[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Vacation home in Old Forge with kitchen and fireplace ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69660000/69655100/69655086/4e52f53a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69660000/69655100/69655086/5a369cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69660000/69655100/69655086/d03234cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69660000/69655100/69655086/8c9fd04d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69660000/69655100/69655086/20069564.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Camp Balsam, a charming retreat built in 1905, offers Adirondack charm with modern comforts. Relax on the screened-in front porch next to Dakiers bar and restaurant or explore the nearby hiking trails and take advantage of kayaking opportunities. The big dock on 4th lake is perfect for your boat or swimming. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Camp Balsam built in 1905 lots of Adirondack charm just remodeled big dock on 4th lake for your boat or swimming screened in ft porch next to Dakiers bar and restaurant hiking trails kayaking mountain climbing shops and restaurants very close ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Things to do - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76780000/76775000/76774954/dd2c7ce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Updated Camp- 5 min to Old Forge, 1st Lake views Old Forge - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=76774954&PinnedHotelID=76774954&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/54000000/53160000/53158600/53158538/90-cde86989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Camp with Boathouse - Wifi, kayaks, canoe and sandy bottom out front. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Camp Balsam Old Adirondack Camp Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Old Forge Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Private vacation home Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Private vacation home Old Forge ## About the area Old Forge is home to this vacation home. Fulton Chain Craft Brewery and McCauley Mountain Ski Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Calypso's Cove and Enchanted Forest Water Safari. Arrowhead Park and Adirondack Railroad Old Forge Station are also worth visiting. [Visit our Old Forge travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Old-Forge.dx141196) [View more Vacation homes in Old Forge](https://www.expedia.ca/Old-Forge-Private-Vacation-Homes.d141196-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.752487,-74.87353&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:chajGpv%7EgM%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40U%40U%40U%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBSBUBSDUBSDSDSBUDSDSFSDQFSFSDQFSFQFQFQHQFQHQFQHOHQHOHOHQJMHQJOHMJOJMHMLMHMLMJKJMJKLKJKLKLKLILIJKLILILGNILGLGLINELGLENELENENELENCNCLCNCNCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBNBLBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNFJHLHLJLHLHJJLJLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHPHLHPJNHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFPHPFPFRDPFRDRFPDRDRDRDTDRBRDRBTDR%40TBRBTBRBT%40R%40TBT%40T%3FT%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAV%3FRATAT%3FRAVCRATATCRCRCTCTARERCTETCREPETERERERGREPGREPGRGPIPGPGRIPGNIPGPININKPINININKNINKLKLKNKLKJKLKJKLMJKJMLMJKHMHMJMHMHKHOHMFMHMDOFMFMFOFMDODMDOBODMDOBM%40ODO%40OBO%3FMBO%40O%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOCO%3FMCOAOEMAOCOEMEOCOEMEOEMGMEOGMIMEMIOGMIMIMIKIMKMIMIMKKMMKKKKMKKMMIKMMIOKMKMIOKOIOKOIOIQIOIOIQGQIOGQISGQGQGQGSEQGSGQESGSESESCUEQESCUEUCSCSCUCSCUASAUCUASAWASAU%3FUAS%3FW%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C7S3vv8ejswl7SXpYMrU9lgOsCE=) Old Forge, NY ### What's nearby - Fourth Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Bald Mountain - 7 min drive - 2.9 km - Enchanted Forest Water Safari - 10 min drive - 10.5 km - Calypso's Cove - 10 min drive - 10.9 km - View - 11 min drive - 11.6 km ### Getting around - Watertown, NY (ART-Watertown Intl.) - 116 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Cafe’ - ‬9 min drive - ‪Fulton Chain Craft Brewery - ‬8 min drive - ‪Tony Harper's Pizza and Clam Shack - ‬9 min drive - ‪Slickers - ‬8 min drive - ‪Blue Line Coffee - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### Where is Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp located? > Situated in Old Forge, this vacation home is steps from Fourth Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bald Mountain. Rocky Mountain Trailhead and Calypso's Cove are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Camp Balsam Old Adirondack camp Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elijah D. Oct 12, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location This wase an amazing stay! The location was perfect being right on the water, within a 10-minute drive to some great hiking spots, and Daiker’s restaurant a minute walk away! My wife and I had a great time being here and the kayaks were a nice touch as well. Dan was a great host! ##### Elijah D. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liz C. Jul 13, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Wonderful Time at Camp Balsam! We had the most wonderful stay at Camp Balsam. The cottage is in immaculate condition and was the perfect size for our family of 4. The cottage was extremely clean and included everything we needed from kitchen supplies to outdoor gear. Daniel was a great host - extremely responsive and thoughtful. We look forward to future stays at Camp Balsam! ##### Liz C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken R. Aug 15, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we could have wanted from a lake front cottage. Dan went over and above to try and think of everything guests could want. Fully stocked kitchen utensils, games, books, VCR movies and player, flash lights, and on and on. He did a fabulous job installing a gorgeous new kitchen and bathroom. You still had that old cottage feel that came with couple small things like sticking windows and bedroom doors. Very nice furniture. We spent a lot of time on the on the screened porch. What a view of the lake! Great swimming off the dock. We brought our own boat but he even offered us to use his canoe and kayak's. We will go back some day! ##### Ken R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen F. Oct 20, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best Vacation Daniel provided everything you could ever need for a rental. The camp is beautiful and has so many nice upgrades, but kept some of the original stuff from the old camp that made it so special. The views are amazing and it was very cozy. ##### Maureen F. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sharon t. Sep 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway The cabin was great! The remodeling was nicely done but Dan kept some old features of the house. Dan was a very good host. He was there to let us know that if we needed anything that we just had to call him. he offered some places to go as well. We had just gotten married and Dan gave us a card and some champagne that were there when we checked in. Wonderful place to stay! Would definately go back! ##### sharon t. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy T. Sep 7, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Idyllic getaway This was the perfect getaway vacation. Dan has lovingly restored a classic Adirondack "camp" on beautiful Fourth Lake. The cabin had everything we needed, and if we mentioned anything else, Dan, who was just up the road, brought it immediately. We loved swimming in the lake, canoeing and kayaking on the boats Dan made available to us, the delightful and informative lake tour on Dan's boat, and just relaxing on the porch or the dock. For when we wanted a taste of civilization, it was great to have Daiker's restaurant and bar, with a balcony overlooking the lake, just steps away. Dan also told us anything we would want to know about all hiking, shopping, and other options in the area. Highly recommended! ##### Randy T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jon R. Sep 2, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location As advertised! Great, quiet location right on the lake. Wonderful stay, wonderful host! ##### Jon R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mollie B. Aug 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A slice of heaven My family had an amazing experience, both with the breathtaking view and with the overall rental process. The host, Dan, was incredible and thought of literally everything a person could ever need whole staying on his property. We can't wait to book again! ##### Mollie B. 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