Lake George is most commonly known as a long, narrow lake in northeastern New York State, in the Adirondack Mountains, near the village of Lake George and the town of Ticonderoga.

Quick Scoop

  • Lake George is in northeastern New York , at the southeast edge of Adirondack Park, often called “The Queen of American Lakes.”
  • It runs about 32 miles north–south, from the Village of Lake George up toward Ticonderoga, where it connects by river to Lake Champlain.
  • The lake sits roughly 320 feet above sea level and is surrounded by low mountains and forested parkland, making it a major vacation and boating destination.

There is also another Lake George in southeastern New South Wales, Australia, about 40 km northeast of Canberra, but when people search “where is Lake George,” they are usually referring to the one in New York.

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