Where is Camp Chingachgook?
The camp is on the southeastern shore of Lake George at 1872 Pilot Knob Rd, Fort Ann, NY 12844.
View in Google Maps >>What is Camp Chingachgook? The camp is a YMCA summer camp for boys and girls administered by the Capital District YMCA in Albany, NY. It is also has adult programming off season.
What is Chingachgook?
Chingachgook is the main character in James Fenimore Cooper’s
The Last of the Mohicans. Much of that book was set in this region,
which had a prominent role in the French and Indian wars of the mid 18th century. The film starring Daniel Day Lewis was not filmed here.
What are the lodging options at Camp Chingachgook? The camp is a youth camp, so our cabins and yurts are rustic with heated and unheated choices. With one exception, Rockwell, there are no toilets in the cabins. The beds are bunk beds and single beds.
When filling the cabins during the registration process, we will attempt to cap the occupancy of each cabin at the number of bottom bunks and single beds. However, if more people opt for heated cabins, the number of people per heated cabin will grow to the full capacity of the cabin.
There are 6 unheated lakeside cabins and 9 unheated cabins and yurts in closer proximity to the other cabins and yurts. If you wish a semi-private accommodation, you should opt for one of the unheated Lakeside cabins.
Note: The cabins are not accessible by car so you must carry in your gear or use a wheelbarrow to move your gear to your cabin.
Can I stay in my tent?
Yes, there are three areas for camping: the lawn in front of the Lakeside cabins, the lawn in the Brookside area, and the soccer field at the far end of the camp. These are open, treeless areas. Note that you may not drive to the tenting areas to unload your gear. You can use the camp wheelbarrows for this purpose.
What are the shower facilities?
There are two heated shower/toilet facilities that are located among our cabins. Rockwell Cabin has 2 showers (co-ed); Brookside East shower house has 3 men’s and 3 women’s showers.
There are also two unheated shower houses. Note the unheated shower houses have hot water for showers and sinks. The Brookside West shower house has 3 men’s and 3 women’s showers.
Plan your shower times accordingly!
Do I need to bring linens?
Yes, bring your own pillow, bed linens/blankets, sleeping bag, towels, toiletries, flash light, and reading light.
Are there offsite options?
Lake George Village has many commercial options from national chains, to resorts, to mom and pop motels. The LG Chamber of Commerce will show you the breadth of options. Lake George Village is about a 20 minute drive from Camp Chingachgook.
The offsite lodging option includes 6 meals and social events/entertainment. The cost is the same for one or two nights offsite.
Are meals for special diets available during the weekend?
The camp culinary staff is experienced in special dietary needs. Indicate your requirements at the time of registration.
Is refrigeration available?
Yes, there is a refrigerator in Rockwell.
Is smoking permitted?
No, the campus is smoke free.
Are pets allowed?
No animals other than certified service animals are allowed on campus.
What is the alcoholic beverage policy?
You are welcome to bring wine or beer to be consumed by persons 21 years of age and over to social hours and dinner. Complimentary wine will be served at the Friday and Saturday pre-dinner social hours. Please do not take alcoholic beverages into the cabins or consume them on the grounds.
Where is the parking?
There is parking for about 100 cars just inside the camp gate. MH volunteers will be on hand to assist you in parking and locating your cabin. The cabins are not accessible by car so you must move your gear hand or by wheelbarrow to the cabins.
Is there Wi-Fi and cell phone service in the camp?
There is Wi-Fi in the Rotary Lodge and the Lewi Dining Hall.
Cell phone service is spotty throughout the camp.
Is there a place to launch a canoe or kayak?
Yes, there is a public launch site just adjacent to the camp, Fort Ann Public Beach, from which you can put in your kayak or boat. Please be aware that Lake George is a large body of water subject to change in winds and weather throughout the day with varying sized motorized boats. Paddling close to shore and in coves is highly recommended; do not venture into the middle on the lake.
Where can I find a site map of the camp?
Click here to see the site map of the camp.
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Come enjoy the fall foliage and beautiful autumn scenery at AMC’s 2015 Fall Gathering on historic Lake George!
Lake George Battlefield Campground and Rogers Rock State Campground are on land for which Indians and colonists fought during the mid 18th century. James Fenimore Cooper set parts of The Last of the Mohicans at Fort William Henry in Lake George Village and 
