Adirondack Adventure Base

The Adirondack Adventure Base is one of the most unique places to stay in the Adirondacks! Situated on 50 acres of diverse northern Adirondack land in Paul Smiths, the base is close to all of the great outdoor adventures the Adirondacks has to offer. The property itself is comprised of private campsites and purpose-built structures amongst its varying landscape while boasting a claimed 163.2 things to keep yourself, your friends, and your family occupied. I'd argue the number of things to do on the property is a lot more! A wonderfully illustrated map of the property is provided upon check-in; use it and make sure to take the time to explore - the whole place is a wonder.nnMy wife and I tent-camped for more than a week, opting to extend our stay longer than intended because we were enjoying our time so much, even though we had to endure frigid September nights. The hosts, Bob and Sheila, are simply the best. They're personable, knowledgable, and innovative. We appreciated every minute of conversation with them. They checked in with us daily, often making excellent suggestions of where to hike, canoe, and track for moose.nnWe walked away from our stay at the Adirondack Adventure Base rejuvenated and inspired by everything we experienced, while simultaneously planning when we could return next (which will be soon!). This base is truly a special place.nn*Additionally, Bob's maple syrup is an absolute must-try. Having grown up around a bountiful amount of maple syrup in rural New England, I have never tasted anything quite as real as what is produced right on the property through traditional methods.

When I found this place from a friend who had stayed here, and saw the pictures, I knew I had to stay. The lean-to was an amazing experience, and much more! It was so relaxing and peaceful -and our spot had this beautiful overlook for our evening camp fires. It was a very private spot.nnNice touch on the shelter cover over the picnic table btw, and I enjoyed the private sun shower they just built for covid safety. The hosts, Bob and Sheila were wonderful hosts and just a stop away at the office for some friendly talk and advice -and internet. I met the resident canine this morning when he greeted me on Sheila’s walk. I needed that doggie fix lol. I miss my two at home.nnWe climbed Mt Azure on Bob’s suggestion, swam at Lake Clear beach the first day. Kind of rainy the second day, but made the best of it exploring the property in our rain jackets and playing cards, dice and dominoes in the covered shelters at night. The inside of the lean-to and the covered/ screened in picnic table stayed totally dry during the rain. So much to do there, just at camp and on their property! A fully stocked kitchen of camp dishes and a small propane cook stove kept our packing light.nnSheila suggested The Vic on our third day and we had fun exploring the bog trail. We saw some Pitcher plants there! We also went to The Wild Center that day for hiking around and saw some cool exhibits, then ended our night dining out.nnWe loved the delicious maple syrup sample, and I bought some for later. A complementary bundle of wood supplied us for the first night, and wood is for sale on premises for our remaining time there. Well water is also available for no charge.nnWe definitely will be back for another slice of this mountain paradise! It was a perfect weekend!nnThe bros (Steve and Tyler)nnP.S we put maple syrup on our steaks and burgers and we regret nothing!