OSWEGO COUNTY, NY
In 1615, the French explorer Samuel de Champlain described
Oswego County's landscape as “a very pleasing and fine
country, watered by numerous small streams, two small
rivers which empty into said lake [Ontario] and a number of
ponds and prairies...”
His description is
remarkably rele-
vant four cen-
turies later.
Named for an Iro-
quois word mean-
ing “place of the
pouring out,” Os-
wego County, NY is
located on the
southern shore of
Great Lake Ontario.
With easy access to
I-81 and I-90, the area's diverse and unique natural
features make this “very pleasing and fine country”
the perfect place to explore the great outdoors.
From fly-fishing the legendary Salmon River for
steelhead and Atlantic salmon, to trolling Lake On-
tario for salmon and trout, Oswego County is an in-
ternational year-round fishing destination. Public
waterfront and private fishing preserves offer an-
gling options for all ages and skill levels. Profes-
sional guides provide expert advice and the
necessary equipment. Tackle shops, marinas and
other services are conveniently located near pop-
ular fishing spots.
Courtesy of Lake On-
tario, Oswego County
receives 200 to
300 inches of Lake
Effect snow annually.
Winona Forest, with
70 miles of multi-use
trails, is popular for
cross-country skiing,
fat bikes, and snow-
shoeing during the
winter months, and
hiking and other ac-
tivities the rest of the
year. Hundreds of miles of groomed snowmo-
bile trails lead riders across rolling hills to ex-
plore the Tug Hill and beyond.
Stay in a historic stone lighthouse, riverfront
hotel, cozy cottage, or BnB. You’ll find lodging
to suit every budget. Campgrounds range from
the spacious Selkirk Shores State Park over-
looking Lake Ontario to full-service resorts and
perfectly remote tent spots. There are more
than 3,500 sites to choose from.
Go to www.visitoswegocounty.com or call 1-800-
248-4FUN.
“Named for an Iroquois word meaning ‘place of
the pouring out,’� Oswego County, NY is located
on the southern shore of Great Lake Ontario.”