Blue Mountain Lake Guidebook
Things To Do
Friends of ours said this was a lot of fun! Taken directly from their website: Railbiking is an exciting new way to experience nature and see the sights by riding the railroad tracks under your own power. It’s a fun and safe outdoor activity for everyone of all ages! Our custom-designed two-seat and four-seat railbikes are manufactured in Vermont and designed to give you a quiet ride so you can enjoy the surroundings. Each of our locations offers something different – check them all out! Reservations are STRONGLY recommended – see our calendar for current availability.
84 locals recommend
Revolution Rail Co.
3 Railroad PlFriends of ours said this was a lot of fun! Taken directly from their website: Railbiking is an exciting new way to experience nature and see the sights by riding the railroad tracks under your own power. It’s a fun and safe outdoor activity for everyone of all ages! Our custom-designed two-seat and four-seat railbikes are manufactured in Vermont and designed to give you a quiet ride so you can enjoy the surroundings. Each of our locations offers something different – check them all out! Reservations are STRONGLY recommended – see our calendar for current availability.
The museum is located about 1.5 miles from camp and is open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day. Take a left out of camp, a right at the Stop sign and it’s about a mile up the hill on the left. Even if you’re not into museums you should check it out – most of it is outdoors. They have the best spot to take a picture of Blue Mountain Lake, so if nothing else you should do that.
162 locals recommend
Adirondack Experience, The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake
9097 NY-30The museum is located about 1.5 miles from camp and is open Memorial Day weekend through Columbus Day. Take a left out of camp, a right at the Stop sign and it’s about a mile up the hill on the left. Even if you’re not into museums you should check it out – most of it is outdoors. They have the best spot to take a picture of Blue Mountain Lake, so if nothing else you should do that.
Located just 10 miles from camp in Indian Lake. If you're interested in whitewater rafting, this place has great reviews!
13 locals recommend
Adirondac Rafting Co. - Hudson River Base
6440 NY-30Located just 10 miles from camp in Indian Lake. If you're interested in whitewater rafting, this place has great reviews!
A little further up from the museum, on the right is the entrance to the hiking trail for Blue. If you get inspired and have decent hiking boots, it’s a nice hike. It takes about 1.5 hours, one-way and if it’s a nice day you get spectacular views.
Blue Mountain Fire Tower/Hiking Trail
A little further up from the museum, on the right is the entrance to the hiking trail for Blue. If you get inspired and have decent hiking boots, it’s a nice hike. It takes about 1.5 hours, one-way and if it’s a nice day you get spectacular views.
Another great hike is Castle Rock. Take a left out of our driveway, a right at the stop sign, and left at Maple Lodge Road (before the museum) and you’ll see signs. Breathtaking views!! Takes an hour or so to hike one-way.
Castle Rock Trailhead
1.2 Maple Lodge RdAnother great hike is Castle Rock. Take a left out of our driveway, a right at the stop sign, and left at Maple Lodge Road (before the museum) and you’ll see signs. Breathtaking views!! Takes an hour or so to hike one-way.
Cascade Pond is a great place to travel to via Kayak from Durant Lake. We have had many a picnic there and have hiked around the area in search of wildlife. Don't worry, you'll be lucky if you actually spot a bear.
Cascade Pond
Cascade Pond is a great place to travel to via Kayak from Durant Lake. We have had many a picnic there and have hiked around the area in search of wildlife. Don't worry, you'll be lucky if you actually spot a bear.
This is a fairly remote pond so chances are good you won't see other people, just wildlife. The pond is located off the access road to O'Neill Flow. To get there take a right out of camp, drive about 3+ miles, and the pull-off is on the left. There is a gate that should be open to the public. Drive in and not too far in you’ll come to a bridge and the creek on either side is pretty good for fishing brook trout. Continue on for the pond. From the end of the access road the trail will be on the right; just follow the arrow and trail markers. The trail is mostly flat but there is a slight descent. The trail is very new to the state's trail system so the tread is very soft and fresh. The trail ends at a wonderful primitive tent site with a small fire ring. A faint herd path will get you to the shore of the pond, where you can enjoy a bit of shore fishing.
Barker Pond
This is a fairly remote pond so chances are good you won't see other people, just wildlife. The pond is located off the access road to O'Neill Flow. To get there take a right out of camp, drive about 3+ miles, and the pull-off is on the left. There is a gate that should be open to the public. Drive in and not too far in you’ll come to a bridge and the creek on either side is pretty good for fishing brook trout. Continue on for the pond. From the end of the access road the trail will be on the right; just follow the arrow and trail markers. The trail is mostly flat but there is a slight descent. The trail is very new to the state's trail system so the tread is very soft and fresh. The trail ends at a wonderful primitive tent site with a small fire ring. A faint herd path will get you to the shore of the pond, where you can enjoy a bit of shore fishing.
This is a great place to visit for a short hike and to cool off in the water. Just 10 miles (15 minutes) away. Take a left out of camp, then a right at the stop sign towards Long Lake. As you come down the hill before Long Lake you’ll see a sign for Buttermilk Falls, take a left on North Point Road, go 2 miles and the falls are on the right.
9 locals recommend
Buttermilk Falls
This is a great place to visit for a short hike and to cool off in the water. Just 10 miles (15 minutes) away. Take a left out of camp, then a right at the stop sign towards Long Lake. As you come down the hill before Long Lake you’ll see a sign for Buttermilk Falls, take a left on North Point Road, go 2 miles and the falls are on the right.
Sightseeing
This is a super cool National Historic Landmark. It is located 17.5 miles (about 28 minutes) from the cabin.
9 locals recommend
Great Camp Sagamore
1105 Sagamore RdThis is a super cool National Historic Landmark. It is located 17.5 miles (about 28 minutes) from the cabin.
City/town information
Located 35 miles from Blue Mountain, Old Forge offers tons of local shopping, restaurants, hiking, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, McCauley Mountain and more! Make sure to check out the Old Forge Hardware and Furniture Store where you'll find everything from kitchen wares, fishing supplies, old fashioned candy and everything in between!
65 locals recommend
Old Forge
Located 35 miles from Blue Mountain, Old Forge offers tons of local shopping, restaurants, hiking, Enchanted Forest Water Safari, McCauley Mountain and more! Make sure to check out the Old Forge Hardware and Furniture Store where you'll find everything from kitchen wares, fishing supplies, old fashioned candy and everything in between!
Inlet is located 24 miles from Blue Mountain. It's a great place to do some local shopping, eat some great pizza and choose from a variety of draft beers at Screamen Eagle, and get some yummy gelato at Northern Lights Creamery.
14 locals recommend
Inlet
Inlet is located 24 miles from Blue Mountain. It's a great place to do some local shopping, eat some great pizza and choose from a variety of draft beers at Screamen Eagle, and get some yummy gelato at Northern Lights Creamery.
Fishing
Off the beaten path! Take a left out of camp, then a left at the stop sign. It’s less than two miles around a sharp bend; there’s a guard rail on the left and a small stone wall on the right with the creek underneath. Park near the guard rail and enter on that side of the creek. You might have to walk in a bit to get to the little fishing holes or visit Wilson Pond Trail.
Loon Brook, Indian Lake, NY 12842, USA
Off the beaten path! Take a left out of camp, then a left at the stop sign. It’s less than two miles around a sharp bend; there’s a guard rail on the left and a small stone wall on the right with the creek underneath. Park near the guard rail and enter on that side of the creek. You might have to walk in a bit to get to the little fishing holes or visit Wilson Pond Trail.
Continue past Buttermilk Falls, come to the fork and you should see a sign. You can fish for brook trout in the stream.
Pine Brook, Long Lake, NY 12847, USA
Continue past Buttermilk Falls, come to the fork and you should see a sign. You can fish for brook trout in the stream.
Food scene
This historic hotel offers a great dining experience. Eat in the turn-of-the-century dining room, or the Lake Street Café, taproom, and outdoor deck, all overlooking the lake. Take a left out of our driveway, a right at the stop sign, go 10.6 miles, and take a left on NY30/Main St, the hotel will be on the left.
19 locals recommend
Adirondack Hotel On Long Lake
1245 Main StThis historic hotel offers a great dining experience. Eat in the turn-of-the-century dining room, or the Lake Street Café, taproom, and outdoor deck, all overlooking the lake. Take a left out of our driveway, a right at the stop sign, go 10.6 miles, and take a left on NY30/Main St, the hotel will be on the left.
Chef Darrell's is a great little diner steps from the cabin. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with daily specials. The staff is super friendly, and Chef Darrell frequently comes out to greet his guests. Note: His hours will vary depending on the time of year.
Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner
Chef Darrell's is a great little diner steps from the cabin. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with daily specials. The staff is super friendly, and Chef Darrell frequently comes out to greet his guests. Note: His hours will vary depending on the time of year.
There are no grocery stores in Blue Mountain but the Corner Store located just .5 miles from the cabin is a great place to pick up essentials. They also serve breakfast, lunch, made-to-order pizza, cookies, and ice cream. Jeff the owner is super friendly and knowledgeable. We love supporting small businesses! Note: depending on the time of year, the hours will vary.
The Corner Store at Blue Mountain Lake
There are no grocery stores in Blue Mountain but the Corner Store located just .5 miles from the cabin is a great place to pick up essentials. They also serve breakfast, lunch, made-to-order pizza, cookies, and ice cream. Jeff the owner is super friendly and knowledgeable. We love supporting small businesses! Note: depending on the time of year, the hours will vary.
Daiker's has always been a favorite of ours for dinner. It's in Old Forge, so we typically stop there on the way to the cabin. They have indoor and outdoor seating overlooking 4th Lake, and a great Friday night fish fry. Plus they offer activities such as a pool table, a game room, and a fabulous fireplace in a traditional Adirondack setting.
Daikers Cir, Webb, NY 13420, USA
Daiker's has always been a favorite of ours for dinner. It's in Old Forge, so we typically stop there on the way to the cabin. They have indoor and outdoor seating overlooking 4th Lake, and a great Friday night fish fry. Plus they offer activities such as a pool table, a game room, and a fabulous fireplace in a traditional Adirondack setting.
The Hedges is a lodge that also offers limited meals to non-guests. Stop over to check availability. Take a left out of the driveway, a left at the stop sign, and a right on Hedges Road. This is also a great place to connect to Wifi.
The Hedges on Blue Mountain Lake
The Hedges is a lodge that also offers limited meals to non-guests. Stop over to check availability. Take a left out of the driveway, a left at the stop sign, and a right on Hedges Road. This is also a great place to connect to Wifi.
Offering brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises - the food is great and the tour includes highlights of the beautiful homes around the lake.
13 locals recommend
Raquette Lake Navigation Co
254 Antlers RdOffering brunch, lunch, and dinner cruises - the food is great and the tour includes highlights of the beautiful homes around the lake.
Groceries
There are no grocery stores in Blue Mountain, but there is a full-service store in North Creek 28 miles away. The town is also very quaint, with shops and restaurants.
49 locals recommend
Tops Friendly Markets
273 Main StThere are no grocery stores in Blue Mountain, but there is a full-service store in North Creek 28 miles away. The town is also very quaint, with shops and restaurants.