SALE RATE FOR AUGUST WEEK! Three Trees Camp is the ideal location for a group to experience true Adirondack life on Upper Saranac Lake, one of the premier lakes in the Adirondacks. It is perfect for group gatherings, family get together, outdoor sports enthusiasts or business conferences/retreats.
Three Trees Camp is located on an 8 acre secluded parcel at the end of a 3 mile shared driveway, with the closest house 1/2 mile away. It is situated on a narrow peninsula on the north end of the lake, called Markham Point, and is surrounded almost completely by water. On the south side is a large sand bottomed swimming cove suitable for young children as well as adults. To the north is the boathouse and swim raft. Docks on either side provide seating for easy conversation or quiet relaxation.
The property has four separate sleeping cabins, a main house with two bedrooms, an annex with two bedrooms, a newly renovated kitchen and dining room building with a sleeping space on the second floor, a utility building, a recreation cabin with a bar, a sleeping lean-to, a tented platform, and an enclosed boat-house. There are beds for 26 people, some with shared baths.
The general atmosphere of the camp is rustic, cozy and inviting. it is simple yet offers all the conveniences of daily vacation life. Visitors have easy access to outdoor recreation including boating (canoes and kayaks provided),swimming, fishing , walking. There is an on site clay tennis court and a horse shoe pit. You can relax, exercise or socialize-it is all here!
The historic town of Saranac Lake is 20 minutes from camp, where guests can find additional events and local shopping. Boat rentals are also available in the area. Lake Placid, the town known for hosting 2 winter Olympics, is 35 minutes from camp and has a large selection of great restaurants and shops.
MEALS:
Guests provide their own meals. cooking in the full size chef's kitchen with an 8 burner gas range, 2 gas ovens, 3 refrigerators, 1 upright, microwave, freezer, commercial coffee maker, blenders and all utensils and dishware. There is also a Weber gas grill and stone firepit outside for more cooking, whether it is for dinner, pancake breakfast or s'mores. There are plates and utensils for over 30 people.
AMENITIES:
The property features a huge variety of options for guests, including a competition sized clay tennis court, a lighted horseshoe pit, several kayaks and canoes, a recreation cabin with a bar, a foosball table and a ping-pong table, a sandbox for kids, an outdoor firepit, a tented sleeping platform, and an authentic Adirondack-style log lean-to.
Throughout the property, there are countless areas to gather or to retreat. On the north side, there is a boathouse and dock with canoe, kayak, and watersport storage. If guests choose to rent a boat, it may be docked beside the boathouse. The water is deeper on this side yet is still shallow along the shore. The dock is ideal for morning coffee, reading fishing or swimming in the protected bay. There is a floating raft on this side. On the south side there is a wooden dock for sitting and two boat ramps for water access. This area has a sandy bottom extending the length of the bay which is protected from motorized watercraft. There is a sandbox and seating area as well, making this an ideal place for infants and toddlers. The prevailing sun is on this side.
On the south side of the kitchen/dining building is an intimate deck looking down the lake. The Main House also has a larger porch with the same southern view and has a large picnic table and hanging swings making this area a popular place to gather for cocktails or meals. At the western end of the point is a 30' cliff, with a protective railing-a perfect place to watch the sunsets!
ENTERTAINMENT:
There is no Wi-Fi or TV but limited cell service is available for all carriers. In the Main House and the Bluff are closets filled with family games and puzzles. There are books and magazines scattered throughout the cabins.
LAUNDRY/BEDDING:
A washer and dryer are located in the laundry room. Blankets, pillows and comforters are provided for every bed. BED LINENS AND TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIVDED.
GENERAL:
Heating-the only rooms with heat are the main house living room, the kitchen and dining room. There is a stone fireplace in the main living room that may be used with extreme caution.
Telephone-there is a landline in the living room and kitchen to be used for local calls and emergencies.
Fans-there are fans in every room for hot summer nights.
OUTDOORS:
There is plenty of outdoors to enjoy within the camp property and on Upper Saranac Lake. The lake has many bays and shallows, making it an ideal place for safe canoeing, kayaking and fishing. The 3 mile driveway is ideal for daily runs, walks or bike rides.
For those interested in venturing out, hiking, biking and climbing are major attractions in the area with countless peaks and trails to choose from. Guidebooks on hiking and boating are stored in the main house and various cabins Outside dockage is provided at the boat house. There are numerous boat rental outlets in the area. Water skiis and life jackets for adults are stored in the boat house.
TRANSPORTATION:
The Adirondack Regional Airport is 20 minutes away with daily flights
MEDICAL:
There are a defibrillator, blood pressure monitor, and pulse oximeter as well as basic medical supplies in the kitchen/pantry area. The Adirondack Medical Center is 25-30 minutes away.
