McKenzie Mountain Wilderness Area is a 37,616-acre wilderness in Essex County featuring multiple water access points including Moose Pond (hand launch on northern shore), Lake Placid (boat launch on southern shore), and the Saranac River (hand launches in Village of Saranac Lake).

The area offers seven designated primitive tent sites on Moose Pond's shores (accessible by trail or water), additional campsites along the Saranac River, and two lean-tos, all available first-come, first-served with no reservations or hookups.

Access is year-round and free, with detailed trail maps and multiple trailheads available from the DEC Ray Brook Office.