Littleville Lake
52 mi southeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
The launch boat ramp (10-hp limit) provides anglers easy access to the stocked brook, rainbow and brown trout, in addition to the native populations of warmwater fish.
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Snow play and winter sports near Albany
Places near Albany for sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter sports when there’s snow.
14places for snow and winter sports
52 mito the closest
Good to know: Carry tire chains in winter, check road and avalanche conditions, and expect parking or Sno-Park permits at popular spots.
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Ball Mountain Lake
59 mi northeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Part of the Connecticut River Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, Atlantic salmon are stocked and smallmouth bass and trout fishing is available. Winhall Brook Campground near South Londonderry features 111 campsites.
Winhall Brook Camping Area
59 mi northeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Winhall Brook Camping Area is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont along Winhall Brook and the West River, seven miles north of Ball Mountain Lake.
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30 to 75 miles (5)
Littleville Lake
The launch boat ramp (10-hp limit) provides anglers easy access to the stocked brook, rainbow and brown trout, in addition to the native populations of warmwater fish.
- Boating
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Ball Mountain Lake
Part of the Connecticut River Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, Atlantic salmon are stocked and smallmouth bass and trout fishing is available. Winhall Brook Campground near South Londonderry features 111 campsites.
- Camping
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Winhall Brook Camping Area
Winhall Brook Camping Area is nestled in the Green Mountains of Vermont along Winhall Brook and the West River, seven miles north of Ball Mountain Lake.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Cross Country Skiing
- Evening Programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Mountain Biking
Townshend Lake
Boats are limited to a 10-hp. Fishing is good to excellent for smallmouth bass, brown and rainbow trout. Recreation facilities include a boat launch, swim area, picnic tables, grills, hiking trails, ballfield, drinking water and restrooms.
- Boating
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Townshend Lake Recreation Area
Townshend Lake is a flood control project operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, serving communities within the West River Valley, and those downstream.
- Biking
- Birding
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
75 miles and farther (9)
Surry Mountain Lake
The Ashuelot River offers fishing for bass and stocked trout. The lake is limited to 10-hp engines on vessels.
- Boating
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
North Springfield Lake
The lake offers fishing for largemouth bass and other warmwater species. The boat ramp is open to canoes and small, flat-bottomed boats only. Nearby Stoughton Pond is stocked with rainbow trout and has a 5-mph limit.
- Boating
- Hiking
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Otter Brook Lake
This picturesque lake prohibits the use of gasoline motorboats. Trout are stocked both above and below the dam by the State.
- Boating
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area
Otter Brook Lake Recreation Area is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use facility offering many outdoor recreation opportunities everyone can enjoy. The park is located in Keene and Roxbury, New Hampshire.
- Birding
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Disc Golf
- Fishing
- Hiking
Stoughton Pond Rec Area
Stoughton Pond Recreation Area is a day use area located to the north of North Springfield Lake. Stoughton Pond is located off State Route 106 on Stoughton Pond Road in Perkinsville, Vermont.
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Birch Hill Dam
This 82-acre natural lake boasts the Lake Dennison Recreation Area, offering picnic areas, hunting, hiking, campgrounds and a swimming beach managed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Boating
- Nature education
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area
Hop Brook Lake Recreation Area is located within the towns of Middlebury, Naugatuck and Waterbury, Connecticut. Its 536 acres provide excellent recreation opportunities and a chance to escape from the growing suburbia surrounding the park.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
Moosalamoo Campground
Moosalamoo Campground is a small remote campground located at the base of Mt. Moosalamoo, near Voter Brook. A large mowed grass field in the middle of the campground is good for a variety of activities, especially for groups with children.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- History
- Hunting
- Swimming
Westville Recreation Area
Westville Lake is situated on the Quinebaug River in the towns of Southbridge and Sturbridge, Massachusetts.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Hiking
- Winter sports
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Albany. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for snow play near Albany?
Littleville Lake (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 52 miles southeast of Albany as the crow flies. Next are Ball Mountain Lake (59 mi) and Winhall Brook Camping Area (59 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers, USDA Forest Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.