Magic Forest
Lake George Expedition Park is an amusement park located in Lake George, New York, United States along Route 9. For a second stop, Fort William Henry is 1.7 mi away. The best weather comes with May to September, at 68–80°F.
A theme park inside Lake George
Open May-September
Magic Forest is a seasonal theme park: open May-September. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
25 rides and 1 roller coaster
You can stay in Lake George
Magic Forest is inside Lake George, which has 128 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 68–80°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
Open May-September
Typical highs and lows in Lake George. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Magic Forest
Lake George Expedition Park is an amusement park located in Lake George, New York, United States along Route 9. It opened in 2019, and incorporates the Magic Forest, which opened in 1963, along with a new attraction entitled Dino Roar Valley.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- May-September
- Rides
- 25 · 1 roller coaster
Towns to stay in near Magic Forest
Lodging nearby is in Lake George (128) and Lake George (40).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Magic Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake George 30% vacation homes | in town | — | 128 58 hotels · 34 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 19 lodges & cabins · 10 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 3,464 | $355K |
| Lake George | 2 mi north | 5 min | 40 19 hotels · 16 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 975 | $302K |
| Queensbury | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 34 21 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 29,049 | $311K |
| Lake Luzerne 29% vacation homes | 8 mi southwest | 10 min | 23 2 hotels · 5 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 7 lodges & cabins · 7 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,067 | $223K |
| Bolton 55% vacation homes | 13 mi north | 20 min | 41 16 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 1,994 | $327K |
| Warrensburg | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 14 2 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 6 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 3,937 | $167K |
| Moreau | 10 mi south | 15 min | 13 6 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 16,818 | $250K |
| Fort Ann 25% vacation homes | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 9 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 6 campgrounds | 4,247 | $222K |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Magic Forest
These well-known places are within 59 miles.
12 mi LandmarkFort William Henry
23 mi Theme parkGreat Escape
Big draw35 mi LandmarkFort Ticonderoga
317 mi LakeLake George
51 mi MountainMount Marcy
52 mi State parkAdirondack Park
414 mi State parkGrant Cottage State Historic Site
59 mi MountainMount GreylockPhoto credits
Fort William Henry: IrisKawling at en.wikipedia, Public domain · Great Escape: Jared and Corin, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Fort Ticonderoga: Mwanner, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake George: Sixlocal, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Marcy: Daniel Tripp, Public domain · Adirondack Park: Original uploader was Mwanner at en.wikipedia Later version(s) were uploaded by, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Grant Cottage State Historic Site: Coingeek at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Mount Greylock: Jstergis, CC BY 3.0
Quick answers on Magic Forest
When is Magic Forest open?
May-September. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Magic Forest in Lake George?
Yes. It’s inside Lake George, NY.
When is the best time to visit Magic Forest?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 68–80°.
What is the closest airport to Magic Forest?
Rutland - Southern Vermont Regional (RUT), about 39 miles away. The nearest big hub is Albany (ALB), about 45 miles.
How many roller coasters does Magic Forest have?
1, among 25 rides.
Where should I stay near Magic Forest?
Lake George (in town, 128 places to stay), Lake George (2 mi, 40 places to stay) and Queensbury (2 mi, 34 places to stay).
Advice from Lake George
Nobody has posted a tip yet; ask or answer in Lake George’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.