Saranac Lake Islands Campground

Well, I came back from the Adirondacks yesterday. I was able to sell a few copies of my book, plus visited quite a few outfitters and bookstores that were interested in ordering some. So, it was a pretty successful trip. I also got to do some paddling while I was up there, which made the trip even better.

I ended up camping at the Saranac Lake Islands Campground, which turned out to be a great place to set up a tent for a few nights. The Campground is stretched between Middle and Lower Saranac Lake, with sites on the lake shore as well as on the many islands dotting the lakes. The best part is, the sites are only accessible by boat, which means no cars, trucks, giant campers, etc. I stayed at site 7 on Sable Island, on Lower Saranac, and absolutely loved it!

There is nothing like stepping out of your tent and right into your boat to go for a paddle. Staying here lets you do that. I had paddled the three Saranac Lakes before, but the weather was so dreary that day I did not get a chance to appreciate them. This time, though, I got to see how beautiful they really are. I spent more than a few hours paddling among the islands on Lower Saranac, exploring their rocky shores and saying hi to fellow campers. I even saw a very cool mink swimming between two islands while there.

Anyone looking for a place to spend some time outdoors in the Adirondacks would be well-served coming here. The lakes and their islands are all beautiful, the water is peaceful, and the people are friendly. I will definitely be back!