Champlain, New York

Champlain, New York
Former border station, Champlain
Location in Clinton County and the state of New York
Coordinates: 44°57′54″N 73°26′3″W / 44.96500°N 73.43417°W / 44.96500; -73.43417
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountyClinton
Named afterSamuel de Champlain
Government
 • TypeTown Council
Area
 • Total
58.81 sq mi (152.33 km2)
 • Land51.16 sq mi (132.50 km2)
 • Water7.66 sq mi (19.83 km2)
Elevation
152 ft (46 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,745
 • Density110.2/sq mi (42.55/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes
Area code518
FIPS code36-019-13750
GNIS feature ID978809
Websitewww.townofchamplain.gov

Champlain is a town in Clinton County, New York, United States. The population was 5,754 at the 2010 census. The town is located on the western shore of Lake Champlain, near the northern end of Lake Champlain and is on the U.S./Canadian border.

The town occupies the northeastern corner of Clinton County and the state of New York. Within the town are two villages: Champlain and Rouses Point.