Telttailu Lake George Wild Forestissa

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.

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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.

B

Shepard Park

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

C

Glen Island Campground

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

D

Rogers Rock Campground Entrance

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

E

Camp Chingachgook

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

F

Thousand Acres Ranch Resort

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

G

Fifth Peak Lean-to

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

H

Fishbrook Pond South Lean-to

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

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Fishbrook Pond North Lean-to

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

J

Millman Pond Lean-to

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

K

Fivemile Mountain Lean-To

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

L

Black Mt Summit

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

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Negro Marsh

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

N

Lockwood Swamp

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