Oswegatchie Educational Center
- Guided trips
Educational center and group retreat facility on the Oswegatchie River in upstate New York's Adirondack Park, offering lodging and programming for schools and organizations. Fishing access is available but secondary to the center's primary mission of environmental education and team-building activities.
Why book
Educational retreat center where fishing is incidental to environmental programming and group activities.
Overview
Oswegatchie Educational Center, established in 1946, operates as a year-round retreat and environmental education facility on the Oswegatchie River near Croghan in Lewis County. The center accommodates groups in rustic cabins and provides meals, meeting spaces, and a range of activities including ropes courses, snowshoeing, and winter ecology programs. While the property sits on productive Adirondack waters (Oswegatchie River and Long Pond), fishing is not the primary draw—the center…
At a glance
- Type
- Fishing Lodge
- Fishiness
- 2/5
- Location
- Croghan, NY
- Best for
- Groups, Eco
Amenities & features
Amenities
- Gear Rental
- Conference / Meeting Room
Activities
- Hiking
- Canoeing / Kayaking
- Snowshoeing
Fishing styles
- Spin Fishing
Water types
- Freshwater
Seasons
- Year-Round
Best for
- Big Groups
- Corporate Retreats
- Weddings
Themes
- Rustic
Climate
- Temperate
Lodging style
- Lodge
What's included
Included
- Lodging
- Meals (for groups)
- Programming for activities like ropes course, snowshoeing, and winter ecology
- Access to dining hall and meeting spaces
- Use of sports fields for cross-country skiing
Not included
- Bedding and towels
- Alcohol (guests must provide their own)
- Cake
- Officiant
- Flowers
- Photography
- Decorations
- Tools and materials for Eagle Scout projects (minimum contribution required)
Trip planning
- Timezone
- UTC-4
Getting there
Cell phone service is unavailable within a 6-mile radius of the center.
Gear
Gear provided.
Provides snowshoes and cross-country skis.
Where you are
Nearby waters
More fishable water within easy reach of the lodge.
Nearby destinations
Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.
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