Silver Lake - Cranberry Lake

St. Lawrence County, New York

In the midst of one of the most remote regions remaining in the state, Silver Lake resides in Clifton, New York. Watertown is under 80 miles away, and Syracuse is under 160 miles away.

It is 24 minutes from Clifton-Fine Hospital and a little over an hour from the Ogdensburg International Airport. Just 30 minutes away are grocery stores like Save A Lot and IGA.

Cranberry Lake

Silver Lake is separated from nearby Cranberry Lake by a little under 1,000 feet of land.

Cranberry Lake is a relatively large lake, covering 6,975 acres with 55 miles of shoreline. The lake initially got its name for the extensive cranberry bogs that it once contained.

Fish species in the lake include brook trout, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, and brown bullhead.

Surrounded by Forests

While boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and other water sports can be enjoyed on Cranberry Lake, more beauty lies within the surrounding wilderness.

The Cranberry Lake Wild Forests encompasses 25,671 acres on the eastern shore of the lake. It contains 6.2 miles of roads, 26.9 miles of foot trails, 9.3 miles of snowmobile trails, and 12.6 miles of ski trails.

There are primitive camping sites, hunting/trapping areas, and a fire tower on the summit of Mt. Arab for visitors to enjoy.

Five Ponds Wilderness, William C. Whitney Wilderness, High Peaks Wilderness, Independence River Wild Forest, and Sargent Pond Wild Forest are nearby if you want a new piece of the wild to explore.

Explore Watertown

Watertown has a few activities to enjoy. One option is the Sci-Tech Museum, a playful children's museum offering hands-on educational displays on technology & science.

Watertown has many different restaurants and different types of food. Some of these include the Crystal Restaurant, which serves American classics; Pete's Trattoria, which serves classic Italian dishes; and Wish Thai Kitchen, which serves traditional Thai cuisine.

Enjoy the Natural Scenery

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or find a vacation rental, take a look at Silver Lake. It just might be the location of your next lake home!