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HEMLOCK & CANADICE LAKES
MARINAS & BOAT RENTALS
The 6,849-acre Hemlock-Canadice State Forest surrounds Hemlock and Canadice Lakes, which have provided drinking water for the City of Rochester and adjacent communities for more than 100 years. In order to protect water quality, the City acquired much of the watershed property around the lakes. Over the decades, the land was planted and/or naturally reverted to forest.
NOTE: Boating on Hemlock and Canadice Lakes is restricted.
Boats must be less than 17 feet and cannot have motors more powerful than 10 hp. Additionally, boating and fishing are prohibited in the northernmost sections of the lake: north of northernmost boat launch on Hemlock Lake and 500 feet from the north end of CanadiceLake.
CANADICE LAKE
HEMLOCK LAKE
HEMLOCK & CANADICE LAKES
PUBLIC BOAT
LAUNCHES
7412 Rix Hill Rd. Hemlock, NY
CANADICE LAKE
HEMLOCK LAKE
6116 Canadice Lake Rd, Springwater, NY
Unnamed Road, Springwater, NY
HEMLOCK & CANADICE LAKES
PARKS & BEACHES
Specific regulations have been developed by DEC, mirroring those established by the City of Rochester, allow many recreational activities on Hemlock-Canadice State Forest, but prohibit uses that could threaten water quality.
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Camping is not allowed on this property.
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No campfires or charcoal fires.
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No swimming, bathing, water skiing, or tubing.
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No target shooting.
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No possession or riding of horses
7412 Rix Hill Rd. Hemlock, NY
CANADICE LAKE
HEMLOCK LAKE
Canadice Lake, Springwater, NY