On a beautiful south facing point, surrounded by Lake Champlain on three sides. Ample open grassed…read morespace for picnics, a healthy frisbee toss and chase, and/or catch some warm sunshine or shade to reflect. Facilities are very, very clean and even boast old time changing stalls! Absolutely no reason not to change and take a dip OR take a dip and Then change. Kayak & SUP rentals are available. On the day of our afternoon visit the lake winds had stiffened up and we chose not to launch our on craft. Whether you rent for carry-in your own, please practice good judgment and stay safe on the water. Entrance fees apply, not bad, and the dollars go to up keep and a few summer hires looking for help with tuition.

Have been here twice and it's a great find if you're in the islands. Spacious and not too crowded…read more Picnic and beach area. Kayak and paddle board rentals. Hiking path and wild black raspberries! Bathrooms are clean and ample parking. $4 for adults/$2 for kids. Beach is a bit rocky but shallow and calm. My BIL caught a huge bass from the shore. Peaceful and scenic!

Plattsburgh City Beach on Cumberland Bay gives you a great view of the entire bay; Grand Island and…read morethe Vermont shore. There's over one mile of sandy beach, picnic areas, hiking trails, toilette facilities, kayak rentals and a snack concession. Of special note is the park is dog friendly too. Definitely worth a visit if you find yourself in the area.

Hey, it's a long way to the ocean…read more I really enjoy Plattsburgh beach whenever we go. the waters are calm, the vibe is chill, and the park is well maintained.

Burton lsland State Park has to be the ultimate in the camping experience !…read more I have frequented many parks over my lifetime, and Burton Island is among the happiest in my camping experiences . There is not one draw-back that l can think of here. It has epic beauty. The trees and forests with lake views are magnificent. Everything is sanitary. Vermont people are exceedingly clean and conscientious about their surroundings. Camp sites are pristine. Restrooms are equipped and clean and accessible. If you are counting on an amazing camping trip, look forward to visiting Burton lsland !

As we are driving home to Boston we are feeling incredibly thankful to have visited Burton Island…read moreState Park. By far our favorite campground we've been to. Park at Kill Kare State Park and take the Island Runner to Burton Island, about a 10 minute ride. The ferry crew help to load your items onto the boat and you can pay $10 to have it delivered to your site.  Upon boarding the ferry, crew member Morgan welcomed us and gave us an overview of the Island and how everything worked. She recommended alternative swimming areas and prime sunset viewing spots. Morgan remembered us on our way back a few days later. She really made our visit that much more memorable, and the rest of the staff were super friendly as well. The island is equipped with showers & bathrooms (don't forget quarters!), trash & recycling recepticals, water spickets, kayak & canoe rentals, and weekly nature/survival lessons for kids. There are a few hiking trails and even some secret spots where you can post up and hang on the water for the day.   They offer traditional tent sites and lean-tos - some of which are right on the water. We plan to book one of these next time. Wood is available for purchase but be sure to ask for dry wood depending on recent weather conditions. The best spot about BI is the store, which is stocked with pretty much everything camping-related: beer & wine, drinks, snacks, ice, souveniers, etc. The store has a small kitchen with a grill and they make sandwiches and sides cooked to order. All of it is reasonably priced, and they accept credit/debit cards. Overall this experience was a very unique one but extremely rewarding. I highly recommend visiting Burton Island!!!

This lovely park is located just north of Plattsburgh along the shores of Lake Champlain. I was…read morehere to try to see the lighthouse, but it is not accessible during the greener months. It is on private property and could normally only be seen through the trees when they're bare. Not today in mid-July. So now that I'm enjoying the park, let's check out this. A very pretty sandy beach that has floats out to mark off the swimming area from boaters. Picnic tables and barbecue grills. Volleyball, softball and the like. And it's all free. [Review 1610 of 2024 - 523 in New York - 22633 overall]

My go too spot in Plattsburgh. A quiet walk. Wonderful adventure every time. Low key hike…read more Beautiful point / view of lake Champlain. And the pup loves it.

We were visiting family and at the last minute one day decided to see if we could rend a pontoon…read moreboat. Emily at Ladd's Landing Marina was just terrific. She made the process easy and understandable. The 21' pontoon was the best we've ever rented. Clean, in perfect shape, and outfitted with an electronic gizmo that served as chart and depth finder. Emily took time to explain everything to us, and made sure we knew where emergency equipment was located. Had a perfect day on the water with no issues with the boat. Emily was at the gas dock when we got back and made disembarking and refueling a breeze. Bonus at Ladd's Landing is that you can stay on the East side of Grand Isle or take a left out of the marina, go under the bridge and cross to the west side of the island for sunsets. 100% recommend this business!

Called ahead to set everything up for renting their 23 foot sailboat, specifically told them how…read moremany people we were. Get there and am told we have too many people for the size boat. They offered no solutions (no boats available despite an entire marina full of boats). One day of vacation ruined and gone after much planning. Thanks.

A great place to walk to with a dog. Lots of waste bins and a special station fir dogs including…read morebiodegradable bags,

Champlain Park is a little waterfront park, overlooking Plattsburgh Bay on Lake Champlain…read more Small park on a hill with steps down to the shoreline, yet no water access. Benches to sit on. Beautiful planting's. Small gazebo. Statue honoring Samuel de Champlain. Street parking (free) nearby. It seems to be in a local historic district. Historical houses nearby. A small pedestrian suspension bridge crossing the inlet nearby. While we were visiting, a ghost tour was going on. Overall a nice place to take a break, admire the view, watch some sailboats and some birds.

Visited PlaAXburgh with a group of friends on a Sunday afternoon. First things first, this place is…read moreonly a couple of months old & my map couldn't find it (it's in the Big Lots shopping center, fyi) The pros: The facility was clean, staff was very helpful (and fun), and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We got three types of axes and the owner of Precision Engraving was even kind enough to also let us throw some of his knives. As only one of us had ever thrown an ax before, we needed quite a bit of guidance, and Plaxburgh's team members were very helpful and encouraging. The cons: No food or bev options (other than a couple of vending machines in the back), and the cost is a bit high at $25 per person per hour (the only reason I deducted a star). You will need to sign a disclaimer form, and anyone under 18 will need an adult with them. Plaxburgh is available for corporate team building events and private events!

Super knowledgeable staff who are willing to help are available when needed. The lanes are clean…read more The axes are good and upgrades are available if modifications are needed.

For $28 a person without a cart , thought it was worth giving this course a chance. Course was…read morepoorly maintained, the greens were taller than most courses fairways and the tee-box's were pretty beat up and rough. Driving range also didn't have any balls available. Could be a great par 3, just needs attention.

Great 9 hole, 4 par course in a beautiful setting. Great staff too! Come by and check it out!read more