Lake Eaton Campground and Day Use Area

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  Dates of Operation:

  • Opening Date: May 16
  • Closing Date: October 13
• Camping Fee: $20 per night (out of state residents surcharge additional $5 per night)
• Address: HC01 Route 30, Long Lake, NY 12847 (directions below)
• County: Hamilton
• GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 43 59 08.48688N, 074 27 26.89398W
• Campground Phone: (518) 624-2641
• Regional Office Phone: (518) 648-5616
• Make Your Camping Reservation: ReserveAmerica
• Map: Lake Eaton Campground and Day Use Area Map (PDF) || DECinfo Locator

Firewood Restriction Map (PDF) shows the 50-mile radius from which untreated firewood may be moved to this campground. Help prevent the spread of invasive pests and diseases by following New York's firewood regulation.

Lake Eaton offers a number of secluded sites, canoe, rowboat and kayak rentals and a blacktopped roadway for biking and walking enthusiasts. An interpretive nature trail is located along the northern boundary of the campground. There are numerous hiking opportunities nearby including one trail head that begins within the campground and serves three designated trails. Seaplane rides are available only a mile away in the nearby village of Long Lake which is a quintessential Central Adirondack town, and has been a hub of activity since the mid-nineteenth century.

Amenities

135 tent and trailer sites, picnic area with tables and fireplaces, flush toilets, hot showers, trailer dump station, recycling center, canoe, rowboat, kayak, and standup paddleboard rentals.

Accessible Features

In the day use area, wheelchair accessible features include the:

• Hand boat launch;
• Picnic area;
• Beach access route; and
• Restroom

See Maps, Directions, and Featured Activities sections on this page for more details on these features. Visit the DEC Accessible Recreation web page for additional accessible recreation opportunities including a full listing of Accessible Features at DEC Campgrounds and Day Use Areas.

Campsite Restoration Project

This campground has sites that have been selected for restoration. While undergoing restoration the chosen sites will be closed. For the list of sites and more information on the project visit the Campsite Restoration Project page.

Directions

From the NYS Thruway (I-90), Exit 27 at Amsterdam; north on Route 30 through the villages of Speculator, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, and Long Lake. Campground is 1 1/2 miles north on Route 30 from Long Lake Village on the left side of the road.

From Tupper Lake: Route 30 south, 20 miles from Village of Tupper Lake, right side of the road.

Northbound: From Adirondack Northway (I-87), Exit 23 at Warrensburg; Route 9 north to Route 28 west to Indian Lake Village; Route 30 north to Long Lake. Campground is 1 1/2 miles north of Village of Long Lake on the left side of the road.

Southbound: From Adirondack Northway (1-87), Exit 29 at North Hudson/Newcomb; (Blue Ridge Road) west on 28N through Newcomb to Long Lake. Campground is 1/12 miles north on Route 30 from Long Lake Village on the left side of the road.

Get driving directions from Google Maps 

Planning and Management

The Final Unit Management Plan (UMP) for the campground guides the DEC's land management activities at this facility for a five-year period, although a number of goals and objectives in the plan focus on a much longer time period. The UMP addresses specific objectives and actions for public use at this facility.

For more information regarding the UMP for this facility please contact the Bureau of Recreation, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY12233, Telephone 518 457-2500, and email for campground information.

Additional Information

Area Attractions

The Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake is 12 miles south of campground. Water Safari Water Theme Park in Old Forge. The Wild Center, Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks in Tupper Lake.

Junior Naturalist Program

Our campgrounds become an outdoor classroom for young children (5-13) and their families. Enjoy games and activities to earn a beautiful embroidered patch.