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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

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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

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Individual Sites (12)

Site 1
#1

Site 1

Loop Main

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

Site 10

Loop Main

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Site 11
#11

Site 11

Loop Main

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Site 12
#12

Site 12

Loop Main

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Site 2
#2

Site 2

Loop Main

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Site 3
#3

Site 3

Loop Main

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Within ~30 miles

Trails near Adirondack Backcountry - Pharaoh Lake

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Pharoah Mountain Trail

Pharoah Mountain Trail

New York

9.1 mi2,365 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Gull Pond

Gull Pond

New York

1.0 mi121 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Spectacle Pond Trail

Spectacle Pond Trail

New York

3.0 mi551 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Severence Mountain

Severence Mountain

New York

2.4 mi758 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Peaked Hill

Peaked Hill

New York

3.7 mi1,266 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Pyramid Road

Pyramid Road

New York

4.0 mi656 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate

Hunt context

Hunting unit around this campground

During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New York hunting page

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