A Camp on Augur Lake, With a Second Lot to Build On
$475,000 Ripples of Possibility
Augur Lake sits in the Adirondack foothills near Keeseville, in Clinton County. This property carries 168 feet of frontage and more than 6 acres of partially wooded land — but it's actually two separate lots, which is the detail that makes this worth a closer look. There's room here to build a second residence, put in a private driveway directly off Augur Lake Road, or explore subdividing outright, on top of the camp that's already there.
The existing structure is a one-bedroom, one-bath, three-season camp — 576 square feet, built on a slab, with ceramic tile, vinyl siding, and a metal roof. It comes fully furnished and ready to use as a comfortable getaway as-is, with a concrete patio looking out over quiet, wooded surroundings. A dock and private launch are already in place, so getting out on the water for boating, fishing, or swimming takes no extra work. Infrastructure is genuinely recent: a drilled artesian well about a year old and a 1,000-gallon septic tank, both real costs already absorbed by the current owner rather than waiting for the next one. A shed handles extra storage for gear.
At $475,000, the price reflects the land and its optionality more than the small camp's square footage — two buildable lots with lake frontage this close to the Adirondacks doesn't come up often. Whether the plan is to keep the camp as a private escape, add a second home, or investigate subdividing, the groundwork is already laid. Listing courtesy of Kira Witherwax, REMAX North Country.
Life at the Water
Water Access & Depth
The property carries 168 feet of Augur Lake frontage, with a dock and private launch already installed — direct, ready-to-use access rather than a project to build out. That combination of frontage, a working launch, and two buildable lots is what sets this apart from a typical single-lot camp.
Recreation & Boating
Augur Lake is a smaller Adirondack-region lake suited to boating, fishing, and swimming rather than heavy powerboat traffic, and its wooded, undeveloped shoreline keeps the setting quiet. Confirm the specific fishery and any horsepower or motor restrictions with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation or the agent, since Adirondack-area lakes often carry their own local rules.
Dock & Waterfront Features
A dock and private launch are already in place and included with the sale — a real advantage over building water access from scratch. Confirm the dock's condition and any permit documentation with the agent; New York regulates shoreline structures on Adirondack lakes through the Adirondack Park Agency in addition to standard state DEC oversight, which is worth understanding before any repairs or additions.
Flood & Insurance Considerations
Adirondack lake properties don't carry the same flood-insurance urgency as coastal or low-lying states, but any plans to build on the second lot or add a driveway off Augur Lake Road should be checked against Adirondack Park Agency land-use regulations first — APA jurisdiction covers development, subdivision, and shoreline work throughout this region and can meaningfully shape what's actually buildable.
Beyond the Property Line
Local Flavor & Small-Town Character
Keeseville is a small Adirondack gateway town in Clinton County, split between the towns of Ausable and Chesterfield, with a walkable historic downtown along the Ausable River. It's close enough to Plattsburgh for fuller shopping and services, while keeping genuine small-town, edge-of-the-Adirondacks character.
Outdoor Recreation & Natural Surroundings
This is true Adirondack Park territory — Ausable Chasm, a dramatic sandstone gorge and one of the region's oldest tourist attractions, is nearby, and the High Peaks region is within a reasonable drive for serious hiking. Lake Champlain and its own waterfront towns add another body of water and a wider range of dining and recreation not far east, making this a property with year-round appeal well beyond Augur Lake itself.
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