The Balsam Inn

140 NY-10, Caroga Lake, NY 12032 US
View Map Reservations: +1-800-219-2797
2.0 Star Property In a state park
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05/17/2024 - 05/18/2024
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Property Description

Located in Caroga Lake, The Balsam Inn is in a state park, a 1-minute drive from West Branch of the Sacandaga River and 8 minutes from Kane Mountain Fire Tower. This lodge is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Canada Lake and 7.8 mi (12.5 km) from Wheelerville Bike Trails Access.

A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Make yourself at home in one of the 9 individually decorated guestrooms. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations are provided. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

West Branch of the Sacandaga River - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Point Breeze - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Canada Lake - 10 km / 6.2 mi
Kane Mountain Fire Tower - 10.2 km / 6.3 mi
Wheelerville Bike Trails Access - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi
Pleasant Lake - 17.3 km / 10.7 mi
Piseco Lake - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Royal Mountain - 22.2 km / 13.8 mi
Oxbow Lake - 28.2 km / 17.5 mi
Nathan Littauer Hospital - 32.5 km / 20.2 mi
Nathan Littauer Primary Care Center - 34.7 km / 21.5 mi
Fort Johnstown - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Johnson Hall State Historic Site - 34.9 km / 21.7 mi
Johnstown Historical Society - 35.2 km / 21.8 mi
Spring Creek Trailhead - 36.3 km / 22.5 mi

Featured amenities include microwave in a common area and refrigerator in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 3:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Uncovered parking
  • Fishing nearby
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free RV, bus, truck parking
  • Food and water bowls
  • Dog exercise area
  • Water sports equipment
  • Swimming nearby
  • Shared microwave
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Cross-country skiing on site
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Picnic area
  • Snowboarding nearby
  • Free continental breakfast
  • Boat tours on site
  • Year Built - 1895
  • Total number of rooms - 9
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Cash deposit required
  • No elevators
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Art gallery on site
  • Off-street parking
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Firepit
  • Free breakfast
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hunting on site
  • Archery on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Daily
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking on site
  • Snowmobiling on site
  • Snowshoeing on site
  • Bicycle rentals on site

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 40

Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 18

Service animals are allowed

Pets cannot be left unattended

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Only dogs are allowed

Pets allowed

Misc Fees / Policies

  • Pet deposit: USD 50 per stay
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between midnight and 6:00 AM
  • Firewood fee: USD 15 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Cleaning Policies

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Contactless check-in is available

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Electrostatic spray is used for disinfection

Contactless food service / room service is available

Essential workers only - NO

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures