Celebrating over 130 years of recreation and conservation in New York State's Adirondack Park.

Camp Santanoni, located in Newcomb, New York, was built by and for the wealthy Pruyn family, and welcomed its first guests in the spring of 1893. Located in the Santanoni Preserve — nearly 13,000 acres of  New York State's Adirondack Forest Preserve — this National Historic Landmark is one of the earliest examples of what became known as an Adirondack Great Camp. Visitors to Santanoni today will find the historic areas of this retreat much as the Pruyns originally envisioned them, along with the outdoor recreation the family adored. Camp Santanoni and the Santanoni Preserve is managed by the Santanoni Partners: Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH), the Town of Newcomb, and the Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC).

 

VISIT

Great Camp Santanoni is open year-round, however, many of the buildings are only open from Independence Day to Labor Day, when the site is staffed full-time.

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history

Commissioned by Robert and Anna Pruyn and completed in 1893, Santanoni was  one of the earliest examples of what is now known as an Adirondack Great Camp.

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"There is independence, delight, and peace in the isolation."

Robert C. Pruyn, father of Great Camp Santanoni

 
 
 
While the historic buildings have been closed for the season, the Santanoni Preserve is open to adventure 365 days a year! The historic carriage road is a beautiful hike or bike ride while we wait for snow and the start of cross country ski and snows
While the historic buildings have been closed for the season, the Santanoni Preserve is open to adventure 365 days a year! The historic carriage road is a beautiful hike or bike ride while we wait for snow and the start of cross country ski and snowshoe season.
Fall is slowly winding down to a close here in the High Peaks Region. Can you believe it? It'll be snowing in no time! However, it looks like we're in for a few beautiful days this week. Get outside and enjoy it while you can! #adk #autumnvibes🍁 #a
Fall is slowly winding down to a close here in the High Peaks Region. Can you believe it? It'll be snowing in no time! However, it looks like we're in for a few beautiful days this week. Get outside and enjoy it while you can! #adk #autumnvibes🍁 #autumnleaves #adkfall
If you look closely at this reflection on the floor, you can tell which panes of glass are historic-- old glass has wavy distortions, and they cast a beautiful shadow! Keep an eye out next time you're at the Lodge on a sunny day. Almost all of our wi
If you look closely at this reflection on the floor, you can tell which panes of glass are historic-- old glass has wavy distortions, and they cast a beautiful shadow! Keep an eye out next time you're at the Lodge on a sunny day. Almost all of our windows still have their historic glass 🪟 ❤️ #historichomes #windowrestoration #historicwindows
On this Indigenous Peoples Day, all of us at Santanoni want to recognize the Haudenosaunee and Abenaki peoples, whose ancestral lands are located within what is known as the Adirondack Park today. Please take the time to listen to Indigenous voices t
On this Indigenous Peoples Day, all of us at Santanoni want to recognize the Haudenosaunee and Abenaki peoples, whose ancestral lands are located within what is known as the Adirondack Park today. Please take the time to listen to Indigenous voices today and every day, and respect the different cultures and traditions that make the Adirondack region so great 🧡
Over the years, the forest has crept up around the edges of the Farm Manager's Cottage at Santanoni. After work to put on a new roof, paint the exterior, and repair the windows in recent years, it is looking smart once again - especially when set aga
Over the years, the forest has crept up around the edges of the Farm Manager's Cottage at Santanoni. After work to put on a new roof, paint the exterior, and repair the windows in recent years, it is looking smart once again - especially when set against the changing leaves! Happy Friday! 🍂🧡 #adk #historicfarm #historicphotos #fallfoliage
On October 10, 1991, after more than a year of advocacy, Mario Cuomo announced that Santanoni would be preserved. That announcement was an important step, but there was a lot of work to be done! Thanks to the efforts of many over the last 33 years, G
On October 10, 1991, after more than a year of advocacy, Mario Cuomo announced that Santanoni would be preserved. That announcement was an important step, but there was a lot of work to be done! Thanks to the efforts of many over the last 33 years, Great Camp Santanoni's building complexes remain to spark joy and inspiration in visitors 🌲❤️
Are you enjoying fall in the Adirondacks? We are obsessed with the colors around us here in the High Peaks 😍🍂🧡 #adk #fallfoliage
Are you enjoying fall in the Adirondacks? We are obsessed with the colors around us here in the High Peaks 😍🍂🧡 #adk #fallfoliage
There is so much to do this Saturday in Newcomb! 🍁 Attend free tours at the Main Camp at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. The 4.5-mile Santanoni Road is a beautiful fall hike or bike ride, or contact Newcombe Farm at 518-480-1743 to reserve a seat on the ho
There is so much to do this Saturday in Newcomb! 🍁 Attend free tours at the Main Camp at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. The 4.5-mile Santanoni Road is a beautiful fall hike or bike ride, or contact Newcombe Farm at 518-480-1743 to reserve a seat on the horse-drawn wagon. 🍂 Join a Gate Lodge Complex Tour at 9 am or 1 pm. Five spaces are available at 9 am and four spaces are available at 1 pm - email santanoni@aarch.org for reservations. 🎃 Stop by the Newcomb Harvest Festival from 11 am - 2pm at the Lilbern Yandon Rec Field for a free BBQ, music, games, and a touch-a-truck event.
Happy Friday everyone! Our late season here at Santanoni runs through October. Our staff offers Saturday tours at the Main Camp at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, through October 12th. Larry Newcombe runs his horse wagon until it snows, so look up Newcombe Fa
Happy Friday everyone! Our late season here at Santanoni runs through October. Our staff offers Saturday tours at the Main Camp at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, through October 12th. Larry Newcombe runs his horse wagon until it snows, so look up Newcombe Farm on Facebook to reserve a spot today! We look forward to seeing you soon! Have a great weekend 🌲🍂☀️ #adk #greatcamps #adkevents
Good morning, Adirondacks! It looks like we're headed back towards fall temperatures this week, which means great leaf-peeping weather!! 🍂 📸 a view of the forest from Newcomb Lake from Wilkes #adk #leafpeeping #fallcolors #adirondackfall #autum
Good morning, Adirondacks! It looks like we're headed back towards fall temperatures this week, which means great leaf-peeping weather!! 🍂 📸 a view of the forest from Newcomb Lake from Wilkes #adk #leafpeeping #fallcolors #adirondackfall #autumnvibes🍁
A wonderful photo of our tour guides, Jennifer and Wilkes, and Teddy himself! Thank you again for visiting Santanoni this weekend! Visit the TR Weekend page on Facebook to see more photographs from the event 📸 #adk #trweekend #santanoni
A wonderful photo of our tour guides, Jennifer and Wilkes, and Teddy himself! Thank you again for visiting Santanoni this weekend! Visit the TR Weekend page on Facebook to see more photographs from the event 📸 #adk #trweekend #santanoni
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Santanoni for Teddy Roosevelt Weekend! We had such a wonderful time meeting so many visitors and talking about the Camp. Special thanks to the TR Weekend organizers and our teamsters for providing the wagons for
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Santanoni for Teddy Roosevelt Weekend! We had such a wonderful time meeting so many visitors and talking about the Camp. Special thanks to the TR Weekend organizers and our teamsters for providing the wagons for the special occasion! Happy Monday! Enjoy the warm weather. #trweekend #horsewagon #horsecarriage #adk
While the historic buildings have been closed for the season, the Santanoni Preserve is open to adventure 365 days a year! The historic carriage road is a beautiful hike or bike ride while we wait for snow and the start of cross country ski and snows Fall is slowly winding down to a close here in the High Peaks Region. Can you believe it? It'll be snowing in no time! However, it looks like we're in for a few beautiful days this week. Get outside and enjoy it while you can! #adk #autumnvibes🍁 #a If you look closely at this reflection on the floor, you can tell which panes of glass are historic-- old glass has wavy distortions, and they cast a beautiful shadow! Keep an eye out next time you're at the Lodge on a sunny day. Almost all of our wi On this Indigenous Peoples Day, all of us at Santanoni want to recognize the Haudenosaunee and Abenaki peoples, whose ancestral lands are located within what is known as the Adirondack Park today. Please take the time to listen to Indigenous voices t Over the years, the forest has crept up around the edges of the Farm Manager's Cottage at Santanoni. After work to put on a new roof, paint the exterior, and repair the windows in recent years, it is looking smart once again - especially when set aga On October 10, 1991, after more than a year of advocacy, Mario Cuomo announced that Santanoni would be preserved. That announcement was an important step, but there was a lot of work to be done! Thanks to the efforts of many over the last 33 years, G Are you enjoying fall in the Adirondacks? We are obsessed with the colors around us here in the High Peaks 😍🍂🧡 #adk #fallfoliage There is so much to do this Saturday in Newcomb! 🍁 Attend free tours at the Main Camp at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm. The 4.5-mile Santanoni Road is a beautiful fall hike or bike ride, or contact Newcombe Farm at 518-480-1743 to reserve a seat on the ho Happy Friday everyone! Our late season here at Santanoni runs through October. Our staff offers Saturday tours at the Main Camp at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm, through October 12th. Larry Newcombe runs his horse wagon until it snows, so look up Newcombe Fa Good morning, Adirondacks! It looks like we're headed back towards fall temperatures this week, which means great leaf-peeping weather!! 🍂 📸 a view of the forest from Newcomb Lake from Wilkes #adk #leafpeeping #fallcolors #adirondackfall #autum A wonderful photo of our tour guides, Jennifer and Wilkes, and Teddy himself! Thank you again for visiting Santanoni this weekend! Visit the TR Weekend page on Facebook to see more photographs from the event 📸 #adk #trweekend #santanoni Thank you to everyone who joined us at Santanoni for Teddy Roosevelt Weekend! We had such a wonderful time meeting so many visitors and talking about the Camp. Special thanks to the TR Weekend organizers and our teamsters for providing the wagons for

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Camp Santanoni and the Santanoni Preserve is managed by the Santanoni Partners: Adirondack Architectural Heritage, the Town of Newcomb and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.