Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Raquette Lake?
Raquette Lake is in the heart of New York's Adirondack Mountains, approximately 80 miles north of our home in Oriskany and approximately 300 miles northwest of New York City.

Can I drive to The Brightside?
No, The Brightside is only accessible by boat. Simply drive to the Village of Raquette Lake where a water shuttle will be available.

How many can you accommodate? And What are the other facilities like?
The main lodge features 14 guest bedrooms with access to three full bathrooms and two half baths/washrooms.

The main lodge includes the Great Room, which beholds a spectacular view of the mountains and lake along with plush furniture and a fireplace. Also, the lounge room where you will find the hotel's original reception desk and mailboxes. There is a lean-to and fire at the lakeside and also a sauna.

What activities are available?
We also have boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking and fishing. We also have a recreation rooms which offers billiards, darts, and other games including a new constructed building that houses the golf simulator.

How is the fishing in Raquette Lake?
The lake is stocked annually by New York State with lake trout and brook trout and has a resident population of whitefish, large mouth bass, small mouth bass, sunfish, brown bullheads and, in the spring, rainbow smelt in the feeder streams.

One must experience The Brightside on Raquette Lake to truly appreciate it.