Crown Point State Historic Site
New York State Historic Site · Essex County
Crown Point State Historic Site entrance fee
Admission: $5 Adults $4 Seniors/Veterans Children 12 and under free $35 Buses
Crown Point State Historic Site hours
Grounds are open from Sunrise to Sunset, Year-round, free of charge.
Hours as published by NY State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Crown Point State Historic Site
The ruins of two colonial fortifications on a strategic Lake Champlain peninsula, contested by the British and French. The French built Fort St. Frederic here between 1734 and 1737 as a base for raids into New York and New England.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
Camping options
- Campsites
Facility rentals
Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.
- Pavilions & shelters · Reserve
Facility hours
Ten-minute Orientation Talks are offered at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, with Guided Walking Tours of the site offered at 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday, weather and conditions permitting, from mid-May through late October. Pre-registered groups and special events may affect tour schedules and availability. Tours gather at the site museum and explore the earth and stone ruins of two 18th century forts and highlight the strategic importance of the Crown Point peninsula in the 18th century, all against the scenic backdrop of Lake Champlain and the eastern Adirondacks.
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by NY State Parks — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone518-597-4666
Address21 Grandview Drive, Crown Point, NY 12928
Upcoming events at Crown Point State Historic Site
Event details and registration are on the NY State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Crown Point State Historic Site
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Bike lights
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
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