The historic Town of Crown Point is located in upstate New York, on the eastern border of the 6-million-acre Adirondacks Park. The town is also on the shore of Lake Champlain and is approximately nine miles north of Lake George. Visitors will find a wide range of nearby recreational activities.
Hiking
The area around Crown Point has many hiking trails. Trails lengths vary. Trails vary in difficulty, although most local trails will fall within the moderate to difficult category. Nearby hiking areas include the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area and Hammond Pond Wild Forest. Many others hiking areas are within 30 minutes of Crown Point.
Biking
The Crown Point area offers dozens of bike routes, mostly running along quiet country roads and through little Adirondack towns. Most routes can be done as loops, providing hundreds of miles of bicycling. The route known as the Champlain Bikeway entirely circles Lake Champlain and runs for a total of 363 miles. Numerous mountain biking and mixed-use trails are near Crown Point.
Camping
Many private and public campgrounds located in the Crown Point area. Crown Point Campground is located directly on the Crown Point peninsula. The Crown Point Campground can accommodate both tent and RV campers, and sits on an 18th century fort and battlefield location. The Crown Point Reservation and the Laku RV Campground are also nearby.
Canoeing and Kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking are popular nearby activities on both Lake Champlain and Lake George. Crown Point has multiple boat launches, allowing visitors easy access to the lakes 440 square miles of water. Numerous boat launches can be found around Lake George. Together, both lakes provide paddlers with hundreds of miles of shoreline to explore.
Fishing
In addition to Lake Champlain and Lake George, many creeks and ponds around Crown Point offer opportunities for fishing. Numerous fishing charters and boat rental services are located around both Lake Champlain and Lake George. Fish that can be caught in these bodies of water include small and large mouth bass, northern pike, catfish and walleye.
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