An Adirondack Tradition: Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat
Welcoming guests in the Adirondack Tri-Lakes and High Peaks region since 1886.
Photos courtesy Lake Clear Lodge & Resort
The Lake Clear Lodge and Retreat doesn't fit neatly into vacation destination descriptions (which we find is fairly common in the Adirondacks).
This historic property, near the villages of Saranac Lake and Paul Smiths, dates back to the 1880s, when it was built as a stagecoach inn, post office, and trading post.
While the property has changed hands over the years, the current owners are directly related to the original proprietors. You can read more about it on their website.
Over the years, the property earned a well-regarded reputation for providing a high-quality experience for guests. The recipient of numerous lodging accolades, Lake Clear Lodge, is a worthy target in your search for an Adirondack getaway.
Property map (not drawn to scale)
Lodging options to suit guest preferences.
Lake Clear Lodge offers guests three types of lodging.
“Supp and Snooze” in the Main Lodge
Stay in one of the Main Lodge’s three guest rooms – Birch, Pine, and Canopy – each individually decorated
All have private baths
Guests have full access to the property's amenities and activities – beach and water sports; hiking, x-c skiing and snowshoeing trails; great lawn, fire pits, basketball court, etc.
The Main Lodge houses the resort’s restaurant
Live the Suite Life at the Lakehouse
The Lakehouse is the lodging option closest to the lake
There are four suites, each offering a variety of amenities – fireplace, jacuzzi, lake views, minifridges, etc.
These rooms all connect in the interior of the building, making it an ideal place for families who want adjoining rooms or groups that would like their own private ADK hide-away
And, as we pointed out earlier, guests are steps from the private beach and lakefront, a clear bonus during the summer
Live the Suite Life at the Lakehouse
The fever to stay in a cabin, that is
Travelers looking for the ultimate in privacy might prefer to go the cabin route at Lake Clear
Each cabin has energy-saving amenities and real wood fireplaces and is positioned to take advantage of passive sunlight, or the natural shelter of the woods
Several are pet-friendly
One and two-bedroom cabins are available
The “Gausthaus” is a labor of love of the Lake Clear Resort owners. It definitely shows
It is the home of the Woodsmoke and Loons Watch suites, The Guesthouse combines Old World charm and ADK style
We think it’s the prettiest of all the lodging options
Seasons of fun on Lake Clear.
Lake Clear
The resort is offers guests different experiences depending on the season.
Experiences available on the property include:
Expansive swimming beach
Kayaking
Canoeing
Basketball court
Culinary Center for cooking classes
X-country skiing
Hiking and jogging trails
Snowshoeing
Beer tastings
Themed dining events
Horse-drawn carriage rides and more
Speak-easy experience
Check Lake Clear Lodge & Retreat’s website for the latest info on all the options available.
Adventures in dining.
As hinted above, Lake Clear Lodge is also known for its dining experiences. The dining spaces are not enormous, so guests must reserve early. If there is excess space in the dining room, the lodge welcomes patrons from off the property.
Be sure to check out their cooking classes, themed dining events and dinners available in unique settings. They source their ingredients from local purveyors and endeavor to create a true farm-to-table experience. Guests rave about The Lodge’s wine cellar and selection of internationally and locally brewed beers.
Lake Clear Lodge promises a great Adirondack adventure for all.
