Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend
Camp, Paddle, & Hiking Weekend at Fish Creek Pond
Camping, Hiking and Paddling Weekend
Camp, Paddle, & Hiking Weekend at Fish Creek Pond
Details
Come for a weekend getaway to Fish Creek Pond -- considered the finest and most attractive of all the Adirondack campgrounds, Fish Creek Pond Campground offers a natural sand shoreline and water access for most campsites. The pristine rivers and ponds are accessible to both motorized and non-motorized boats. There is also great hiking nearby.
Come for the day or stay for the whole weekend. You can camp, paddle, or hike.
I’ll be out on the water paddleboarding all three days and will teach an introduction to paddleboarding on Saturday.
Bring your own gear or a SUP/canoe/kayak if you prefer. Rentals may be available — call ahead to confirm.
Geography:
Fish Creek Pond Campground is located in Adirondack Park.
Recreation:
Various canoe routes and boating opportunities exist; the waters are popular parts of the Adirondack canoe routes. Major species in Fish Creek, Square, and Rollins Ponds are black bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Upper Saranac Lake offers these species, plus lake trout and landlocked salmon. Black and Whey Ponds have brook and rainbow trout. Many miles of trails begin right from the campground, with an abundance of other hiking possibilities nearby. Two of the most popular are the Otter Hollow Loop and Floodwood Loop.
Facilities:
The campground has campsites, a picnic area, a beach, a playground, restrooms, a shower building, a trailer dumping station, a boat launch, hiking trails, summer recreation activities, and volleyball and basketball areas.
More Information:
- https://dec.ny.gov/places/fish-creek-pond-campground-and-day-use-area
- https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fish-creek-pond-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=574
Directions
Fish Creek Pond Campground and Day Use Area
Address: 4523 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 44 18 13.38980N, 074 21 29.77273W
Directions:
From the Northway (I-87) northbound: Exit 30 Route 9 north to Rte. 73 north to Lake Placid. Route 86 north through Saranac Lake to Rte. 186 west to Rte. 30 south. 9 miles to Fish Creek Pond.
From the Northway (I-87) southbound: Exit 38, Rte. 374 west to Rte. 3 west to Saranac Lake. From Saranac Lake follow directions above.
From I-81: Exit 48, Rte. 342 east to Rte. 3 & 30, then Rte. 30 north to Fish Creek Pond.
About this event
Come for a weekend getaway to Fish Creek Pond -- considered the finest and most attractive of all the Adirondack campgrounds, Fish Creek Pond Campground offers a natural sand shoreline and water access for most campsites. The pristine rivers and ponds are accessible to both motorized and non-motorized boats. There is also great hiking nearby.
Come for the day or stay for the whole weekend. You can camp, paddle, or hike.
I’ll be out on the water paddleboarding all three days and will teach an introduction to paddleboarding on Saturday.
Bring your own gear or a SUP/canoe/kayak if you prefer. Rentals may be available — call ahead to confirm.
Geography:
Fish Creek Pond Campground is located in Adirondack Park.
Recreation:
Various canoe routes and boating opportunities exist; the waters are popular parts of the Adirondack canoe routes. Major species in Fish Creek, Square, and Rollins Ponds are black bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Upper Saranac Lake offers these species, plus lake trout and landlocked salmon. Black and Whey Ponds have brook and rainbow trout. Many miles of trails begin right from the campground, with an abundance of other hiking possibilities nearby. Two of the most popular are the Otter Hollow Loop and Floodwood Loop.
Facilities:
The campground has campsites, a picnic area, a beach, a playground, restrooms, a shower building, a trailer dumping station, a boat launch, hiking trails, summer recreation activities, and volleyball and basketball areas.
More Information:
- https://dec.ny.gov/places/fish-creek-pond-campground-and-day-use-area
- https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/fish-creek-pond-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=574
Directions to the trailhead
Get directionsFish Creek Pond Campground and Day Use Area
Address: 4523 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 44 18 13.38980N, 074 21 29.77273W
Directions:
From the Northway (I-87) northbound: Exit 30 Route 9 north to Rte. 73 north to Lake Placid. Route 86 north through Saranac Lake to Rte. 186 west to Rte. 30 south. 9 miles to Fish Creek Pond.
From the Northway (I-87) southbound: Exit 38, Rte. 374 west to Rte. 3 west to Saranac Lake. From Saranac Lake follow directions above.
From I-81: Exit 48, Rte. 342 east to Rte. 3 & 30, then Rte. 30 north to Fish Creek Pond.
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