Camp Topridge, Historic great camp in Keese Mill, New York
Camp Topride is a historic estate built in the Adirondack rustic style in Keese Mill, New York State. The main lodge features a great room of roughly 370 square meters (about 4000 square feet) with fireplaces tall enough to stand in, and ceilings about 7.5 meters (roughly 25 feet) high held up by massive pine beams.
Marjorie Merriweather Post, founder of General Foods, bought the property in 1920 and expanded it into a compound with 68 buildings. She commissioned private guest cabins and boathouses that made the estate one of the grand Adirondack camps of its era.
The Russian wooden structure on the grounds recalls the years Post's husband served as ambassador abroad. Visitors today can see how this architectural memory stands among the native log cabins, creating an unusual blend of Adirondack and Eastern European design.
The estate sits on Upper St. Regis Lake and was originally accessible only by floatplane or boat, from which a funicular led up to the main lodge. Visitors should be prepared for buildings spread across the wooded grounds, with pathways often remaining unpaved.
A covered electric lift was installed specifically for Aunt Molly, who could no longer walk easily due to heart problems. This system allowed her to enjoy the sprawling grounds without managing the steep paths between buildings.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
