La Chute River Boat Launch

Access for canoes and kayaks. Only small boats can access Lake Champlain from this launch.

Ticonderoga Boat Launch Area

This shoreline location is well-situated to observe sweeping shorelines on both sides of Lake Champlain. In spring and fall, the lake becomes a migratory highway which funnels traffic between the Adirondack Mountains to the west, and the Green...

Putts Creek Wildlife Management Area

This 113 acres wildlife area features a stream and a marsh, and is more readily accessible via boat than on foot.

Historic Walking Tour of Essex

The entire hamlet of Essex is on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a walking tour of one of the most intact collection of pre-Civil War architecture in America.

Black Point Beach

Maintained by the Town of Ticonderoga, Black Point Beach is open daily through the summer from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. No fee.

Hurricane Crag

Wonderful views with great rock quality and room for expansion. Several nearby satellite crags make this a great destination.

NYS DEC Crown Point Boat Launch

This launch has a hard surface ramp with parking for 10 cars and trailers. Check in at the hut, as a fee may apply here.

Black River

Another of those Adirondack brook trout streams that flies under the radar, the Black River receives a good stocking from both the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the Essex County Fish Hatchery.

Thrall Dam Pond

It may not look like much on the map, but Thrall Dam Pond is a nice little getaway for anglers looking for brook trout close to town.

Fort Ticonderoga birding

While a visit to Fort Ticonderoga is usually aimed at understanding American history, the fort’s grounds can be excellent for birding.

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Portside Restaurant: Lake Hour

Portside at Westport Marina (seasonal)

"Lake Hour" is better than Happy Hour! Enjoy drink discounts while sitting on Lake Champlain at Portside Restaurant.