Camping in Lake George Wild Forest

Camping and Outdoors

Explore the rugged terrain of the Lake George Wild Forest and the surrounding Adirondack wilderness. This collection features the 5.5-mile Prospect Mountain Parkway with its high-altitude overlooks and the remote island campsites of Glen Island, accessible only by boat. Hikers can utilize the network of lean-to shelters along the Tongue Mountain Range and Fishbrook Pond, or ascend to the fire tower at Black Mountain Summit, the highest point on Lake George.

Prospect Mountain Parkway

A 5.5-mile scenic drive featuring three overlooks with views of Lake George, the Adirondack Mountains, and the Green Mountains of Vermont.

Shepard Park

Village park featuring a public beach, a landscaped amphitheater for concerts, and a pier on the southern shore of Lake George.

Glen Island Campground

Boat-access-only campsite located on the islands of Lake George, serving as the administrative headquarters for the island camping system.

Rogers Rock Campground Entrance

Northern Lake George facility offering swimming, boat launches, and access to the 700-foot Rogers Slide rock face.

Camp Chingachgook

A YMCA-run outdoor facility on the eastern shore of Lake George, offering residential summer camps and environmental education.

Thousand Acres Ranch Resort

A Western-style dude ranch situated along the Hudson River, providing horseback riding trails and rustic cabin accommodations.

Fifth Peak Lean-to

A remote three-sided log shelter located along the Tongue Mountain Range trail, offering views of Lake George.

Fishbrook Pond South Lean-to

Backcountry shelter located on the southern shore of Fishbrook Pond, accessible via the Lake George Wild Forest trail system.

Fishbrook Pond North Lean-to

Remote hiking shelter situated on the northern side of Fishbrook Pond for backcountry camping.

Millman Pond Lean-to

Isolated log shelter located near the shores of Millman Pond in the eastern Adirondack wilderness.

Fivemile Mountain Lean-To

Adirondack-style shelter positioned along the Tongue Mountain Range hiking trail.

Black Mt Summit

The highest peak on Lake George at 2,646 feet, featuring a decommissioned fire tower and panoramic views of the Adirondacks.

Negro Marsh

A protected wetland area located near the northern reaches of Lake George.

Lockwood Swamp

Ecological wetland and marshland area located west of Lake George near the Hudson River.

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