Picnic area · Lake George NY
A boat-in picnic stop with lakeside tables on Lake George.
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The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Lake George Tour Guide
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Shelving Rock Mountain Trail“You're coming up on the Shelving Rock Mountain trailhead at parking area four. Choose it for a woodland climb to views over Lake George, with about three point four miles round trip and two to three hours of walking.”
Plays on the road 1.5 mi from Commission Point Picnic Area in the Parkwolf Lake George Tour Guide.
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Commission Point is an island day-use picnic site on Lake George, with designated dock slips and a pavilion. You'll need a boat and an online reservation for a specific dock slip. The reservation is for dock space; shared picnic tables, fireplaces, hibachis and the pavilion are first-come, first-served. Pets are prohibited on the day-use islands, docks and boats moored there.
The site information doesn't list food service, so bring your own meal. It also doesn't confirm restrooms or potable water; check before boating out if you'll need either.
Picnic tables sit beneath shoreline conifers, with open water and wooded hills beyond. Lake George is 32 miles long and up to 3 miles wide; its long, narrow shape can bring hard winds and fast storms. Check lake conditions before boating to an island stop.
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
ModerateShelving Rock Mountain Trail3.4 mi · 2.3 hr · 1.5 mi awayA steady woodland climb ends above Lake George.
ModerateLake Shore Trail9 mi · 5 hr · 1.5 mi awayA 9-mile out-and-back to Black Mountain Point on Lake George.
EasyShelving Rock Falls Trail0.8 mi · 45 min · 1.7 mi awayA short brookside walk to a broad, tiered cascade.
ModerateBumps Pond Trail3.2 mi · 2.8 hr · 2.1 mi awayA rocky climb ends at a quiet pond with a brushy island.
ModerateSleeping Beauty Mountain Loop4 mi · 3.5 hr · 2.1 mi awayRocky summit views above Lake George, with a Bumps Pond return
ModerateFishbrook Pond Trail5.8 mi · 3.5 hr · 2.1 mi awayClimb to two Adirondack ponds on this out-and-back.
ChallengingGreenland Pond Trail7.6 mi · 4.5 hr · 2.1 mi awayA long forest walk to a secluded pond and lean-to.
ChallengingErebus and Fishbrook Pond Loop8.8 mi · 5 hr · 2.1 mi awayTwo ponds, a rocky Lake George overlook, and a long forest loop
Picnic area · 0.7 mi awaySarah IslandTwo reservable dock sites make this a useful island picnic stop.
Picnic area · 0.8 mi awayHazel IslandA boat-only picnic stop with two reservable docks.
Campground · 0.9 mi awayGlen Island CampgroundEven the mainland campsites are reached only by boat.
Sight · 1.7 mi awayShelving Rock FallsShort woodland approach; the base takes a steep, rocky scramble.
Picnic area · 1.8 mi awayWest Dollar IslandA steep rock face meets the water at this island picnic stop.
Picnic area · 1.9 mi awayBlack Mountain Point Picnic AreaA picnic stop among the trees on Lake George's east shore.
Lodging · 3.4 mi awayThe Sagamore ResortA historic hotel on a private island reached by causeway.
Beach · 3.6 mi awayVeteran’s Memorial Park BeachA compact beach pairs mountain views with easy family play.Parkwolf’s Lake George ranking
The audio tour guide for the drive, plus offline maps, trails, and wildlife heatmaps for when the signal drops.
