driving Directions

There is a tour between Lowville and Croghan on Route 812. It takes you roughly 10 miles out of your way through scenic Castorland. The detour is scheduled to end July 1st. However, we feel its best to prepare you now. 
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Our Actual Address:

Oswegatchie Educational Center
9340 Long Pond Road
Croghan, NY 13327
(315) 346-1222          

Cell Phones do not work within a 6 mile radius of Oswegatchie!
                                             
From Utica (2 hours):
  • Take Rte 12 N to Lowville, NY.
  • In Lowville Rte.12 merges into Rte. 26.
  • As you go through Lowville follow signs that lead you to Rte. 812. To Croghan.
  • Follow directions from Croghan to Oswegatchie below.

From Syracuse (2.5 hours):
  • Take Rte 81 North to Adams Center.
  • Take Rte 177 in Adams Center to Rte 12.
  • Take Rte 12 into Lowville. Slight right.
  • At Intersection of Rte 26 turn left onto Rt. 26.
  • Follow signs to Rte.812 North. To Croghan.
  • Follow directions from Croghan to Oswegatchie below.

From Watertown (1 hour):
  • Take Rte 126 to Carthage.
  • Continue on Rte 126 through Carthage.
  • Take Rte 126 to Croghan.
  • In Croghan turn left onto Rte 812.
  • Follow directions from Croghan to Oswegatchie below.

From Croghan To Oswegatchie (20 minutes):
  • Take Rte. 812 to Croghan.
  • Go through the Town of Croghan.
  • As you leave Croghan you will see a sign (Oswegatchie Camp) on the right hand side of the road.
  • At the sign take a right onto the Belfort Rd.
  • Take Belfort Rd. into Belfort.(approx 3.5 miles) Road comes to a T in front of the BELFORT INN.
  • At the INN take a right onto Long Pond Rd. From this pt. you are 8.5 miles from the camp.
  • Continue on paved road. Do not take any side dirt roads. Beware of sharp corners.
  • Eventually you will cross two bridges that are one mile apart. After the second bridge you are 1.5 miles
  • from the camp.
  • Sutliff Lodge will be the first place you come to (Big Brown Lodge). Stop there to register.

From Plattsburgh To Oswegatchie (3.5 hours):
  • Take Rte 3 West from Plattsburgh to Harrisville.
  • Beyond Harrisville you will turn Left onto Rte 812 South.
  • Turn left onto Erie Canal Road
  • Turn left onto Mt Tom Cross Rd
  • Mt Tom Cross Rd becomes Long Pond Road
  • Eventually you will cross two bridges that are one mile apart. After the second bridge you are 1.5 miles
  • from the camp.
  • Sutliff Lodge will be the first place you come to (Big Brown Lodge). Welcome!
Helpful Hint!!!!

YOU DO NOT WANT TO GO TO THE TOWN OF OSWEGATCHIE.

You want directions to the Oswegatchie Educational Center, Town of Croghan.

Lost? Call 315-346-1222
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