Lake Pleasant (New York)
| Lake Pleasant | |
|---|---|
| Location | Adirondack Park, Hamilton County, New York, US |
| Coordinates | 43°28′46″N 74°22′47″W / 43.4795°N 74.3798°WCoordinates: 43°28′46″N 74°22′47″W / 43.4795°N 74.3798°W |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Max. length | 4 mi (6.4 km) |
| Max. width | 1 mi (1.6 km) |
| Settlements | Town of Lake Pleasant |
Lake Pleasant is a lake located in the Adirondack Park in New York in the United States. The lake is in the town of Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County.
The lake is about four miles long and about one mile wide with its length oriented in an approximate northeast to southwest direction, with the widest part being at the northeast end. The village of Speculator is at its northern tip, and the hamlet of Lake Pleasant, the county seat, is by the western end. NY Route 8 traverses the north side of the lake, and South Shore Road goes around the south part.
Lake Pleasant is linked to Sacandaga Lake by the Sacandaga Outlet, a small stream that passes under Route 8. The Sacandaga River flows into Lake Pleasant through the Sacandaga Outlet and flows out the northern end by Speculator.
The lake is ringed with seasonal and year-round domiciles. A public beach is at the north end in Speculator. Most commercial development is found along Route 8 and adjacent to Speculator, while the area along South Shore Road is primarily residential.