The Dam Hill.
The Dam Hill reaches 1,325 feet in the southeastern Adirondacks. A modest summit by park standards, it serves local hikers as a short-season objective when higher peaks remain snowbound.
Nearby waters include Mill Brook and Desolate Brook.
The summit, surveyed.
What the summit is doing today.
Where to leave the car.
Seasonal pattern for this peak · tops out ~1,325 ft · live closures appear above
Nearby points of interest.
- Mill BrookStream0.9 mi
- Desolate BrookStream1.0 mi
- Pharaoh Lake BrookStream1.3 mi
- Coffee PondPond1.7 mi
- Sucker BrookStream2.0 mi
- Crab PondPond · in 2 segments2.0 mi
- Pharaoh Lake #1 Lean-To2.6 mi
- Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #12.6 mi
- Pharaoh Lake #6 Lean-To2.6 mi
- Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #62.6 mi
- Pharaoh Lake #2 Lean-To2.8 mi
- Lean-to, Pharaoh Lake #22.8 mi
- Mill Brook Site #10.7 mi
- Mill Brook Site #20.8 mi
- SUCKER BROOK PRIMITIVE TENT SITE1.7 mi
- Crab Pond Primitive Tent Site1.9 mi
- Primitive campsite 157852.1 mi
- Pharaoh Lake PRIMITIVE TENT SITE 142.4 mi
Peaks that share the range.
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
Eat.
4- Sticks & Stones Wood Fired Bistro & Bar4.5 mi
Sticks and Stones Wood fired Bistro and Bar, Menu, Events, Catering, Location, Adirondack style private parties.
- Pitkins Restaurant5.0 mi
Pitkin's Restaurant is a family dining landmark in Schroon Lake, offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a broad menu in a modern rustic setting. It features a new patio, including pet-friendly outdoor dining, and is conveniently locate…
- DeCesare's Pizzeria5.0 mi
DeCesare's Pizzeria in Schroon Lake offers a menu of pizza, Italian dishes, and salads. They provide online ordering for both carryout and delivery.
- Trail Break at Schroon Lake5.6 mi
Trail Break at Schroon Lake offers a restaurant, bar, and lodging in Schroon Lake. Guests can enjoy a menu of food, wine, and beer, live music on select evenings, and overnight stays in their rooms from May through October.
Sip.
3- 9 Mile Coffee Co5.0 mi
9 Mile Coffee Co. is a coffee shop in downtown Schroon Lake, NY, serving a variety of coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches, and soups. They also sell their custom coffee blends and gift cards online.
- Cupola Crepes5.0 mi
Family-run creperie at 1095 Main Street in Schroon Lake. Sweet and savory crepes (gluten-free batter available), scones, coffee, and soft serve. Wednesday through Sunday.
- Caffe Vero24.8 mi
Breakfast, baked goods, sandwiches & house-roasted coffee in a comfy, earth-toned cafe.
Sweet.
4- Stone Bridge Ice Cream7.0 mi
Stone Bridge Ice Cream is a seasonal stand located 2.5 miles from the Natural Stone Bridge & Caves, offering over 40 flavors of soft serve, custom ice cream cakes, and signature sundaes. It features outdoor seating and a kids' swing set.
- Crossroads Ice Cream10.0 mi
The ice cream counter at The Crossroads, a country and outdoors store off I-87 Exit 25 in Chestertown between Schroon and Brant Lake — hard and soft ice cream on the road north.
- Main Street Ice Cream Parlor10.5 mi
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- The Hungry Crow Market & Café15.8 mi
A downtown North Creek market and cafe serving soft serve alongside scratch-made desserts, next to Hudson River Trading Co. — the cone stop in the Gore and Upper Hudson area.
Drink.
4- Flanagan's Pub & Grill4.9 mi
Long-standing, log cabin–style haunt offering traditional pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
- The Brown Swan and Tavern5.0 mi
The Brown Swan and Tavern in Schroon Lake, NY, offers Adirondacks-inspired cuisine with locally sourced ingredients in a family-friendly setting.
- Black Bear Restaurant & Bar7.8 mi
Black Bear Restaurant & Bar is an American eatery in Pottersville, NY, offering comfort food, sandwiches, and breakfast. Known for its welcoming atmosphere, quick service, and popular dishes like meatloaf and gravy fries.
- The Hub7.8 mi
The Hub is a cafe, restaurant, lounge, bar, and bike repair shop located in Brant Lake, also serving the Lake George, Loon Lake, Friends Lake, and Schroon Lake areas.
Stay.
4- Park Mountain Campground2.9 mi
Park Mountain Campground is a family-owned RV and tent campground with 15 spacious sites in the Adirondack Mountains, less than a mile from Schroon Lake and near the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness area.
- Pharoah Lake Lean To3.0 mi
The Pharoah Lake Lean To is located within the 46,283-acre Pharaoh Lake Wilderness, part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, which features many lakes and ponds.
- Adirondack Pines Bed & Breakfast3.7 mi
Adirondack Pines offers lodging in an 1837 country farmhouse B&B and a renovated 3-bedroom vacation rental house, located minutes from Schroon Lake and area attractions.
- The Adirondack Inn4.9 mi
Historic Schroon Lake inn at 1051 US 9, walking distance to the lake, beaches, restaurants, and shops. Eight Adirondack-themed rooms, fully renovated in 2014. Open May through October.
See.
4- Town of Horicon Museum7.5 mi
The Brant Lake Museum is housed in an 1890s farmhouse, featuring period furniture, clothing, tools, and photographs from the 19th and 20th centuries. It also includes a Carriage House with military and local hotel exhibits.
- Natural Stone Bridge & Caves8.2 mi
Explore the largest marble cave entrance in the eastern U.S., carved by Trout Brook. Offers self-guided trails, adventure tours, and winter snowshoeing with ice formations.
- Godwin Preserve10.5 mi
Godwin Preserve in the Town of Bolton offers two hiking trails totaling 112 acres, with moderate difficulty. The Yellow Trail provides views of Amy's Park wetlands and High Nopit, while the Red Trail connects to Pole Hill Pond Preserve.
- Penfield Homestead Museum12.5 mi
Penfield Homestead Museum preserves the history of Crown Point, NY, and the surrounding Ironville area. Explore the historic homestead, barns, church, and learn about local history, military conflicts, and notable families.
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- Where is The Dam Hill located?The Dam Hill is a summit in the Schroon Lake region of the Adirondack Park in northern New York State.
- How tall is The Dam Hill?The Dam Hill rises to 1,325 feet above sea level.
- Is The Dam Hill one of the Adirondack 46?No. The 46 Adirondack High Peaks are summits above 4,000 feet identified by the Adirondack Forty-Sixers club; The Dam Hill is not on that list (it stands at 1,325 feet).
- How difficult is The Dam Hill to climb?The Dam Hill is lower-elevation summit — usually a short, family-friendly hike. Check the specific trail's length, elevation gain, and current DEC advisories before going.