fall

Autumn is a wonderful time to visit Camp Santanoni. The changing leaves make for a beautiful trek along Newcomb Lake Road into the Farm and Main Camp complexes.

Free tours of the Main Camp Complex will continue on a reduced schedule in early fall, beginning Aug. 21. Extended tours are available at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on the following schedule:

Thursdays-Sundays, Aug. 21-24 and Aug. 28-31.

Saturday, Sept. 6

Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13 (12 p.m. only) for Teddy Roosevelt Weekend.

Saturdays, Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11.

During this time, some of Santanoni’s historic buildings will remain open for visitors.

winter

For the bulk of the winter months, Santanoni is unstaffed and its buildings are closed. However, for the three special Winter Weekend events, cross-country skiers and snowshoers are able to go inside the Gate Lodge and Main Camp buildings and take interpretive tours with Adirondack Architectural Heritage volunteers.

A warm fire and hot beverages are offered at the Artist’s Studio at the Main Camp during Winter Weekends.

The Artist’s Studio, a stone building near the main camp on the shores of Newcomb Lake, will be open as a warming hut. Bring your own cup (or use one of ours!) and enjoy free coffee, tea, or hot chocolate by the woodstove. Our neighbors at SUNY ESF’s Adirondack Interpretive Center provide snowshoes at the Gate Lodge for any visitors without their own. These events are hosted by the Santanoni Partners: AARCH, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Town of Newcomb.

Please see our special events page or follow us on Facebook for more information.

Spring

While Santanoni and Newcomb Lake are beautiful in the spring time, the weather in the Adirondacks can be highly variable during this time of year. Be sure to plan for potentially wet, muddy conditions and be aware that shorter periods of daylight may require a headlamp for negotiating the hike or bike ride into or out of camp.

Spring is also the time of year when the Adirondacks’ famous black flies are most prevalent, so insect repellant and a head net may be advisable.

Self-Guided Tours

If you are visiting during a time when Great Camp Santanoni is not staffed, you are welcome to learn about the site on your own.

You can create your own self-guided tour using the free guide at the trail register, or you can download or purchase a copy of A Visitor’s Guide to Camp Santanoni: Adirondack Great Camp and National Historic Landmark to prepare for your trip.

A more comprehensive history of Great Camp Santanoni, the book Santanoni: From Japanese Temple to Life at an Adirondack Great Camp, is available for purchase here.