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Camp Santanoni, a National Historic Landmark, is one of the great treasures of the Adirondacks.

The Friends of Camp Santanoni, who manages this page, operates under the auspices of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH). Santanoni was built for Robert and Anna Pruyn of Albany beginning in 1892. The estate eventually included 12,900 acres and nearly four-dozen buildings. Since 1972 the Santanoni Preserve has been owned by New York State. It is on the National Register of Historic Places, a

nd is a National Historic Landmark. AARCH has long been associated with the protection, interpretation and restoration of this regional treasure. How YOU Can Help:
In 1997, AARCH helped to create the Friends of Camp Santanoni, in order to provide long-term financial and volunteer support for conservation, interpretation, and public use of Camp Santanoni. The Friends is a partnership of non-profit organizations, the Town of Newcomb, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and the thousands of people who love this special place and believe in its preservation and use for public education, recreation, and inspiration. The Friends of Camp Santanoni operates under the auspices of Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) through an "Adopt-a-Natural Resource" Agreement with NYSDEC. Members of the Friends of Camp Santanoni:
*Provide financial support for the preservation and interpretation of Camp Santanoni
*Are invited to be part of volunteer work projects at the camp
*Receive discounts on Santanoni publications and merchandise
*Attend special Friends events free
*Receive the Friends newsletter
All contributions to the Friends of Camp Santanoni are tax deductible and are used solely towards preservation, interpretation and educational programs at the camp. For more information, contact AARCH at 518-834-9328 or visit http://aarch.org/santanoni/help.html

06/13/2026

What a great day celebrating the workforce with special guests from the Santanoni workforce!

We hope to see you all back again soon!

06/12/2026

A million thanks to our wonderful volunteers for helping us get the camp open and ready for the season! We appreciate you so much!

Want to join the fun next time? Visit greatcampsantanoni.com/volunteer to view our upcoming volunteer opportunities!

06/05/2026

We're excited to start another summer at Great Camp Santanoni but we need your help!

Join us next Friday, June 12, at our annual Opening Camp volunteer day. We'll meet at the upper parking lot at 9:30 a.m. and then venture to each building complex, where we'll get the historic area ready to greet our visiting public this summer.

Bring water, insect repellant, lunch and your gumption! Visit our website, greatcampsantanoni.com/volunteer to sign up for this and our other upcoming volunteer days!

05/27/2026

We love in the spring! Unfortunately, so do the insects. This time of year, it's common to run into black flies and deer flies during your outdoor excursions. As you're packing your supplies for your visit, don't forget your insect repellant and a head net!

05/17/2026

Have you ever wanted to know more about all the vibrant colors you see at the in the spring time?
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Now's the time! Join Guide Charlotte Demers on Sunday, May 24 for a spring wildflower hike. Take a leisurely one-mile hike to the Santanoni Farm, where you'll learn to identify a variety of seasonal blooms, and find out more about their cultural and natural history.
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Participants should bring insect repellent, water, snacks, and appropriate footwear/clothing for a two-mile round trip hike. Meet in the upper parking lot at 10 a.m.
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This is a free event and no pre-registration is required. Email [email protected] for more information.

05/09/2026

Want to take a hike through history?

Join Volunteer Docent Laura Baker next Sunday, May 17 for a guided journey through a portion of the Santanoni Preserve. Learn how the Pruyns developed their Preserve with a goal of conservation and self-sufficiency, and how these ideals are reflected in the Adirondack Park -- just in time for the Park's 134th anniversary.

This free guided hike will begin at 10 a.m. at the Gate Lodge, and include a one-mile hike to the Farm. Wear clothes and shoes that are suitable for a two-mile roundtrip hike and bring plenty of water.

For more information and to register, visit greatcampsantanoni.com/special-events.

05/03/2026

Check your inbox! The latest Santanoni newsletter has arrived!

We have a great schedule of special events and volunteer days, along with a lot of new faces this season, and are excited to share all that we have planned.

Not receiving our newsletter? No problem! You can sign up for our mailing list and read our latest newsletters on our website, greatcampsantanoni.com!

04/29/2026

Did you know there have been 98 species of birds recorded at the Santanoni Preserve?
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Get a glimpse of a few of these species during a guided bird walk next Friday, May 8, with Newcomb Guide Charlotte Demers.
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Participants will meet at the upper parking lot at 10 a.m. for a one mile walk to the Farm Complex. Bring insect repellant, water and appropriate footwear and clothing for a two-mile roundtrip hike.
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This free event is co-sponsored by Adirondack Architectural Heritage (AARCH) and the Adirondack Interpretive Center. No pre-registration is required. Email [email protected] for more information.

Address

58 Newcomb Lake Road
Newcomb, NY
12852

Telephone

+15188349328

Website

http://www.greatcampsantanoni.com/

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