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Sports & Recreation in The Adirondacks
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> Warren County Bikeway
1340 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845
This paved 9.4-mile, multi-use trail with rolling hills and diverse terrain traverses over bridges, through woods, and past streams and ponds.
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> 1000 Acres Ranch Resort
465 Warrensburg Road, Stony Creek, NY 12878
This all-inclusive dude ranch provides a true Adirondack experience featuring horseback riding, nature trails, kayaking, tubing, events and so much more. ..
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> Enjoy a Thrilling Run through the spectacular Hudson River Gorge
100 W. Main St., Indian Lake, NY 12842
WOW !! The Adirondac Rafting Co. offers 16 miles of whitewater rafting from spring through summer.
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> Adirondack Balloon Festival
443 Queensbury Ave., Queensbury, NY 12804
Sept 19-22, 2024: Glens Falls kicks off another Upstate NY colorful fall with the annual Adirondack Balloon Festival and the breathtaking launch of hundreds of multi-colored hot-air balloons.
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> Adirondack Carousel
2 Depot St., Saranac Lake, NY 12983
This community created carousel is graced with beautiful wildlife animals carved by local woodcarvers that will mesmerize and delight children and adults alike.
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> Adirondack Extreme Adventure Course
35 Westwood Forest Lane, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Set in the heights of the Adirondack forest, this high-wire, tree-top adventure course is the first and largest aerial adventure course in the country.
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> Adirondack Hatchery
103 Fish Hatchery Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
Located approximately 12 miles from the village of Saranac Lake, this facility specializes in rearing landlocked Atlantic salmon for statewide distribution.
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> Ride your own Rail Car in the Adirondacks
Thendara Station, 2568 State Route 28, Thendara, NY 13472
Adirondack Rail Bike Adventures invites you to travel on the rails over rivers & streams while enjoying rare glimpses at nature and its wildlife.
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> Adirondack Railbike Adventures: Tupper Lake
Tupper Lake Station 37 Depot Street Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Adirondack Railbike Adventures offers 7-mile round trip railbike excursions from its Tupper Lake station each spring, summer and fall.
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> Adirondack River Outfitters / ARO Adventures Old Forge
3115 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420
If you are craving adventure and excitement, let ARO's experienced and personable guides give you a rafting adventure in the Adirondacks you won't soon forget.
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> Adirondack State Park in Winter
St. Regis Falls, NY 12980
The amazing Adirondacks offer the highest peaks in New York State and in winter, this huge park becomes a snow covered playground, offering as many activities as in the summer - maybe more!
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> Race Dirt Bikes at ADK MX, a First-class Motocross Facility
10709 NY-149, Fort Ann, NY 12827
This professionally-built motocross facility located is suitable for all skill levels from first time riders to national level racers.
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> Adventure Sports Rafting Company
6127 NY-28, Indian Lake, NY 12842
Adventure Sports Rafting Company invites you to enjoy the challenge of the whitewater rapids of the Hudson River Gorge – all 17 raftable miles of it!
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> Arrowhead Park
160 Route 28, Inlet, NY 13360
Located on beautiful Fourth Lake, guest can enjoy spectacular sunsets, swimming, tennis, baseball, picnics and playing on the playground.
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> Bald Mountain
Webb, NY 13420
Formerly called Rondaxe Mountain, the Rondaxe Fire Tower is located on the summit and has been restored, affording incredible views.
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> Bay Meadows Golf Club
31 Cronin Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
Bay Meadows Golf Club is a fun and challenging 9-hole family-friendly course that attracts both experienced golfers as well as beginners.
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> Brantingham Golf Club
8046 Brantingham Road, Greig, NY 13345
The 18-hole course in Greig, New York features 5,298 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 71.
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> Discover Family FUN at Calypso's Cove
3183 State Route 28, Old Forge, NY 13420
Located next door to Enchanted Forest, Calypso Cove is THE family fun center filled with water park adventures and MORE ..
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> Camp Orenda Ltd.
90 Armstrong Road, Johnsburg, NY 12843
Get the most out of the Adirondack outdoors while at the same time enjoying plush “Canvas Cabin,” each in their own private natural setting.
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> Carillon Boat Cruises
102 Fort Ti Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
Fort Ticonderoga invites visitors to step aboard the Carillon, a 1920s-style vessel, to enjoy a 75-minute scenic cruise on gorgeous Lake Champlain.
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> Carlowden Country Club
4105 Carlowden Road, Carthage, NY 13619
Carlowden is a public, 18-hole golf course that features 6,157 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72.
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> Cat & Thomas Mountain Trails
Valley Woods Road, Bolton Landing, NY 12814
Just a five-minute drive from quaint Bolton Landing, the Nature trails to the summits of Cat and Thomas provide a rewarding introduction to hiking the Adirondack trails and both reward hikers with wonderful views
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> Cedar Golf Course
9368 East Road, Lowville, NY 13367
This 18-hole public golf course is located a few miles east of Lowville in the Black River valley.
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> Charter you own Floating Tiki Tour at Lake George
3 Montcalm St., Lake George, NY 12845
Experience the beauty of Lake George in a new way – on a covered, 12-passenger floating Tiki barge.
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> Chateaugay Hatchery
134 Fish Hatchery Road, Chateaugay, NY 12920
Chateaugay Hatchery has a very diverse rearing program which includes lake trout, brown trout, rainbow trout and brook trout
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> Cold Weather Fun at Macomb Reservation State Park
201 Campsite Road, Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
Set alongside the along the Salmon River's course toward Lake Champlain, Macomb Reservation has an exciting wilderness atmosphere and offers wooded campsites
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> Craig Wood Golf Course
141 Country Club Ln, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Designed in 1925 by Seymour Dunn, the 18-hole course was renamed in 1954 for Lake Placid native and US Open and Masters champion Craig Wood.
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> Cumberland Bay State Park
152 Cumberland Head Road, Plattsburgh, NY 12901
This popular park is set on the western shore of gorgeous Lake Champlain and features a large, natural sandy beach, picnic grounds and tent and RV campsites.
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> Dewey Mountain Recreation Center
RR 3, Saranac Lake, NY 12983 1-518-891-2697
Dewey has regular hours for its cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in winter with lighted nighttime skiing available.
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> Winter's C+C Adirondack Snowmobile Tours
5408 NY-8, Chestertown, NY 12817
With a combined 40+ years riding on the trails and tours that are offered every day, C+C offers a range of riding that is suited for everyone from the beginner to the most advanced rider.
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> Experience a unique Adventure at the Ausable Chasm
2144 Route 9, Au Sable Chasm, NY 12911
Called the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, the Ausable Chasm holds an assortment of adventures like no other.
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> Go on the Farmhouse Snowmobiling and Go Kart Tour
129 Hobart Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
This tour traverses through a variety of areas, including deep woods, hills, old logging roads with a combination of groomed and ungroomed trails.
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> Fern Park Recreation Area
7 Loomis Road, Inlet, NY 13360
This four-season recreation area in Inlet features 20 miles of free trails open year-round for outdoor fun.
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> Flat Rock Inn
4100 Flat Rock Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Located on the Tug Hill Plateau, Flat Rock Inn offers four rooms and 125 campsites with water and sewer hookup a well as two bath houses.
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Set on 50 acres with a diverse terrain of meadows, wildflowers, protected wetlands, spring-fed creeks, and hiking trails through a mature forest, Glampful offers modern comforts in the great outdoors.
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> Enjoy Snowboarding, Skiing, and Tubing at Oak Mountain
141 Novosel Way, Speculator, NY 12164
Just an hour west of Utica, Oak Mountain offers Fun for the Entire Family including downhill Skiing, snowboarding, tubing and snowshoeing.
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> Go Snowmobiling in Old Forge
Old Forge, NY 13472
Known as the snowmobile capital of the East, the Adirondack’s Old Forge snowmobile trail system connects with all major snowmobile trail systems...
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> Hickory Ski Center
43 Hickory Hill Road, Warrensburg, NY 12885
Nestled in the scenic Adirondack Mountains, the history and vintage Hickory Ski Center is just one hour from Albany, offering 1,200 vertical feet and 19 trails.
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> High Falls Gorge
4761 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997
Just a short drive from Lake Placid, this 22-acre, privately owned nature park, High Falls Gorge, is one of the Adirondacks' most breathtaking year-round hikes.
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> See the High Falls Gorge in the Fall
4761 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997
Behold four stunning waterfalls cascading over rocks into a deep crevice carved millions of years ago with the "gorge-ous" colors of autumn as a backdrop!
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> HTR Adirondacks
1334 NY-28, Old Forge, NY 13420
The HTR Adirondacks, formerly known as Singing Waters Campground, is located on the Moose River where guests are allowed to swim, kayak and canoe.
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> Huttopia Adirondacks
1571 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Lodged in the Southern Adirondack Forest on nearly 300 acres of secluded forest, Huttopia is an all-new outdoor camp that immerses its guests in nature while providing all of the modern comforts of home.
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> Indian Lake Ski Hill & Skating Park
Route 30, Indian Lake, NY 12842
This small ski area offers family winter fun and features a T-Bar, 2 slopes, skating rink, downhill skiing, sledding and tubing.
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> Inlet Golf Course
300 NY-28, Inlet, NY 13360
Nestled in the Adirondacks, this 18-hole championship resort golf course is adjacent to beautiful Sixth Lake, offering scenic views while you play.
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> Inlet, NY - The little Town that Could
160 Route 28, Inlet, NY 13360
With a waterfront location surrounded by the six million-acre Adirondack Park, Inlet boasts a wide-range of activities, events and beauty year-round.
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> Lake Durant State Park
3444 State Road, Blue Mountain Lake, NY 12812
Offering relaxing, peaceful beauty and breathtaking views of Blue Mountain, Lake Durant Campground is picturesquely seated on the eastern shore of Lake Durant.
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> Lake George Battleground State Campground
2224 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845
Just 1/4 mile south of the Village of Lake George and near Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Parkway, this campground offers many spectacular views of the surrounding area.
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> Lake George Expedition Park
1912 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845
Enter a prehistoric world where you can climb into a dinosaur nest, dig for hidden fossils and stand next to a roaring-replica of Titanosaurus!
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> Lake George Steamboat Cruises
57 Beach Road, Lake George, NY 12845
This cruise company offers many daily, varied length cruises on three large, noteworthy ships from May through the end of October.
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> Lake Placid Club
88 Morningside Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Set in the heart of the Adirondacks, the Lake Placid Club features 45 holes of golf on three unique courses.
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> Lake Placid Marina & Boat Tours
24 George& Bliss Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Cruise the pristine waters of Lake Placid in one of the tour company’s enclosed pontoon boats while learning about the history of the area and wildlife.
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> Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center
139 Lapland Lake Road, Benson, NY 12134
Lapland is a four-season woodland retreat that offers cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in the winter, kayaking, canoeing,hiking & biking in summer.
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> Ledges Golf Club
4457 E. Road, Turin, NY 13473
Turin Highlands Golf Course has been family owned and operated for more than 30 years and is a championship, USGA rated course.
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> Luzerne State Campground
892 Lake Ave., Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Located on Fourth Lake, this family-friendly campground is within the Lake George region, which offers some of the most diverse recreational opportunities in New York State.
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> Macomb Reservation State Park
201 Campsite Road, Schuyler Falls, NY 12985
Set alongside the along the Salmon River's course toward Lake Champlain, Macomb Reservation has an exciting wilderness atmosphere and offers wooded campsites
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> Magic Forest at Lake George
1912 U.S. 9, Lake George, NY 12845
This family-fun amusement park features 25 kiddie rides, adult and family rides, petting zoo, shows and more.
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> Maple Ridge Snow Park is great for tubing
7421 E. Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Maple Ridge Snow Park offers snow-packed excitement with more than eight lanes for tubing that are more than 1,200 feet long and with over 100' vertical drop!
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> Mirror Lake
Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Named for its calming aura and its resemblance to a mirror, Mirror Lake is right in the center of Lake Placid, reflecting the quaint and charming village in its waters.
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> Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa
77 Mirror Lake Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Overlooking Mirror Lake, this elegant spa resort in Lake Placid Winter Olympic Village offers gracious rooms and suites and a AAA Four-Diamond restaurant.
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> Mitchell Ponds
Inlet, NY 13360
The trail to Mitchell Ponds features an easy, rolling terrain that is wide and also offers mountain biking in the warmer weather and snowmobiling in the winter.
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> Moose Hillock Camping Resort-NY
10366 NY-149, Fort Ann, NY 12827
Less than 10 miles from Lake George, the resort offers spacious sites with full hook-up the includes water, sewer, cable TV, and 20-, 30-, 50 amp electrical services...
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> Mt. Pisgah Ski Center
Mt. Pisgah Road, Saranac Lake, NY 12983
While small, Mt. Pisgah is a fun family ski area featuring several green and blue ski trails for beginners, 100 percent snowmaking and fully lighted trails.
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> Mt. Van Hoevenberg Cross Country Ski Center
189 Bobsled Run Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946
The Olympic cross-country ski trails of Mt. Van Hoevenberg have delighted individuals, couples and families for more than 35 years.
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> Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA
6081 State Route 3, Natural Bridge, NY 13665
The Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA campground provides 94 roomy, shaded sites set under a canopy of mature trees.
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> Newcomb Ski Slope
GoodNow Flow Road, Newcomb, NY 12852
From snowmobiling, cross country skiing into the Santanoni Great Camp or an interpretive snow shoe walk, Newcomb offers winter fun for all ages.
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> Nicks Lake Campgrounds
278 Bisby Rd, Old Forge, NY 13420
Located in the Black River Wild Forest, this campground has 112 campsites, a picnic area, large beach with lifeguards and more than five miles of hiking trails.
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> North Creek Rafting Company
9 Ordway Lane, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek Rafting Company is an owner-operated whitewater rafting outfitter offering rafting adventures on the Hudson, Moose, Cedar, and Boreas Rivers in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.
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> North Creek Ski Bowl
79 Ski Bowl Road, North Creek, NY 12853
This year-round Ski Bowl offers alpine skiing and snowboarding, freestyle fun, Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, mountain biking, hiking, and more!
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> Oak Mountain Biking Trails
141 Novosel Way, Speculator, NY 12164
During the Summer months, Oak Mountain Ski Center offers mountain bike trails and an 18-hole disc golf course.
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> Old Forge Camping Resort
3347 NY-28, Old Forge, NY 13420
This year-round campground in upstate New York boasts more than 400 sites set on 130 acres with a private lake.
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> Sky ride the Olympic Ski Jump Complex at Lake Placid
5486 Cascade Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
The Olympic Jumping Complex features Olympic excitement year-round with its Sky Flyer Zipline, Skyride Gondola and more - and the season of autumn adds breathtaking colorful beauty to all of it!
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> Go Bobsledding at the Olympic Sports Complex
220 Bobsled Run Lane, Route 73, Lake Placid, NY 12946
The Olympic Sports Complex is home to the combined bobsled, luge and skeleton track – the only one east of the Rockies
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> Paul Smith's College Visitor Interpretive Center
8023 Route 30, Paul Smiths, NY 12970
Just 13 miles north of Saranac Lake, The Paul Smith’s College VIC offers year-round environmental education and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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> Payne’s Seaplanes & Air Services
431 NY-28, Inlet, NY 13360
With more than 90 years of experience between its two pilots, Payne's Seaplanes & Air Services invites you to see the Adirondacks from a unique and exciting perspective!
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> Pine Knoll Lodge & Cabins Inc
123 S Shore Rd, Old Forge, NY 13420
Set on a lovely knoll overlooking Old Forge Lake and the scenic Adirondack Mountains, Pine Knoll Lodge offers both comfortable rooms and cabins, some with fireplaces.
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> Prospect Mountain
Route 9, Lake George, NY 12846
Prospect Mountain is one of the most popular hikes/drives in the area is Prospect Mountain with magnificent 100-mile panoramic views of Lake George and the Adirondacks.
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> Raquette Lake Navigation
224 Main St., Raquette Lake, NY 13436
Travel just 11 miles from Inlet to enjoy stunning Raquette Lake aboard a scenic cruise on the WW Durant.
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> Revolution Rail Company: Hadley Station
4113 Rockwell Street Hadley, NY 12835
Revolution Rail’s Hadley Station offers a
family-friendly 6-mile railbike tour that
passes through the woods and over a
90-foot-high, 500-foot-long bridge.
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> Revolution Rail Company: North Creek Station
3 Railroad Place, North Creek, NY 12853
Choose from multiple railbiking routes
through the scenic Adirondacks over and
along the Hudson River and through the
woods, including a summertime favorite— a
railbike excursion with a tubing trip!
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> Revolution Rail Company: Thurman Station
799 NY-418, Warrensburg, NY 12885
Explore different railbike experiences from
Rev Rail’s Thurman Station near Lake
George, offering peaceful rides to soak in
the mountain vistas and forest views.
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> Ride the Exciting Cliffside Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg
189 Bobsled Run Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946
The exciting Cliffside Mtn. Coaster at Mt. Van Hoevenberg is the longest mountain roller coaster in the country.
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> Saranac Lake Golf Club
1316 NYS Route 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977
Nestled halfway between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid in Ray Brook, the Saranac Lake Golf Club is a challenging, fair and fun test for any level golfer.
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> Get Up Close to Nature at The Wild Center
45 Museum Dr., Tupper Lake, NY 12986
Walk among the treetops of the Adirondack forest where you can view animals and nature in their natural setting.
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> Stay where you Play at Six Flags Indoor/Outdoor Water Park
1172 State Route 9, Queensbury, NY 12804
Six Flags Amusement & Theme Park features more than 135 rides and attractions, including an indoor water park.
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> Lake Placid Olympic Center - Ice Skating at the Olympic Center
2634 Main St, Lake Placid, NY 12946-3648
The Lake Placid Olympic Center has a total of four ice surfaces – three indoor, one outdoor – for Lake Placid public skating,athlete training, and skating shows.
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> Gore Mountain is Great Skiing in the Adirondacks
793 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Gore Mountain boasts 109 trails, 14 lifts and two luxurious high-speed quads to keep you out of lines and give you more time on the trails ..
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> Tackle McCauley Mountain - and Conquer the Summit
300 McCauley Mountain Road, Old Forge, NY 13420
Ski the summit at McCauley Mountain Ski Resort at an altitude of 2,200 feet, and WOW to the 633-foot vertical drop along with 21 exciting ski trails ..
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> Ski Whiteface Mountain - the Undisputed Best in Lake Placid
5021 Route 86, Wilmington, NY 12997
Boasting the greatest vertical drop of any ski resort in the eastern U.S., Whiteface Mountain in Lake Placid is one of the undisputed winter sports capitals of the world.
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> Snow Ridge Ski Resort - Expressive Skiing for all levels
4173 West Road, Turin, NY 13473
With a new, progressive focus on freestyle skiing and riding, Snow Ridge boasts two parks designed for different skill levels.
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> Snow Tours Inc.
Gabriels, NY 12939
Snow Tours Inc. offers a variety of tours on the groomed trails throughout the Adirondacks State Park from a slow scenic tour in the woods to a more aggressive ride...
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> Snowmobile Fun at Mitchell Ponds
Inlet, NY 13360
The trail to Mitchell Ponds features an easy, rolling terrain that is wide, offering great snowmobiling fun when the snow flies!
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> Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks
4035 Blue Ridge Road, North Hudson, NY 12855
Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks combines the sweet nostalgia of classic campground fun with modern amenities and conveniences.
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> Discover the Enchanted Forest Water Safari
3183 NY-28, Old Forge, NY 13420
The Enchanted Forest Water Safari is the Adirondack's largest water theme park located in Old Forge.
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> Square Eddy Expeditions
282 Main St., North Creek, NY 12853
Square Eddy Expeditions is a small adventure company located offering both full-day and overnight whitewater rafting trips on the upper Hudson River.
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> Thendara Golf Club
151 Fifth St., Thendara, NY 13472
Thendara Golf Club is an 18-hole, semi-private facility located just a half a mile south of Old Forge.
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> Titus Mountain has 10 lifts and 36 trails
227 Johnson Road, Malone, NY 12953
Nestled in the northern Adirondack foothills, Titus Mountain operates a total of 10 lifts and offers 36 trails, 11 glades, three terrain parks and a Snow Tubing park.
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> Top of the World Golf Resort
4952, 441 Lockhart Mountain Road, Lake George, NY 12845
Top of the World Resort offers a challenging 18-hole golf course packaged with a complete Adirondack Inn experience, with a fine dining restaurant and a charming bed & breakfast.
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> Walk above the Treetops at the Wild Center
45 Museum Dr., Tupper Lake, NY. 12986
Take a Walk on the Wild Side at the Wild Center and See the Adirondacks and its Animals !
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> West Mountain Ski Resort - Family Skiing
59 West Mountain Road, Queensbury, NY 12804
This 125-acre ski resort is family-friendly and offers 31 trails, a 1,000-feet vertical and stunning views of the Hudson River and the Adirondacks.
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> Whetstone Gulf State Park
6065 W Road, Lowville, NY 13367
Whetstone Gulf State Park has many wooded campsites, a scenic picnic area along Whetstone Creek, a man-made swimming area and trails for hiking and cross-country skiing, one of which circles the gorge.
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> Whetstone Gulf State Park Camping
6065 W Rd, Lowville, NY 13367
Whetstone Gulf State Park campground is nestled in a three-mile-long gorge cut into the eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau.
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> Whiteface Club and Resort
373 Whiteface Inn Lane, Lake Placid, NY 12946
Designed and built in 1898 by John Van Kleek, Whiteface Club and Resort’s 18-hole course offers and challenging play for golfers at every skill level.
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> Take an Amazing River Ride with Whitewater Challengers
4511 NY-28, North River, NY 12856
Whitewater Challengers' Hudson River rafting experience provides 15 miles of action and dozens of breath-taking rapids on this whitewater adventure.
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> Wild Waters Outdoor Center
1123 NY-28, Warrensburg, NY 12885
Located in the pristine Adirondacks just outside of Lake George, Wild Waters gives the option to raft the thrilling class-III-IV Hudson River Gorge or the fun class-II-III Sacandaga River.
