Cabins at Lake Desolation

03/30/2026

03/30/2026

Summertime views from Cabins at Lake Desolation
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03/30/2026

The ice is receding and the birds are singing the song of spring. Time to start planning your summer escape to Cabins at Lake Desolation.
Reserve your dates today and start making “lake” memories.
Dog friendly, kids friendly, and relaxation guaranteed.
Www.lakedesolation.com for more information

02/03/2026

Snowshoe Adventure at this afternoon. Snow conditions are perfect. We did find thin ice (yes by breaking through and jumping to shore 😳😆) over by the swampy area. I was aware and warning Pa but it was me that went through so that’s ok😆. Ended up walking the shore and climbing the hill to circle back to the cabins. And the blue sky was brilliant.
Always beautiful here on the hill whether we are or

08/25/2025

Last week of summer vacation and we still have openings for Labor Day weekend here
Book your last minute stay for a lifetime of memories. Email [email protected] or visit lakedesolation.com for more details.

06/18/2025

Ava’s Lakeside Cottage is sporting a fresh paint job and new look.

06/04/2025

New Hours!

01/22/2025

🏁 Tinney's Tavern Outhouse Races – March 1st! 🏁

Get ready for the most unique event of the year – Tinney's Outhouse Races!

All proceeds benefit:
- Expedition Yeti: Supporting children's cancer research.
- Folds of Honor NY: Helping families of fallen and disabled service members & first responders.

When: Saturday, March 1st

Where: Tinney's Tavern, Lake Desolation

Signups: Register your team at Tinney's Tavern by February 21st! Each team donates $100 to participate.

Rules:
5-person race teams – the outhouse is limited in size to 8' wide including push bars, 12' long, and 8' in height. No minimum width, height, or length. The outhouse must carry 1 helmeted person sitting on a toilet seat. One roll of toilet paper is required. The outhouse may have up to two persons pulling with a maximum 20' rope. Push bars must be permanently mounted to the outhouse. The outhouse must ride on snow boards, downhill skis, or cross-country skis. If the outhouse has a door, the door must be locked in the open position. One roll of toilet paper is required. All team members must be over 18, the rider must be 18 or older. The racecourse will be a two-lane course with 2 teams racing each other down and back around a pylon. The starting line is also the finish line.

Join us for this fun and meaningful event! Form your team, donate, and race for two amazing causes. Let's make a difference together!

06/30/2024

Just down the hill!