Clifton, New York

Clifton, New York
Cranberry Lake, Black Duck Hole
Map highlighting Clifton's location within St. Lawrence County.
Clifton, New York
Location within the state of New York
Coordinates: 44°12′49″N 74°56′57″W / 44.21361°N 74.94917°W / 44.21361; -74.94917
CountryUnited States
StateNew York
CountySt. Lawrence
Area
 • Total
150.34 sq mi (389.39 km2)
 • Land134.35 sq mi (347.96 km2)
 • Water16.00 sq mi (41.44 km2)
Elevation
1,660 ft (506 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
675
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code36-16287
GNIS feature ID0978838
Websitehttps://www.townofcliftonny.com/

Clifton is a town in St. Lawrence County, New York, United States. The population was 675 at the 2020 census. The town takes its name from a mining company.

The Town of Clifton is in the southern part of the county, within the Adirondack Park.