Water Recreation
Adirondac Rafting Company
110 W Main StIndian Lake, NY 12842
800-510-RAFT, 518-523-1635
http://www.lakeplacidrafting.com
Season: Apr-Oct
Adirondac Rafting Company runs the wild and scenic 17 mile Hudson River Gorge. We provide gear, licensed river guides & a riverside lunch. Our experienced guides look forward to sharing this spectacular run through the gorge with you!
Season: Apr-Oct
Guided whitewater rafting on Hudson and Sacandaga rivers; canoe & kayak lessons and rentals. Overnight trips available also.
Yankee Boating Center
3910 Lake Shore DrDiamond Point, NY 12824
518-668-2862
http://www.yankeeboat.com
Season: May-Oct
Private sailing lessons; launch, gas, boat rental; motor boat, sail, pontoon. Complete service, dock space rental, pump-out station, LGPC reg decal. Winter storage. On Lake George.
1/2 Mile Ranch Camping Resort
479 Lake AveLake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-3113
http://www.halfmileranch.com
Season: YR
Campground, motel, restaurant and saloon. Paddle boat rentals, fishing, swimming, stocked fishing pond.
Adirondack Adventures
4659 Route 28North River, NY 12856
877-963-RAFT, 518-251-2802
http://www.adkadventures.com
Season: Apr-Oct
Enjoy a great day of fun & adventure! Guided whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing on Upper and Middle Hudson River Gorges and Moose River. Self-guided canoe & kayak tours. Guided hiking, mountain biking and overnight trips; adventure packages, lodging packages.
Season: YR
Four-season fully licensed guide service offers Adirondack hunting, fishing, canoeing, hiking, backpacking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Day and overnight trips available! Let us put together a great outdoor memory for you.
Season: YR
ADK is dedicated to the protection and responsible recreational use of NYS Forest Preserve, parks, wild lands and waters. Walk-in information center offers lecture programs; hiking, snowshoe, skiing maps and reference materials.
Adirondack River Outfitters
95 Lake AveLake Luzerne, NY 12846
800-525-7238, 518-696-5101
http://www.aroadventures.com
Season: Apr-Oct
Guided whitewater rafting trips on Upper Hudson River Gorge and Moose River. Guided summer tubing trips on the Sacandaga River, support boat accompanies tubes, all-day shuttles, 3 trips daily; minimum age 12.
Adirondack Tubing Adventures
877 Lake AveLake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-6133
http://www.adktubing.com
Season: Apr-Oct
Guided lazy river tubing, rafting and kayaking trips for all ages. Calm water is perfect for families. Beat the heat, chill out and go with the flow.
Adirondack Water Ski & Wakeboard School
Chic's Marina 4782 Lake Shore DrBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-3726
http://www.adkwaterski.com
Season: May-Oct
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, knee board, wakesurfing, barefooting and tubing. Beginner to advanced. Certified instructors can help perfect your technique and improve your skills. Call for appointment.
Adventure Center at Whitewater Challengers
4511 State Rt 28North River, NY 12856
800-443-RAFT, http://www.whitewaterchallengers.com
Season: Apr-Oct
Experience a great ride on the scenic Upper and Middle Hudson River Gorges as well as the Moose River. Licensed guides, state of the art equipment, including self-bailing rafts, heated changing rooms; lunch, transportation and BBQ dinner! Unmatched safety record & experience. "The Most Fun You'll Have All Year!"
Adventure Sports Rafting
Main StIndian Lake, NY 12842
800-441 RAFT, 518-648-5812
http://www.adventuresportsrafting.com
Season: Apr- Oct
Join us for spring, summer or fall whitewater rafting tours of one of the most famous and majestic waterways in the Adirondack Mountains: the "Upper Hudson River Gorge". We offer top notch equipment and licensed, experienced guides. Moose River Trips also available.
Beaver Brook Outfitters
2349 Rt 28Wevertown, NY 12886
888-454-8433, 518-251-3394
http://www.beaverbrook.net
Season: YR
Family adventure fun. Guided whitewater rafting; lazy river tubing, canoeing and kayaking. Guided fishing, hiking, overnight camping, climbing and caving, snowshoe trips, winter excursions available. Ski, snowboard, snowshoe equipment rentals.
Boats By George on the Lake
291 Cleverdale RdCleverdale, NY 12820
518-656-9353
http://www.boatsbygeorge.com
Private launch, parking, gas, complete service, dock space rental, pump-out station, LGPC reg decal. Stand-up paddle board rental, ship store, winter storage. Located on Lake George.
On Rt 8, 1 mile northeast of the hamlet of Brant Lake. Public launch, parking.
Price: Free
Parking, gas, boat rental; motor boat, pontoon, wave runner, complete service, LGPC reg decal. Winter storage. On Lake George.
Daggett Lake Campsites and Cabins
660 Glen Athol RdWarrensburg, NY 12885
518-623-2198
http://www.daggettlake.com
Season: May-September
Wooded lakeside, on/off road touring, 205-miles single track trails for mountain biking, helmets required; hiking. USA waterski affiliated drivers and instructors, private lake, Slalom course, barefoot, wakeboarding.
Discover scuba, no experience necessary all gear included. Diving, snorkeling on Lake George; view old bottles, unique rock formations and drop-offs. Charters and instruction. Advanced open water classes, completed in one weekend. Nitrox certification; rental equip available.
Eagle Point State Campground
8448 Rt 9Pottersville, NY 12860
518-494-2220
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24463.html
Season: Mid-May - Early Sep
Campground is located on west shore of beautiful Schroon Lake; can accommodate tents to 30' RV's. Eagle Point offers a variety of recreational opportunities including canoeing, hiking, boating, fishing and bicycling. Public launch. Reservations www.reserveamerica.com
Season: YR
Four-season recreation. Ice skating on frozen pond, weather permitting, warming hut. Pool, playground, ball fields, tennis, bath house. Home field for the Glens Falls Golden Eagles of the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League and the Glens Falls Greeenjackets of the North American Football League.
Price: Free/$
Exit 21, left on Rt 9N south 8 miles, left on East River Dr 1 mile. Public launch, parking.
East Schroon River Road- Bolton
Bolton Landing, NY 12814518-623-5576
http://warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/CanoeMap.htm
Exit 24, north to Middleton Bridge. Public launch, parking, cartop only.
East Schroon River Road- Warrensburg
Warrensburg, NY 12885518-623-5576
http://warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/CanoeMap.htm
Exit 23, Rt 35 to East Schroon River Rd to launch at County Home Bridge. Public launch, parking, cartop only.
F.R. Smith & Sons Marina
36 Sagamore RdBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-5181
http://www.frsmithandsonsmarina.com
Private launch, parking, gas, boat rentals; motor boat, canoe, pontoon, kayak, complete service, emergency towing, dock space rental, LGPC reg decal. Winter storage, water taxi. On Lake George.
Feeder Canal Towpath Trail
Glens Falls, NY518-792-5363
http://www.feedercanal.com/FeederCanalAlliance3.htm
Season: YR
Beginning of historic 9-mile towpath trail and waterway at Feeder Dam, Richardson St and Haviland Ave. Listed on New York State and National Register of Historic Places, National Recreation Trail system. Walk, bicycle, paddle; cross-country ski, snowshoe.
Price: Free
Season: YR
Licensed Adirondack Wilderness Guide and nature photographer. Canoeing, hiking, fishing, photography & inspirational speaker. Adirondack Slide Presentations.
Private launch, parking, boat rental; motor boat, canoe, row, pontoon, complete service, dock space rental, LGPC reg decal. Winter storage. On Lake George.
Glen Lake Road Launch Site
290 Glen Lake RdQueensbury, NY 12804
518-761-8216
http://recreation.queensbury.net
West of Docksider Restaurant. Public launch, parking, cartop only.
Price: Free
Gurney Lane Recreation Area
118 Gurney LaneQueensbury, NY 12804
518-761-8216
http://recreation.queensbury.net
Season: YR
4+ miles marked trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing; pool, playground, picnic pavilion, fishing pond, sledding. Weather permitting.
Price: Free; Swim $
Halfmoon Marine Services
Gilchrist MarinaDiamond Point, NY 12824
518-357-3234
http://www.halfmoonmarineservices.com
Season: May-October
Dive charters, snorkeling, instruction, max 6 divers. Reservations.
Hudson Grove Beach
East River DrLake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-2711
http://www.townoflakeluzerne.com
Season: July-Aug
Swim.
Price: Free
Hudson River Rafting Company
1 Main StNorth Creek, NY 12853
888-454-RAFT (8433), 518-251-3215
http://www.hudsonriverrafting.com
Season: Apr- Oct
Hudson River Gorge world class rapids, guided rafting adventures. Spring ages 12 & up, summer & fall ages 8 & up. Sacandaga River Class II & III rapids, guided, reservations. Rafting ages 5 & up; tube ages 12 & up. Moose River trips in the spring.
Inverted Wakeboard & Waterski School
47 Marina RdChestertown, NY 12817
518-494-3410
http://www.invertedschool.com
Wakeboarding and waterskiing. Beginner to advanced instructions. Located at Loon Lake Marina.
Single, tandem and fishing kayaks; 2 person paddle boats and 1-4 person row boats rentals.
Price: $
Lake George Beach
Beach RdLake George, NY 12845
518-668-3352
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9178.html
Season: Late May-late June, weekends; June-Labor day, daily
A 51 acre sand beach and picnic area operated by NYS. Beach house, changing area and food concessions. Free launch before Mem Day and after Labor day ONLY!
Price: Free; park, $
Lake George Kayak Company
4973 Lake Shore DrBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-9366
http://www.lakegeorgekayak.com
Kayak & canoe rentals, guided kayak tours on Lake George for groups or individuals; stand-up paddle boards, lessons, on-water location; guided hikes.
The purpose of the Commission generally is to preserve, protect, and enhance the unique natural, scenic and recreational resources of the Lake George Park. The Commission has specific regulatory and enforcement powers relating to activities on the lake.
Loon Lake Town Beach
Jct Rts 8 & 9Chestertown, NY 12817
518-494-2711
http://www.townofchesterny.org
Season: June-Labor Day
Swim, picnic. Public launch, purchase key required.
Price: Free
Luzerne Public Beach
Pierpont RdLake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-2711
http://www.townoflakeluzerne.com
Season: Late June-Labor Day
Swim, public launch, parking, cartop only.
Price: Free
Luzerne Public Campground
892 Lake Ave (Rt 9N)Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
518-696-2031
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24480.html
Season: Mid-May - Mid-Sept
Located on Fourth Lake. Public launch for cartop boats only; pay day use fee. Campsite with horse stables available. Two barns with tie stalls, paddocks and corrals. Water available. Horse trails open to campers only. Reservations www.reserveamerica.com
Middle Earth Expeditions
4529 Cascade RdLake Placid, NY 12846
518-523-7172
http://adirondackrafting.com
Season: Apr- Oct
Day and overnight trips on the Hudson River and Hudson River Gorge. Combo fly fishing and rafting trips available.
Conserving, improving and protecting New York's natural resources and environment. Site includes information on outdoor recreation, lands and waters, licenses and permits and much more.
North Creek Rafting Company
Rte 28North Creek, NY 12853
800-989-RAFT, 518-251-5711
http://www.northcreekrafting.com
Season: Apr- Oct
Offering rafting on the Hudson and Moose Rivers. Licensed guides, small personalized trips. Brand new wetsuits (washed & dried daily) and SOTAR rafts. Nearly 17 miles of Class III & IV rapids thru Hudson River Gorge. Overnight trips available.
Rt 28 to 13th Lake Rd to Beach Rd. Public launch, parking, cartop only.
Northern Lake George Resort
8074 Lake Shore DrHague, NY 12836
518-543-6528
http://www.northernlakegeorge.com
Season: Mid May-Mid Oct
Diving resort/center. Airfills, courses, charters.
Cartop only launch, just north of Bolton Landing. Parking, short portage to lake.
Price: Free
Outback Outfitters Guiding Service
636 Barton Mines RdNorth River, NY 12856
518-251-5731
http://www.adirondacksfishingadventures.com
Season: YR
Fish and hunt the Adirondacks for trout, bass, landlocked salmon, pike, trophy deer, bear, grouse and predators. Summer and winter interpretive hiking. Ice fishing, weather permitting. Lodging is available at Outback Lodge.
Patty's Water Sports Boutique
Boats by George 291 Cleverdale RdCleverdale, NY 12820
518-656-9353
http://www.boatsbygeorge.com
Stand Up Paddle Board sales, rentals, lessons, tours.
Rich Morin's Professional SCUBA Center
20 Warren StGlens Falls, NY 12801
800-924-DIVE, 518-761-0533
http://www.richmorinsproscubacenters.com
Season: YR
We offer PADI Discover SCUBA Diving Discovery program; first time experience or guided tours for certified divers. Snorkeling, Bubblemakers Discovery programs. Over 100 recreational & professional courses offered. Rental equipment available.
From I-87, take exit 21, turn left. 8 miles south on Rt 9N. Right on Summit St to Mill St. 3/4 mi to launch.
Price: Free
River St on Schroon River
Warrensburg, NY 12885518-623-5576
http://warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/CanoeMap.htm
Exit 23, Rt 9, first bridge to Co Rt 14, launch is on South side of river. Public launch, parking, cartop only.
Rogers Rock Public Campground
9844 Rt 9NHague, NY 12836
518-585-6746
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24493.html
Season: Mid-May - Mid-Oct
Located on the west side of the northern end of Lake George.Campers enjoy swimming, bicycling, fishing, boating, and hiking (on state marked trails only). Public launch, pay day use fee. Includes Waltonian Island Group. Reservations: www.reserveamerica.com
Sacandaga Outdoor Center
1 Whitewater WayHadley, NY 12835
866-696-RAFT, 518-696-RAFT
http://www.4soc.com
Season: YR
Whitewater rafting and tubing on Sacandaga and Hudson Rivers. Raft and Ride horseback packages. Kayak, canoe and SUP rentals. Guided mountain bike tours; bicycle rentals, repairs. Fish with Licensed New York State Guides; guided hikes all ages and abilities; guided snowshoe hikes.
Season: Mar-Nov
A historic conference center offering an inspiring Adirondack experience. Daily full membership covers all facilities and activities including, tennis, hiking trails, swimming, picnicking and boating.
Rt 28 to Rt 8 to Garnet Lake Rd. Public launch, parking, cartop only.
Fly fishing float trips and tubing on the Hudson and Schroon Rivers. Thirteenth Lake Evening Floats and Alligator Pond Bass Evening Floats. Guided Archery and Black Powder hunting. Fishing and tubing packages available with Saratoga/North Creek Railway. Guided snowshoe treks.
Submerged Heritage Preserves
Lake George, NY 12845518-897-1200
http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/315.html
Three shipwreck sites in Lake George managed by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.
Thunderbird Marina
3908 Lake Shore DrDiamond Point, NY 12824
51-668-9086
http://www.onlakegeorge.com
Season: May-Oct
Parking, gas, boat rental; motor boat, sail, canoe, row, pontoon, pedal boat, wave runner, jet ski, kayak, dock space rental. On Lake George.
Tow Boat U.S.-Lake George Camping Equipment & Marina
Lake Shore DrBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-9941
Private launch, parking, gas, boat rental; motor boat, canoe, row, pontoon, complete service, dock space rental, LGPC reg decal. Off shore towing, water taxi. On Lake George.
Guided lazy river Class 1 tubing for the entire family on lower Hudson River. Guided kayak and canoe tours. Snow tubing, snowshoeing, sledding, weather permitting.
Veterans Park
Lake Shore Dr (Main St)Bolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-2444
http://www.boltonchamber.com
Season: July-Aug
Swim, picnic, playground. Parking fee. Car top launch.
Price: Free
Season: YR
View hatchery operation; interpretive film, visitor center. Staff guided and self guided tours, birding canoe access, fishing, picnic; pavilion rental available. Free.
Price: Free
Warren County Nature Trail & Nordic Ski System
Hudson St ExtWarrensburg, NY 12885
518-623-5576
http://www.warrencountydpw.com/Parks_Rec07/X_Ski.htm
Adjacent to Hudson River with pleasant overlook, unusual rock formations at river's edge. 2 mile novice to moderate trails. 3.5 mile Nordic trail, novice to expert. Trail head kiosk, parking.
Waters' Edge Marina
47 Sagamore RdBolton Landing, NY 12814
518-644-2511
http://watersedgemarina.net
Parking, gas, boat rental; motor boat, canoe, row, kayak. Deli, dock service, grocery.
Season: Late June-Labor Day
Swim, picnic, public launch, parking.
Price: Free
Whitewater Rafting in The Lake George Area in New York's Adirondacks
1340 Rt 9Lake George, NY 12845
800-365-1050
http://www.visitlakegeorge.com
Season: Apr - Columbus Day
Hop in and let the fun begin! Outfitters are eager to assist and advise in planning the perfect trip. Download here or call to request our Whitewater Adventure Guide!
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