In the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, Massawepie Scout Camps is your destination for adventure. Outside of the Scout summer camp season, Massawepie features cabins, campsites, lean-to's, and RV sites for rent.
Massawepie is a 3,700 acre property located just outside Tupper Lake, NY. The property features a gourgeous mile-long private lake perfect for boating and fishing; eight additional ponds; over 20 miles of well-kept trails; and more!
In addition to endless possibilities for recreation on the Massawepie property, the camp is also located within short driving distance of the Adirondack High Peaks region, Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Old Forge, and other Adirondack destinations.
For Scout units and non-Scouting groups, book Massawepie for your next Adirondack adventure!
Available Facilities:
- This page covers facilities in the main Base Camp area. During the Summer camp season (June 1 - mid-August), all facilities in this group are blocked for reservation. For facilities at Massawepie that are available in the summer, check out our family campground - Camp Mountaineer at Massawepie by navigating to it under "SWC Camps" or going to senecawaterways.org/mountaineer
- After Summer camp until the seasonal water shutdown (mid-October), all cabins, campsites, lean-to's, and RV sites are available. .
- From October onwards, only facilities in the former Camp Voyageur area are available - you can find these in the category "Year-Round Cabins", as well as the Voyagueur Lean-To under the Lean-To category.
Routes to Massawepie Scout Camps
65 Massawepie Rd.
Tupper Lake, NY 12986
(located off NYS Rt. 3, between Childwold and Piercefield)
From Rochester to Massawepie via Syracuse and Route 81 North
Take the NYS Thruway (I-90) East to Syracuse for about 70 miles.
Take Exit 36, and follow I-81 North toward Watertown for 69 miles.
Just past Watertown take Exit 48, turning right onto Route 342. Follow Route 342 East for 7 miles to Route 3.
Turn left onto Route 3 and go East for 6.5 miles. Turn Left onto Route 3A and go East for 6 miles. When you meet Route 3 again, turn left (The Route 3A “shortcut” avoids the longer route through Carthage).
Continue East on Route 3 for 64 miles. After passing Cranberry Lake and Childwold, the entrance to Massawepie will be on your right, marked by a large camp sign. (If you see Piercefield or Tupper Lake, you went too far!).
NOTE:
For units arriving Sunday (after 1:00 pm please). Continue on the dirt entrance road until you see staff directing traffic. Other days: Check in at the Camp Office on the left. They can tell you where to park and what campsite your unit is using.
From Rochester to Massawepie via Route 104 East, Route 3 and Route 81 North
Take Route 104 heading East and go 57 miles to Route 3 (near Hannibal).
Turn right onto Route 3 and go East for 8 miles to Fulton. As you leave Fulton, there will be a LEFT and then a RIGHT to stay on Route 3. Stay on Route 3 for another 15 miles to Route 104 in Mexico.
Turn right onto Route 104 East and go 6 miles to Route 81 North.
Turn onto I-81 North and go 43 miles. Just past Watertown take Exit 48, turning right onto Route 342. Follow Route 342 East for 7 miles to Route 3.
Turn left onto Route 3 and go East for 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Route 3A and go East for 6 miles. When you meet Route 3 again, turn left (The Route 3A “shortcut” avoids the longer route through Carthage.)
Continue East on Route 3 for 64 more miles. After passing Cranberry Lake and Childwold, the entrance to Massawepie will be on your right, marked by a large camp sign. (If you see Piercefield or Tupper Lake, you went too far!)
NOTE:
For units arriving Sunday (after 5:00 pm please). Continue on the dirt entrance road until you see staff directing traffic. Other days: Check in at the Camp Office on the left. They can tell you where to park and what campsite your unit is using.
From Utica to Massawepie
From Utica, take Routes 12 & 28 North. When they split after about 25 miles, follow Route 28 North and East about 63 miles through Old Forge to Blue Mountain Lake.
Turn left onto Route 30 North, and go 33 miles to Tupper Lake.
Turn left at Route 3, and follow 3 West for 12 miles. The entrance to Massawepie will be on your left, marked by a large sign. (If you see Childwold, you went too far!)
NOTE:
For units arriving Sunday (after 1:00 pm please). Continue on the dirt entrance road until you see staff directing traffic. Other days: Check in at the Camp Office on the left. They can tell you where to park and what campsite your unit is using.
From Albany to Massawepie
Just West of Albany on the Thruway (I-90) take Exit 24 and follow I-87 North for 78 miles.
Take Exit 30, and follow Route 73 North and West through Keene and Lake Placid to Saranac Lake.
Turn left onto Route 3 West, and go 21 miles to Tupper Lake. Then follow Route 3 West for 12 more miles. The entrance to Massawepie will be on your left, marked by a large sign. (If you see Childwold, you went too far!)
Day
08:00 AM
11:00 PM
Night
05:00 PM
11:00 AM
The Scout oath and law should be followed when staying on Seneca Waterways Council camp properties.
Please check in with the Ranger on arrival to camp.
Please check out with the Ranger before leaving camp.
Off Season Camp Reservation Refund Procedure
With a recognition that sometimes even the best-laid plans need to be adjusted and that financial resources for our units are precious, the following camp reservation refund procedure is in place for all non-summer camp facility reservations.Each reservation fee includes a 50% non-refundable deposit which will be forfeit upon cancelation.
- More than 60 Days until Reservation: A refund of 50% of fees paid will be issued.
- Less than 60 Days until Reservation: No refund will be provided unless the facility is booked by another group on the date of your reservation.
If the camp closes because of weather, units will be contacted by the camping team. If the camp closes a full refund or a full credit for a future reservation within the same calendar year will be made.
The future reservation must be booked within two weeks of the time of cancellation.
All cancellations and rebooking must be done by speaking with our Camping and Program support staff by calling 585-241-8545.
If excessive cleaning is required, the campmaster or ranger will communicate to your party prior to your departure. The group can remain on site and return the facility to a clean condition or the cleaning fee will be applied. If your group leaves prior to being checked out by the ranger or campmaster, a cleaning fee may be added if excessive cleaning is required. In Scouting, be sure to always leave your campround cleaner than how you found it.