FISH CREEK POND campsite tour (All new site numbers) Over 300 sites, best of the Adirondacks! NYSDEC

(All new site numbers) Over 300 sites
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FISH CREEK POND campsite tour (All new site numbers) Over 300 sites, best of the Adirondacks! NYSDEC

A fast driving tour through one of the best New York State Department of environmental conservation campgrounds in the Adirondacks Fish Creek pond campground I got all the sites along the lake some of them on the opposite side of the road. I didn't get some of the Creek campsites but I did show where they were, I hope you enjoy your camping trip

Dates of Operation:
Opening Date: May 10
Closing Date: October 14
Camping Fee: $22 per night (out of state residents surcharge additional $5 per night)
Address: 4523 State Route 30, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 (directions below)
County: Franklin
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 44 18 13.38980N, 074 21 29.77273W
Campground Phone: (518) 891-4560
Regional Office Phone: (518) 897-1309
Make Your Camping Reservation: ReserveAmerica

Fish Creek Pond Campground offers a natural sand shoreline and water access for most campsites. Campers are provided with pristine rivers and ponds accessible to both motorized and non-motorized boats. Square Pond and Fish Creek Pond (the two bodies of water around which the campground is situated) are open to motor boat usage. Also, motorboat operator's can enjoy miles of open water on the Upper Saranac Lake. A trailered boat launch with a small temporary parking area nearby receive steady usage throughout the camping season. Campers seeking non motorized boating opportunities are usually referred by the campground staff to the ponds in the Rollins Pond Campground area or the nearby St. Regis Canoe Area (approx. 3 miles north of the campground). It is considered by many, the finest and most attractive of all the Adirondack campgrounds. Camping equipment from tents to 40' RVs can be accommodated. The campground offers a variety of other recreational opportunities including: Interpreter Activity Program, canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.

355 campsites, accommodating all equipment from tents to 40' RVs picnic area, beach, playground, hot showers flush toilets, trailer dumping station, firewood sales, boat launch, hiking trails, recreation activities program (July - Labor Day), volleyball and basketball areas, boat and canoe rentals (available outside the campground).

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.

Historic Interest

In 1920 the Conservation Commission began to establish camping sites throughout the Adirondacks. An open camp (lean-to) and 2 or 3 fireplaces were developed at Fish Creek Pond. By 1924, it was realized that proper sanitary facilities and drinking water were required for those using these roadside camp sites. Therefore, an effort was begun to concentrate campsites at certain locations. In the early summer of 1926 twenty sites, sanitary facilities and a well were constructed at Fish Creek Pond "...thereby one of our most attractive public campsites in the entire Adirondacks was created." The next year the Conservation Department doubled the size of the camping area and doubled it again in 1928. Although continually expanding, it was impossible to keep up with the demand for sites. From 1933 to 1935 the campground was again expanded through the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps due to increasing demand.







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