Blue Mountain Lake is a pocket-sized, rural hamlet with a proud population of 146, situated on the crossroads of New York Routes 28 and 30. The village takes its name from the banks of the lake on which it is located, right in the heart of New York State’s Adirondack Park.
The area attracts visitors for its popular hiking, camping and boating options. A number of guest lodges offer rustic overnight stays, some deliberately devoid of any modern means of communication in the guest rooms. Part of the largest wilderness preserve outside of Alaska, Blue Mountain Lake is at the heart of Adirondack Park, a six million acre natural sanctuary covering nearly a third of New York State.
Summers are the perfect time for canoeing, fishing and windsurfing on the clear waters of the lake. Fall features the spectacular colors of the forest foliage, when the verdant green of summer turns to a sea of red, orange and gold. Winter transforms the area into a snowy wonderland, providing the perfect conditions for skiing, ice skating and snowboarding.
Highlights
Adirondack Museum: is spread across 32 acres with over 20 appealing indoor and outdoor displays, historic buildings, interesting collections, green gardens and superb views.
Blue Mountain: rises to 3,759 feet, directly from the shores of Blue Mountain Lake.
Great Camp Sagamore: offers open-air activities and educational programs for visitors of all ages and served as a former retreat for the Vanderbilts.