Find Adirondack
Lodging at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center - tucked away in the scenic, peaceful south-central region of New York's famed six-million acre Adirondack Forest Preserve.
Founded more than 30 years ago and still owned and operated by former U.S. Olympic cross country skier
Olavi Hirvonen and his family, this unique Finnish-flavored
Adirondack resort is situated on hundreds of carefully managed acres. Its mountain setting, combined with cozy, comfortable surroundings and infused with warm hospitality, creates an idyllic setting for recreation and relaxation every season of the year.
During the
spring, summer and fall seasons, Lapland Lake's facilities are available exclusively for the use of our overnight guests. 70-acre spring-fed Woods Lake boasts a sandy beach with superb swimming, canoeing, row-boating and fishing. The absence of motors and virtually undeveloped shorelines provide a tranquil setting inviting to loons, ducks, beaver, herons and the like. Forests of hardwood and pine, mountain streams and wildlife sightings offer guests a unique opportunity to interact with our natural environment. Biking and hiking are popular pursuits. Crisp autumn temperatures create spectacular foliage displays and presage winter's return.
During the
winter months, whether you come just for a day visit or wish to savor the atmosphere with a longer stay in one of our cozy tupas (housekeeping cottages), you will find
Lapland Lake a special place to be. Abundant natural snowfalls combined with impeccable grooming performed with state-of-the-art snowcats ensures cross country skiers a superb winter experience. Expertly designed trails appeal to all skiers from novices to experts, using classical or skating techniques. Day visitors and
Adirondack lodging guests alike also delight in snowshoeing, ice-skating, tubing, sledding and kicksledding along with special events throughout the winter season.
Easily accessible, and gentle on your gasoline budget,
Lapland Lake is located in the southern portion of the Adirondack Forest Preserve, approximately four hours from New York City, Montreal and Boston.
Those seeking a mid-point
between Canada and NYC/NJ or between Boston and Buffalo or
Rochester will
find Lapland Lake nicely situated.
Join us at Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center any time of the year for an unforgettable escape! We look forward to your stay!
Awards
- Tourism Partner Award, Fulton County Regional Chamber of Commerce
- Private Sector Tourism Partnership Award, Adirondack Regional Tourism Council
- Best XC Ski Resort in the Mid-Atlantic Region (two consecutive years)
- Best XC Ski Resort for Families - Best XC Ski Resort Poll
- Top Ten XC Ski Resorts Catering to Families - xcskiresorts.com
- Top Ten XC Ski Areas in the Eastern Region - Snow Country Magazine
- Winter Wonderland - Family Vacations - Fine Living Network Television
About the Adirondack Park
- Larger than Yellowstone, the Everglades, Glacier and Grand Canyon National Park combined
- The largest park in the nation outside of Alaska
- Comprised of 6 million acres (9,375 square miles - the size of Vermont) nearly half of which is protected by state constitution to remain "forever wild" forest preserve
- Contains 85% of all wilderness in the eastern United States
- Contains 3,000 ponds and lakes and 30,000 miles of rivers and streams
- Contains the largest trail system in the nation with 2,000 miles of hiking trails
- Hamilton County (where Lapland Lake Nordic Vacation Center is situated) is the 3rd largest county in the state but has not one stoplight!
- Lapland Lake is located in the very southern tier of Hamilton County only 60 miles northwest of Albany. Why drive further?
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