Camp Saratoga

History

Delegan Pond in winter. Photo credit: George Silverstruck

Camp Saratoga operated as a boy scout camp from 1930 to 2001 when it became part of the Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park.  Approximately 25 acres of the 310-acre camp is owned by the Town of Wilton.  New York State owns the remaining 285 acres.

Description

The property encompasses a diversity of ecosystems including woodlands, wetlands, open areas, streams, and a pond.  Delegan Pond is a made pond offering many wonderful scenes.  Great blue herons, belted kingfishers, and the occasional beaver can be spotted and observed.

The land on the north side of Scout Road is relatively level and dry while land on the south side of the road has some hilly terrain and numerous wetlands.  These wetlands provide important habitat for a variety of reptile and amphibian species like snapping turtles and spring peepers.

Delegan Pond is a focal point. Photo credit: Cathy Hall

TrailsTrail surfaces are predominantly forest and field floor with some sandy sections.  The terrain is steep in places.  In periods of heavy rain there may be muddy or wet spots.  Download a map of the trails (PDF).

Uses

The Town-owned portion of Camp Saratoga is open to the public from dawn to dusk.  Unleashed dogs, dumping, unauthorized vehicles, unauthorized fires, and unauthorized camping are prohibited.  Hunting, fishing, and trapping are permitted on the state-owned land during open seasons.

Directions

• View on Google Maps
• GPS: 43.154193 -73.698806
• From Saratoga Springs: Take NY Route 50 north approximately 3.0 miles passed Adirondack Northway Exit 15. Turn left onto Edie Road. Drive approximately 0.75 mile to intersection with Scout Road. Turn right onto Scout Road. Drive approximately 0.75 mile to parking area on left.
• From the north: Take Adirondack Northway to Exit 16. Turn left and drive over the Northway. After Northway northbound exit ramp, turn right onto Edie Road. Drive approximately 1.0 mile to intersection with Scout Road. Turn left onto Scout Road. Drive approximately 0.75 mile to parking area on left.
• From the south: Take the Adirondack Northway north to Exit 16. Turn right. Turn right, almost immediately, onto Edie Road. Drive approximately 1.0 mile to intersection with Scout Road. Turn left onto Scout Road. Drive approximately 0.75 mile to parking area on left.