The Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course is an aerial adventure and ropes course – the first of its kind to open in the U.S. The adventure course is set up among the mountains and trees of the Adirondacks, and includes everything from obstacles and rope swings to zip lines and rock climbing walls.
The crown jewel of the town of Lake George is the lake itself. Lake George is a narrow, oval lake that stretches 32 miles in length, features 176 miles of shoreline and encompasses more than 170 islands. In addition to the village of Lake George on the southern banks, the lake has several other towns and communities that line its perimeter, ...
Top spots to check out the sunrise include the summit of Prospect Mountain in Lake George and Rogers Park in Bolton Landing. You can catch the best sunset views at Sleeping Beauty Mountain, Top of the World Golf Resort and some of the eateries in Lake George, such as Boardwalk Restaurant & Marina and Christie's on the Lake.
In 1920 the Conservation Commission began to establish camping sites throughout the Adirondacks. An open camp (lean-to) and 2 or 3 fireplaces were developed at Fish Creek Pond. By 1924, it was realized that proper sanitary facilities and drinking water were required for those using these roadside camp sites. Therefore, an effort was begun to concentrate campsites at certain locations. In the early summer of 1926 twenty sites, sanitary facilities and a well were constructed at Fish Creek Pond "...thereby one of our most attractive public campsites in the entire Adirondacks was created." The next year the Conservation Department doubled the size of the camping area and doubled it again in 1928. Although continually expanding, it was impossible to keep up with the demand for sites. From 1933 to 1935 the campground was again expanded through the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps due to increasing demand.
Help prevent the spread of invasive pests and diseases by following New York's firewood regulation. Fish Creek Pond Campground offers a natural sand shoreline and water access for most campsites. Campers are provided with pristine rivers and ponds accessible to both motorized and non-motorized boats. Square Pond and Fish Creek Pond (the two bodies ...
Major species in Fish Creek, Square and Rollins Ponds are: black bass, northern pike, and pan fish. Upper Saranac Lake offers these species plus: lake trout and landlocked salmon. Black and Whey Ponds have: brook and rainbow trout. Fishing licenses are no longer being sold at any of our campground facilities, but can be conveniently purchased on-line or by phone.
Clean your boat and equipment - help prevent the spread of aquatic invasives
From the Northway (I-87) northbound: Exit 30 Route 9 north to Rte. 73 north to Lake Placid. Route 86 north through Saranac Lake to Rte. 186 west to Rte. 30 south. 9 miles to Fish Creek Pond.
The Wild Center (the Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks) is 11 miles to the southwest in Tupper Lake. The Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center at Paul Smiths is 18 miles north on NYS Route 30. Lake Placid and the Olympic venues are located 25 miles to the southeast. The Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake is 50 miles south.
Designated swimming areas are available at some DEC facilities. Based on staffing, some of these facilities may have limited swimming hours/days. For the safety of our customers, swimming will only be permitted when a lifeguard is on duty. Beach hours will be posted at facilities with swimming. To inquire, please contact the campground directly.
Photo by Mike Lynch. The state Department of Environmental Conservation is currently updating the management plan for the Fish Creek Pond Campground located near the village of Tupper Lake.
Photo by Mike Lynch. Fish Creek Pond Campground campsites encircle Fish Pond and Square Pond. Photo by Mike Lynch. People who camp at Rollins Pond Campground must drive through Fish Creek Campground to get to their sites. Photo by Mike Lynch.
The Upper Saranac Foundation has worked to remove milfoil from the waters within Fish Creek Pond Campground in recent years. Here divers work to remove the plant by hand. Photo by Mike Lynch. The current boat launch at Fish Creek Campgrounds.
The Adirondack Council will be unveiling a new 30-year vision for the Adirondack Park during the week of Nov. 15. Adirondack Vision 2050 offers recommendations for how to preserve the park’s ecology, sustain its small villages and hamlets, and improve park management by the middle of this century....... Read more.
Fish Creek Campground and Rollins Pond Campground share the same entrance road. Rollins Pond users must go through Fish Creek campground to get to their sites. Photo by Mike Lynch
A. There are walking trails along the course that allow you to walk and observe others as they use and progress through the courses.
Our Aerial Tree Top Adventure course is an elevated obstacle course set in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains and securely suspended between the trees at 10 to 60 feet off the ground.
To avoid any disappointments we always recommend calling in advance and making a reservation online. Summer Months – Reservations EXTREMELY advised, park sells out.
Only severe weather conditions such as thunder, lightning, high winds, and heavy downpours will temporarily close the courses. In the event that Adirondack Extreme closes the courses and guests have been waiting for over 1 hour, guests can receive a RAIN check or REFUND depending on how far the customer was on the course before it closed. Click here to see our full cancellation policy.