Eagle Point
Address: 8448 State Route 9 Pottersville, NY 12860
Campground Phone: (518)494-2220
Regional Office Phone: (518)623-1200
Camping Fee: $21
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Eagle Point Campground is located on the west shore of Schroon Lake. Camping equipment from tents to 30' RV's can be accommodated. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities.
The Village of Schroon Lake has a quaint "Main Street" with shops and restaurants. The Schroon-North Hudson Historical Museum can be found here. Nearby is the Seagle Music Colony which offers plays, operas and concerts. Explore the nearby Natural Stone Bridge and Caves.
Canoeing, hiking, boating, fishing and bicycling opportunities abound.
Hours of Operation: The campground opens in mid-May and remains open until Labor Day. The registration booth is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. The facility supervisor or assistant is on the premises at all times.
Directions: From the Northway (I-87), take Exit 26, left to Route 9 north proceed approximately 2 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities: 72 campsites; hot showers; flush toilets; trailer dump station; recycling center; boat launch; picnic area with tables, fireplaces, and charcoal grills; mobility impaired accessibility; pay telephones.
Boating: Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes allowed. Boat launch available.
Fishing: Fish present include lake trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, bullhead, and pickerel.
Hiking: Trails nearby.
Day Use Facilities: Picnic area available. No swimming beach available.
Area Attractions: Restaurants, antique shops, gift stores, and various craft shops.
Historic Interest: The land on which the campground is situated was purchased in 1928. It encompassed approximately 1 mile of shoreline on the west side of Schroon Lake and 1 mile of International Highway. Construction of Eagle Point Campground (which derives its name from a sandy point on the shore line) was started in the years 1928-1929 and eight campsites were added in ensuing years to bring the total to 72.
Schroon Lake covers approximately 4,230 acres and is approximately 9 miles in length, 1 1/2 miles in maximum width, and has a maximum depth of 152 feet.
