Garnet Hill Lodge & Vacation Center  

An Adirondack Resort
Rustic Adirondack Lodging with Full Service Restaurant

"Where creating memories is always in season"

Whether you're riding a horse or a mountain bike through the Adirondack wilderness or swimming and canoeing on beautiful Thirteenth Lake, the world of the Adirondack Mountains is yours at Garnet Hill Lodge.

Rustic Country Inn in the Adirondacks of upstate NY  within easy driving distance of Lake George or Lake Placid within easy driving distance. Only a few hours from downstate New York & New York City, New Jersey, Vermont, and Massachusetts.

“Walking into The Log House at Garnet Hill Lodge you're greeted by the warmth of a rustic Adirondack mountain lodge and the friendly charm of your favorite country inn. Once inside you're drawn to the front windows and a magnificent lake and mountain view, or to the huge stone hearth with a welcoming fire”

Nestled into the Adirondack Mountains, overlooking pristine Thirteenth Lake, Garnet Hill offers perfect Adirondack lodging for individuals, couples, and families providing an opportunity to escape from the hectic pace of everyday life to relax and enjoy the peace and serenity of nature. In the Log House, reminiscent of an Adirondack Great Camp, Bed and Breakfast aficionados will enjoy or casual, friendly atmosphere. Adirondack vacation packages offer couples or parents and children a unique opportunity to reconnect over wholesome outdoor activities.  Without leaving our grounds, guests can enjoy hiking, biking, fishing, canoeing, swimming and tennis which are all included with your overnight stay. The more adventuresome guest can rent a mountain bike or commission time with one of our experienced wranglers for a memorable horseback ride through the Adirondack wilderness.

Our full service restaurant nurtures guests with hearty, nutritious Adirondack meals.

In the Log House, our modern guest rooms each with a private bath, accommodate 2-5 people. Separate game rooms with large screen TV, pool table and other games are a perfect place to relax after an active day outdoors. The Lodge provides quiet spots for individuals and couples as well as a family friendly atmosphere for parents who want to enjoy a special experience with their children. Wi-Fi is available throughout the building. Two additional cabins, The Teahouse and The Birches are ideal for small or large groups. In addition to private baths, rooms in the Teahouse and Birches have televisions in the room.

In its picturesque Adirondack setting, Garnet Hill provides guests the opportunity to restore the balance in their lives. Our rustic environment invites you to step back to more tranquil times. To support this, there are no phones or televisions in the Log House rooms. Staff respectfully receives and delivers messages and a public phone is available for essential calls. Wi-Fi is available throughout the Log House. Guests can take full advantage of this and bask in the seclusion of Garnet Hill’s mountain environment or drive to nearby towns of Lake George or Lake Placid to enjoy the exciting activities those areas have to offer.

The Garnet Hill area is a natural paradise for those seeking a break from the hectic rush of everyday life. In spring, summer or fall, 70 miles of marked and mapped trails provide gentle walks for the nature enthusiast, while the rugged mountain scenery presents the experienced hiker with more vigorous routes and climbs. Snowy, Peaked, Crane, Blue and Chimney Mountains are all nearby. Horseback riding with experienced guides is another way for guests to enjoy this incredible wilderness area.  Fine swimming is offered in the clear waters of Thirteenth Lake, while its beautiful beach will reward those who prefer to just laze in the sun. Boating, canoeing and fishing can also be enjoyed, with rental canoes, kayaks, and rowboats available. Garnet Hill also maintains two tennis courts near the ski/bike shop. Garnet Hill's extensive cross-country ski trail network is transformed into a mountain bike trail system in the summer and fall. In addition to the ski trails we have developed an impressive interconnecting network of single-track bike trails - the rides are endless! Click here to view our weather station

“Whether it’s summer, fall or winter, once you’ve experienced a vacation at Garnet Hill, you will want to make it your family tradition”

Garnet Hill offers year round vacation pleasures with opportunities for leisurely days as well as participation in organized programming.

Whitewater rafting on the nearby Upper Hudson River is another great spring, summer, and fall attraction. Several rafting companies nearby offer a day’s activity with the opportunity to rest and relax at Garnet Hill, turning your week or weekend into a full vacation.

Within an easy and scenic drive are many area attractions, from museums, and nature centers to natural wonders, historic sites and boat cruises - the area around Garnet Hill has it all. To appreciate the exciting mixture of fall colors, a gondola ride to the summit of Gore Mountain is a must do autumn activity.

As winter pushes fall aside, The Garnet Hill Cross-Country Ski Center becomes the perfect spot to enjoy cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the Adirondacks. With over 55 kilometers of trails - groomed and tracked daily, it is ideal for the novice or expert alike. Dog sledding is also available. Seasonal snowfall totals of over 125 inches are common, providing some of the best snow conditions in the East. Rugged mountain scenery and seemingly endless trails beckon both the cross-country skier and alpine skier. Gore Mt. is Major Mountain skiing and snowboarding with impressive High Peaks scenery, great snowmaking, and trails for everyone. Trails are usually snow covered from Thanksgiving into April. We offer guided trips, including a challenging 10 kilometer tour from Gore Mountain. Our PSIA instructors are available daily for lessons. Equipment rentals and sales are available from our Ski Shop. Ice skating, tobogganing and snowshoeing also await you, while Gore and Whiteface Mountains and Lake Placid are within easy reach. Whatever the season, our Adirondack Style Lodge is a haven in itself, with a fine restaurant serving homemade fare and treats from our own in-house bakery. After skiing, reward yourself with a pint in the Miner's Pub at the Log House!

Call (518) 251-2444 or 1-800-497-4207 to make a reservation, we look forward to your stay with us at Garnet Hill Lodge!