Walk through Vanderbilt history and Adirondack architecture
2 hours
Historic buildings, grounds tour
Step inside Great Camp Sagamore, a 27-building lakeside retreat built in 1897. Discover how its forest-inspired design shaped an enduring Adirondack architectural style.
Full refund for cancellations more than 24 hours before the scheduled event. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Gift Shop, 1105 Sagamore Road, Raquette Lake, NY 13436
Very cool historical camp from the Guilded Age that is still in operation. A little out of the way (4.5 mile dirt road to get to the site), but worth the trip. The tour was VERY thorough - some might say too thorough. Our guide was really knowledgeable, and those who love the history of the period the place was built would eat it up. I'm a little less enthusiastic about the old age of the old robber barons, so could have done with a little less detail. Still, a very cool place to visit and a really well-preserved, interesting piece of history.
bryant paul
July 21, 2026
Very cool historical camp from the Guilded Age that is still in operation. A little out of the way (4.5 mile dirt road to get to the site), but worth the trip. The tour was VERY thorough - some might say too thorough. Our guide was really knowledgeable, and those who love the history of the period the place was built would eat it up. I'm a little less enthusiastic about the old age of the old robber barons, so could have done with a little less detail. Still, a very cool place to visit and a really well-preserved, interesting piece of history.
bryant paul
July 21, 2026
Paddle Sagamore Lake while discovering Adirondack history
Trace the off-grid systems that powered historic Sagamore
Hands-On History Games for Young Explorers
Spend a summer evening enjoying concerts at Great Camp Sagamore
Narrated reservoir cruise with lodge dining and lakeside relaxation
Paddle seasonal Class II–V rapids through the Hudson River Gorge with a riverside lunch