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History & Water Activities at Great Camp Sagamore in Adirondacks - Ticonderoga

History & Water Activities at Great Camp Sagamore in Adirondacks

Raquette Lake

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Discover the historic elegance of Great Camp Sagamore while enjoying peaceful lakeside water activities in the Adirondacks. Perfect for history buffs and outdoor lovers alike!

Raquette Lake, New York

Great Camp Sagamore History Tour

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About This Adventure

Explore the enchanting Great Camp Sagamore, a stunning example of Adirondack architecture built in 1897 for the Vanderbilt Family. This family-friendly tour showcases 27 historic buildings and their captivating surroundings. Enhance your visit with a lakeside buffet lunch, making it a memorable experience steeped in history and natural beauty.

Rates

  • Adults - $20.00
  • Seniors (ages 60+) - $18.00
  • Student (with ID) - $12.00
  • Military: (with ID) - $18.00
  • Child (under 12) - Free

Buffet lunch in our historic lakeside Dining Hall available for an additional $24.95!


Reserve

Please select a date from the calendar to the right and choose your tour time.

  • To include Lunch with your tour choose the appropriate "w/ meal" ticket type from the options provided. Lunch service begins daily at 12:00pm ending at 1:00pm, and can be added to either morning (10:00 AM) or afternoon (1:30 PM) tours.

Tour Duration

2 Hours


About

  • Tour Great Camp Sagamore's 27 buildings, built in 1897 by famed Great Camps designer W. W. Durant and summer home to the Vanderbilt Family for a half century.

  • Come experience a masterpiece of Adirondack architecture, a place where America’s most influential people came to take a break from the clamor of their “modern” life. Sagamore’s builders gathered the colors, scents, and textures of the wild forest and reassembled them indoors in a style that is now imitated nationwide. This is a family-friendly historic tour of the buildings & grounds.

  • Tours consist of an optional short film shown 20 minutes before the tour time starts, followed by a 2 hour walking tour inside and around many of our historic and iconic buildings.

  • Please note that the walking tour of the camp includes walking on gravel roads and some short staircases. Portions of the Upper Complex is handicap accessible for persons with limited mobility.

Adventure Tips

Bring your camera

Capture the stunning architecture and lake views, especially during the golden hour.

Wear comfortable shoes

The tour involves walking through uneven terrain and historic buildings.

Book in advance

Tours and water activities can fill quickly, so reserve ahead.

Check water conditions

Calm water enhances paddleboarding and boating safety and experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Bald eagles
  • Loons

History

The camp’s architecture reflects the rustic elegance of the Adirondack Great Camps era, highlighting how wealthy families vacationed in harmony with nature.

Conservation

Efforts are made to preserve the historic structures and natural environment, ensuring sustainable tourism and minimal ecological impact.

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Recommended Gear

Comfortable walking shoes

Essential

Necessary for exploring the historic grounds and walking tours.

Camera or smartphone with good battery

Essential

Capture the scenic architecture and water reflections during your visit.

Weather-appropriate clothing

Essential

Dress in layers to stay comfortable in changing mountain weather.

spring;summer;fall;winter specific

Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)

Essential

Protect yourself during outdoor exploration and water activities.

spring;summer;fall;winter specific