SHARP BRIDGE Campground - 39 Sites, Maps & Photos

Sharp Bridge Campground is the ideal camping location for hikers who want to take daily hiking excursions in the Adirondack High Peaks, since it is a short distance from some of the most renowned hiking areas in the state. The park offers a variety of other recreational opportunities, including canoeing, boating, fishing, and bicycling. The campground is driving distance from beautiful sights and plenty of entertainment.

Location: Sharp Bridge Campground is located on the west shore of the Schroon River, near the Adirondack Mountains.

Recreation: Boating opportunities exist nearby; canoes are welcome at Courtney Pond and Dead Water Pond, 3 miles away. Larger boats may visit Schroon Lake and Paradox Lake,10-20 miles away. Little Schroon River, which flows through the campground, receives annual stocking of brown trout, and brook trout for fishermen. The campground has access to hundreds of miles of trails for all levels of hikers.

Nearby: Lake Placid and the Olympic Venues are located to the northwest. The Lake Champlain region is to the east and northeast.

Important information

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION Your garbage must be taken to a central recycling area at designated times for processing. Clear plastic bags are required. Instructions will be provided directing you in the proper recycling policies WHEN YOU ARRIVE -You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration CHECK-IN TIME -From 2pm until 9p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited CHECK-OUT TIME -11:00 a.m. on your departure date OCCUPANCY -Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply) AGE REGULATIONS -Campsites must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older LENGTH OF STAY -Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground. QUIET HOURS -From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted GENERATORS -The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited FIRES -Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited. FIREARMS -Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time ACCESSIBLE SITES -At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground SWIMMING -Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly PETS -Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas