Situated in the counties of Saratoga / Fulton, New York, lies the Great Sacandaga Lake. The Great Sacandaga Lake nestles in the southern region of the Adirondack Mountains in the foothills of the pristine unspoiled Adirondack Preserve.
All along the lake’s sparkling waters and magnificent mountains, quaint and charming communities boasts unique and extraordinary cultural history and heritage. Lovely cottages lie amid spectacular lake, mountain and ocean views. Communities on the Great Sacandaga Lake have their own beaches offering a safe and secure environment for their children to frolic in the ocean. Historic landmarks and museums denote prominent past events of the region. Delightful antique and craft shops dot the Great Sacandaga Lake area. Excellent lakefront dining establishments make for a great eating experience within gorgeous surroundings. Lanzi’s on the Lake is a superior yet casual restaurant offering fantastic food and magnificent lake and mountain views. For a more rustic atmosphere enjoy a night out at the Sport Island Pub offering live entertainment, good meals, and a private beach with docking slips for patrons.
The large Great Sacandaga Lake is a Mecca for water sport fans to enjoy boating, fishing, water and jet skiing, canoeing and sailing. Northampton Beach State Campground offer stunning campsites by the water, a public beach, and a boat launch. For the avid golfer there are excellent top rated courses in the surrounding area to explore. During the winter months, Great Sacandaga Lake is a snow wonderland with miles of superb snowmobile trails, snowshoe and cross country routes. The Royal Mountain Ski Center offers a variety of downhill ski runs, and ski lifts.
Explore the region away from the lakes and visit the Johnson Hall State Historic Site and the Glove Theatre and Museum. The theatre offers professional live theatre attracting top class touring productions. There is also a small museum beside the theatre showcasing historic memorabilia. A wonderful family outing is a visit to the Adirondack Animal Land, located just south of the Great Sacandaga Lake. Children can enjoy interaction with the animals by feeding and petting them. Surrounded by extraordinary dazzling beauty, Great Sacandaga Lake is truly an incredible destination for a vacation and location to reside within.