Adirondacks Tug Hill Region of Northern New York State

Welcome to Lewis County, New York, the perfect setting to pause, reflect, and catch your breath from the race of life. Spend your vacation relaxing how you want - basking in the warm sun and refreshing breeze off a secluded lake, speeding down a hill on your mountain bike, or enjoying all the natural activities and beauty Lewis County offers. Breaks from your busy life are rare, so our innkeepers, restaurateurs, and guides strive to provide you with everything you need to leave your daily world behind.

Lewis County Adirondack River Country has some of the wildest forests and rivers found in the state as well as some of the most lush and productive farmland.

Fields of wheat, corn and pasture spread before visitors in a patchwork quilt, spring, summer and fall. Many of the fields are cultivated with horse-drawn plows by Amish Mennonites. Their buggies are often seen on the roads and their food products and handicrafts are sold at Saturday farmers markets and roadside stands.

The Black and Beaver Rivers provide flatwater and whitewater thrills for paddlers, while Lake Bonaparte is a popular summertime destination for boaters. Check out paddle routes here.

Fishing access enhances the river experience with brook, brown and rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, tiger muskies, chain pickerel and walleyes found in different reaches of the Black, Beaver and Oswegatchie (West Branch) Rivers. Fishing is popular in Lake Bonaparte too, since trophy bass, pike and brown trout are often caught in these waters.

TAKE A MOMENT OF QUIET REFLECTION.
A FRESH BREATH OF CRISP, DEW-FILLED MORNING AIR.

Plenty of public land, a long season and a mix of woodlands and open fields make Lewis County a good bet for big bucks. Black powder, archery and regular seasons all offer a nice a chance for hunters to enjoy the adirondack fall beauty.

Much of Lewis County is contained on the Tug Hill plateau, known nationally as the recipient of consistent lake-effect snows. The area is crossed by hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails and local restaurateurs and lodging proprietors are experienced hands at catering to snowmobilers' needs. The county also provides premier snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing opportunities.

Lewis County is renowned for its cheese, maple syrup and Croghan bologna. Don't pass through without sampling all three!

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