This lake is on north of the town of Newcomb, with nice views of the Santanoni Range and Ermine Brook Slide. Because you have to park at the beginning of the road that leads to Camp Santanoni, the hike to Moose Pond is a long one! There are some designated primitive tent sites on Moose Pond that can allow you to extend your stay in this backcountry body of water.

This lake is on north of the town of Newcomb, with nice views of the Santanoni Range and Ermine Brook Slide. Because you have to park at the beginning of the road that leads to Camp Santanoni, the hike to Moose Pond is a long one! There are some designated primitive tent sites on Moose Pond that can allow you to extend your stay in this backcountry body of water.

This imposing lake is tucked away among hardwood hills in the heart of the wilderness. The campground is on the shore of Dark Bay.

Getting there

Hard surface ramp at Paradox Lake Public Campground on Route 74, 2 miles east of the hamlet of Severance. 

This imposing lake is tucked away among hardwood hills in the heart of the wilderness. The campground is on the shore of Dark Bay.

Getting there

Hard surface ramp at Paradox Lake Public Campground on Route 74, 2 miles east of the hamlet of Severance. 

This giant lake has plenty of room for every recreational wish. Amenities and supplies are in the town of Schroon Lake, with its stores and marina. Paddling, boating, fishing, and ice fishing are all popular activities on Schroon Lake.

How to get there

There are three main launches on the western side of the lake. All are not far from, or directly off, Route 9.

This giant lake has plenty of room for every recreational wish. Amenities and supplies are in the town of Schroon Lake, with its stores and marina. Paddling, boating, fishing, and ice fishing are all popular activities on Schroon Lake.

How to get there

There are three main launches on the western side of the lake. All are not far from, or directly off, Route 9.

Crane Pond is a beautiful gem in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Crane Pond is a beautiful gem in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Putnam Pond Campground is perfect for every camping need. It's location near a wilderness area is prime for exploration, but the maintained facilities take away some of the backcountry stress.

Camping

Large, well-forested campsites with lots of privacy. This is a key start-off point for hiking in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Choose from interior site camping, which requires a boat for access, or the developed area where visitors can rent a canoe or rowboat.

Day users can pay a small fee to use the facilities even if not camping.

Putnam Pond Campground is perfect for every camping need. It's location near a wilderness area is prime for exploration, but the maintained facilities take away some of the backcountry stress.

Camping

Large, well-forested campsites with lots of privacy. This is a key start-off point for hiking in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area.

Choose from interior site camping, which requires a boat for access, or the developed area where visitors can rent a canoe or rowboat.

Day users can pay a small fee to use the facilities even if not camping.

Pitkin’s Restaurant has been serving the Schroon Lake community and tourists in the Adirondack region with American favorites for the past 115 years. Under the guidance of owners Adam McCall and his wife Bridgett, Pitkin’s has now evolved into a full service restaurant with fully renovated interior spaces and the additional of an outdoor patio. While there are many changes, many things have remained the same. Pitkin’s Restaurant is still a great family restaurant that maintains family values and friendly service. Pitkin’s Restaurant ~ We’re all family here.

Pitkin’s Restaurant has been serving the Schroon Lake community and tourists in the Adirondack region with American favorites for the past 115 years. Under the guidance of owners Adam McCall and his wife Bridgett, Pitkin’s has now evolved into a full service restaurant with fully renovated interior spaces and the additional of an outdoor patio. While there are many changes, many things have remained the same. Pitkin’s Restaurant is still a great family restaurant that maintains family values and friendly service. Pitkin’s Restaurant ~ We’re all family here.

Pine Cone Mercantile is a unique home furnishings store in the heart of the Adirondacks, dedicated to a modern spin on rustic interiors. Offering everything from furniture to candles, to bath & body products... they focus on searching out unique and special items! Also located in the back of the store is North Woods Bread Co, baking fresh bread five days a week. Both are open year-round in downtown Schroon Lake.

Pine Cone Mercantile is a unique home furnishings store in the heart of the Adirondacks, dedicated to a modern spin on rustic interiors. Offering everything from furniture to candles, to bath & body products... they focus on searching out unique and special items! Also located in the back of the store is North Woods Bread Co, baking fresh bread five days a week. Both are open year-round in downtown Schroon Lake.

This DEC State Campground is set amid rolling hills of hardwood along a quiet scenic road. Located on the shore of Dark Bay, on Paradox Lake.

Camping

There are hot showers, flush toilets, trailer dump station, recycling center, boat launch site, picnic area with pavilion rental, and firewood sales.

Boating

Motorboats allowed. The boat launch is a single lane, launch ramp over natural sand and gravel substrate. Canoes and rowboats are available for rent at the registration booth.

This DEC State Campground is set amid rolling hills of hardwood along a quiet scenic road. Located on the shore of Dark Bay, on Paradox Lake.

Camping

There are hot showers, flush toilets, trailer dump station, recycling center, boat launch site, picnic area with pavilion rental, and firewood sales.

Boating

Motorboats allowed. The boat launch is a single lane, launch ramp over natural sand and gravel substrate. Canoes and rowboats are available for rent at the registration booth.