DESCRIPTION
Welcome to Camp Brig O' Doon in the Adirondacks!

Our rustic wooden sleeping cabins offer a restful place to stay after enjoying the trails, ponds, and streams in the Saint Regis Canoe area at Paul Smith's, NY.

Your stay at Brig O' Doon will be characterized by the wonderful fresh smell of pine when you arrive, a sense of peace in the natural world, and usually, a welcoming loon calling across the pond.

While each cabin does not have a kitchen, each is equipped with a microwave, small refrigerator, instant-coffee pot, and toaster oven and will provide for simple paper plate cooking. There is a rolling outdoor grill to use and a picnic table. A restaurant, coffee shop, and convenience stores are found three miles away in Gabriels. For fancier fare, Saranac Lake (12 miles) has several restaurants. Newly reopened Samson's Bar and Grill is located in Meacham Lake a few miles going north on Route 30. Good Food!

Lake Placid is 20 miles from camp with nightlife and Olympic sights. Stop for Donnelly's superb ice cream before dark and view one of the most scenic vistas of the Adirondacks from Harrietstown Hill!

Two Cabins:

1) "Crannock, Gaelic for "Cabin by the water:, has two nice sized bedrooms with double beds, walk through closets, a centrally located bathroom with shower, and a third large sitting room with futon and table area. Crannock has a small stainless steel sink. Crannock is sheltered by large pines and has a view of the pond from its front porch. Guests often sit on the porch and read, journal, or observe pond activity which is about 30 feet away. Brig O' Doon is located on an esker or ridge of land. There is a 25 foot bank and a walking path down to the dock.

2) Our second rustic wood cabin, "The Apartment", has a small sitting area with woodstove, a bedroom with double bed, a walk through sink area with enclosed toilet, and shower. On the other side is a small bedroom with two twin beds. This cabin gets direct sunlight during the day and warms up early.

Our wooded areas hold wildflowers which should not be disturbed. Lady Slippers take 15 years before they bloom. When the season is late, these flowers are still beautiful in early July. Guests need to stay on the paths and please no picking.

We willingly share our dock for swimming. We have two small canoes and one 12' foot rowboat (both extra). The water access site is across the pond for roof top boats only. We welcome guests who relish the natural world, like to walk trails or spend the day on the chain of lakes. Most kayakers and canoeists love being on calm, and scenic Osgood Pond. Bring your own PFDs for best fit. Osgood is jet ski free.

The sunsets from the dock or down at the bluff are ones to remember.

Staying at Brig 0' Doon is like camping, but with a roof over your head, hot water, and electric- the pleasantries of both worlds. Enjoy the towns, but rest in the country. There are numerous trails to walk at Paul Smith's and the Visitor Interpretive Center (VIC) is a mile away. We see a great selection of birds including heron, the Osgood bald headed eagle family, warblers, foxes, turtles, deer, otter, ducks, and many different tracks.

From the dock at dusk you can see fish jump and hear the wood thrush sing.

All these animals and their ecosystems balance to enhance and enrich our world. Bird watchers welcome. Sit back and let a humming bird check you out! Relax.

For warmth in the cabins at night, open doors during the day, and close up as the sun goes down. There is no central heating. Each cabin contains a woodstove for heat when someone is in the building.

We have no street lights. Bring your flashlights! On moonless nights you need them. You can view stars to the north and east. We have a newly drilled well with great water.

Sheets and blankets are provided, but we ask that you put them on. You may bring your own. No boom boxes or sound systems, please. Other guests are expecting to hear the wind in the trees.

The owner's family and pets stay in camp in their own cabins. An emergency phone is available, bring your cell phone for private calls. No TV signal here.

Brig 0' Doon's North Country location gives easy access to many trails and mountains to climb. The Onchiota Indian Museum is seven miles from Brig. The new Wild Center in Tupper Lake is 30. At camp you may swim and boat at your own risk. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the dock or in a boat. There is no lifeguard on duty.

We are looking forward to welcoming you to camp. Camp Brig 0' Doon is about a mile back from Route 86.

Here at Brig O' Doon stress melts away. Let the woods seep into your being as you enjoy one of the rare places where the natural world survives.

Contact the owner for availability and details.

FEATURES
Listing Number: 5573
Address: Paul Smiths, NY
County: Franklin
Total # of  bedrooms: 4
Total # bathrooms: 2.5
Maximum occupancy: 2-6, 1-4
Winter availability: No
Linens provided: Yes (linens provided, you put on)
Smoking permitted: No
Pets considered: No

AMENITIES
Waterfront, water access, scenic view, dock, canoe, woodstove.

RENTAL RATES
Our rental season is from July until Labor Day.
Crannock rents for $800/week or $175/day with a three day minimum stay ($525).
The Apartment built for a small family rents for $600/week or $125/day/three day minimum ($375).
Linens provided, you put on.
Contact owner and leave a message. Calls will be returned.

AVAILABILITY CALENDAR
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OWNER'S CONTACT INFORMATION
Thank you for mentioning Adirondack "By Owner" when you call or email.

Owner's telephone number: 440-357-6549

Owner's email address: campbrig@aol.com  

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