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Putnam Pond Campground

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DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.

Putnam Pond Adirondack Preserve, near Ticonderoga, New York, is a fantastic spot for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. With a mix of traditional and remote campsites, it offers a unique experience for campers who want a bit of solitude or a more social vibe.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of outdoor activities. Many campers rave about the beautiful ponds, with one reviewer highlighting the “cool, clean, and beautiful” water, perfect for swimming or just relaxing by the shore. If you’re into hiking, you’ll find several trails that lead to scenic spots, including Rock Pond, where you can enjoy great views and potential swimming locations.

Wildlife is abundant here, and campers often enjoy the sounds of nature throughout the night. As one happy camper put it, “Plenty of wildlife to see and listen to.” Whether you’re planning to paddle around the ponds or just kick back by the fire, Putnam Pond is a great choice for a peaceful getaway.

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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Putnam Pond Campground

Putnam Pond is a key start off point for hikers trekking into the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area. While it also offers interior site camping, which requires a boat for access, most campers prefer to stay in the developed area, where they can try their hand fishing by the dam or rent a canoe or rowboat (prior to the month of July, if you require a rental boat to access your site please arrive prior to the booth closing at 4p.m.). The campsites offer privacy; they are large and well-forested.

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • This campground has primitive remote sites located on the pond (sites R1 - R9). These sites have no potable water and have outhouses for toilets. Remote Sites 8 and 9 may be accessed by foot. A boat is required to access the other sites if you make this selection. Boats are NOT provided by campground

WHEN YOU ARRIVE -You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration
CHECK-IN TIME -From 2pm until 9p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited
CHECK-OUT TIME -11:00 a.m. on your departure date
OCCUPANCY -Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)
AGE REGULATIONS -Campsites must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older
LENGTH OF STAY -Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground.
QUIET HOURS -From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted
GENERATORS -The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited
FIRES -Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited.
FIREARMS -Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time
ACCESSIBLE SITES -At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground
SWIMMING -Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly
PETS -Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas

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Location

Putnam Pond Campground is located in New York

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Directions

From I-87, take Exit 28, then east on Rte. 74 approximately 12 miles. From Ticonderoga, go west on Rte. 74 approximately 6 miles. Follow signs on roadside of Rte. 74 that will direct you to the campground.

Address

763 Putts Pond Rd.
Ticonderoga, NY 12883

Coordinates

43.8384435 N
73.57138436 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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8 Reviews

Reviewed May. 10, 2025

Not free

This is a state campground with some remote sites. However it is a gateway to Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. Lots of hiking trails to many ponds and one lake most of which have lean tos and other sites which are free. People are pretty quiet and respectful as opposed to Rogers Rock which was getting completely out of hand. Generators and loud music at all hours. Only takes a few bozos to ruin the camping experience for those around them. Then there are the many jet skiers who disregard not only the wake laws but have no consideration for those trying to load and unload boats at the launch as they speed by. Anyway, I love Putnam Pond! Also very nice paddling pond and decent swimming!

Siteremote8
Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2022

Great remote sites

We have stayed here at the remote sites several times. Site roo5 is our favorite a private island all to yourself! Roo6 is good too but a little further to row out to.

SiteRoo5
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Putnam Pond Campground by Tara F., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Putnam Pond Campground by Tara F., August 9, 2022
  • Review photo of Putnam Pond Campground by Tara F., August 9, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 26, 2020

You should camp here!

We stayed here for 2 nights in July. Everything was very clean. Our site felt secluded even though there were other people camping nearby.

  • Review photo of Putnam Pond Campground by Olivia C., October 26, 2020
  • Review photo of Putnam Pond Campground by Olivia C., October 26, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 21, 2019

Small, quiet, private

We recently stayed five nights here and although it wasn’t the best campground for us (lack of sites on the water, which we were aware of), this was a very pleasant experience. The deer flies were horrible everywhere but in our site. The bathrooms were always clean, the showers were always clean and the campground as a whole was ALWAYS CLEAN. We spent a day on the ponds (Putnam & North Pond are connected) and it is beautiful. The water is cool, clean and beautiful. If you are into roughing it, the remote sites are worth a stay, especially the one on the island (I think it’s R5). Running through the campground are several hiking trails and they are worth it. Heart pond and Bear pond were nice, but unspectacular. Rock pond on the other hand was great. Take the yellow trail through the sites to the Rock pond lean-to. Along the pond there are great views and potential swimming locations. Take the red trail around and you will come across the old graphite mine, which was cool to look at it’s remnants. If you bring along a strong flashlight, you may be able to go in the shaft a bit. We did not, due to only having a cell phone for light. You can follow the red trail around Rock pond, where it will connect back to the yellow trail and back to the campground. The red trail is a more challenging way back, but should have spectacular access to parts of Rock pond. There were several other trails as well, but due to the weather I could not hike them.

Overall, this is an excellent campground for hiking and a great, peaceful stay. The ponds are beautiful and if you bring your own boats, you don’t have to pay the $20 rental and can spend your days on the ponds.

Campground staff was friendly and always available. Enjoy your stay!

Reviewed Aug. 15, 2018

Fantastic

Although I prefer to rough it this campground offers remote campsites and traditional sites. Bathrooms and public spaces are kept very clean.

Reviewed Jul. 22, 2018

Nature-lover’s paradise!

We only stayed for one night but enjoyed every minute of it! Plenty of wildlife to see and listen to throughout the night. Campsites were clean with nice fire pits. Highly recommend!

  • Review photo of Putnam Pond Campground by Heather B., July 22, 2018
  • Review photo of Putnam Pond Campground by Heather B., July 22, 2018
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2017

Perfect backpacking basecamp

Beautiful views over the lake with sunset views. Canoe rentals on site. Very clean, truly hot showers, large tent sites, shady & wooded campground. Try to book the site on the little island, but the others are all nice too.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Putnam Pond Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Putnam Pond Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Putnam Pond Campground?

Putnam Pond Campground allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

Are fires allowed at Putnam Pond Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Putnam Pond Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Putnam Pond Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Putnam Pond Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Putnam Pond Campground, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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There are 70 campsites at Putnam Pond Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts