Lake George Island Camping and Picnics
A permit is required for overnight camping and day picnics at Lake George camp sites. The permits can be obtained from one of three DEC Headquarters (LG Ranger Stations)
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Glen Island Group - in The Narrows east of Bolton Landing.
Long Island Group - on the south end of the lake.
Narrow Island Group - in the Mother Bunch located in the northern part of the lake.
Campsites on Lake George Islands are divided into three groups.
Glen Island
Long Island
Narrow Island
are located on Lake George, America's "Queen" Lake. Camping here is unique; Lake George Islands campsites are accessible by boat only and are spread out over much of the lake. Each of the three camping areas has its own headquarters, to make site registration as convenient as possible.
After Labor Day until Columbus Day all transactions will be handled from the Glen Island Ranger Station or from a patrol boat (the LGs)
- Lake George Park Commission requires a users permit and a fee is charged depending on the length of time, boat size and sleeping capability. Permits are usually available at the marina where the boat is launched, sporting goods stores or delis in the area. Further information is available from the L.G.P.C. at 518-668-9347
Campsites:
44 State Owed Islands
387 Shoreline Campsites
42 Cruiser Sites (Cruiser Sites are for large boats with sleeping quarters)
Island Picnics (Permits must be obtained from the appropriate Island group headquarters)
116 Day Picnic Sites
8 islands
2 mainland areas
116 day-use sites on 8 islands and 2 mainland areas. Permits must be obtained from the appropriate headquarters. These sites provide charcoal grills, fireplaces and tables. There are 9 picnic shelters that will hold up to 15 people each. They can be reserved. No day-use tickets will be issued after 8 p.m.. All day-users must leave the facility by 9 p.m.