Newcomb Lake
| Newcomb Lake | |
|---|---|
Santanoni Peak looking north from Newcomb Lake | |
Newcomb Lake | |
| Location | Essex County, New York |
| Coordinates | 44°00′36″N 74°07′52″W / 44.010°N 74.131°W |
| Type | lake |
| Basin countries | United States |
| Surface area | 446 acres (180 ha) |
| Surface elevation | 1,736 ft (529 m)[1] |
Newcomb Lake is a 446-acre (180 ha) natural lake in the Adirondack Park in the town of Newcomb, New York; it is the site of the historic Adirondack Great Camp, Camp Santanoni. It is accessible via a five-mile foot trail from New York State Route 28N. There are six campsites and two leantos maintained by the state.
Sources
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Newcomb Lake (pdf)
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation: Camp Santanoni Historic Area
References