Deerfoot Lodge.
Boys build character through wilderness challenge since 1930
About Deerfoot Lodge.
Hours, facts & the front desk.
Where it sits.
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Deerfoot Lodge, observed.
Plate I — the leaderPhotograph · Courtesy Deerfoot Lodge / www.deerfoot.org
Plate IIIPhotograph · Courtesy Deerfoot Lodge / www.deerfoot.org
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Closest editorial picks for a meal, a scoop, a pint, a bed, and a sight worth your time.
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2- Charlie Johns Store4.4 mi
Opened in 1939, Charlie Johns Store is Speculator's anchor general store — 12,000 square feet of full grocery selection, produce, fresh meats, a full deli, bakery, and hardware. Purchased from Charlie Johns in 1971 by Dean Lane, the Lane family has owned and operated it since.
- Firetower Pizza4.4 mi
Hand-tossed pizzeria in Speculator with specialty pies named after Adirondack peaks (Mt Marcy, Snowy Mountain, Whiteface). Wings, baked ziti, white clam pie. Cozy waiting area with retro jukebox and arcade.
Drink.
2- Acorn Pub & Eatery at Oak Mountain3.7 mi
Acorn Pub & Eatery is a dining option at Oak Mountain, offering a place to eat and drink.
- Lemon Tree Brewery4.8 mi
Lemon Tree Brewery is a brewery and taproom located in Speculator, NY, steps from Lake Pleasant. It offers house brews like SASQUATCH HAZY IPA and Blueberry Wheat, along with other local NY State micro-brewed beers and wines in a relaxed s…
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4- Cedarhurst Motor Lodge4.7 mi
A family-owned year-round motor lodge in Speculator, on the route between Lake Pleasant and Indian Lake, with free Wi-Fi and weekly rates. Standard rooms, no frills.
- Inn At Speculator4.9 mi
The Inn at Speculator offers a full-service dining experience featuring classic dishes and local flavors, along with comfortable lodging options including private and shared bath rooms. Breakfast is included for guests.
- Moffitt Beach State Campground5.0 mi
This popular state campground offers 260 sites among tall white pines, with many enjoying direct access to Sacandaga Lake for fishing, boating, and swimming.
- Moffit Beach Campground5.1 mi
A 247-site DEC campground on Sacandaga Lake near Speculator at 1,730 feet elevation, with flat well-wooded sites under white pines and hardwoods. Pets allowed on a 6-foot leash.
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