Plan a picnic on an island in Lake George! These day use islands offer a picturesque setting for a family picnic or adventurous outing on the Lake during the warmer months.
Reserve an island for day use, sit back and enjoy! Learn about each island by reading the information below.
Picnic Islands
In addition to these day use areas on the lake, there are
private islands you can camp on!
Speaker Heck
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Speaker Heck is one of eight Lake George islands designated as picnic island - day use. This island is a favorite of many for it’s proximity to the Village. It’s ideal for large groups or families. It takes about 15 minutes to explore as it’s about a quarter of a mile long. The northern end has a cove that has been set up with large boulders for children to safely swim and play in and has a picnic shelter that accommodates up to 15 people, which can be reserved if you have a day-use pass. You can get an annual pass for $59 by calling (518) 457-2500 (have your license plate info handy). |
Diamond Island
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Diamond Island is a small picnic island on Lake George, it is the southern most island and closest to the village with 4 picnic areas with charcoal, grills, fireplaces and tables. This island has quite the historic past, it is said that Abercromby encamped with a few hundred men on Diamond Island during the French and Indian War, and during the Revolution, Burgoyne sent troups with supplies and artillery to fortify the island. Be sure to look for the monument on the island.
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Standing on a rock overlooking the Village on Diamond Island |
Picnic Island
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Picnic Island as its name suggests is a small island for day use picnics. It is located in the mother bunch across from Sagamore Island and is part of the Narrow Island Group in the northern part of Lake George. You need a permit to use the day use islands and they can be obtained at the Narrow Island Headquarters Campground 518 499-1288. |
Sarah Island & Hazel Island
North of Speaker Heck, you’ll find Sarah Island and adjacent Hazel Island which are off of Paradise Bay and offer a more private picnic experience. Hazel Island has a few picnic spots though the best is on the southern tip as it has both a picnic spot with fabulous views, grill and campfire pit. |
Black Mountain Point
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About 2 miles north of Glen Island on the east side, you’ll find Black Mountain Point is also a great picnic spot; it’s a little further north than Sarah and Hazel. From the lake, you could also hike to the top of Black Mountain which offers stunning views of Lake Champlain, the Green Mountains of VT, the Hudson Valley, Lake George and the Adirondacks. The climb is 2.8 miles and is quite steep from the lake. Visit Adirondack.net for more detailed Black Mountain hiking information.
Photo At Left: View of Black Mountain Point Day Use Picnic Areas 11 and 12. |
Photos Below: Looking out onto Black Mountain Point Day Use Areas 13-18, flat open area ideal for a group picnic.
 
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