Canandaigua Lake

Canandaigua Lake is the fourth largest of the Finger Lakes (by length). Once the home to Roseland Park (an amusement park) it is now home to Roseland Water Park.

Squaw Island is located on the Northern end of Canandaigua Lake. It is a rarity as there are only two islands in the Finger Lakes. It was given this name because it was a refuge for native-American women and children during a raid by the Sullivan campaign. Sadly the island is losing ground and continues to get smaller. Some efforts are underway to maintain the island.

Useful Canandaigua Lake information:

• NY DEC
• Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce
• Historical Tour
• Finger Lakes Vaction Accommodations
• Canandaigua Lake Wineries
• Naples Valley Arts & Crafts Market
• Roseland Water Park
• Bristol Mountain Ski Resort
• Sonnenberg Gardens
• Finger Lakes Performing Arts Center
• Finger Lakes Gaming and Race Track
• Bare Hill Trail

Public Access to Canandaigua Lake:

• Canandaigua Lake State Marine Park - Located off Route 5 and 20 in the city of Canandaigua. Hard surface ramps; parking for 110 cars and trailers; an entrance/launch fee is charged.
• Woodville - Located on Route 21, 3 miles north of Naples at Woodville. Hard surface ramps; parking for 86 cars and trailers, no charge. Maintained year round and provides parking for ice fishing when ice conditions allow.
• Onanda - Located on West Lake Road, 6.5 miles south of the city of Canandaigua. Hard surface ramp; parking for 25 cars and trailers. Maintained year round and provides parking for ice fishing when ice conditions allow.