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1. Allegany Reservoir ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Allegany Reservoir
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2. Belmont Lake State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Belmont Lake State Park
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3. Big Moose Lake

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Big Moose Lake
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4. Canadice Lake

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Canadice Lake
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5. Canandaigua Lake

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Canandaigua Lake
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6. Chautauqua Lake

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Chautauqua Lake
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7. Conesus Lake

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Conesus Lake
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8. Cumberland Bay State Park

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Cumberland Bay State Park
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9. Forked Lake

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Forked Lake
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10. Great Sacandaga Lake

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Great Sacandaga Lake
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11. Green Lakes State Park

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Green Lakes State Park
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12. Greenwood Lake

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Greenwood Lake
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13. Honeoye Lake

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Honeoye Lake
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14. Keuka Lake

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Keuka Lake
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15. Lake Erie State Park

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Lake Erie State Park
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16. Lake Owasco

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Lake Owasco
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17. Lake Placid

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Lake Placid
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18. Lake Superior State Park

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Lake Superior State Park
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19. Mirror Lake

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Mirror Lake
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20. Moreau Lake State Park

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Moreau Lake State Park
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21. Oneida Lake

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Oneida Lake
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22. Seneca Lake

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Seneca Lake
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23. Skaneateles Lake

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Skaneateles Lake
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24. Wonder Lake State Park

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Wonder Lake State Park
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

New York might conjure up images of the big city that shares its name, but the state has much more to offer than just the Big Apple. In fact, the state of New York is home to 7,600 freshwater lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, including the beautiful Finger Lakes as well as portions of two of the Great Lakes. There are plenty of opportunities for whatever activity you're interested on your weekend getaway, whether it's swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, or relaxing on the beach.

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