Picnic area · Lake George NY
A picnic stop among the trees on Lake George's east shore.
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The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
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Black Mountain Point is a Lake George shoreline stop in the Glen Island Group. Its draw is a meal beside the water: wooded ground, picnic tables, a rocky edge and open lake views across to forested hills. The picnic area is a boat outing, not a roadside pullout.
From Shelving Rock parking, the foot route uses the Shelving Rock Mountain Trail and shoreline connector, then follows 3.5 miles of the Lake Shore Trail to Black Mountain Point. DEC notes multiple picnic sites along the route. Its separate Lake George Islands day-use rules say the island dock sites are boat-only and require an online reservation. The pages do not make clear whether the trail reaches the same tables and docks, so confirm the access for this exact picnic area before setting out.
The site is about a picnic by Lake George, with trees for shade and a stony shore at the water's edge. Dock space is reserved for day use; picnic tables and some day-use facilities are first-come, first-served. Public restrooms and drinking water were not established for this spot, so bring what you need for the outing.
Wildlife
34 sightingsWhite-tailed DeerMost seen around 5 PMSighting map
26 sightingsTimber RattlesnakeMost seen around 6 PMSighting map
22 sightingsOspreyMost seen around 7 AMSighting map
60 sightingsLoonMost seen around 6 AMSighting map
33 sightingsPorcupineMost seen around 7 PMSighting map
84 sightingsGreat Blue HeronMost seen around 6 AMSighting mapSighting maps show where each species has been reported across Lake George. Wildlife moves, so no sighting is guaranteed.
Keep exploring
ModerateNorthwest Bay Trail10.8 mi · 5.5 hr · 3.1 mi awayA long wooded lakeshore walk to Montcalm Point.
ChallengingFive Mile Point Trail6.2 mi · 5 hr · 3.1 mi awayA steep ridge crossing reaches a lakeshore point.
ChallengingTongue Mountain Range and Montcalm Point Loop12.7 mi · 9 hr · 3.1 mi awayA full-day loop from bay shoreline to rugged Lake George ridge views
ModerateFifth Peak Trail5.6 mi · 5.5 hr · 3.1 mi awayA lean-to and Lake George views reward the Tongue Mountain climb.
ChallengingPole Hill Pond and Ridge Loop5.8 mi · 3.8 hr · 3.1 mi awayA rocky ridge view and a quiet pond make the climb worthwhile.
ModerateBear Knob Loop1.4 mi · 1.3 hr · 3.1 mi awayA rugged little ridge loop with seasonal openings through the trees.
ModerateBumps Pond Trail3.2 mi · 2.8 hr · 3.4 mi awayA rocky climb ends at a quiet pond with a brushy island.
ModerateSleeping Beauty Mountain Loop4 mi · 3.5 hr · 3.4 mi awayRocky summit views above Lake George, with a Bumps Pond return
Picnic area · 0.9 mi awayWest Dollar IslandA steep rock face meets the water at this island picnic stop.
Picnic area · 1.1 mi awayHazel IslandA boat-only picnic stop with two reservable docks.
Picnic area · 1.2 mi awaySarah IslandTwo reservable dock sites make this a useful island picnic stop.
Picnic area · 1.9 mi awayPicnic IslandA boat-only picnic island with a pavilion beside Lake George.
Picnic area · 1.9 mi awayCommission Point Picnic AreaA boat-in picnic stop with lakeside tables on Lake George.
Campground · 2.5 mi awayGlen Island CampgroundEven the mainland campsites are reached only by boat.
Sight · 3.6 mi awayShelving Rock FallsShort woodland approach; the base takes a steep, rocky scramble.
Beach · 4.3 mi awayHuletts ParkA free swimming beach with mountain views and room to picnic.Parkwolf’s Lake George ranking
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