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Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only*

Escape to this serene lakeside haven where history meets natural beauty. Take in the majestic views from your own dock or try your hand at water sports.

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Camp Undercliff, a historic retreat built in 1880, offers an unparalleled Adirondack experience with its private setting and stunning views of the lake and mountains. This rustic camp features a large sitting dock, private swimming area, use of ski boat and pontoon boat for fishing on Lake Placid. Enjoy outdoor games like ping pong or bocce ball as well as satellite TV inside.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

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About the area

Located in Lake Placid, this lodge is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid Club Golf Courses are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mirror Lake and Adirondack Equine Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Olympic Center or Olympic Jumping Complex. Visit our Lake Placid travel guide
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Lake Placid, NY

Getting around

  • Lake Placid, NY (LKP)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crowne Plaza Bar
  • Prison City Brewing
  • McDonald's
    17 min drive
  • Generations Tap & Grill
  • Stewart's Shops

About this property

Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only*

Lodge by the lake
Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only*.
Additional perks include:
  • Beach towels, gas grills and outdoor furniture
  • Games, smoke-free property and water sports equipment
  • Ping pong
Room features
All guest rooms at Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only* feature thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning and separate dining areas, in addition to amenities, such as dining tables and Internet access.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with baths and showers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Games
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No boat usage after dark. The lake can be dangerous to navigate for those who are not familiar with it.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only* pet-friendly?

Yes, Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only* allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only*?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only*?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only*?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only* located?

Situated on the waterfront, this lodge is within 6 miles (10 km) of Mirror Lake, Lake Placid Club Golf Courses and Jackrabbit Trail. Adirondack Equine Center and St. Eustace Episcopal Church are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Historic Adirondack Great Camp *Boat Access Only* Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.0

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noma T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loving Camp Underhill

In short...this was the best family vacation hands down. I have already recommended Camp Underhill to a friend in California who was looking for something different for their family vacation next year. We have already booked for ourselves for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Forever Wild

Our family of thirteen loved our stay at Camp Undercliff beginning with our short voyage to the camp with our boat piled high with provisions. The house is like a great antlered ship full of history, books, games, memorabilia, and character. It has a well stocked kitchen, plenty of cool nooks and crannies, two great porches for conversation and reading, a lovely screened in dining room and comfortable bedrooms. At night when the boats are in their bays, the silence becomes a presence that we are all missing in our hectic culture. There is no noise pollution. We sat around a fire and listened to silence pierced only by the loon and the owl and the wind. The dock is great and water delightful. We had many an expedition of kayaks, paddle boards and canoes to discover the nooks and crannies of the lake. The speed boat was perfect for water skiing and the pontoon was fun to take out with all of us or for fishing. The kids ran bare foot playing hide and seek for hours through the house and outside. Teenagers put down their phones and one 16 boy learned to play guitar, while the other played a ukulele! We made art using nature only and took a hike laden with moss and mushrooms, fir trees and birch, streams and even a ghost plant. We felt lucky to have found Camp Undercliff.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

Beautiful historic ADK camp with sweeping views of whiteface, lake placid and the surrounding mountains! Expansive deck with comfortable lounge and Adirondack chairs accommodates the whole family. The kitchen is well stocked and the outdoor dining area on the screened in porch was a great bonus! In addition to the 2 boats that are provided there is a canoe, 2 kayaks and even fun little paddle boat. Plenty of toys to enjoy the lake! WiFi is weak at best so plan on leaving work at home. The owners are super friendly and made us feel at home. We had an incredible time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camp Undercliff is Excellent!

Great location, amenities, layout. We had 20 people, everyone had room to spread out and enjoyed this wonderful Adirondack camp!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Michael V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

History with tranquility

Awesome authentic Adirondack experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake House Visit of a Lifetime

Camp Undercliff is that rare lake house stay that lives up to what you'd imagined, hoped or dreamed about your vacation. Boat-access only made it incredibly special, and beginning the day sitting on the dock or front porch and watching Lake Placid come to life will stay with us all forever, as will firepits, games around the table and yard games. Katie was an outstanding host. Jon was an excellent caretaker. If you're looking for an amazing place to visit with a large group, this is it.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Valerie G., Canterbury CT

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great outdoor experience, House needs help!

I rated this property a 3 and not lower because we had a blast, with the dock for fishing and swimming, the boat for fishing and tubing, the kayaks, and the beauty of the lake, our family (7 adults and 5 children) had a great time Inspite of the shortcomings of the house. The amenities make this rental, definitely not the house. First I would start off with the positives: we made a Ton of Awesome memories - from spending alot of time gathered around the table in the outside kitchen (eating all our meals and playing games), fishing off the dock (catching Alot of fish), fishing off the boat to swimming off the dock and tubing around the lake. It was a super relaxing week. Now for the cons: We were not impressed with this house. We totally understand that it is a rustic unique rental but it is still in desperate need of upgrades/ repairs and a very very thorough cleaning! We spent 7 hours of our vacation time cleaning the frigs and the grill (of which they should buy a new reliable one) I would not recommend this property and it is Totally not worth the money you are paying for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Mini Adirondack Museum

Our whole family stayed here, 6 adults and 4 teenagers. This camp was plenty big enough to hold us all comfortably. It worked even though we had at least some rain every day we were there. There are 2 big porches and there was actually a really nice place to sit in the boat house. If you have ever been to the Adirondack museum, you'll understand where the title came from. Of course, it was/is a great camp and the character hasn't changed. Every room has an array of adirondack artifacts, including most of the furniture which was in the rustic birchbark/ twig /bentwood style. There is alot of history here. The second screened kitchen was very helpful, as we could do some of our cooking and eating there. There was a BIG firepit with chairs which we were able to use despite the weather. The dock was super, with nice chairs and lounges for sunbathing. And, the fishing was good right off the dock. The grandkids caught a number of nice sized rainbow trout from there. Check-in was easy. We met Jon the caretaker at the marina, and he rode with us on the pontoon boat to the camp and got us oriented. By the way, the pontoon boat was quite nice, as well as the ski boat, which has plenty of power for tubing and watersking. We have always been fans of the 'Daks and Undercliff didn't disappoint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023