Planning a trip for 5 familys' with boats

VtSteve · 02-21-2010, 10:10 AM

That would indeed be a nice trip. As for Champlain, it varies. On the Vermont side, it's tricky to find places to stay, especially for a larger group such as yours. Commercial development has been limited for many years primarily due to the old railroad tracks. But there are lots of places on the NY side.

Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes could be a nice, but pricey stop. You could certainly fine=d a nice transient slip at one of several large marinas. Treadwell Bay Marina in Plattsburgh NY area is very nice, with a pretty good restaurant. There are camps here on Malletts Bay for rent all summer long. But the lack of any real development for visitors always makes it difficult.

For instance, it's far easier for me to travel to Winni or Lake George to spend a week a a motel/hotel than it is here on Champlain, and I Live on the water. I have no concerns whatsoever about a week at Winni. Many places to stay, and a lot of great people to meet.

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02-21-2010, 10:10 AM	#1
VtSteve Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,320 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 230 Thanked 361 Times in 169 Posts	That would indeed be a nice trip. As for Champlain, it varies. On the Vermont side, it's tricky to find places to stay, especially for a larger group such as yours. Commercial development has been limited for many years primarily due to the old railroad tracks. But there are lots of places on the NY side. Basin Harbor Club in Vergennes could be a nice, but pricey stop. You could certainly fine=d a nice transient slip at one of several large marinas. Treadwell Bay Marina in Plattsburgh NY area is very nice, with a pretty good restaurant. There are camps here on Malletts Bay for rent all summer long. But the lack of any real development for visitors always makes it difficult. For instance, it's far easier for me to travel to Winni or Lake George to spend a week a a motel/hotel than it is here on Champlain, and I Live on the water. I have no concerns whatsoever about a week at Winni. Many places to stay, and a lot of great people to meet.