Ampersand Bay Resort & Boat Club (Saranac Lake, NY)

"One of the 100 best family vacations in the US" -- Outside Magazine.

Ampersand Bay Resort & Boat Club is the ultimate Adirondacks experience! Home to the best view in the Adirondacks, Ampersand Bay Resort & Boat Club is located just minutes from Lake Placid on Lower Saranac Lake. Winter brings cross-country skiing through the resort's 40 wooded acres, ice fishing and guided snowmobile trips. In summer you can tour more than 40 miles of scenic waterways or hike Baker Mountain. The resort features cedar log cabins, charming cottages, three large suites directly on the lake, studio rooms, and six individual knotty pine rooms in the Heron Creek Boathouse.

Price Range: $150 - $550
Size: 26 Units
Open Season: Year Round
Kids Allowed: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Restaurant Onsite: No
Conference Facility: No
Nearest Popular City: Lake Placid
Nearest Lake/River: Lower Saranac Lake
Languages: N/A

Family

Bonding with the family is easy at Ampersand Bay. Skate on the resort's lake rink in the winter or enjoy boating together in warmer months. With great outdoor activities right at your fingertips and lodging that's both comfortable and convenient, it's no wonder families return here year after year.

Fishing

Home to ESPN's Outdoor Games' Bass Fishing Tournament three years in a row, the Saranac Chain of Lakes is the place to be for catching trophy-sized bass, pike, and bullhead. The resort's numerous docks situated on Heron Creek are the perfect spots to sit back, relax, and wait for the big one!

Lake

Ampersand Bay's ideal lakeside location and extensive amount of water sports equipment make it the best choice for lodging on Lower Saranac Lake. Rent a motorboat from their marina, or take out a complimentary canoe, kayak, or sailboat for a quiet day of wildlife watching.

Mountain

Located in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Ampersand Bay is the perfect mountain vacation. Enjoy the incredible views from your private cottage, but don't forget to go out and explore as well! Invigorate yourself with a challenging hike, go downhill skiing in the winter, and much more!

Nature

The Adirondack Mountains presents a beautiful outdoor playground to experience during your stay at Ampersand Bay. Take a relaxing nature walk in the mountains, or explore the waters on boat or canoe. Horseback riding, snowmobiling, and a whole lot more awaits for you to enjoy!

Romantic

Find romance in Ampersand Bay's Spruce, a cozy cedar log cabin with screened porch and views of the lake and Dewey Mountain. You'll be sweating love after scaling the High Peaks together in summer. In the winter, a horse-drawn sleigh ride and dinner in a secluded wooded cabin will make sparks fly.

Cabins And Cottages

Wake up to dramatic mountain and lake views from one of Ampersand Bay's cozy accommodations. Hand-hewn cedar log cabins, lakefront suites, and cottages come with full kitchens and spacious interiors bedeck in Adirondack-style furnishings. Many feature balconies, Jacuzzis, and screened porches.

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Bring your group to Ampersand Bay and soak up the same soothing, rejuvenating atmosphere once enjoyed by famous writers, photographers and composers. Inquire now!

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