Buck Pond Campground, New York

Buck Pond Campground Description

Buck Pond compares to a mountain retreat; it offers secluded sites, numerous water access, a guarded bathing beach, and a walking path that stretches for miles along an abandoned railroad bed. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.Geography:Buck Pond Campground is located on the western shore of 130-acre Buck Pond. The Lake Kushaqua and the Kushaqua Narrows form most of the western and northern boundaries of the campground. Construction of the campground began in July 1965, and the campground opened in 1968. The main campground road is constructed on the original roadbed of the Chateaugay Branch of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad.Recreation:Rowboat, canoe and kayak rentals are available at Buck Pond. The major species of fish found in Buck Pond are northern pike, yellow perch, and brown bullhead. Nearby Lake Kushaqua offers these species, plus black bass and rainbow trout. Brook trout fishing can be found in the North Branch of the Saranac River, below Mud Pond. The walking path along the old D&H railroad bed, about 1.25 miles to Kushaqua/Mud Pond Road and the outlet of the lake, is very popular. St. Regis Mountain in Paul Smiths and Debar Mountain at Meacham Lake both offer excellent views of the surrounding mountains and lakes.Facilities:Campsites, restrooms with showers, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, a boat launch at Lake Kushaqua, a car top boat launch, boat and canoe rentals, and a sand beach with a bathhouse are just a few of the amenities that make this campground unique.Nearby Attractions:The Six Nations Indian Museum is located just outside the campground. The Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center at Paul Smiths is 12 miles west. Lake Placid and the Olympic venues are located 25 miles to the south.

Buck Pond Campground Services

Within Facility, Biking, Bird Watching, Boat Launch, Boat Rental, Boating, Canoe Rental, Canoeing, Changing Station, Comfort Station, Dump Station, Fishing, Handicap Access, Hiking, Parking, Picnic Tables, Picnicking, Powerboating, Recycling Station, Showers, Swimming, Swimming - Beach, Telephone, Water Fillup Station Within 10 Miles, Convenience Store, Golfing, Hospital, Interpretive Center, Museum, Restaurant, Shopping

Buck Pond Campground Alerts

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION, A recycling center is available for refuse disposal., The Island sites R01 and R02 require a boat to access them. TO ENSURE FAIRNESS – For all NY customers, any reservation with a departure date outside the 9 Month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made. WHEN YOU ARRIVE - You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. The names of all campers staying on a site must be listed on the camping permit when you first register at the facility. CHECK-IN TIME - Is from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited. CHECK-OUT TIME - Is 11:00 a.m. on your permit expiration date. OCCUPANCY - Is limited to 6 individuals per campsite and two tents or one unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and one tent. Only two vehicles are permitted on any individual campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply). AGE REGULATIONS - Every campsite must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older. LENGTH OF STAY - Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of two weeks. From July 1 through Labor Day, only 14 cumulative nights of camping will be permitted at any campground. This is to ensure that new campers can enjoy their right to camp. QUIET HOURS - Are from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated by both the campground staff and your fellow campers. Violators of this policy may be evicted. GENERATORS - The use of electric generators may be limited to no more than five hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. FIRES - Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited. Please do not use fireplaces as chopping blocks. Burning trash is prohibited. FIREARMS - Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time. ACCESSIBLE SITES - At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (for example, in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground. SWIMMING - Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly. PETS - Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas. You are responsible for cleaning up after your pet. CANCELLATIONS – To cancel a reservation more than 2 days prior to the date of your arrival, cancel online or contact ReserveAmerica at 1-800-456-2267. To cancel a reservation within 2 days of your arrival contact the campground directly. REFUNDS - Will not be issued except in cases of bona fide emergencies such as death in the family or serious accident. Supporting documentation will be required. Refunds are not issued directly at campgrounds.

Buck Pond Campground Directions

Buck Pond Campground 1339 County Route 60 Onchiota NY 12989 From Adirondack Northway (I-87), Northbound: Take Exit 30, then take Route 73 north to Lake Placid. Take Route 86 through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake to Gabriels. In Gabriels, take Franklin County Road 60 6 miles to Buck Pond. From Adirondack Northway (1-87), Southbound: Take Exit 38, then take Route 374 west to the Route 3 junction. Take Route 3 and turn right on Franklin County Road 60. Follow the road 5.5 miles to Buck Pond. From Tupper Lake: Take Route 30 North to Paul Smiths. Turn right on Route 8 and drive about 4 miles. In Gabriels, turn left at the sign for Buck Pond Public Campground.