This Town in the Adirondacks Is a True Hidden Gem-and It's a Perfect 4-season Destination

"Few things in life can instantly transport you back to the carefree days of childhood-when fun was found playing outdoors, and indulgence was in the simple things, like evening cones at the local ice cream spot. But Long Lake, New York, is a certified time machine, a portal to nostalgic memories of the Adirondack Park. A community beach, an old-fashioned general store, historic hotels, rustic family camps, and small local businesses are the fibers that make up this Central Adirondack hamlet."

"The lake itself is long and skinny, stretching 14 miles from top to bottom, and only one mile across at its widest point. Its northern rim is the geographic center of the park, making it the heart of the Adirondacks. Long Lake is a place that has lured generations upon generations of families, and even some celebrities. Here's lookin' at you, Sigourney Weaver."

"Where to Stay There is a broad range of accommodation options for basing yourself in Long Lake (if your great-grandparents don't own a family cabin). For those in search of the immersive Adirondack experience of sleeping under the stars and morning wake-up calls courtesy of resident loons, camping is a solid choice. Lake Eaton Campground offers beachside camping, with more than 130 tent and trailer sites, and a generous set of amenities, including toilets, showers, and nonmotorized boat rentals."

Long Lake, New York, is a Central Adirondack hamlet centered on a 14-mile-long, one-mile-wide lake whose northern rim marks the park's geographic center. The community features a beach, an old-fashioned general store, historic hotels, rustic family camps, and small local businesses that sustain generational appeal. Visitors can camp lakeside at Lake Eaton Campground with over 130 sites and amenities such as toilets, showers, and nonmotorized boat rentals, or stay at Hoss's Country Corner which offers 15 full-hookup sites and a stocked general store. Hiking trails and lean-tos enable primitive, remote camping along the lake.

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