Brown Tract Pond

Address:Uncas Road, Raquette Lake, NY 13436
Campground Phone: (315)354-4412
Regional Office Phone: (518)648-5616
Camping Fee: $16

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photo of brown track pond at campground area

Tucked away in seclusion a short way off the main tourist route, this "jewel" of a campground remains one of the best kept secrets in the Adirondacks. Brown Tract Pond Campground is located on the east shore of 146 acre Brown Tract Pond. The remote Adirondack setting of this facility offers a relaxing, quiet beauty all its own. The campsites offer privacy; they are large and well forested. Camping equipment from tents to 30' RVs can be accommodated. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: Canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, swimming and bicycling.

Hours of Operation: The campground opens in mid-May and remains open until Labor Day. The registration booth is open from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, unless otherwise posted.

Directions: From the NYS Thruway (I-90), Exit 31 at Utica; north on Rte. 12 to Alder Creek; Rte. 28 through villages of Old Forge and Inlet; Rte. 28 east to Raquette Lake Village; 2 miles northwest on dirt road.

From Adirondack Northway (I-87), Exit 23 at Warrensburg; Rte. 9 north to Rte. 28 west through villages of Indian Lake, and Blue Mountain Lake to Raquette Lake Village; 2 miles northwest on dirt road.

Amenities: 90 tent and trailer sites, picnic area with tables and fireplaces, flush toilets, trailer dump station, and recycling center.

Boating: No Motor Boats Allowed. Rowboats and canoes permitted. Rowboat and canoe rentals available. The boat launch is a hand-launch area with parking for 10 cars.

Fishing: Brook trout (rare), smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch, brown bullhead, sucker common shiner, and golden shiner.

Hiking: Nearby trails to Black Bear Mountain, Bug Lake, Eagle Lake, and Eighth Lake. Unmarked trails lead to Shallow Lake and West Mountain.

Day Use Facilities: A picnic area and swimming beach are available. * Please take note that at facilities that offer swimming beaches, there are days which lifeguards are unavailable. For the safety of out customers, these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited.

Area Attractions: Nearby attractions include - Old Forge region, Adirondack Museum, and golf courses at Inlet and Indian Lake.

Historic Interest: Development of this campground commenced in 1957 and was completed in 1958.