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$150/night
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87 campsites
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Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Price
$150/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
87 campsites
Season
Season Schedule Park...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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4468 State Route 3, Saranac Lake, New York, 12983, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Paddlers, kayakers, and anglers who can handle rocky shore landings and pack in everything they need. Site 87 has a lean-to worth grabbing for rainy stretches, and a motorboat rental opens up the more distant islands where bald eagles and loons are regular company.
Outhouse-only facilities and no running water are genuine dealbreakers here, not quirks. Add unpredictable docking on rocky shores, $150/night fees, and light bleed from nearby roads, and campers expecting a clean, easy wilderness experience will leave disappointed.
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Summer brings daytime highs in the 60s to low 70s°F, with nights in the 40s to 50s°F. It's the most reliable season for swimming, paddling, and fishing, with long daylight for campfires and island-hopping. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, so pack rain gear. Expect crowds on summer weekends and note the 14-night cumulative limit from July onward. Autumn cools to 40-60°F with fall foliage reflected in the lake. Winter drops to 10-30°F, freezing the lake solid and burying the islands in snow. Spring thaws slowly with melting ice and returning wildlife.
Peak season; best for swimming, paddling, fishing and long daylight evenings.
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Camping is primitive. No potable water available. Outhouses at each location.
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Site 87 was noted for its convenience and lean-to availability during rainy weather.
Site 16 was reported to have a unique snake sighting event.
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