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.

East Branch of Sacandaga River and NY 8

Interactive Map

Here is an interactive map of the campsites and trails along the East Branch of Sacandaga River.

Printable Map

Here are several helpful printable maps.

 Fox Lair Campsites

 Kibby Pond Trail

 East Branch Gorge Trail

List and Coordinates for Campsites and Trailheads

Here is a list of campsites, trailheads and other destinations along NY 8 and East Branch Sacandaga River. You can also get this as a Google Sheets.

NameDetailsLatitudeLongitude
11th Mountain Parking LotLarge > 20 Cars43.5903782-74.0900314
11th Mountain Trailhead CampsiteNear large parking area for 11th Mountain43.5901834-74.0910822
Boulder Rock CampsiteCave-Like Site Against Large Erratic43.5384607-74.1215703
Cod Pond Parking LotMedium 5 – 20 Cars, across from campsite 7 and 843.5301580-74.1455890
Cod Pond Trail CampsiteAt end of Cod Pond trail on pond43.5176969-74.1437559
County Line Brook Trail CampsiteAlong County Line Trail43.5242772-74.1892664
County Line CampsiteEnd of County Line Trail43.5022688-74.1828085
E. Branch Gorge CampsiteEnd of East Branch George, near Waterfalls43.5803187-74.1209517
E. Branch Gorge Trail Parking AreaSmall < 5 Cars43.5690250-74.1132232
Eagle Pond CampsiteNear Eagle Pond43.5401509-74.1167243
East Sacandaga River Parking Picnic AreaDOT Maintained Roadside Parking And Picnic Area43.4783862-74.2010766
Forks Mountain Trail – Bushwhack to Auger Falls43.4685687-74.2457562
Georgia Creek Parking LotMedium 5 – 20 Cars43.4915171-74.1892866
Girrad Sugarbush Trailhead43.4764458-74.2043731
Griffin Connector Parking Lot At Route 8Medium 5 – 20 Cars43.4703209-74.2248680
Kibby Pond Campsite #3Far End of Lake43.5766649-74.0781098
Kibby Pond Trail #2End of Trail43.5725581-74.0821443
Kibby Pond Trail Parking LotSmall <5 Cars43.5789951-74.1033601
Little Joe Pond CampsiteAt Little Joe Pond43.5055662-74.1423052
Little Joe Pond Picnic Site43.5039558-74.1422817
Mud Ponds CampsiteAt Mud Point43.5650797-74.1739273
NY 8 Campsite 1Old Routing of 8, Near Kibby Pond Area43.5771279-74.1054574
NY 8 Campsite 2Overlooks Cliff43.5650960-74.1160232
NY 8 Campsite 3Long dirt road to open area43.5616391-74.1169664
NY 8 Campsite 4Dirt road to campsite above Kibby Brook43.5612062-74.1138524
NY 8 Campsite 5Old home site, sits on ledge above NY 843.5542527-74.1234025
NY 8 Campsite 71/4 mile north of Cod Pond Parking43.5328656-74.1440210
NY 8 Campsite 8Near Cod Pond Parking43.5316564-74.1459341
NY 8 Campsite 9 (Seasonal Use)Route 8 Near Little Joe Trail Pulloff With Fire Ring (Campsite Removed During Winter)43.5149220-74.1583197
NY 8 Campsite 10Gravel Pit 1/4 mile south of Girrad Sugarbush Trailhead43.4761691-74.2072253
Oregon Trail Primitive CampsiteBeyond Stewart Creek Snomwobile Bridge43.5194607-74.1339532
Parking LotMedium 5 – 20 Cars43.5355769-74.1414217
Shanty Brook Trail CampsiteAlong Shanty Brook Trail43.5460737-74.1459537
Shanty Falls Parking LotSmall <543.5376556-74.1409559
Square Falls43.5814233-74.1218099
Stewart Creek Bridge43.5204188-74.1356239
Stewart Creek Flume43.5204188-74.1356239
Stewart Creek Lower Falls43.5225332-74.1365675
Teachout Road Bridge Over Griffin Falls43.4733545-74.2236654
Teachout Road Parking at Griffin Falls43.4737995-74.2238438

Kiln

Saturday evening I poked around the old Fox Lair Estate. One of the things I found was a couple of kilns including this one from the tannery, I believe.

Taken on Saturday May 2, 2020 at East Branch Sacandaga River.

The River

It was covered with a icy film, and you can kind of see the ice on all of the trees. Not exactly what I was expecting for late April camping in the Adirondacks.

Taken on Friday April 22, 2011 at East Branch Sacandaga River.