East Branch Sacandaga River

Stretching between Wevertown and Wells along NY 8, the East Branch of Sacandaga River offers a picturesque route hosting roadside campsites and trailheads to secluded spots. While proximity to a well-maintained state highway makes these campsites accessible during shoulder seasons and winter (with snow shovel), traffic noise can be a drawback. The river features noteworthy sites like Griffin Falls, Cod Pond, the captivating Stewart Creek, the ruins of Fox Lair Camp, the East Branch Trail leading to East Branch Falls, and scenic Eleventh Mountain. This scenic drive intertwines nature and exploration, inviting travelers to discover hidden gems along the East Branch of Sacandaga River.

Winter Camping at Foxx Lair in 2016

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Four years ago, it was a very mild January so I decided to do a winter camping trip up to former site of the Foxx Lair Summer Camp in the Adirondacks.

Winter Camping

While fairly cold, it was nice to get away for a night, although I decided to pack up early the next day due to the risk of snow coming in on Martin Luther King Day.

View from Fox Lair Campsite

The snow really wasn’t deep that year, but I decided not to drive back to camp, to avoid the risk of getting stuck.

I could have driven back but to be safe I left Big Red by the road

The winter skies over the mountains, were actually kind of magical.

Mountains

Map of the area.

Fox Lair Campsites

Snowy Morning at East Branch

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Snowy morning up at camp on the East Branch of Sacandaga River on November 24, 2019. Kind of pretty with the snow coming down but driving home was a slog.

Camping under a Full Moon on the East Branch

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Once again this first weekend of December I camped on the East Branch of the Sacandaga River near Cod Pond. It was a nice night, but a bit cold and long, being that it's December.