Fort Crown Point
Fort Crown Point was built by the combined efforts of British and Colonial troops from New York and the New England Colonies in 1759 at a narrows on Lake Champlain on the border between New York and Vermont. It is in Crown Point. A drive of 13 mi reaches Fort Ticonderoga.
A landmark inside Crown Point
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°, with about 59" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Crown Point
Fort Crown Point is inside Crown Point, which has 5 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 66–79°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Fort Crown Point
Fort Crown Point was built by the combined efforts of British and Colonial troops from New York and the New England Colonies in 1759 at a narrows on Lake Champlain on the border between New York and Vermont. It was constructed to secure the region against the French in upstate New York near the town of Crown Point, and it was the largest earthen fortress built in the American colonies. The fort's ruins are a National Historic Landmark administered as part of Crown Point State Historic Site.
- Type
- Landmark
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1968) · National Register of Historic Places (1968) · New York State Register of Historic Places (1980)
- Wikipedia readers
- 7.3K a year
Rooms near Fort Crown Point
Rooms are nearest in Crown Point (5) and Moriah (9), and Lake George has the most rooms in the area (128).
Lake George
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
3,464 people · 30% vacation homes
44 mi south of Fort Crown Point
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Fort Crown Point | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crown Point | in town | — | 5 1 inn or B&B · 4 campgrounds | 1,945 | $158K |
| Moriah | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 4,287 | $138K |
| Addison 24% vacation homes | 5 mi northeast | 10 min | 5 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 campgrounds | 1,352 | $362K |
| Schroon 54% vacation homes | 20 mi southwest | 30 min | 29 7 hotels · 1 motel · 9 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 1,818 | $273K |
| Ticonderoga | 15 mi southwest | 20 min | 12 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 4,549 | $176K |
| Westport 28% vacation homes | 11 mi north | 15 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 campgrounds | 1,272 | $237K |
| North Hudson 50% vacation homes | 16 mi west | 25 min | 8 3 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 4 campgrounds | 245 | $170K |
| Elizabethtown 22% vacation homes | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 7 1 hotel · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,180 | $175K |
| Lake George 30% vacation homes | 44 mi south | 1 hr | 128 58 hotels · 34 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 3,464 | $355K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
These well-known places are within 47 miles.
Big draw113 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
Big draw35 mi LakeLake Champlain
225 mi MountainMount Marcy
329 mi LakeLake George
45 mi State parkAdirondack Park
44 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
47 mi MountainMount Mansfield
33 mi MountainWhiteface MountainPhoto credits
Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Champlain: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Mount Marcy: Daniel Tripp, Public domain · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Adirondack Park: Original uploader was Mwanner at en.wikipedia Later version(s) were uploaded by, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Mansfield: Original uploader was Calzarette (Joe Calzarette) at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Whiteface Mountain: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0
What people ask about Fort Crown Point
Is Fort Crown Point in Crown Point?
Yes. It’s inside Crown Point, NY.
When is the best time to visit Fort Crown Point?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 66–79°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Crown Point?
Patrick Leahy Burlington (BTV), about 34 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albany (ALB), about 90 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Crown Point?
Moriah (5 mi, 9 places to stay), Crown Point (in town, 5 places to stay) and Addison (5 mi, 5 places to stay).
Questions for Crown Point
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.