What you’re stepping into .
Off-grid family camp on Indian Lake since 1899.
Located on Indian Lake, surrounded by New York State Forest Preserve, Timberlock has operated as a family camp since 1899. It stands among a small group of Adirondack camps with over a century of continuous operation under the same family-oriented model.
The camp is defined by its commitment to an off-grid experience. Cabins feature wood stoves for heat and gas lamps for light, with no electricity in the units. This commitment shapes the authentic, traditional Adirondack product, appealing to guests seeking a slower pace and natural connection rather than modern plug-in conveniences.
Lakeside recreation includes canoes, swimming, and other Indian Lake water activities, complemented by hiking on surrounding Forest Preserve trails. Family meals are communal, often enjoyed on the historic open-air dining porch offering sweeping views of the lake. The camp operates during the summer season, typically from June through Labor Day.
Timberlock is well-suited for multigenerational families establishing annual traditions. It offers an atmosphere, community, and natural beauty that encourages longer stays, allowing guests to fully experience the camp's unique, unplugged environment.
The setting .
Indian Lake · Indian Lake.
The hamlets around you.
Within a short drive .
The essentials .
- § Nearest villageIndian Lake
- § Nearest grocerynone nearby
- § Nearest gasnone nearby
- § Nearest hospitalnone nearby
What’s closest .
- Watch Hill1.4 mi away
- Gates Hill1.7 mi away
- Moose Mountain2.0 mi away
- Indian Lake2.2 mi away
- John Mack Pond2.8 mi away
- Indian Lake3.1 mi away
- Northville-Placid Trail7.0 mi away
- Northville-Placid Trail7.1 mi away
If this isn’t quite right .
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Ten waterfront cabins on Indian Lake, refined since 1919
5.8 miThe Cabins at Chimney Mountain
Nine cabins and four safari tents on a wooded private estate
6.3 miPoint Breeze Motel and Cottages
Quiet 9-acre Indian Lake lakefront — four cottages plus a small motel set back from the road.
6.8 miThornbush Acres RV Park
46 pull-through RV sites in Indian Lake.
7.8 mi
