Brown Tract Pond Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. Reopens May 15, 2026, and operates through early September. Some campsites are closed for restoration. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance.

About

Brown Tract Pond Campground is located on the east shore of 146-acre Brown Tract Pond in a remote area of the Adirondacks, accessible via dirt Uncas Road near Raquette Lake. Opened in 1958, this DEC-operated facility remains one of the best kept secrets in the region, offering 90 large, well-forested campsites that provide exceptional privacy and seclusion. The campground accommodates both tent campers and RVs up to 30 feet in length. The campground provides flush toilets, a trailer dump station, picnic areas with tables and fireplaces, a recycling center, and firewood sales. Brown Tract Pond is limited to non-motorized watercraft only, with a hand-launch area and parking for 10 vehicles. Kayak and canoe rentals are available on-site. The pond offers fishing opportunities for smallmouth and largemouth bass, sunfish, yellow perch, brown bullhead, and occasionally brook trout. Marked hiking trails lead from the campground to Shallow Lake and West Mountain, with nearby trails accessing Black Bear Mountain, Bug Lake, Eagle Lake, and Eighth Lake. A designated beach area provides unsupervised swimming. The remote location and lack of motor boats create a peaceful atmosphere perfect for paddling, fishing, and enjoying the natural Adirondack wilderness.

Directions

From I-90, take Exit 31 at Utica; north on Route 12 to Alder Creek; Route 28 through Old Forge to Eagle Bay; turn left onto Uncas Road (dirt), 7 miles to campground. From I-87, take Exit 23 at Warrensburg; Route 9 north to Route 28 west through Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake to Raquette Lake Village; 2 miles northwest on dirt road. Note: Uncas Road is snowmobile access only in winter.

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