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Adirondack Backcountry - Pharaoh Lake
State Forest

Adirondack Backcountry - Pharaoh Lake

Schroon Lake, NY

Operating window: May 1 – Oct 31 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling

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12

Total Sites

1,900 ft

Elevation

0.0

0 Reviews

12 Tent

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  • Address:Schroon Lake, NY
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About

Designated backcountry lean-to and tent sites around Pharaoh Lake in the Adirondack Park. Clear mountain lake surrounded by old-growth forest and rocky peaks. Free camping at established sites — no permit required for groups under 10. Bear canisters required.

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Amenities

Fire Rings

Pet Policy

Pets allowed · Max 2 per site

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Individual Sites (12)

Site 1
#1
Available

Site 1

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountryPets OKCampfires
Site 10
#10
Available

Site 10

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountryPets OKCampfires
Site 11
#11
Available

Site 11

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountryPets OKCampfires
Site 12
#12
Available

Site 12

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountryPets OKCampfires
Site 2
#2
Available

Site 2

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountryPets OKCampfires
Site 3
#3
Available

Site 3

Loop Main

Pricing varies — check with the operator Max 8 guests
CampsiteBackcountryPets OKCampfires

Within ~30 miles

Trails near Adirondack Backcountry - Pharaoh Lake

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Pharoah Mountain Trail

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Gull Pond

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Spectacle Pond Trail

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Severence Mountain

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Peaked Hill

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Pyramid Road

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