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North-South Lake Access

North-South Lake offers a hard-surface boat ramp at the North Lake day-use area with a dock and kayak slide, located 2 miles east of Haines Falls at the end of County Route 18.

No motorized boats are permitted, making it ideal for paddling and fishing; the facility includes boat rentals (rowboats, canoes, kayaks, and paddle boats), parking for 20 cars and trailers, and a day-use fee during operating season (May 15-October 25).

Wheelchair-accessible features at the South Lake day-use area include a hand boat launch with dock and kayak slide, plus additional amenities like picnic pavilions and changing rooms.


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