Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga , formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century star fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in northern New York. You can find it in Ticonderoga. It dates from 1754.
A landmark inside Ticonderoga
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 8°, with about 59" of snow a year. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 108K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 97% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga is inside Ticonderoga, which has 12 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1754
Fort Ticonderoga dates from 1754. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 65–78°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
The months below show the weather around Fort Ticonderoga.
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Ticonderoga , formerly Fort Carillon, is a large 18th-century star fort built by the French at a narrows near the south end of Lake Champlain in northern New York. It was constructed between October 1755 and 1757 by French-Canadian military engineer Michel Chartier de Lotbinière, Marquis de Lotbinière during the North American phase of the Seven Years' War, known in the United States as the French and Indian War. The fort was of strategic importance during the 18th-century colonial conflicts between Great Britain and France, and again played an important role during the American Revolutionary War.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 1754
- Listed
- National Historic Landmark (1960) · National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 108K a year
Staying near Fort Ticonderoga
The nearest towns with places to stay are Ticonderoga (12) and Schroon (29).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Fort Ticonderoga | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ticonderoga | in town | — | 12 2 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds | 4,549 | $176K | — |
| Schroon 54% vacation homes | 19 mi west | 30 min | 29 7 hotels · 1 motel · 9 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 1,818 | $273K | — |
| Bolton 55% vacation homes | 23 mi southwest | 35 min | 41 16 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 1,994 | $327K | — |
| Hague 59% vacation homes | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 8 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 630 | $326K | — |
| Horicon 51% vacation homes | 18 mi southwest | 25 min | 14 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,457 | $295K | — |
| Brandon | 16 mi east | 25 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 motel · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 campground | 4,173 | $228K | B− |
| Moriah | 16 mi northwest | 25 min | 9 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 4,287 | $138K | — |
| Chester 38% vacation homes | 27 mi southwest | 40 min | 29 4 hotels · 4 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 11 campgrounds | 3,064 | $306K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Next door to Fort Ticonderoga
Every place here is under 57 miles away.
Big draw48 mi LakeLake Champlain
117 mi LakeLake George
33 mi MountainMount Marcy
33 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
48 mi State parkAdirondack Park
2in town LandmarkFort Carillon
37 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
56 mi MountainMount MansfieldPhoto credits
Lake Champlain: Copernicus Sentinel-2, ESA, CC BY-SA 3.0 igo · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Marcy: Daniel Tripp, Public domain · Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Adirondack Park: Original uploader was Mwanner at en.wikipedia Later version(s) were uploaded by, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Fort Carillon: Charny, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Mount Mansfield: Original uploader was Calzarette (Joe Calzarette) at en.wikipedia, Public domain
What people ask about Fort Ticonderoga
Is Fort Ticonderoga in Ticonderoga?
Yes. It’s inside Ticonderoga, NY.
When is the best time to visit Fort Ticonderoga?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 65–78°.
What is the closest airport to Fort Ticonderoga?
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional (RUT), about 31 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albany (ALB), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near Fort Ticonderoga?
Ticonderoga (in town, 12 places to stay), Schroon (19 mi, 29 places to stay) and Bolton (23 mi, 41 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Ticonderoga
People in Ticonderoga have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.