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Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake

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Property grounds
The view from the deck on the water.
Property grounds
The view out to Chapel Island
Lake

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4765 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake

You will love this peaceful cabin on the pristine Upper Saranac Lake in the heart of the Adirondack Park. Enjoy the views of the lake, Panther Mountain, Chapel Island and Birch Island. The camp is 25 feet from the lake with 100 feet of shoreline. Spend time swimming, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, fishing and roasting marshmallows with your family at a campfire by the lake.

This two bedroom, one bath cabin on the east shore comfortably sleeps 4 people. The master bedroom has a king size bed and sink for washing up and two twins in the second bedroom.

We provide two kayaks, and a canoe.

Chapel Island is a 10 minute paddle away and holds non-denominational services on Sundays during the summer. Paddle over or drive to Indian Carry and catch the island shuttle. Ampersand Mountain and Panther Mountain hiking trails are only a 5 mile drive away. The Adirondack Wild Center for the kids is nearby in Tupper Lake. The Natural History Museum of the Adirondacks, the Olympic Village of Lake Placid, Paul Smiths College Visitors Interpretive Center, the Ausable River, and Whiteface Mountain are all close by. When you want some time in the village, head over to the town of Saranac Lake, Tupper Lake or Lake Placid.

Boat rentals are available in Saranac Lake at Lake Flower Marina, Crescent Bay Marina and Hickoks Livery.

If you are resourceful, I advertise on multiple sites, it may pay to shop around. Google is your friend.

We rent weekly Sunday-Sunday. Although VRBO will allow you to request any arbitrary dates, I will respond with a request for weekly bookings.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Parking available
Lake view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Tupper Lake

Located in Tupper Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Wild Center and The Waterhole are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mount Pisgah Ski Area and Dewey Mountain Recreation Center. Saranac Lake Adirondack Scenic Railroad Station and Adirondack Carousel are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, water tubing, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Upper Saranac Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Wild Center - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Olympic Center - 34 min drive - 42.5 km
  • Mirror Lake - 34 min drive - 43.2 km
  • Whiteface Mountain - 48 min drive - 61.0 km

Getting around

  • Saranac Lake, NY (SLK-Adirondack Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mama's Pizzeria - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Dining Room - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake on May 24, 2026 start from $256, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Camp Little Bear on Upper Saranac Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Upper Saranac Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ampersand Mountain and Wild Center. Goff-nelson Memorial Library and Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Tony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside view!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cabin

Only downside is that the weather wasn't a bit warmer so we could enjoy the water more but that just means we want to come back again another time. Beautiful spot and cozy cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ilena P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camp Little Bear

Lovely and serene spot on Upper Saranac Lake with a beautiful view.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lise N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Romantic fishing trip!

Camp Little Bear is wonderful! Definitely going back!! The cabin is super cute, the decor is prefect, property is private and the surroundings towns have lots things to do and see. Saranac Lake is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camp Little bear

Pleasant, quiet, and very enjoyable overall. Would do this again in a heartbeat. The host was very responsive, courteous, and added to our experience.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

Amazing view. We loved falling asleep to loons and fishing! The stay was stream lined. We didn’t have to ask questions; all necessary information was provided to us before hand. Definitely would go again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect ADK getaway

This camp suited my family to near perfection—not less than we wanted and, just as importantly, not more. From this camp, we enjoyed the fresh, cool air coming in from the lake; swimming; canoeing/kayaking; and reading while in the lakeside hammock. We also used the camp as a base for hiking and canoeing day trips in the area. We enjoyed using the fire pit and cooked using the grill. The cabin’s main room and master bedroom were larger than expected from the pictures. Dinner sitting around the table in the screen porch was exceptionally pleasant with the cool breeze and lake view. Arrangements were straightforward.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Clean, neat and perfect for our fishing trip getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Fall weekend at Little Bear Cabin: Remote, Quiet, and Loons

We were blessed with the best weather! It was a very windy start but cleared, allowing kayaking, hiking and ADK leaf color. The provided kayaks are Pungos - easy, stable paddle boats. We took them over to Chapel Island and down the beautiful quiet bay to see the old camp with incredible boathouse. The youngest in our group swam every day. WE hiked at The VIC, Newcomb environmental center, went to The High Gorge waterfalls, the ADK museum at Blue Mountain. The only caveat for Little Bear renters-no potable water. Because we were out and about most afternoons, 6 gallons lasted our party of 4 over our four day stay. All in all, Camp Little Bear has a comfortable old camp feeling, family friendly, right on the water and ready for days of fun and evening campfires under the stars. Oh, one more thing, be sure to look for the yellow wagon under the house. Makes getting your gear to the cabin easy!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay in paradise

The property was more than we imagined! The location is 100% awesome secluded and yet close to Saranac Lake and lake placid. The fishing was fantastic! Just a great place to decompress from life. We are definitely going to make this a yearly trip. Thanks again for the fantastic place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Friendly and very responsive owner! Great house, good fishing, and the kayak and canoes are a great plus. Could use some new couches but overall very cute house! Close to neighbouring adirondack fun.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect ADK getaway!

The photos are accurate, this cottage is charming, comfortable, clean, and well appointed. Our check in packet of information was informative and helpful. Chris (owner) is responsive and so helpful that when our 22 ft boat took on water and sunk at the dock, he was in the water until after dark helping us raise it...in October! Brrrr Just good people. Can't say enough good things about this property or owner!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet week to unwind

Camp little bear was just what our family needed to unwind and have some quality time together. The cabin was super clean and had all that we needed for our week. Waking up with the lake right outside the wind and the quiet calmness was amazing. Owner was easy to get in touch with and provided a great welcome packet email for everything we needed to know. We would definitely use Camp Little Bear again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Family Vacation

We had a blast at Camp Little Bear! The camp is right on the water and the boys could fish right off the dock. We rented a boat and explored the lake, and also used the canoe that came with the property to go over to Middle Saranac. We explored the near by towns and really enjoyed ourselves. Highly recommend and we hope to be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not just a place to stay...

The location is fantastic and having the kayaks and grill make things easy. Just show up and start enjoying yourself! We've stayed at a few camps in this area and this is our best experience so far. The cabin is smaller but was comfortable for 4 adults. The porch is great and we loved having breakfast while watching the sunrise. The views from the dock allow for great sunsets as well. We wouldn't hesitate coming back for another stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

William C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Remote traditional lake cottage

This cottage is in a good quiet location. Although listing includes WIFI we did not have WIFI or TV. I communicated with the owner about WIFI being a critical requirement several times. The owner was unable to get it working during our 5 day stay and gave us several excuses. The cottage is located 7 miles down a single lane gravel road. Could be a challenge at night. Cottage is traditional ADK style with a nice screened porch. The owners need to to do some updates, clean and pay attention to detail. Most of the pots and pans were old and worn and sitting on the floor inside the cabinets and the toaster did not work properly. The large couch was uncomfortable and the small couch smelled. Need some new throw pillows. The driveway post light didnt work. The main front door had to be slammed to lock properly. The fire pit was nice and the deck was great to sit, relax and watch the loons. All in all this is a nice cottage for the price.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great week at Camp Little Bear

We paddled, swam, hiked up nearby Ampersand Mt, heard loons and enjoyed beautiful rainbows and sunsets. The cabin was clean, cozy and had just what we needed, perfect for the 2 of us! Chris was helpful, responsive and went out of his way to make us comfortable. We definitely want to return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marianne E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Property, Wonderful Cabin

My husband and I enjoyed a relaxing, quiet getaway week at Camp Little Bear. The cabin was clean, well supplied, and bigger than cozy. Really enjoyed the fire pit and kayaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn Roode D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always wonderful at Saranac Shotes

We stayed here for my mother's memorial service. Having grown up on Upper Saranac this is a very special place. Cabin was great. Coffee on the dock is a great way to start the day.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

The house was perfect for the two of us. Very comfortable, clean, and a great getaway. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael D.

Beautiful spot on Saranac Lake

I enjoyed my three nights at this property on Saranac Lake. The long picturesque drive from the main road made the cabin seem remote from the world and yet it was surrounded by other properties so it didn't seem isolated. The cabin is right on the lake with easy access and spectacular views. It was a little more rustic than my last stay on this lake but that made it seem like a more authentic old-fashioned Adirondack experience. A nice weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maggie L.

Will definately go back!

This the best little getaway for someone who needed some rest and relaxation. The cottage is cozy and clean with all the comforts needed. We took a Canoe ride to Chapel island, Hiked, ate, relaxed in the evening by a campfire in front of the lake, watched the stars and enjoyed the beautiful view day and night. I will definitely come back! I wouldn't want to stay anywhere else in the Adirondacks. Thank you Chris & family. Kindest regards, Maggie & Joan
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Incredible setting to enjoy the pristine waters of Upper Saranac

This was the perfect location for our family of 3 to enjoy the Adirondacks. The setting is a perfect mix of privacy and easy access to surrounding towns. The villages of Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid are all an easy drive from this location (not that you need to leave). The camp offered all the amenities necessary to enjoy a great week, including a fantastic screened porch. You can tell the owners take pride in maintaining a very clean property. They were also very responsive to any questions we had in advance of our visit. The dock offered incredible views and easy swimming access. The kayaks and canoe that are included are in great shape and offered the opportunity to explore the islands and shoreline. The private road leading to the property offered a great place to walk or run without needing to leave. We'll be returning to Camp Little Bear!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

Perfect holiday getaway

The cabin was perfect for our family getaway. Awesome because we had both car and boat access to the property, which made getting our belongings in & out very easy and made use of the lake super fun. The dock worked perfectly for our boat. The cabin has all amenities needed and owner is very easy to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Very comfortable and coy home with beautiful waterfront views !

Wonderful place to stay while Exploring Adirondack mountain area. Very close to lake placid. The house also had 2 kayaks and a canoe to use, owners were east to talk to and responded quickly with any questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

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