Narrow Island

Closed — Closed for the season. Opens May 15 and operates through October 12. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica.

About

Narrow Island, also known as the Mother Bunch Group, is a collection of island campsites located in the northern part of Lake George near the base of Black Mountain. The campground offers 85 boat-access-only shoreline campsites spread across multiple state-owned islands in the northern section of America's Queen Lake. Each campsite is well forested and private, featuring a dock for one boat, fireplace, picnic table, and toilet facility. Lake George stretches 32 miles long and up to 3 miles wide with a maximum depth of 195 feet, offering excellent recreational boating, paddling, and fishing opportunities. The lake's long, narrow shape makes it susceptible to hard winds and fast storms, so boaters should monitor weather conditions closely. Hiking trails lead to mountains overlooking the lake and remote mountain ponds, with over 50 miles of marked trails in the area. The islands provide a unique camping experience in the Adirondack Park with opportunities for fishing, hiking, bird watching, boating, and sailing. Campers must access the islands by boat from private marinas, which typically charge parking and launch fees. After launching, visitors check in at the Narrow Island Group headquarters. The campground was developed in the late 1930s and 1940s, with much of the construction completed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.

Directions

Accessible by boat only. Launch from private marinas around Lake George. The Narrow Island Group is located in the northern part of the lake in the Mother Bunch area. Lake George is accessible from I-87 (Adirondack Northway) using exits 20-25 and 28, then Routes 4, 9, 9N, 8, 22, 74, and 149.

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