Beaver Lake Nature Center

Baldwinsville, Onondaga County

The rich mix of habitats provides the opportunity of seeing more than 200 species of birds and over 800 varieties of plants at the Beaver Lake Nature Center. Over 9 miles of maintained walking trails across gentle and varied terrain invite you to restore your connection to the earth. During the spring and fall, Beaver Lake is a resting spot for thousands of migratory Canada Geese and other waterfowl. The glacially formed lake has a fen on it southern shore where visitors can find cranberries and insectivorous plants such as sundew, pitcher plant and bladderwort.

Wildlife to Watch

Where to Watch

  • Visitors center
  • Observation tower
  • Overlook deck
  • Wildlife blind
  • Nine miles of trails, including several boardwalks, one nearly a mile long
  • Canoe trail through wetland area
  • Lake

Recreational Opportunities

  • Hiking
  • Canoeing/kayaking
  • Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
  • Guided walks

Accessible Features

This site has some accessible features, including trails and a visitors center. A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website.

Size

671 acres, with 200-acre lake

Closest Town

Baldwinsville

Directions

See Google Maps and enter your address for step by step directions to Beaver Lake Nature Center. (This link will open a page outside of the DEC website. Hold Shift down while clicking on the link to open it in a new window)

Contact Information

Telephone: 315-638-2519
Address: 8477 East Mud Lake Rd., Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Website: Beaver Lake Nature Center (This link leaves DEC's website)

Photo credits: Beaver Lake Nature Center