Welcome to the Star Lake Protective Association!

The SLPA has been dedicated to the preservation of Star Lake for over 100 years!  Star Lake, located in northern New York State, is a small but pristine lake situated in the western foot-hills of the Adirondack Mountains.  The Star Lake Protective Association's mission is "to promote the protection and improvement of Star Lake and the surrounding property and environment".  We are a non-regulatory, non-profit organization which conducts meetings twice a year and sponsors recreational events and activities for lake residents and visitors.  See about the SLPA for more information.

Star Lake shares its borders with a hamlet of the same name and is many things to many people.  About half of its lake residents live here year-round in winterized homes, enjoying four true "north country" seasons.  Others come to Star Lake on vacations, week-ends or "for the summer" to visit their vacation cottages, some of which are over 100 years old, built in the true Adirondack camp fashion.  All enjoy the cool, crystal-clear lake water in a great variety of ways.  Fishing, swimming, and all types of water sports and boating are popular.  There is a Star Lake Regatta every year for sailing enthusiasts.  Canoes and kayaks are in abundance.  Many consider their "rafts" the vehicle of choice as they slowly motor around the lake in relative luxury and comfort.  Motor boats and jet skis are also popular for tubing, knee boarding and water skiing.  There is something for everyone on this very special little lake.

This is a fairly new site (March, 2007) and as such, many of the pages are "work in progress," to be completed soon.  Also, new content is being planned and articles are revised regularly.  Please feel free to use the multi-purpose feedback form to comment on the site or ask for information.  You are invited to browse around and come back often for updated or new information.  If you are a member, look for Association news, particularly in the Members' Area.  If you are not a member, please consider joining us in our endeavor to keep Star Lake beautiful, clean and safe for all to enjoy for generations to come. 

Star Lake Photo Gallery

Star Lake Handbook

View this collection of photos and see why we call Star Lake the "Gem of the Adirondacks."  (photo by Robin Ferber)

Click here to access the most recent edition of a 20-page color booklet describing scenic Star Lake and the Protective Association.  Use the feedback link to order copies, if you like.  Past editions are available for viewing in PDF format. 

Recent Meeting Minutes:

Member Information & Logon

If you're interested in what happened at the last meeting, visit the recent meetings link.  While the archives are for members only, we are providing minutes from the most recent meetings in order to keep everyone in the community informed of SLPA activities and events.  Also, a copy of the spring mailing is found here.  If you are on the lake, perhaps you might come to the next meeting? (photo by Rod Miller)

We maintain a members' area that is password-protected to insure the privacy of our members.  If you already have your logon info, feel free to visit the members' area.  If you are a member and don't yet have a username and password; or, if you would like to join the SLPA, please use the feedback form to contact us.  Currently, dues are $20 per calendar year.  (photo by Leon Zois)

'Tis the Season...  Here are some of the most recent seasonal pictures of the lake.  To see more, go to the 'Tis the Season page.  Ice and snow are upon us; days are getting longer...  Think sunshine, think warm.  "Away we go, 2010 lake season!"