Water Recreation

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: 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; snowshoe rentals.

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.

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.

Season: May-Oct
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing, barefooting and tubing. Beginner to advanced. Certified instructors can help perfect your technique and improve your skills. Call for appointment.

Season: Apr-Oct
Rafting the Hudson River since 1984 with unmatched safety record & experience. Located at the take-out next to the Hudson River, our trip includes top-of-the-line equipment, NYS Licensed Guides, heated changing rooms, plus River Snack and BBQ dinner! "The Most Fun You'll Have All Year!"

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.

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.

Enjoy a full or half day guided kayak trip on a remote Adirondack lake! Railway Tour - we'll pick you up and drop you off at the train station. Includes transportation, equipment, instruction. Call for reservation.

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, hard surface ramp.

Price: Free

Rt 8, Public launch. cartop only.

Price: Free

Parking, gas, boat rental; motor boat, pontoon, wave runner, complete service. Lake George Park Commission registration decal. Winter storage. On Lake George.

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.

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 Terrace Dr 1 mile. Public launch, parking, hard surface ramp.

Price: Free

Exit 24, north to Middleton Bridge. Public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

Exit 23, Rt 35 to East Schroon River Rd to launch at County Home Bridge. Public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

Private launch, parking, gas, boat rentals; motor boat, canoe, pontoon, kayak, complete service, emergency towing, dock space rental. Lake George Park Commission registration decal. Winter storage, water taxi. On Lake George.

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, cartop launch, parking.

Price: Free

Exit 18, 1/2 mi E, R on Richardson St, 1 mi to river launch. Parking, cartop only.

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. Lake George Park Commission registration decal. Winter storage. On Lake George.

West of Docksider Restaurant. Public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

Season: YR
Four-season recreation, over 100 acres. Over 4 miles marked trails for walking, hiking, mountain biking; ice skating, sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing. Pool, playground, picnic pavilion, fishing pond. Leashed dogs are welcome.

Price: Free; Swim $

Season: May-October
Dive charters, snorkeling, instruction, max 6 divers. Reservations.

River Rd, 1/2 mi E of Rt 9, Co Rt 15. Public launch, hard surface ramp, parking.

Price: Free

Season: July-Aug
Swim.

Price: Free

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: $

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! Parking.

Price: Free; park, $

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.

Complete service marina. Private launch, parking, gas, motor boat, canoe, pontoon and row boat rentals, dock space rental. Sales and service. On Loon Lake.

Season: June-Labor Day
Swim, picnic. Public launch, purchase key required, parking.

Price: Free

Season: Late June-Labor Day
Swim, public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

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

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.

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.

Price: Free

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

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.

Stand Up Paddle Board sales, rentals, lessons, tours.

Season: YR
Exit 18, to Murray St, Access to Feeder Canal and Hudson River, cartop launch, parking.

Price: Free

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.

Exit 23, Rt 9, first bridge to Co Rt 14, launch is on South side of river. Public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

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

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: YR
Exit 18, to Warren St, Access to Feeder Canal and Hudson River, cartop launch.

Price: Free

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.

(SW of Brant Lake) Rt 8 or Co Rt 30 to Horicon Ave (Co Rt 31)public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

Season: Apr-Oct
We invite you to raft with us and enjoy a full day of "laugh out loud fun!" Trip includes experienced licensed guide, lunch, gear, snacks. Class II & III whitewater, Class IV Mother Nature dependent. Join us for a day or multi-day raft trip.

(NW of Brant Lake) Horicon Boat Launch, Rt 8 to Co Rt 53 public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

Rt 28 to Rt 8 to Garnet Lake Rd. Public launch, parking, cartop only.

Price: Free

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.

Three shipwreck sites in Lake George managed by NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation.

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.

Exit 23, Rt No to Rt 418 bridge, 5 mi. Public launch, cartop only.

Price: Free

Private launch, parking, gas, boat rental; motor boat, canoe, row, pontoon, complete service, dock space rental, Lake George Park Commission registration 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.

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.

Price: Free

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. Public launch, portage 4/10 mile.

Price: Free

Parking, gas, boat rental; motor boat, canoe, row, kayak. Deli, dock service, grocery.

Season: Late June-Labor Day
Swim, picnic, public launch, parking, hard surface ramp..

Price: Free

Season: Apr-Oct
Guided whitewater rafting on Hudson and Sacandaga rivers; canoe & kayak lessons and rentals. Overnight trips available also.

Season: May-Oct
Launch, gas, boat rental; motor boat, sail, pontoon. Complete service, dock space rental, pump-out station. Lake George Park Commission registration decal. Winter storage. On Lake George.

Season: YR
Campground, motel, restaurant and saloon. Paddle boat rentals, fishing, swimming, stocked fishing pond.

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. Overnight raft camping, canoe, kayak; lodging packages available.