Keuka Lake

One of the Finger Lakes

Keuka Lake is the third largest of the famous Finger Lakes in the state of New York. What makes this lake unusual compared to its favorite neighbors is its unusual Y-shape. It has been said that Crooked Lake is named after the Seneca word meaning "lake with an elbow."

Keuka Lake is no small body of water with 11,730 acres and 60 miles of shoreline. Like the other Finger Lakes, it is only a few miles south of Lake Ontario.

Enjoy the Outdoors

Surrounded by rolling, vineyard-covered hills, the shores of Keuka Lake provide the perfect place to relax and recharge. Residents and visitors can choose to relax on the shores or go out in a boat, fish, kayak, canoe, sail, and more.

Hike in the Sugar Hill State Forest sits just a few minutes from Keuka Lake's southern tip. This 9,085-acre woodland area offers camping, hunting/trapping, hiking, fishing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, picnicking, and observing the view from the 75-foot tall Sugar Hill Fire Tower.

Wine Country

A large tourism draw for the Finger Lakes region is its premier wineries. Named "the world's most beautiful wine region," readers of Budget Travel magazine, there are many outstanding, world-class Finger Lakes wineries located in the hills along Keuka Lake. Many different wine tours are offered throughout the area, and it is the perfect way to spend a warm summer afternoon.

Other Entertainment

Due to the high volume of tourism in this area garners, there is plenty of outdoor recreation, entertainment, events, wineries, restaurants, museums, and shopping for you to enjoy.

You can visit the Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Site, enjoy the local events, see Hammondsport, or jump from lake to lake in the region. This community has plenty to do for everyone.

Wine, Entertainment, and Fun on Keuka Lake

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a vacation rental, Keuka Lake is an excellent choice.