Kayaking & Canoeing

You can try it before you buy it! Check out our LIVE paddle boards, inflatable SUP boards and wakeboards. Demonstrations of the Onewheels - an all terrain skateboard. You have endless options to enjoy this latest sport.

Boat launch, playground, basketball, softball, picnic shelter, fishing. This public boat launch, located at the end of Big Boom Road (exit 18), has a couple docks and some shoreline available within walking distance. Though not a trout area, expect to catch your share of sunfish, bass, pike, and perch. SWIMMING PROHIBITED. Leashed dogs are welcome. Parking, portable restroom.

Patty's Water Sports offers stand-up paddle board rentals, lessons, and  tours. Try the fastest growing sport on the water. It's a fun and easy way to play on the water and offers a full body workout. Stop by and experience the feeling of "walking on water."

Easy-to-expert hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing trails on the banks of the Hudson River.

Discover the world of whitewater rafting with Wild Waters Outdoor Center! Wild Waters Outdoor Center has specialized in whitewater rafting trips on the Hudson and Sacandaga rivers for 33 years. The Hudson River Gorge offers a day of exhilarating Class III to IV rapids and 17-miles of stunning Adirondack scenery. Our experienced and entertaining guides will be happy to share the history and lore of the mighty Hudson River.

Guided kayak tours on Lake George for groups or individuals. Canoe, kayak, stand-up paddle board rentals, lessons, tours; shop, on-water location. We provide basic instruction, life vests, paddles, and guidance on the best places to paddle. To keep things simple we launch our boats into the water on location so you won't need to worry about carrying a kayak around or paying a parking fee; however the option to car-top your kayak and launch elsewhere is always open.

Come camping on Fourth Lake! Luzerne State Campground has 174 tent and trailer sites. Amenities include hot showers, flush toilets, a trailer dump station, fireplaces, and charcoal grills. Campers can swim, canoe, kayak, and fish on Fourth Lake, which is partially surrounded by the campground. No motor boats are allowed on the lake, creating a peaceful and quiet atmosphere.

Summer tubing ~ our 3 giant tubing lanes slide just like snow. Sit and enjoy the fun ride up the hill on our motorized tube tow. Choose your lane - some are fast and some have slower speeds with turns and drops. You can tube solo, double or triple and maybe you'll get your family and friends together and slide down on a train for up to 12 people! Our new challenge course and zip line will add even more outdoor fun.

Bring a picnic lunch and cooler to this quaint and quiet beach. The kids can swim while you launch your canoe, kayak or small motor boat. Insider tip: Paddle the flat water to the far side of Lake Luzerne and you may be lucky enough to hear the sounds of strings, woodwinds and piano drifting across the water. That would be the students at the Luzerne Music Camp. And if you like what you hear, the camp offers concerts in July and August that are open to the public.