Boating

Fun for the entire family

Families, friends, and fishermen alike find Schroon Lake's natural spring water the perfect launching point for a memorable day. Lake Harris in Newcomb, Paradox Lake in Schroon, and Putnam Pond are also fantastic places to launch and explore the beautiful waters of the Adirondacks.

Need a break? Take a dip at the Town Beach in Schroon Lake. Or find a remote corner of a lake to drop an anchor to soak up some sun and enjoy a floating picnic.

Leave No Trace and Love Your ADK

The magic of the Adirondacks is the result of previous generations taking a long view and protecting the mountains, lakes, and rivers within the Blue Line. That tradition continues today as we support and encourage everyone to practice Leave No Trace ethics, which help protect the lands and waters of the Adirondacks.

Seven Principles of Leave No Trace

Great access and two ponds at Putnam Pond.

Putnam Pond and North Pond

Putts Pond Road, Ticonderoga

(518) 532-7675

Paddling These two ponds are connected by a set of narrows. The best launch is located near the beach which is just over a small hill from the main parking area in the campground. This pond in the summer can get very busy but you don't have to worry...

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Paradox Lake Public Campground

897 NYS Route 74, Paradox

(518) 532-7675

Camping This campground is set amid rolling hills of hardwood along a quiet scenic road. Canoes and rowboats are available for rent at the registration booth. Located on the shore of Dark Bay, on Paradox Lake. There are hot showers, flush toilets...

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Putnam Pond Campground is a doorway to outdoor adventure.

Putnam Pond State Campground

763 Putts Pond Road, Ticonderoga

(518) 532-7675

Camping Large, well-forested campsites with lots of privacy. This is a key start off point for hiking the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area. Choose from interior site camping, which requires a boat for access, or the developed area where they can rent a...

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This is the hard launch for Lake Harris.

Lake Harris Boat Launch

291 Campsite Road, Newcomb

(518) 532-7675

Directions to Access Points: From Exit 29 off I-87 follow Blue Ridge Road to Newcomb and take a right onto Route 28N. Head into Newcomb and locate the access road for the Lake Harris State Campground on the right and follow this to the campground, day...

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Schroon Lake Marina

31 Marina Road, Schroon Lake

(518) 532-7884

Summer watersports are fun, exciting, and family -friendly activities that people of all ages can enjoy. There's no better way to spend a weekend at Lake George, Schroon Lake, or Loon Lake than out on the water soaking up the sun. But it's no secret...

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Schroon Lake Boat Launch

Dock Street, Schroon Lake

(518) 532-7675

Schroon Lake, the lake, has three boat launches. One is in downtown Schroon Lake, on Dock Street. There is a hard surface launching ramp. Parking for 15 cars and trailers. Eagle Point Campground on Route 9, 2 miles north of the Hamlet of Pottersville....

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