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

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.