Iroquois Lake

Schenectady County, New York

Iroquois Lake is in Schenectady, New York, under 20 miles from Albany.

Schenectady comes from the Mohawk word meaning “beyond the pines,” and the county has a population of around 155,000 people.

The closest major airport is Albany International and is 17 minutes from the lake. Urgent care can be provided at Ellis Hospital, seven minutes away.

Stock up on snacks and groceries at the local ALDI, five minutes away. Locals recommend restaurants such as Blue Ribbon Restaurant & Bakery, Newest Lunch, Roosters NY, and Luca’s.

Cozy and Quaint

At 7.2 acres, Iroquois Lake provides nearby amenities and privacy to its residents.

Despite its size, the lake offers great fishing. Anglers can expect to find goldfish, common carp, golden shiner, brown bullhead, rock bass, pumpkinseed, bluegill, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, black crappie, and yellow perch.

The lake is part of Central Park, which also features a playground, pools, a rose garden, the Music Haven Stage, tennis courts, a dog park, a disc golf course, and more.

Nearby Entertainment

If you’re feeling lucky, head to Rivers Casino & Resort. Unwind after a long day at the lake at Proctor’s Theatre, or visit Via Aquarium.

Discover Albany

Albany has an abundance of fun things to do and see for residents of Iroquois Lake.

The top-rated attraction here is the New York State Museum. This museum has a variety of different exhibits and has free admission.

Those with an interest in naval history should go on a tour at the USS Slater DE-776. This restored destroyer gives visitors unique insights as to what it was like to be a sailor back in the day.

"Hamilton" fans should be interested in the nearby Schuyler Mansion, home to Colonel Schuyler and his daughters Peggy, Angelica, and Eliza.

Crossgates Mall makes for a great shopping destination. With over 180 stores and restaurants located inside, Crossgates is something you don’t want to miss.

Explore Nature

There are lots of options to reconnect with the great outdoors near Iroquois Lake.

Barberville Falls is a relatively short hike and is especially beautiful in the wintertime when the waterfalls freeze.

For a more challenging hike, explore the 9.8 miles of trails found at Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail.

For a middle-of-the-road hike, go to Hand Hollow Conservation Area (a 3-mile trail).

Excellent Location for Lake Life

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Iroquois Lake is an excellent choice.