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YMCA Camp Chingachgook, Lake George
YMCA Camp Chingachgook — photo · Leslie Case · Google
§ Pursuits & Outdoors · Lake George

YMCA Camp Chingachgook.

Youth Camps·Kattskill Bay, NY·43.52°N 73.63°W
Est. 1913

Lake George's oldest overnight camp builds capable kids since 1913

Rated4.3 / 555 reviews · Google
Telephone(518) 656-9462
Found inKattskill Bay, NY
Charted at43.52°N 73.63°Won the Atlas
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Youth Camps · Lake GeorgeEntry revised Aug 8, 2026
§ No. I · Field Notes

About YMCA Camp Chingachgook.

This summer camp and outdoor center is situated on Lake George, New York. It is dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive community where individuals of all ages are inspired to become better stewards of the world. This is achieved through high-quality, engaging outdoor experiences. The center offers a diverse range of programs throughout the year. During the summer, options include overnight camp, adventure trips, day camp, and leadership development programs for youth. Year-round, it provides family programs, outdoor education, and specialized training through the Adirondack Training Institute. Beyond traditional camping, the facility hosts weddings, special events, and retreats, and offers Y-Knot Sailing. As a YMCA, its programs are designed to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all participants, aiming to develop personal confidence, social responsibility, and an appreciation for the natural world.
§ No. II · The Particulars

Hours, facts & the front desk.

§ No. II

The particulars.

Youth Camps
AccessibilityWheelchair entrance, parking (per Google)
§ No. III · Getting Here

Where it sits.

Lake George Region
The Address

1872 Pilot Knob Rd
Kattskill Bay, NY 12844

43.5168°N · 73.6283°W

Directions
Drive In From
New York City243 mi · 4h 30m
Albany75 mi · 1h 15m
Boston191 mi · 3h 30m
Montreal171 mi · 3h 0m
Syracuse163 mi · 3h
Buffalo335 mi · 6h 0m

Approximate by-car estimates from the metros most visitors come from.

§ No. IV · The Plates

YMCA Camp Chingachgook, observed.

7 plates on file
YMCA Camp Chingachgook — plate IPlate I — the leaderPhotograph · Andy Ramnauth · Google
YMCA Camp Chingachgook — plate IIPlate IIPhotograph · Courtesy YMCA Camp Chingachgook / lakegeorgecamp.org
YMCA Camp Chingachgook — plate IIIPlate IIIPhotograph · Andy Ramnauth · Google
YMCA Camp Chingachgook — plate IVPlate IVPhotograph · Courtesy YMCA Camp Chingachgook / lakegeorgecamp.org
YMCA Camp Chingachgook — plate VPlate VPhotograph · Michael Silverman · Google
YMCA Camp Chingachgook — plate VIPlate VIPhotograph · Courtesy YMCA Camp Chingachgook / lakegeorgecamp.org
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