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BUCK POND CAMPGROUND, NY

Buck Pond compares to a mountain retreat; it offers secluded sites, numerous water access, and a walking path that stretches for miles along an abandoned railroad bed. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, ...
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Overview

Description

Buck Pond compares to a mountain retreat; it offers secluded sites, numerous water access, and a walking path that stretches for miles along an abandoned railroad bed. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.

Geography:

Buck Pond Campground is located on the western shore of 130-acre Buck Pond. The Lake Kushaqua and the Kushaqua Narrows form most of the western and northern boundaries of the campground. Construction of the campground began in July 1965, and the campground opened in 1968. The main campground road is constructed on the original roadbed of the Chateaugay Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.

Recreation:

Rowboat, canoe and kayak rentals are available at Buck Pond. The major species of fish found in Buck Pond are northern pike, yellow perch, and brown bullhead. Nearby Lake Kushaqua offers these species, plus black bass and rainbow trout. Brook trout fishing can be found in the North Branch of the Saranac River, below Mud Pond. The walking path along the old D&H railroad bed, about 1.25 miles to Kushaqua/Mud Pond Road and the outlet of the lake, is very popular. St. Regis Mountain in Paul Smiths and Debar Mountain at Meacham Lake both offer excellent views of the surrounding mountains and lakes.

Facilities:

Campsites, restrooms with showers, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, a boat launch at Lake Kushaqua, a car top boat launch, boat and canoe rentals, and a sand beach with a bathhouse are just a few of the amenities that make this campground unique.

Nearby Attractions:

The Six Nations Indian Museum is located just outside the campground. The Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center at Paul Smiths is 12 miles west. Lake Placid and the Olympic venues are located 25 miles to the south.

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Sat Oct 05 2024 - Fri Jul 04 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

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Season Schedule

Park Season
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End
Core
Fri May 16 2025
Mon Jun 30 2025
Peak
Tue Jul 01 2025
Sun Aug 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Boating
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Changing Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Powerboating
  • Recycling Station
  • Restroom
  • Shower Building
  • Showers
  • Telephone
  • Water Fillup Station
Within 10 Miles
  • Convenience Store
  • Golfing
  • Hospital
  • Interpretive Center
  • Museum
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.50104, -74.11216
44°30'4"N, 74°6'44"W

From Adirondack Northway (I-87), Northbound: Take Exit 30, then take Route 73 north to Lake Placid. Take Route 86 through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake to Gabriels. In Gabriels, take Franklin County Road 60 6 miles to Buck Pond. From Adirondack Northway (1-87), Southbound: Take Exit 38, then take Route 374 west to the Route 3 junction. Take Route 3 and turn right on Franklin County Road 60. Follow the road 5.5 miles to Buck Pond. From Tupper Lake: Take Route 30 North to Paul Smiths. Turn right on Route 86 and drive about 4 miles. In Gabriels, turn left onto County Route 60.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

BUCK POND CAMPGROUND
1339 County Route 60
ONCHIOTA  NY  12989
Phone Number:
Project Office: (518)891-3449
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