Please note: We ask
parents to be certain that wildlife is treated gently and with respect, and is
then returned to its habitat promptly - never taken from its home.
Lapland Lake is an ideal location to teach youngsters about our responsibility
to the environment and care of nature. We thank you in advance.
If you are traveling
from south to north, follow directions in brochure carefully.
The New York State Thruway is Route 87 from NYC to Albany. From Albany, the NYS
Thruway heads west toward Buffalo and becomes Route 90. Follow the NYS Thruway
all the way through and pay toll at Exit 27 Amsterdam. Follow balance of
directions to Lapland Lake.
No
vehicles permitted at the lake.
Please inquire regarding exceptions for those with health conditions.
Fishing licenses are required
for those over 16 years of age and may be processed in advance of your visit.
Please request an application from Lapland Lake at least 2 weeks in advance of
your stay.
Check-in time is
4pm. However, during excessively active lodging periods, tupas may be prepared
somewhat later. Lodging guests may arrive after 11am to enjoy public
facilities until their tupa is prepared (please bring cooler for temporary
storage of perishable foods). Check-out time is 11am. On day
of checkout, guests are welcome to enjoy public facilities until 4pm; public
shower available. (If no one has rented your tupa the day of your
departure, a 4pm check-out may be arranged for a nominal fee of $20/adult and
$10/child ages 6-15.)
The
sauna is open daily. In keeping with Finnish tradition, separate men’s and
women’s hours are available each afternoon.
Advance reservations advised for rental
of bicycles, bike trailers (tow 1-2 young children), “Baby Joggers”
(large-wheeled strollers suitable for our gravel roadways - children thru age 4
), and baby back carriers. Helmets provided.
Cribs & Cots are
available at no charge. Please reserve in advance.
Our retail shop
carries a nice selection of items including hiking and nature guides, t-shirts,
sweat shirts, Finnish specialty items, bug spray, suntan lotion, etc
DIRECTIONS TO GROCERY STORES & WAL-MARTS:
From NYS
Thruway Exit
27, Amsterdam:
Follow Rte. 30 North approximately three miles. Price Chopper: Daily, 24
hours. Hannaford’s: Open daily 6am-midnight. Price Chopper & Hannaford
Supermarkets and Wal-Mart on right.
From NYS
Thruway Exit
28, Fonda:
Follow Rte. 30A North
Price Chopper: in Johnstown, open daily, 24 hours. Hannaford’s:
in Gloversville open daily 6am-midnight. Price Chopper & Hannaford Supermarkets
and Wal-Mart on right.
G.U. Family Market:
Main St, Northville. Daily, 7am-9pm. Follow Rte. 30 North 24 miles to
Northville. Turn right over the Northville Bridge to “T” intersection. Turn
left onto Main St. Two blocks on left.
