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The only publicly owned historic Great Camp in New York State's Adirondack Park, Satanoni is located in the town of Newcomb and can be visited year-round.
- The Basics
The Basics. Great Camp Santanoni and the Santanoni Preserve...
- Summer
From July 13-August 10, join our staff for free tours of the...
- Spring, Fall + Winter
Santanoni in the spring. While Santanoni and Newcomb Lake...
- Special Events
santanoni FARM TOURS Saturdays, july 13-August 10 at 11 am...
- Volunteer Days
Relish the breeze off of Newcomb Lake, share your time and...
- Frequently Asked Questions
There are lots of ways to help preserve Camp Santanoni for...
- Location + Contact
Camp Santanoni and the Santanoni Preserve are located in...
- Explore Newcomb, N.Y
Explore Newcomb, New York tHERE’S PLENTY TO DO IN THE HEART...
- Adventure with AARCH
The Friends of Camp Santanoni, a project of Adirondack...
- History
In the 1890s, Albany-based banker Robert Pruyn and his wife...
- The Basics
The Camp Santanoni Historic Area is a very unique location in the Adirondack Forest Preserve. It is considered one of the most sophisticated and distinguished of all of the surviving great camps in the Adirondacks.
Located in the Santanoni Preserve — nearly 13,000 acres of New York State’s Adirondack Forest Preserve — this National Historic Landmark is one of the earliest examples of what became known as an Adirondack Great Camp.
- The Inspiration For Camp Santanoni
- Description of Camp Santanoni
- The History of Camp Santanoni
- Visiting Camp Santanoni
The development of the Great Camps of the Adirondacks began in the mid-to-late 19th century. Many wealthy families in the U.S. were attracted to the idea of having a summer home away from the city and closer to natural surroundings (mountains, lakes, etc.). The first Great Camp was built by William West Durant - Camp Pine Knot in Raquette Lake. Cam...
Photo Credit: Jennifer Betsworth, Santanoni Interpretive Coordinator with Adirondack Architectural Heritage Named after the nearby Santanoni Peak, Robertson finished building most of the camp in 1892-93. Prominent architectural firm Delano and Aldrich built the artist's studio, the Gate Lodge, and the creamery. Edward Burnett helped design the oper...
Photo Credit: Jennifer Betsworth, Santanoni Interpretive Coordinator with Adirondack Architectural Heritage The Pruyn family loved the outdoors, and although Camp Santanoni was built as a refuge from city life, they welcomed guests to stay and enjoy the property. One of their most well-known guests was Teddy Roosevelt. After both Robert and Anna ha...
Photo Credit: Jennifer Betsworth, Santanoni Interpretive Coordinator with Adirondack Architectural Heritage Currently, the camp has been maintained through the state's Camp Santanoni Historic Area Unit Management Plan. Some of Camp Santanoni's trails are open for recreational activities, including biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ...
Camp Santanoni is open to the public year-round, 365 days/year, 24 hours/day, and is accessible (depending on the season) on foot, by bicycle, on cross-country skis or snowshoes, and via a horse-drawn wagon (by reservation. See below for more information on making reservations for this service).
Explore Newcomb, New York tHERE’S PLENTY TO DO IN THE HEART OF THE PARK! Before or after your visit to Santanoni, Newcomb offers general stores to pick up provisions, great places to eat, and opportunities for more exploration.
The Basics. Great Camp Santanoni and the Santanoni Preserve is nearly 13,000 acres of the Adirondack Forest Preserve and contains three historic areas to visit: the gate lodge, farm, and main camp. Only the gate lodge is accessible by car.
