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Bookstores and Music Stores
Bookstores & Music Stores

Did you forget to bring a sizzling new beach read? Want to learn more about Adirondack natural history? Fear not, dear reader, because Saranac Lake has great options for buying books!

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Inn / Lodge, Lodging, Vacation Rental, Hotel / Resort
Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat
6319 State Route 30
Lake Clear
(518) 891-1489

Shh! Searching for an Adirondack alternative? Something secluded, fun and authentic Adirondack? Do you dream of breathtaking mountain-lake sunsets on a private beach? Where you can choose your own personal lodging style from upscale Adirondack...

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Camping, Summer
How to pick your camping spot

Camping is far more than an inexpensive way to stay somewhere. Camping is about living -- for a while -- in nature. Whether we love the outdoors, want to learn to love the outdoors, or just long to sleep under the stars, Saranac Lake has many unique...

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Camping, Fishing, Summer
Moose Pond: A Cool Fishing and Camping Combo

Submitted by guest blogger Tyler Merriam. It was an 83-degree summer afternoon when I took my most recent trip to Moose Pond. It is rare to find people who can participate in an impromptu stand up paddleboard trip mid-week. It was because of this...

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Private Campgrounds
Donaldson's Campsite
4426 State Route 30
Lake Clear
(518) 891-4070

Family owned, friendly campground consisting of 105 sites located across from Fish Creek, at the end of Lake Clear. On the water with beach access for swimming and a boat launch. Convenience store on premises with home-made ice cream. Rates: $18 D...

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Public Campgrounds
St. Regis Falls Scenic Campsite
19 Water Street
St. Regis Falls
(518) 856-9820

Call 518-856-9820 to make reservations. The 2018 dates of operation are April 30th to September 30th. In addition to both tent camping sites and RV sites with full hookup, the St. Regis Falls Scenic Campground features over 10 cabins available for...

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Little Clear is a popular place to find and hear the loons. Come at dawn and dusk.
Boat Launch Sites
Little Clear Pond Boat Launch
State Route 30
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Operated by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, this is a scenic pond with access to Grass Pond and Saint Regis Pond via portage.

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Summer, Outdoor Recreation, Family Fun, Dog Friendly
Lake Clear: Our Secret Paradise

Text by Guest Blogger: Hannah BabcockPhotos provided by ROOSTer Kim Andresen, also an avid fan of this secret beach AND ice cream. Many thanks to our fun-loving & photogenic friends Clayton & Abby Johnson and family.What to do... what to do?If you...

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Buck Pond is a popular campground
Public Campgrounds
Buck Pond State Campground
1339 County Route 60
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-3449

Buck Pond has seclusion, water, and a lifeguarded swimming beach with bathhouse. Enjoy the 130-acre Buck Pond, along with Lake Kushaqua and the Kushaqua Narrows. There's a miles-long walking path along an abandoned railroad bed, and then there's the...

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The sign for James A. Latour Park
Parks
James A. Latour Picnic & Recreation Area
Route 86
Saranac Lake
(518) 891-1990

Come for the fishing, birding, or picnicking, but stay for the scenic beauty! The James A. Latour Picnic & Recreation Area is located just outside of town next to the Lake Colby Beach, and is a perfect place to relax.

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Pet Getaway

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Your dog deserves an Adirondack getaway too. Book our pet friendly hotel near Lake Placid welcomes every member of your crew. Book our Pet Package...

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- Oct. 31

Paddle & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Escape to the serene beauty of the Adirondacks and immerse yourself in nature as you paddle the tranquil waters of Lake Flower in a kayak, canoe,...

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- May. 31

BikeADK Loves Canada - Weekender

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BikeADK

Canadian Residents receive 15% off Registration!

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- Oct. 31

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- Oct. 31

Golf & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Tee off at one of the Adirondacks' historic golf courses, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views.

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- Oct. 31

Bike & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Explore the beauty of Saranac Lake and the newly developed Adirondack Rail Trail.

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- May. 13

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- May. 13

Canadian Love - Victoria Day Package

Traverse Lodge

Traverse Lodge

20% off stays from May 15 to May 20 for our Canadian friends!

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- Apr. 1

The Wild Center Family Getaway

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Enjoy 2 adult and 1 child admission tickets to The Wild Center, where nature meets discovery.

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- Oct. 31

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- Oct. 31

Fish & Stay

Voco Saranac Lake

Voco Saranac Lake

Enjoy a 2-hour fishing session on Lake Flower for two, guided by expert anglers.

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