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Two branches of the Sacandaga River meet near Wells in the Town of Hope at the Rt 30, Rt 8 intersection on the Adirondack Trail
Buck Pond NYSDEC Campground
Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 30, near Paul Smiths in Franklin County
Buck Pond compares to a mountain retreat as it offers secluded sites, generous water access, a supervised beach area, and an easy trail which stretches for miles along an old abandoned railroad bed.
Enjoy boating with electric and non-motorized boats, fishing, hiking the railroad bed, Day Use Facilities with picnic area adjacent to swimming beach, and proximity to area attractions.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | near |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 30 |
| Months Occurring: | june, july and august |
| Best Season: | summer |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | yes |
| Restroom Available: | yes |
| Latitude: | 44.4995813607 |
| Longitude: | -74.1166457609 |
| How to Find: | From Adirondack Northway (I-87), Northbound: Exit 30, take Route 73 north to Lake Placid. Route 86 through Villages of Lake Placid and Saranac Lake to Gabriels. In Gabriels take Franklin County Road 60, 6 miles to Buck Pond. |
| URL: | Buck Pond NYSDEC Campground website |