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Exploring North Creek and Johnsburg, NY
Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains near Lake George, the village of North Creek and the town of Johnsburg, New York, offer a range of recreational activities, attractions, and destinations that cater to nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and those looking for a fantastic escape. Recreation and Outdoor Activities
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Villages and Hamlets:
North Creek
Bakers Mills
Garnet Lake
Johnsburg
North River
The Glen
Wevertown
To learn more about the attractions, services, and events in Johnsburg, please click on the following links:
Coordinates: 43°38′36″N 74°0′15″W
Zip Code: 12843, 12853 (North Creek is 12853)
Area Code: 518
Population (2020): 2143
Animals of the Adirondacks (Amphibians, Mammals, Reptiles)
Birds of the Adirondacks
Butterflies of the Adirondacks
Sightseeing
Emergency Services
Call 911 for Emergencies!
Fire
Garnet Lake Fire Dept – Fire – Garnet Lake Rd N, Johnsburg, NY 12843
North Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Fire – 134 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
North River Volunteer Fire Company – Fire – 226 13th Lake Road, North River, NY 12856
Riverside Volunteer Fire Dept. – Fire – 465 Riverside Station Rd, Riparius, NY 12862
Medical
Hudson Headwaters Health Network – Medical – 126 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Johnsburg Emergency Squad – EMS – 624 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Police
New York State Police – Police – 6307 US 9, Chestertown
Warren County Sheriff’s Department – Police – 6307 US 9, Chestertown
Power
Power Outage Map – Power Loss – Report Outages, Downed Lines, and see status
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Automotive
Stewarts Shops North Creek – Fuel and Convenience – 3259 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Sunoco Mini Mart – Fuel and Convenience – 3184 Rte 28, North Creek, NY 12853
Banking
Community Bank, N.A. – 244 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853 12853 518-251-2441
Bars & Taverns
The Barking Spider – Taverns & Pubs – 302 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
barVino Wine Bar – Wine Bar – 272 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Becks Tavern – Taverns & Pubs – 881 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Churches
St James Church – Church – 237 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Destinations
Johnsburg and North Creek, NY, offer a range of back to nature adventures and scenic spots for outdoor enthusiasts. Gore Mountain Ski Center is a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding, offering a variety of trails and amenities. The Revolution Rail Company provides a unique adventure with railbiking along historic tracks, allowing visitors to pedal through stunning landscapes. For thrill-seekers, the North Creek Rafting Company offers exhilarating whitewater rafting experiences. Adirondack All Seasons Outfitters provides year-round outdoor gear, catering to both summer and winter activities. Mill Creek Recreation Area is ideal for hiking and picnicking, with serene natural surroundings. Dunkley Falls and Black Hole are picturesque spots perfect for a refreshing swim or a tranquil day by the water.
Adirondack All Seasons Outfitters – Outfitter – 3196 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Gore Mountain Ski Center – Skiing – 793 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Mill Creek Recreation Area, Dunkley Falls, and Black Hole – Recreation – Harrington Rd, Johnsburg
North Creek Rafting Company – Rafting – 9 Ordway Ln, North Creek, NY 12853
Revolution Rail Co. North Creek – Rail Bikes – 3 Railroad Pl, North Creek, NY 12853
Riverfront Park at Railroad Place – Venue – Riverside Station Road, Riparius
Dining & Food
Johnsburg is home to a variety of culinary delights that showcase the region’s charm and hospitality. In North Creek, you’ll find cozy eateries like BarVino, known for its extensive wine list and tapas-style menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. Beck’s Tavern offers hearty German-inspired fare, perfect after a day of outdoor adventure. Basil & Wick’s is another local favorite, serving classic American comfort food with a warm, inviting atmosphere.
barVino Wine Bar – Wine Bar – 272 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Becks Tavern – Tavern & Eatery – 881 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Café Sarah – Cafe – 260 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Hey Days 267 – Restaurant – 267 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
The Hungry Crow Market & Café – Cafe – 290 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Izzy’s Market & Deli – Deli – 282 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Kelly’s Good Eats and More – Restaurant – 2378 NY-28, Wevertown, NY 12886
Marsha’s Family Restaurant – Restaurant – 268 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Farmers Market – Market – Railroad Pl, North Creek, NY 12853
Stewarts Shops – Convenience – 3259 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Sunoco – Convenience – 3184 Rte 28, North Creek, NY 12853
Tops Friendly Markets – Grocery – 273 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Wever Creek Diner – Restaurant – 2544 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Health & Medical
Hudson Headwaters Health Network – Medical – 126 Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Oasis Massage Spa – Massage – 49 NY-28N, North Creek, NY 128533
Walgreens Pharmacy – Pharmacy – 284 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Hikes & Trails
Best Hiking Trails Near North Creek – A Wilderness Paradise
Here is a list of over thirty hiking trails in Johnsburg NY. With parts of three immense wilderness areas totaling over 300,000 acres, and including dozens of lakes and ponds, countless streams, and over 30 trails, Johnsburg is an outdoor enthusiast’s wilderness dream. Many trails are available year round and are used for hiking, bird-watching, mountain-biking, fishing, Nordic skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobiling. Some trails may be closed during hunting season.
Go here to read more about hiking in Warren County.
Here are some of the great trails to be found in Johnsburg:
Trails
Balm of Gilead Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, near 13th Lake and Garnet Lake Lodge, North River, NY
Bartman Trail – Moderate – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Bartman Road, Johnsburg, NY
Bog Meadow Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Edwards Hill Road, North River, NY
Botheration Pond Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
Carol Thomas Walk – Easy – 219 Main Street, North Creek, NY
Cod Pond Trail – Easy – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, NY-8, Johnsburg, NY
Crane Mountain Trails – Difficult – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Ski Hi Road, Johnsburg, NY
East Branch Gorge Trail (Square Falls) – Easy – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, NY-8, Johnsburg, NY
East Puffer Pond Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
Elizabeth Point Spur Trail – Easy – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
Halfway Brook Ski Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
Hooper Mine Trail – Easy – Thirteenth Lake Road, North River, NY
Hour Pond Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Beach Rd near 13th Lake, North River, NY
John Pond Clear Pond Loop Trail – Easy – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Lakeview Drive and Wilderness Lane, Johnsburg NY
John Pond Crossover Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Lakeview Drive and Wilderness Lane, Johnsburg NY
Kibby Pond Trail – Easy – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, NY-8, Johnsburg, NY 12843
Nate Davis Pond Trail – Easy – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Bartman Rd, Johnsburg NY
Old Armstrong Road Trail – Moderate – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, Bartman Rd, Johnsburg NY
Old Farm Trailhead – Trailhead – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
Oregon Trail – Easy – Wilcox Lake Wild Forest, NY-8, Johnsburg, NY 12843
Peaked Mountain Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Beach Rd near 13th Lake, North River, NY
Puffer Pond Brook Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
Raymond Brook Ski Trail – Moderate – Route 28, Johnsburg, NY 12843
Riverwalk Trail and Tour – Easy – North Creek, NY
Schaefer Trail – Easy-Difficult – Dump Rd, North Creek, NY
Second Pond Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Chatiemac Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Shanty Brook Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, NY-8, Johnsburg, NY
Siamese Ponds Trail – Difficult – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Eleventh Mountain Trailhead, NY-8, Johnsburg, NY
Ski Bowl Park Connector Trail – Easy – Moderate – Ski Bowl Park, Johnsburg, NY
Ski Bowl Park Trails – Easy – Difficult – Ski Bowl Park, Johnsburg, NY
Twin Ponds Trail – Easy – – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
West Puffer Pond Trail – Moderate – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Old Farm Clearing Trailhead, 156 Old Farm Rd, North River, NY
Wilderness Areas
Chatiemac Lake Primitive Area – Primitive Area – Siamese Ponds Wilderness, Chatiemac Rd, North Creek, NY
Siamese Ponds Wilderness – Wilderness – Route 8 and Route 28
Wilcox Lake Wild Forest – Wilderness – Route 8, Johnsburg, NY
Vanderwhacker Mountain Wild Forest – Wilderness – Route 28, Johnsburg, NY
Bicycle Routes
North Creek Olmstedville Bike Ride – Easy – Ski Bowl Park, Johnsburg, NY
Snowmobile Trails
For maps of snowmobile trails, follow this link to the Warren County GIS snowmobile map and click “I’m ready to ride!” to see the map.
Lodging
Several hotels and motels provide convenient places to stay that are near to food, dining, and fun!
The Alpine Lodge – 3 Star Motel – 264 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Garnet Hill Lodge Resort and Hotel – 3 Star Hotel – 9 Garnet Hill Rd Section 2, North River, NY 12856
Gore Mountain Lodge – 2 Star Motel – 881 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek Lodge at Gore Mountain – 2 Star Motel – 2999 NY-8, North Creek, NY 12853
Phoenix Inn Resort – 3 Star Hotel – 307 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Municipal Services
Bakers Mills USPS – Postal – 3 Post Office Loop, Bakers Mills, NY 12811
Garnet Lake Fire Dept – Fire – Garnet Lake Rd N, Johnsburg, NY 12843
Grunblatt Memorial Beach – Swimming – Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Johnsburg Emergency Squad – EMS – 624 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Johnsburg Public Library – Library – 219 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Johnsburg Transfer Station – Trash – Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Mill Creek Recreation Area, Dunkley Falls, and Black Hole – Recreation Area – Harrington Rd, Johnsburg, NY 12853
North Creek Depot Museum – Museum – 5 Railroad Pl, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek Ski Bowl Town Park – Park – Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek/Johnsburg Dog Park – Dog Park – Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek USPS – Postal – 26 Circle Ave, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek Volunteer Fire Company – Fire – 134 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Riverfront Park at Railroad Place – Park – Riverside Station Road, Riparius NY 12862
Riverside Volunteer Fire Dept. – Fire – 465 Riverside Station Rd, Riparius, NY 12862
Tannery Pond – Community Center – 228 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Wevertown Community Center – Community Center – 2370 NY-28, Wevertown, NY 12886
Wevertown USPS – Postal – 3854 NY-8, Wevertown, NY 12886
Retail & Boutique
Adirondack Glassblowing Studio – Art – 21 Railroad Pl #1, North Creek, NY 12853
Barkeater Chocolates – Confections – 3235 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Braley & Noxon – Hardware – 256 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Camp Garuda Antiques – Antiques – 276 Main St North Creek, NY 12853
Crossroads North Creek – General Store – 274 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Cunningham’s Ski Barn – Sports – 1 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Dollar General – General Store – 3254 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Foothills Antiques – Antiques – 252 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
H’ART Studio & Gallery – Art – 276 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Hudson River Trading Co. – General Store – 292 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Kirche Antiques – Antiques – 243 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Rondack Stockpile Antiques – Antiques – 295 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
TC Murphy Lumber Co. – Hardware – 3911 NY-8, Wevertown, NY 12886
Summer Sports
Adirondack All Seasons Outfitters – Outfitters – 3196 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Grunblatt Memorial Beach – Swimming – Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Mill Creek Recreation Area, Dunkley Falls, and Black Hole – Recreation Area – Harrington Rd, Johnsburg, NY 12853
North Creek Rafting Company – Rafting – 9 Ordway Ln, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek Ski Bowl Town Park – Park – Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Winter Sports
Adirondack All Seasons Outfitters – Outfitters – 3196 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
Cunningham’s Ski Barn – Sports – 1 Main St, North Creek, NY 12853
Gore Mountain Ski Center – Skiing – 793 Peaceful Valley Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
Naturally Wild Taxidermy – Taxidermist – 2776 NY-28, North Creek, NY 12853
North Creek Ski Bowl Town Park – Park – Ski Bowl Rd, North Creek, NY 12853
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