Travel Directions:
Highways to Fourpeaks
And What to do When you get Here.
No Fourpeaks Road Signs.
Fourpeaks is on a New York State Scenic River Corridor. (It' so pretty we decided years ago even a small sign would seem out of place.) And Stonehouse Road in Jay NY 12941 is probably not on your map! Here are easy-to-follow directions to get you here without difficulty.
From New York. Take New York Thruway I-87 North (about 150 miles) to Exit at Albany marked "Montreal, Northway, Interstate 87 North." Pay toll at exit and follow signs to Montreal. [Goto Northway.]
From Boston. Take Mass Pike I-90 West. In the Albany area take I-787 North (about 6 miles) to Route 7 West (about 3 miles) to I-87 North. This takes you around the Albany urban buildup. [Goto Northway.]
From Western NY, PA. Take New York Thruway I90 East. In the Albany area take I-87 North. This is a longer route than going diagonally from Utica, but it's faster, especially in Winter. [Goto Northway.]
Northway I-87 North to Exit 30 (about 100 miles of very scenic driving) at mileage marker #104. See Essex County Highway Map. Take Route 73 North and West to Route 9N at Keene (about 14 miles) to Upper Jay (6 miles) and continue right on Route 9N following the AuSable River (two miles) to Stonehouse Road on your left between two old Stone Houses. [Goto What to do when you get here..]
From Montreal. Take Northway I-87 South past Plattsburgh to exit for AuSable Forks. See Essex County Highway Map. Take Route 9N South following the AuSable River through AuSable Forks to the Village of Jay. In Jay continue on Route 9N (about 2 miles) and find Stonehouse Road on your right between two old Stone Houses. [Goto What to do when you get here..]
George says:
Welcome!
(Here's what to do when you get here.)
(1) Stop at Scotty, our phone-booth-in-a-trailer, about a half-mile up Stonehouse Road, and phone us (518-524-6726, phone on desk inside) or call from your cell phone. That's the way we'll know you've arrived.
(2) Except for guests at Wolf's Nest and Ridge Camp, go directly to your rental.
(CLICK on camp link or SCROLL DOWN for how to get there.)
If you're a guest at Thoreau House, Gypsy Camp, Sugar Camp, New Camp or The Cabin. just drive up directly to your accommodation.
If you're a guest at Wolf's Nest or Ridge Camp please go to Camp Barn and meet us at "The Office."
THOREAU HOUSE. Find Stonehouse Road and Route 9N midway between the hamlets of Jay and Upper Jay in Essex County, NY. Turn in to Stonehouse Road between two old Stone Houses. At about 1/2 mile, stop at Scotty, our phone-booth-in-a-trailer, and phone us (phone on desk inside or use your cell phone) to let us know you've arrived. Continue up Stonehouse Road for just 200 feet. Thoreau House is the 3rd driveway on your left after the Stone House: 1)Red House, 2)Scotty Trailer, 3)Thoreau House. Turn into the driveway. Park near the Woodshed in back. (CLICK HERE for "What to do next."
GYPSY CAMP. Find Stonehouse Road and Route 9N midway between the hamlets of Jay and Upper Jay in Essex County, NY. Turn in to Stonehouse Road between two old Stone Houses. At about 1/2 mile, stop at Scotty, our phone-booth-in-a-trailer, and phone us (phone on desk inside or use your cell phone) to let us know you've arrived. Continue up Stonehouse Road about 1/4 mile. Gypsy Camp is the 4rd driveway on your left after the Stone House: 1)Red House, 2)Scotty Trailer, 3)Thoreau House, 4)Gypsy Camp. Turn into open gate. Park near cedar tree and hammock. (CLICK HERE for "What to do next."
SUGAR CAMP. Find Stonehouse Road and Route 9N midway between the hamlets of Jay and Upper Jay in Essex County, NY. Turn in to Stonehouse Road between two old Stone Houses. At about 1/2 mile, stop at Scotty, our phone-booth-in-a-trailer, and phone us (phone on desk inside or use your cell phone) to let us know you've arrived. Continue up Stonehouse Road about another 1/2 mile. Sugar Camp is the 5th driveway on your left after the Stone House: 1)Red House, 2)Scotty Trailer, 3)Thoreau House, 4)Gypsy Camp, 5)Sugar Camp. Turn into open gate
. Park near old cellar. (If you miss Sugar Camp you'll find a rail fence at the end of Stonehouse Road. Go back one driveway.) (CLICK HERE for "What to do next."
NEW CAMP. Find Stonehouse Road and Route 9N midway between the hamlets of Jay and Upper Jay in Essex County, NY. Turn in to Stonehouse Road between two old Stone Houses. At about 1/2 mile, stop at Scotty, our phone-booth-in-a-trailer, and phone us (phone on desk inside or use your cell phone) to let us know you've arrived. Continue up Stonehouse Road about another 1/2 mile to the end at a rail fence and turn in to gate on your right. Follow about 400 feet to New Camp on your right. Park in field on your left near privy (outhouse) in the woods. (CLICK HERE for "What to do next."
THE CABIN. Find Stonehouse Road and Route 9N midway between the hamlets of Jay and Upper Jay in Essex County, NY. Turn in to Stonehouse Road between two old Stone Houses. At about 1/2 mile, stop at Scotty, our phone-booth-in-a-trailer, and phone us (phone on desk inside or use your cell phone) to let us know you've arrived. Continue up Stonehouse Road about another 1/2 mile to the end at a rail fence and turn in to gate on your right. Follow about 300 feet (past New Camp) to edge of field. STOP. DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY VERY SLOWLY, following the road down to the brook (about 150 feet). Just past the Well House, take the right at the fork in the road right up to The Cabin--three buildings--The Shed, The Cabin (itself) and the Screen House. Park by rail fence. (CLICK HERE for "What to do next."
What to do next. Move in your things and make yourself at home. Look at the greeting letter and packet on the table. Don't drink the water. And please don't use the gas lights or cooking range or make a wood fire unless you feel confident and remember all the Safety First! information. Not sure? Come and get help soon as you can--at the Camp Barn Office.
If you're a guest at Wolf's Nest or Ridge Camp please check in at CAMP BARN (THE OFFICE).Find Stonehouse Road and Route 9N midway between the hamlets of Jay and Upper Jay in Essex County, NY. Turn in to Stonehouse Road between two old Stone Houses. At about 1/2 mile, stop at Scotty, our phone-booth-in-a-trailer, and phone us (phone on desk inside or use your cell phone) to let us know you've arrived. Continue up Stonehouse Road about another 1/2 mile to the end at a rail fence and turn in to gate on your right. Follow about 300 feet (past New Camp) to edge of field.
STOP. DRIVE THE REST OF THE WAY VERY SLOWLY, following the road down to the brook (about 150 feet). Just past the Well House, take the left at the fork in the road up to Camp Barn (150 feet), a large barn structure with equipment and sheds. Meet me at The Office. Thanks.
About Stonehouse Road
Stonehouse Road is a 7/10-mile long one lane dirt road that goes uphill to Fourpeaks. Prettiest country road in the state? It wasn't built for today's highway driving! Observe the 10mph posted speed limit and stay to the center of the road. Meet another vehicle on the way? Read about Stonehouse Road and learn the "Rules of the Road." See the Stonehouse Road Map..
Getting to Fourpeaks: 3 mistakes to avoid.
Guests make the wrong turn off Route 73. They end up in Elizabethtown over an hour late. CLICK HERE to prevent this mistake.
Guests can't figure out that we're not running a 24-hour reception desk. They don't tell us their estimated arrival time. We have no clue when to expect them. CLICK HERE to prevent this mistake.
Guests are stumped once they get here. No Fourpeaks signs to guide them. Maybe they drive around asking where Fourpeaks is. (No luck. The locals haven't a clue.) CLICK HERE to prevent this mistake.
George says:
"For a happy beginning to your Fourpeaks vacation/getaway--Please DON'T MAKE THESE MISTAKES." Thanks.
