Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.

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SCAROON MANOR, NY

Scaroon Manor Campground is located on the west shore of Schroon Lake on Taylor's Point. Prior to acquisition by New York State in 1967, the site had a long illustrious history as a privately operated resort and recreation facility. The facility was a destination resort of the wealthy ...
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Description
Scaroon Manor Campground is located on the west shore of Schroon Lake on Taylor's Point. Prior to acquisition by New York State in 1967, the site had a long illustrious history as a privately operated resort and recreation facility. The facility was a destination resort of the wealthy and offered a broad range of facilities and activities which included golf, swimming, canoeing, boating, sailing, water skiing, bowling, handball, baseball, basketball, tennis, hiking, hunting, fishing, horseback riding and roller skating. The amphitheater hosted many famous entertainers during its heyday. In 1957 the movie Marjorie Morningstar starring Gene Kelly and Natalie Wood was filmed on the grounds of Scaroon Manor.
Recreation:

Motor boats, rowboats, and canoes are welcome at the park. Fish include lake trout, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, northern pike, yellow perch, bullhead, and pickerel. Hiking trails are nearby, and the park has picnic areas.

Facilities:

The current campground consists of; 60 campsites, hot showers, flush toilets, picnic areas, picnic pavilion, swimming beach, boat docks, and trailer dump station.

Nearby Attractions:

Restaurants, antique shops, gift stores, and various craft shops are nearby. Stone Bridge and Caves is located about 1 1/2 miles South of the campground.

Services & Amenities:

Within Park
  • Biking
  • Boat Rental
  • Dock, Boat
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Parking
  • Picnic Pavilion
  • Picnic Tables
  • Powerboating
  • Recycling Station
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Restroom
  • Shower Building
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Water
Alerts and Important Information

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • Scaroon Manor Campground was designed and constructed to be fully accessible to people with disabilities. The majority of recreation features and campsites, and all restrooms and shower buildings meet accessibility standards.


WHEN YOU ARRIVE-You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration


CHECK-IN TIME-From 2:00 p.m. 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-11:00 a.m. on your departure date


OCCUPANCY-Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)


AGE REGULATIONS-Campsites 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 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground.


QUIET HOURS-From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted


GENERATORS-The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 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. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff, then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited


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.


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 must have a mobility disability, or the party may be turned away.


SWIMMING-Swimming at DEC campgrounds is unsupervised by lifeguards. DEC advises those wishing to swim to access the water from the designated beach area(s) only. Beaches are maintained and patrolled by campground staff. Swimming is prohibited from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise.


PETS-Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. 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

Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
SCAROON MANOR
8728 State Route 9
Pottersville  NY  12860
Phone Number:
Project Office: (518)494-2631