Water Recreation

Lake George is a top location for all types of water sports. Skiing, tubing, and wakeboarding are a popular pastime. Stand up paddle boarding has risen dramatically in popularity in the last few years. Around many of the resorts you will find a range of kayaks, canoes, and row boats dotting the water. The adventure junkies are up in the air parasailing.

Here are some of the companies around the lake that can help you fulfill your sporting needs:

Overnight Camping Sites on Lake George

Overnight sites can (and should) be reserved ahead through the links below. 

Glen Island Group - 201 sites
Long Island Group - 84 sites
Narrow Island Group - 80 sites

Day use permits are obtained on a first-come, first-serve basis at the ranger station for the region in which the site is located. 

Long Island Ranger Station: Speaker Heck Island, Diamond Island
Glen Island Ranger Station: Hazel Island, Sarah Island, West Dollar Island, Black Mountain Point, Commission Point
Narrow Island Ranger Station: Odell Island, Picnic Island

Anchoring & Mooring:

Anchoring or recreating is prohibited within 200 ft. of shore along private property. 

SANDY BAY: Vessels not at provided moorings must be underway. 


PARADISE BAY: No anchoring or tie-offs allowed. 

Parks Registration:

All vessels 18 feet or longer, or any vessel mechanically propelled by a motor 10 h.p. or greater, must register with the Lake George Park Commission and display a registration decal.

LGPC Registration Rates:
Daily registration rate: $12
Weekly registration rate: $20 

We can get you registered here at Queen Boat Co.

Pollution and Sanitation:

It is unlawful to throw, discharge, or abandon any foul or deleterious substance into the Lake. Washing dishes, bathing, or use of any soaps or detergents is prohibited. Sanitary facilities must be permanently sealed to prevent discharge into the Lake. 

Invasive Species: 

'Clean, drained, dry' is the standard for launching a boat in Lake George. It is unlawful to launch without an inspection tag. Find out more about our Invasive Species protection program here.

PFDs:

All children under the age of 12 must wear PFDs at all times when underway. From Nov 1st to May 1st, everyone must wear a PFD. 

PWC:

Legal hours of PWC operation are 8am-7pm. Speed limit is 5 MPH within 500 ft. of shore or marked swim area and within 100 ft. of a dock, anchored boat, or float. NYS safety certificate required for all ages and must be carried while operating. Must be 14 years of age to drive a boat.

Scuba Diving: 

Prohibited in navigable channels and where it would interfere with free and safe access to docks and boathouses. Flags and markers are required. Boats must stay at least 100 feet clear of diving flags. 

Waterskiing: 

All persons waterskiing, tubing, etc. must wear an approved Type III PFD. An observer is required and must be at least 10 years old.