Canopus Lake is a small lake within Clarence Fahnestock State Park in northern Putnam County, New York, United States. The lake is about 2.4 kilometres (1.5 mi) long and 120 metres (390 ft) wide at its widest point and 66 acres (27 ha) in area.[1] Immediately to its east is Pelton Pond. The lake is on NY 301 just west of the Taconic State Parkway.

Canopus Lake
View from Appalachian Trail at north end of lake
Location of Canopus Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Canopus Lake in New York, USA.
Canopus Lake
Location of Canopus Lake in New York, USA.
Location of Canopus Lake in New York, USA.
Canopus Lake
LocationClarence Fahnestock State Park, Putnam County, New York
Coordinates41°27′43″N 73°49′58″W / 41.4619°N 73.8329°W / 41.4619; -73.8329
Primary outflowsCanopus Brook
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Max. width400 feet (120 m)
Surface area105 acres (42 ha)
Surface elevation914 feet (279 m)

The beach at the lake is used for swimming, boating, and fishing. In the winter, some cross-country skiers use the flat surface as a trail. The Appalachian Trail parallels the west side of the lake.

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