Saranac Lakes

Upper Saranac LakeWenonah Lodge (c. 1915) on Upper Saranac Lake, northeastern New York.

Saranac Lakes, three lakes, northeastern New York, U.S. Located in the Adirondack Mountains region, they are Upper, Middle, and Lower Saranac Lakes. Their elevation is 1,540 feet (469 metres) above sea level. The village of Saranac Lake is a summer and winter sports resort. Tourism and wood-based industries are the chief sources of income.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
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Article Title: Saranac Lakes
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 15 November 2018
Access Date: April 20, 2025