Comments from Robert Goodrich

Adirondack Fish Tales Etc. on the Quiet side of Lake George.

-Your Waterfront Southern Lake Champlain Camping & Fishing destination.

My Diamond in the Rough is a Quiet, private, spacious, rustic location in the

Southeastern corner of New York’s Adirondack Park with Boating & Fishing Access.

Our Location / Directions: Ottenburgh Road, Clemons, NY 12819 between historic

Route 22, and the shoreline of Southern Lake Champlain. Almost 9 miles north of

Whitehall, NY(Birthplace of the Navy), 17 miles south of Historic Ticonderoga, NY.

East of the Lake George Northern Basin. (Clemons is a hamlet of “Town of Dresden” in

a) Private launch “Ottenburgh’s Ramp” between Buoys 18 & 22 west of Maple Bend Island. East from Route 22 to end of paved town road "Ottenburgh Rd", Stop to "register", then proceed onto Private Drive, carefully cross railroad tracks straight to Launch.

[Fee may apply for non-Fishing Club members; Trailer accessible launch is shown on

DeLorme’s NY & Southern Lake Champlain nautical Maps. FishingHotSpots map

b) Free NY DEC South Bay boat launch is located about 6 miles south.(with new handicap accessible fishing pier).

Waterfront Views: Big boats often go by, traveling north toward Canada, or south

towards the canal system that starts in Whitehall with Lock 12, that allows you to

travel thru the Hudson River, and into the Atlantic Ocean and beyond.

Camp Sites: Advance Reservations Required. Check availability at any time.

Full Hook-up(Septic/Water/Elec); Water/Elec. Seasonal Specials available as

upgrades are being made to update to New 50/30/20 amp sites. Phone hook-ups &

separate elec avail. Former Mobile home sites are expected to be available for Park Models.

Activities: No planned on-site campground activities or playground. Real Camping is a

time to enjoy family time. Our central location is great for visiting the famous Lake

George resort area, or visit near-by Historic Whitehall or Ticonderoga. New Wi-Fi is available Free for registered guests, other guests may access for a fee.

Facilities: Functional, Not Fancy. Two ½ baths (Toilet/Sink), Two full baths

(Toilet/Sink/Shower w/hot water). No pool/swimming beach on the property. Docks are being built. call 518-499-2790 for availability.

Closest Stores: small - about 9 miles south, Large – about 17 miles north. Plans are

being considered to re-open our Camp/Country Store. (Applications encouraged for

anyone that is interested in operating Country Store on a profit sharing basis.).

Caution: Fish Tales are told here; but at least one of my long term campers has the

stuffed fish, and photos to show that his stories are far from Tall Tales.

I look forward to meeting your camping needs, as you enjoy all that the area has to

Help Wanted: Applications are being accepted for Host/Acting Manager/Landscaping.

Full hook-up site, or other housing options available for the right candidate or team.

Contact Info: Camping@SouthernLakeChamplain.com (revised 6/10/2008)

Primary: Robert F Goodrich Off season: 628 E Barre Rd, Barre, VT 05641-9014 Cell/VM

Alt: Adirondack Fish Tales Etc. 128 Ottenburgh Rd, Clemons, NY 12819-2424 518-499-CAMP(2267)

Ottenburgh's Ramp Fishing Club info: Fishing@uFishLCI.com