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My troop's been to Sabattis Scout Reservation twice over the past four years. Sabattis is between Long Lake and Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks.

It's the best camp we've ever been to - it's on Lows Lake, a 2800 acre lake (no motorboats allowed) where all of the shoreline (except for the camp) is owned by the state. And there are many other lakes and rivers that are easily accessabile - all on state land. There are miles of shoreline to explore, bogs to paddle through, rocks to jump from, and beaches to hang-out at. And sprinkled throughout this state land are first-come-first-served free campsites - providing plenty of opportunities to do a fifty miler. And my boys are just amazed at the isolation you get out here in the Adirondacks. Its great looking out across this large lake at night, and seeing no lights at all except for a campfire or two on the distant shore.

This year, we want to do something different. We love Sabattis and will do it again, but we want to try some other camps in the region. As great as Sabattis is, there's got to be some other good camps. I've heard of Massaweppie (which is also near Tupper Lake). And there is Rollins Pond also nearby - I have not heard anything about this one - my parents used to take us camping across the lake from Rollins Pond Scout Camp when I was a boy.

Can anybody tell me about these camps or suggest any other Adirondack Camps. My boys would be most interested in a camp from which they could easily get away from the crowds by flat-water paddling, with some minor portaging. But the activities at the camp are also important.

We are from Richmond Va - an 11 hour drive from the Adirondacks - but they're worth the drive - we can't help but keep coming back.

Over the past four years we went to Sabattis Scout Reservation twice - Sabattis is in the Adirondacks (between Long Lake and Tupper Lake)

It's a great property! It's on Lows Lake, a 2800 acre non-motorboat lake. And all of the shoreline (except for the section owned by the camp) is state land. And this lake connects to many other lakes (all state land also), by either paddle or portage. And there are many free first-come first-served campsites on these lakes. There's no problem finding a 50-miler here! Best camp I've ever been to!

This year we are considering going to a different camp, just because we want to do something different. I am interested in some responses in this thread, but I guess I'll start another because we are specifically interested in Adirondacks. As great as Sabattis is, there's bound to be a few other good ones in the Adirondacks.

My troop's near Richmond, Va - an 11 hour drive away - but the Adirondacks are worth the trip for us!