There are a series of hunting campings and private houses located along the other shore. The state only owns about 1000 feet of frontage along the lake, basically enough for a campsite and a parking area.
Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Mallet Pond State Forest.
And yes, I of course have my trademark Christmas lights that I always use for ambiance.
Taken on Saturday August 28, 2010 at Burnt-Rossman State Forest.The Betty Brook Campsite remains one of my favorite in NY State, especially because it’s a quick hour drive from downtown Albany out there, over the Thruway and the Warren Andersen Expressway. It almost never disappoints, and it was a great night.
Morning Sun. The valley being so deep around Betty Brook the sun sets early, and rises late this time of year. Looking at the sun through the trees, a little after 9 AM.
Betty Brook Road. Just looking at this road brings me home, back to my favorite camping area.
The Campsite. And yes, I of course have my trademark Christmas lights that I always use for ambiance.
I headed from here, in my truck, up to explore the Mallet Pond State Forest-area just to the north. I probably will camp up at Rossman Pond the next time I am here, because the pond is so pretty and I can paddle around with my kayak there.
Here is a map of the Betty Brook Campsites. There is a larger one to the south, but I generally prefer the one to the north, as its smaller and the firepit and stone table is much nicer.
On Floodwood Pond road. There also is a large drive-in campsite on Middle Pond.
Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Floodwood Road.
This is looking from Campsite 1 at the Southern End of Mountain Pond, looking North. Old NY 30 winds right along the shore of NY 30, the New Routing is about a 1/2 mile away for NY 30.
Taken on Saturday August 14, 2010 at Mountain Pond.
This is Campsite No 9 at Horseshoe Lake, on an Unnamed Adirondack Park Road, about two miles from the end of NY 421/Paved. I could not get site on the lake, arriving at 5 PM at night, but it's still a nice campsite. This area of Saint Lawrence County is so remote, only 2 big pickup trucks, and logging truck passed by in the 12 or so hours I was there.
Taken on Friday August 13, 2010 at Horseshoe Lake.
By no means was Campsite No 9 on the Unnamed Road, particularly fancy. But it provided a place to camp, and was a three minute drive down to the lake. I could have gotten a spot on Horseshoe Lake most likely had I arrived in the morning, as it seemed like campsites tended to clear out in the morning.
Taken on Friday August 13, 2010 at Horseshoe Lake.