Jim enjoying a gorgeous summer day on Lake George.
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Description:
Lake George, located in the southeastern most part of the Adirondack Park, is commonly called the 'Queen of American Lakes' because of its glistening blue waters and rolling mountain terrain. At 32 miles long and 3 miles wide at it's maximum width, Lake George is the largest lake solely within the Adirondack Park.
As with Lake Champlain, a paddling trip on Lake George offers a trip back in history. It was one of the links in the historic waterway that connected this part of the country with the large settlements toward the mouth of the Hudson River.
Avoid paddling the Lake on summer weekends during the day due to lots of motorized boat traffic. Weekday paddling or paddling after 5pm are the best times for this lake. Late spring and early fall are also pretty quiet here.
Duration:
This is really up to you. You can do short day trips or long paddles requiring a stop on an island or at a campground.
Put-in:
There are numerous places to put in on the lake. The following is a list of boat launches operated by the NYS DEC --
ESSEX COUNTY:
Mossy Point - On Black Point Road, two miles north of the Village of Ticonderoga on east shore of Lake George. Hard surface launching ramp. Parking for 100 cars and trailers.
WARREN COUNTY:
Rogers Rock Campground. On Route 9N, 3 miles north of the Hamlet of Hague. Concrete ramp. Parking for 24 cars and trailers.
Northwest Bay Brook. On Route 9N, 4 miles north of the Village of Bolton Landing. Hand launching. Parking for 15 cars.
Million Dollar Beach. On the Beach Road in the Village of Lake George. Hard surface launch ramp. Parking for 200 cars and trailers. Closed week before Memorial Day until the week after Labor Day. Underpass clearance seven feet maximum.
Distance:
The lake is 32 miles long and 3 miles wide at it's maximum width. The distance is up to you!
Camping:
Yes - mostly on the Lakes countless islands! Permits required during the summer season. For more Lake George camping information or to reserve a site, check out Reserve America online.
LINKS:
LAKE GEORGE SPECIFIC --
Lake George Vacations - lots of good Lake info (camping/lodging, restaurants, scuba diving, history, and more).
Lake George Kayak, Co. - buy or rent kayaks here.
LakeGeorge.net - info for 4 seasons of fun.
ADIRONDACK REGION GENERAL --
Adirondack Mountain Region - the official guide to the Adirondacks (an all around awesome website).
Homepages of the Adirondacks - Info on accommodations, attractions, restaurants, services, recreation, and more in the Adirondack Region.
Adirondack Region Weather Information - self explanatory!
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