In New York, most of us growing up spending our summers by the water. The perfect place to be when the temperatures start rising, our gorgeous lakes offer the most magnificent combination of relaxation and adventure that we could ever dream of. So grab your beach towels and a fresh bottle of sun block, this underrated lake in the Empire State is where you’ll want to head on a sunny summer day!
Part of both Warren and Essex Counties, Schroon Lake is a 9-mile long body of water that’s surrounded by natural beauty.
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Hiding away at the base of New York’s tallest mountains, you can find serene wilderness areas all around Schroon Lake.
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With several different access points, one of the most popular areas along the shores of lake is the town of Schroon.
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The town of Schroon features quite a few boat launches and even has public docks, so if you’re out on the water you can pull right up to town!
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It’s also here in town where you can find Schroon Lake’s public beach, a roped in area of the lake that has lifeguards and amazing sand for you to dig your toes into.
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The lake itself is gorgeous to visit and explore all year long, but there’s nothing like heading out to the water once it’s summertime.
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A great place to go boating and fishing, around the shores of lake you have the options of choosing from two beautiful campgrounds to stay at.
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Both Scaroon Manor and Eagle Point Campgrounds will have you camping out right near the water, beautiful and remote locations that are off the beaten path in the Adirondacks.
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So whether you want to make a an easy day trip up here to lounge at the beach or want to stay overnight at one of the campgrounds to see what this lake is all about, you can’t go wrong with a trip up to Schroon Lake!
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Looking to get a view from above to see how stunning this Adirondack lake is? Then watch the gorgeous aerial footage captured by Lou Hall via YouTube below!
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