Crown Point, NY

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Crown Point showing a house
Lakes to Locks Passage featuring tranquil scenes
Crown Point State Historic Site showing military items, heritage elements and a river or creek
Crown Point State Historic Site featuring heritage elements, tranquil scenes and military items
Crown Point State Historic Site featuring tranquil scenes, a river or creek and a bridge

Tour a small New York town on Lake Champlain with an important past. Visit its historic sites to learn about the pivotal role it played in shaping America.

With its sleepy downtown and serene setting, it is hard to imagine Crown Point’s important place in American history. Because of its strategic location on Lake Champlain, this town helped shape the New World. Today, you can walk in the footsteps of America’s forefathers as you tour Crown Point’s historic sites.

No visit to Crown Point is complete without stopping at the Crown Point State Historic Site. Explore the ruins of two French and British forts that were instrumental in enforcing European control over the New World. Crown Point’s fascinating history comes to life at the site’s accompanying museum. Learn about the wars that shaped early America through exhibits, films and live presentations.

Adjacent to the forts is the Crown Point Public Campground. In summer, you can park your RV or pitch a tent at this site which overlooks the majestic Lake Champlain.

Use the campground’s boat launch to explore this large body of water. Among the types of watercraft permitted on the lake are motorboats, jet skis and canoes. As you travel across the lake, look for the Champlain Memorial Lighthouse. The iconic landmark was constructed to commemorate the 300th anniversary of the discovery of this area by French explorer Samuel de Champlain. Mounted on the base of the structure is a statue of Champlain, accompanied by a Native American and a French voyageur.

If you are keen to know more about Crown Point’s history, go to the Penfield Museum. Learn about the region’s prominent 19th-century ironworking industry, which encompasses the USS Monitor. The Union Navy’s first ironclad warship in the American Civil War was made from iron mined from the area. Discover a historical first at the nearby hamlet of Ironville. This is known as the Birthplace of the Electric Age, because it was here that electricity was first used for industrial use in America.

Most people either arrive or depart Crown Point by Champlain Bridge. This crossing traverses Lake Champlain and connects the New York side to Chimney Point, Vermont.

Unplug at Davey Fallls! Water view, Private waterfall & large swimming area.

Unplug at Davey Fallls! Water view, Private waterfall & large swimming area.

Crown Point
Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Penfield Homestead Museum and Turtle Island are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Amazing place!"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Unplug at Davey Fallls! Water view, Private waterfall & large swimming area.
Beautiful Lake House with whole house renovation & fresh modern appeal!

Beautiful Lake House with whole house renovation & fresh modern appeal!

Crown Point
The price is ¥56,300 per night from Aug 20 to Aug 21
¥56,300
¥80,252 total
Aug 20 - Aug 21
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this vacation home in Crown Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions War Cannon Spirits and Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"A very beautiful and special spot! The host is very attentive. I would do it again !"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Beautiful Lake House with whole house renovation & fresh modern appeal!
 BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED RUSTIC camp site. Waterfall, creek, swimming hole & trails.

BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED RUSTIC camp site. Waterfall, creek, swimming hole & trails.

Crown Point
The price is ¥5,888 per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
¥5,888
¥9,980 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this campground in Crown Point. Popular attractions Penfield Homestead Museum and Turtle Island are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the overlook site! Our site was exacty what the owner stated it would be. Swimming hole was so fun and we appreciated that he had fun stuff and floats/life vest for the kids! We were able to explore the area and visit Fort Ticonderoga during our stay and Kieth told us about ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED RUSTIC camp site. Waterfall, creek, swimming hole & trails.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Beautiful Lake House with whole house renovation & fresh modern appeal!

Beautiful Lake House with whole house renovation & fresh modern appeal!

Crown Point
Stay at this vacation home in Crown Point. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions War Cannon Spirits and Gunnison Lakeshore Orchards ...
10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)
"A very beautiful and special spot! The host is very attentive. I would do it again !"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

Beautiful Lake House with whole house renovation & fresh modern appeal!
Unplug at Davey Fallls! Water view, Private waterfall & large swimming area.

Unplug at Davey Fallls! Water view, Private waterfall & large swimming area.

Crown Point
Enjoy patios, an in-room coffeemaker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Penfield Homestead Museum and Turtle Island are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (14 reviews)
"Amazing place!"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2025

Unplug at Davey Fallls! Water view, Private waterfall & large swimming area.
 BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED RUSTIC camp site. Waterfall, creek, swimming hole & trails.

BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED RUSTIC camp site. Waterfall, creek, swimming hole & trails.

Crown Point
Stay at this campground in Crown Point. Popular attractions Penfield Homestead Museum and Turtle Island are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
"We had a great stay at the overlook site! Our site was exacty what the owner stated it would be. Swimming hole was so fun and we appreciated that he had fun stuff and floats/life vest for the kids! We were able to explore the area and visit Fort Ticonderoga during our stay and Kieth told us about ..."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025

BEAUTIFUL SECLUDED RUSTIC camp site. Waterfall, creek, swimming hole & trails.
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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