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Mark Twain Maple Works, Saranac Lake
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§ Provisions & Table · Saranac Lake

Mark Twain Maple Works.

Maple Sugarhouses·Saranac Lake, NY·44.32°N 74.16°W
Est. 2013

Small-batch syrup from lakeside sugar maples since 2013

EstablishedSince 2013
Rated5.0 / 510 reviews · Google
Telephone(518) 891-5915
Found inSaranac Lake, NY
Charted at44.32°N 74.16°Won the Atlas
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Maple Sugarhouses · Saranac LakeEntry revised Aug 31, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About Mark Twain Maple Works.

Mark Twain Maple Works began its commercial production of maple syrup in the spring of 2013, after building "Bushwhack Jack's Sugar Shack" in the fall of 2012. Starting with 255 taps, the operation has grown to 400 taps and also accepts sap from local friends and neighbors, fostering a community effort in syrup making. The spring of 2026 will mark their thirteenth full season. The business is named in honor of Sam Clemens, also known as Mark Twain, who spent the summer of 1901 in Saranac Lake at what is now known as the Mark Twain Camp. This camp has been in the family of the maple works owners since 1913. The sugar shack is located a short distance from the shore of Lower Saranac Lake, evoking the historical connection to Twain's time in the Adirondacks. They produce several grades of New York State maple syrup, each with a unique name. Offerings include Nitai's Nectar for Golden grade, Jack's Phyl'O Syrup for Amber, and Saranac Jack's for both Dark and Very Dark grades.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Maple Sugarhouses
AccessibilityWheelchair parking (per Google)
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Saranac Lake Region
The Address

624 Lake St
Saranac Lake, NY

44.3209°N · 74.1585°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City312 mi · 5h 45m
Albany146 mi · 2h 45m
Boston258 mi · 4h 45m
Montreal108 mi · 2h
Syracuse166 mi · 3h 0m
Buffalo320 mi · 5h 45m

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§ No. IV · The Plates

Mark Twain Maple Works, observed.

7 plates on file
Mark Twain Maple Works — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Jack Drury · Google
Mark Twain Maple Works — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Courtesy Mark Twain Maple Works / www.marktwainmapleworks.com
Mark Twain Maple Works — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Mark Twain Maple Works · Google
Mark Twain Maple Works — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Courtesy Mark Twain Maple Works / www.marktwainmapleworks.com
Mark Twain Maple Works — plate VPlate VPhotograph · April Cantor (SoulShine Life) · Google
Mark Twain Maple Works — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Courtesy Mark Twain Maple Works / www.marktwainmapleworks.com
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