Wanakena, New York

Wanakena is a hamlet located on the shore of Cranberry Lake in the town of Fine in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States.

Tourism is a major industry in the area; a small year-round population is supplemented by an influx seasonal residents each summer.

After the lumber industry left the area, the rails were dismantled because of a significant decrease in people traveling to and from Wanakena.

In addition to the SUNY ESF school, there's a church with weekly services during the summer (9:15 am), a post-office, a store and art gallery called Otto's Abode, Packbasket Adventures Lodge and Guide Service, the Otto J Hamele Historic Walking Tour, and a gazebo where summer concerts are held.

The Wanakena History Center opened in 2021, including the unveiling of a historic sign commemorating the founding of the Ranger School in 1912.