Lake Harris

Address:291 Campsite Road, Newcomb, NY 12852
Campground Phone: (518)582-2503
Regional Office Phone: (518)897-1309
Camping Fee: $18

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Lake Harris is fed by the mighty Hudson River in its beginning stages and is sheltered among large hardwood trees which offer splendid color contrasts throughout the year. While the lake offers many water craft opportunities, many love visiting the Visitor Interpretive Center or the Santanoni Preserve Historic Site, both close by. Lake Harris Campground is located on the northern shore of 275 acre Lake Harris. A number of the sites offer a good degree of privacy. Camping equipment from tents to 40 foot RVs can be accommodated. Lake Harris Campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.

Hours of Operation: The campground opens in mid-May and remains open through early September. 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) - Exit 29, west 18 miles on the Blue Ridge or Boreas Road to Rte. 28N, west 3.5 miles to the Campsite Road in Newcomb. The campground is 1 mile from Rte. 28N.

From the Northway (I-87) - Exit 23, Rte. 28 northwest to North Creek, then Rte. 28N to Newcomb, or exit 26 to Minerva, then Rte. 28N.

From the Thruway (I-90)(Utica) - Rte. 12 north to Rte. 28 north to Blue Mountain Lake, then Rte. 28N through Long Lake to Newcomb.

Amenities: 89 campsites (57 shoreline, 32 off water), hot showers, flush toilets, trailer dump station, recycling center, boat launch, canoe and boat rentals, picnic area.

Boating: Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes allowed. Rowboat and canoe rentals are available. A small, informal boat launch is available in the campground. A larger, town-owned launch is located across the lake.

Fishing: Major species include: walleye, northern pike, small and large mouth bass, and yellow perch.

Hiking: Trails on the nearby Santanoni Preserve, trails to the summits of Goodnow and Vanderwhacker Mountains, which both have fire towers, and a major trail head to the High Peaks Wilderness Area located at Tahawus. Nature trails can be found at the Visitors Center in Newcomb.

Day Use Facilities: A picnic area is available. There is no swimming beach at this facility.

Area Attractions: The Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center at Newcomb is only a few miles from the campground. The Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake is 25 miles to the west. A monument commemorating Teddy Roosevelt's famous midnight ride is located to the east of the campground.

Historic Interest: Construction of this campground began in 1960 and the campground officially opened in 1962.