake is a beautiful lake located in the Adirondack Park in Franklin County, New York. It is about 1,203-acre (4.87 km2) big, which is like 900 football fields! The lake is about 2 miles (3.2 km) long from north to south and 1 mile (1.6 km) wide. It sits high up, at an elevation of 1,552 feet (473 m) above sea level. Most of Meacham Lake is in a town called Duane. A small part of its southern shore is in the town of Brighton.
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Exploring Meacham Lake
Meacham Lake is a special place for outdoor fun. The state bought most of the land around the lake in the early 1930s. This area is now part of the Debar Mountain Wild Forest. This means it's protected land where nature can thrive.
Fun Things to Do
You can enjoy many activities at Meacham Lake. Unlike some other lakes in the park, you are allowed to use motorboats here. This makes it great for fishing or just cruising around.
There is also a campground at the north end of the lake. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation runs this campground. It's a perfect spot for families to camp and enjoy nature.
What Fish Live Here?
Meacham Lake is home to several types of fish. If you like fishing, you might catch:
- Northern pike
- Yellow perch
- Bullhead
How the Lake Gets and Gives Water
Lakes often have water flowing into them and out of them. For Meacham Lake:
- The main river flowing into the lake is the Osgood River. This river starts from Osgood Pond and flows north into Meacham Lake.
- The water leaves Meacham Lake through the East Branch of the St. Regis River. This river then flows away from the lake.
Who Discovered Meacham Lake?
The lake was first discovered by a person named Thomas Meacham. That's how the lake got its name!
