Shelving Rock Area of the Lake George Wild Forest
The Shelving Rock Area is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve within the Lake George Wild Forest. Located on the eastern shore of Lake George, the area consists of the state lands in the general vicinity of Shelving Rock Road, the Dacy Clearing Road and Shelving Rock Bay. DEC has taken a number of steps to improve the quality of the camping and hiking experience for families and other small groups and to protect the natural resources of this area.
Designated Campsites
DEC has designated and constructed 12 camp sites in areas around Shelving Rock Road and Dacy Clearing Road. These sites, which are constructed in compliance with the primitive campsite requirements of the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan, will provide a secluded setting allowing campers to truly experience on the Adirondack Forest Preserve that they have come to expect. Camping will only be allowed at the designated campsites or more than 500 feet from the Shelving Rock and Dacy Clearing Roads.
Shelving Rock Map (121k pdf) - download and print the map pictured here.
The Pines
The "Pines" area is now part of the Shelving Rock Day Use Area and therefore closed to camping. The usage of this area by large groups has resulted in significant degradation of natural resources, including loss of undergrowth vegetation, compaction and erosion of soils, and overuse of sanitary facilities. Also, large group use, at times, has involved activities, such as underage drinking, which are illegal, unsafe, and detract from the outdoor experience of other users of the area.
Parking
The parking lots associated with "Pines" area have also been closed. However, ample parking remains available near designated campsites, at trailheads and in day use parking lots closer to Lake George. The closed parking lots have been blocked by stones, "brushed in" and planted with White Pine trees, allowing them to revert to a more natural state.
