Mirror Lake Retreat

Our stay at Mirror Lake Retreat for the Syracuse Youth Leadership Institute Summer Camp was an incredible experience. The property was peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained, providing the perfect setting for our youth to learn, connect, and grow together.

The accommodations were comfortable and well-equipped, and the natural surroundings created an ideal environment for team-building, leadership development, outdoor activities, and meaningful conversations. The lake and scenic landscape added to the overall experience, giving everyone the opportunity to relax and appreciate nature.

The host was welcoming, responsive, and ensured everything went smoothly throughout our stay. Mirror Lake Retreat provided a safe, comfortable, and inspiring space that helped make our summer camp a memorable success.

We are truly grateful for the hospitality and would highly recommend Mirror Lake Retreat to schools, youth organizations, and groups looking for an exceptional retreat location. We look forward to returning in the future.

We used mirror lake as base for exploring the Hudson River. Most areas were a 20-45 minute drive. Be aware, pulling trailers or driving RV’s is prohibited on the Taconic Parkway, Google Maps seems to think it’s ok.
No laundry available even though Campspot App said it was. There is a swimming area has some duck weed at times. Some sites need to have the ground compacted and made more level. A very quiet area, not many people were there over the 4th.

4 out of 5 stars.
Former church camp changing to resort area. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. We wanted for nothing. There is a lake with swimming and canoes and paddle boats. Included in price. A large gym that is open for basketball and other indoor activities.
The parts that need work, advertised swimming pool isn’t there yet. Camp sites are narrow. Hook ups are water/ electric in front sewer in back so be sure you can reach.
The place has great potential and I’m sure in the next year or so they will achieve it.
We will come back again!

We stayed at the campground in the Spring of 2022. Overall it was a pleasant experience. The lake was the best part of our stay. We traveled in our motorhome. The bad aspect of the stay was the hook-ups. They were all far apart from each other. To get the electric, we have to unhook the sewer. Not an ideal situation. The other negative was the small site. I can see and hear the family in the neighboring site. I did not like that at all. I live in a big house with bigger yard so it was uncomfortable. They have free paddle boats, rock climbing and hiking trails. The staff was nice. We had good time.

I went with a team to explore this site for an upcoming retreat. It was breathtaking. Our tour guide Tracey who is a volunteer was vibrant, knowledgeable and professional all in one.

The Lake literally is a mirror and fishing is allowed.

We looked at rooms in Miller and Bergers houses. Miller House has bunk beds that sleep 4 and a double bed and a bathroom - so 5 persons/room can be housed in this cluster. Bergers cluster has 2 bunk beds and a double bed and bathroom. In addition there are 6 studio apartments on the camp site as well as RVs, and you can also park your personal RV on the camp grounds at a cost of course. A gift shop is there too. A huge gym, large dining area and a mobile food truck. There are some cabins sans bathrooms.

I would definitely recommend Mirror Lake for individuals or groups for a time of reflection, tranquility, tuning in to nature, bonding, etc.