Located in the heart of the Central Adirondack Mountains, The Turner Camps has been family owned and operated for over 100 years. We welcome new guests and old friends to join us each season.
Today the property sits on four acres on the north shore of Fourth Lake, eight miles from the Old Forge Information Center on Route 28 — at 1,800 ft. elevation, with 150 ft. of sandy, shallow, child-safe lakefront. Eight cottages are rented through the season (plus Tamarack for winter), each nestled in its own wooded setting. Free dockage is available for guests.
What we believe in
Quiet matters. The lake is the program. The Adirondacks have been welcoming people who came to slow down for over a century, and we'd like to keep doing that.
Coming back matters. We try to keep our prices fair, because we'd rather see the same families return year after year. Many of our guests have been coming back for decades.
The land
Fourth Lake is one of the Fulton Chain — a string of eight lakes that stretch through the western Adirondacks. The water is cold and clear and ringed by pine, hemlock, and birch. Kayaking and boating are welcome from our dock.
The cottages
Eight cottages are rented through the summer season — Birch, Hemlock, Spruce, Beech, Locust, Maple, Tanglefoot, and Balsam — each with a full kitchen, charcoal grill, and picnic table. Tamarack Lodge is reserved for winter rentals only. Cottages range from a one-bedroom for four guests up to Tanglefoot, which sleeps eight.
The season
Weekly rentals run from the end of June through Labor Day, Saturday-to-Saturday (4:00 PM check-in, 10:00 AM check-out). Off-season rentals are available with a two-night minimum. Half the weekly rate is required as a deposit. We accept cash or personal check; no credit cards. Although we love pets, no pets are allowed on property.
