Putnam Pond

About

Putnam Pond Campground occupies a prime location on Putnam Pond in the East-Central Adirondacks, serving as the primary staging area for backcountry trips into the 46,000-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. The 72-site campground divides between 61 developed lakeside sites in the main loop and 9 remote primitive sites accessible only by boat or foot trail. The developed area features hot showers, flush toilets, a trailer dump station, and a recycling center. Canoes, rowboats, and kayaks are available for rent, and a boat launch provides easy pond access. Firewood and ice are sold on-site. Sites accommodate camping equipment from tents up to 30-foot RVs. The remote sites (R1-R9) offer a more primitive experience with only outhouses and non-potable water, reached by paddling across the pond. Whether day-fishing by the dam or staging multi-day wilderness expeditions, the campground balances accessibility with Adirondack backcountry character.

Directions

From I-87 Exit 28, travel east on Route 74 approximately 12 miles. From Ticonderoga, go west on Route 74 about 6 miles following roadside signs. Address: 763 Putts Pond Road, Ticonderoga, NY 12883.