-Crown Point State Historic Site
-Riparius on the Hudson River (Johnsburg)
-Sacandaga Lake State Park
-Sacandaga River Roadside Fishing
Crown Point State Historic Site
Crown Point State Historic Site
In the summer of 2021, we stopped crossed over the Lake Champlain Bridge into New York after enjoying the Green Mountain National Forest of Vermont. The first stop into New York was the Crown Point State Historic Site, which sits along the western shore of Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain is a great fishing area that we will certainly find time for in the future. Instead, we grabbed a few pictures and videos and enjoyed the history. See excerpt from the state website below for details.
Crown Point State Historic Site is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the ruins of two fortifications from the colonial wars between the British and French. Long before the American Revolution these colonial powers both laid claim to the Champlain Valley and this strategically important peninsula known as Crown Point. The French built Fort St. Frederic here between 1734 and 1737 and used it as a base for raids on British settlements in New York and New England. As a result, the British mounted various expeditions to take control of Crown Point, and in 1759 they were finally successful. They immediately began construction of new fortifications that they called “His Majesty’s Fort of Crown Point”. Enclosing over seven acres this was one of the largest built by the British in North America.
In 1775, at the outbreak of the Revolutionary War, the American colonists captured the fort and secured sorely needed cannons and heavy ordnance. Crown Point was occupied by General John Burgoyne’s army in 1777 after the American evacuation to Mount Independence and remained under British control until the end of the war. The ruins of Fort St. Frederic, “His Majesty’s Fort of Crown Point,” and surrounding lands were acquired by the State of New York in 1910.
Today, visitors can explore the preserved ruins of these forts and tour the museum which includes a multimedia orientation program, large scale models, and an exhibit of original artifacts recovered from the site by archaeologists. Additionally, the site offers access to the historic Crown Point Pier, the Champlain Memorial Lighthouse, the walking paths on either side of the newly constructed Lake Champlain Bridge, and fantastic views of Lake Champlain. Tours for school and adult groups, as well as outreach programs, are available by reservation.
Crown Point Campground (Operated by DEC):
Open May 21 – Oct 11. Reserve through Reserve America. Information: 518-597-3603.
Riparius on the Hudson River (Johnsburg)
Riparius is one of six hamlets in the town of Johnsburg. As we traveled through the Adirondacks headed south from Lake Champlain, NY in July of 2021, we stopped in a quaint town of Riparius and grabbed a few photos along the Hudson River including the Red Riparius Bridge. I wasn’t planning to fish NY along the way, but the Hudson looked fishy so I subsequently bought a fishing license online 50 feet from the Riparius Bridge. Nothing was caught that day, but that’s fishing, right? See information below and weblink.
Riparius is the eastern most hamlet in the town of Johnsburg. It’s tiny but the mighty Hudson River flows straight through it. Public river access makes Riparius the perfect place to hone your whitewater kayaking skills or watch the pros do it during the Whitewater Derby. The Town of Johnsburg
Sacandaga Lake State Park
Sacandaga Campground & Day Use Area – NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation
Great place to camp, RV, and enjoy the Silver Lake Wilderness. There is fishing, hiking and boating nearby, as well. Or, go for a drive along NY Route 30 and enjoy the sites and nature or head up directly into Montreal, Canada.
Sacandaga River Roadside Fishing
Many places to stop roadside to fish the Sacandaga River along NY Route 30 and 8. The route traverses the Adirondacks from north to south. Worth a drive to check out and enjoy the scenery and landscape.
