Summer is peak season in Lake George, which is why it’s also one of the busiest times of year to visit. The year-round population in Lake George is less than 5,000, but you’ll find more than 50,000 visitors in the area on any given day during the summer months.
If you’re planning to visit Lake George this summer, and you want to avoid the crowds, here are some helpful insider tips to help you steer clear of the masses.
Tips to Avoid Summer Crowds in Lake George
With a little extra planning, it’s easy to avoid the summer crowds in Lake George, especially if you’re flexible about when you visit and where you stay.
Visit in Early or Late Summer – July and August are the busiest months, but June and September still offer beautiful mild weather with significantly fewer tourists. The key is to visit before schools let out for summer in June and after Labor Day weekend in September.
Plan Your Trip for Midweek – Monday through Wednesday is generally less crowed than the weekends, especially in Lake George Village. By Thursday, the area starts to get busy due to the weekly fireworks in July and August.
Skip Holiday Weekends & Events – Memorial Day, July Fourth and Labor Day draw the largest crowds, so it’s best to avoid these holidays. Likewise, you’ll want to plan your trip around events like Americade Bike Week, the Adirondack Wine & Food Festival and the Adirondack Nationals Car Show.
Start Your Day Early – If you’re looking for a quiet paddle on calm waters, fewer hikers on the trails, or the best parking spots, we recommend getting an early start. Lake George Village, the lake and surrounding hiking trails are less crowded before 10 AM.
Stay Outside the Village – While Lake George proper is always bustling, the neighboring towns of Bolton Landing, Lake Luzerne and Indian Lake, as well as Glen Lake in Queensbury and Lake Hadlock in Fort Ann, NY offer fewer crowds with the same Adirondack charm.
Avoid Motels & Resorts – The motels, hotels and resorts in Lake George are often at near-full occupancy in the summer, but vacation home rentals provide an escape from the crowds. Home rentals also offer many amenities so you don’t even have to leave the property.
Reserve a Lake George Vacation Home Rental & Escape the Crowds
While Lake George is a major tourist destination in the summer, it’s easy to avoid the crowds with a little careful planning, and a vacation home rental that’s exclusively for you. Northern Living has dozens of vacation home rentals in Lake George, as well as Bolton Landing, Lake Luzerne, Glen Lake, Indian Lake and Lake Hadlock, and we feature several secluded vacation rentals for those seeking extra peace and quiet.
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