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AUSABLE POINT CAMPGROUND, NY

Ausable Point Campground protrudes from Route 9 into Lake Champlain and offers a shoreline comprised of natural sand and a gentle slope from many campsites. It borders a wildlife management area that offers a hiking trail, as well as water access for canoeists and sea kayakers to...
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Overview

Description

Ausable Point Campground protrudes from Route 9 into Lake Champlain and offers a shoreline comprised of natural sand and a gentle slope from many campsites. It borders a wildlife management area that offers a hiking trail, as well as water access for canoeists and sea kayakers to explore. With the city of Plattsburgh a short drive from this campground, there is virtually no limit for entertainment opportunities.

Geography:

The majority of the campground was constructed in 1965 and opened to the public in 1966. A view of Valcour Island is available across the lake to the north. On a clear day the silhouette of Garden Island strikes the pose of a battleship. Known locally as "Battleship Island", it is believed that the first major sea battle of the American Revolution was fought at this location.

Recreation:

The park welcomes motor boats, rowboats, and canoes. Ausable Point is an excellent wind (kite) surfing area. Lake Champlain offers excellent conditions for sail boarders and boats of all sizes. The area identified as "Stone Jetty" is a designated wind surf area. The lake is a popular fishery, with fish such as northern pike, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, lake trout, brown trout, salmon, bullhead perch, walleyes, carp, smelt, eel, crappie, and bluegill.

Facilities:

Amenities include campsites, restrooms with showers, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, a car top boat launch, a picnic area with pavilion rental, a sand beach with a bathhouse, and a basketball court.

Nearby Attractions:

The city of Plattsburgh offers movie theaters, shopping malls, fast food, and fine dining restaurants. Marinas and golf courses are also nearby. The Olympic Village of Lake Placid is approximately 45 miles away, and Montreal, Canada is 70 miles north.

Booking Window
Tue Mar 19 2024 - Thu Dec 19 2024

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Core
Fri May 17 2024
Sun Jun 30 2024
Peak
Mon Jul 01 2024
Sun Sep 01 2024
Non Peak
Mon Sep 02 2024
Sun Oct 13 2024
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Amphitheater
  • Basketball
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Hot Showers
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Parking
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnicking
  • Powerboating
  • Recycling Station
  • Sail Boarding
  • Sail Boating
  • Showers
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Volleyball
  • Water Fillup Station
  • Water Skiing
  • Wildlife Viewing
Within 10 Miles
  • Churches
  • Convenience Store
  • Cultural Activities
  • Golfing
  • Hospital
  • Museum
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
Fees and Cancellation Policies
Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
44.57066, -73.43042
44°34'14"N, 73°25'50"W

From the Northway (I-87) Exit 35, proceed east approximately 2 miles to Route 9. Turn left, proceed 1/2 mile, and the entrance will be on your right. From Plattsburgh, follow Route 9 south 12 miles.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

AUSABLE POINT CAMPGROUND
3346 LAKE SHORE ROAD
PERU  NY  12972
Phone Number:
Project Office: (518)561-7080
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