Long Lake, NY 12847

For the first time since the Gilded Age, the iconic Whitney Park in Long Lake, New York is being offered for acquisition. Encompassing 36,486 acres over 2.5 times the size of Manhattan this is one of the most significant privately held estates in the United States. Established in 1897 by William Collins Whitney, esteemed financier and former U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the estate remained under the care of the Whitney family and most recently John Hendrickson for over a century. Set within the protected bounds of New York's Adirondack Park, the land is a breathtaking mosaic of lakes, streams, old-growth forests, and mountain vistas. Whitney Park features more than 80 miles of private roads and 100 miles of trails, connecting two historic Adirondack Great Camps Camp Deerlands on Little Forked Lake, and Camp Togus on Forked Lake plus multiple guesthouses, barns, boathouses, and vintage hunting cabins, including a trapper's cabin on Salmon Lake. Beyond its natural beauty and historic significance, Whitney Park also offers significant commercial potential, including Beyond its natural beauty and historic significance, Whitney Park also offers significant commercial potential, including sustainable timber harvesting The estate's vast scale, established infrastructure, and accessibility within reach of Albany, NYC, Boston, and Montreal make it ideal as a personal retreat, conservation sanctuary, or multi-use investment. In an era where clean water, air, and space are increasingly rare, Whitney Park stands as a singular opportunity to own not just land, but legacy. For the first time since the Gilded Age, the legendary Whitney Park in Long Lake, New York, is available for acquisitiona rare chance to steward one of the most significant privately held estates in the United States. Spanning approximately 36,486 acres in the heart of the Adirondacks, this storied property is more than 2.5 times the size of Manhattan, offering a powerful combination of history, scale, and natural splendor. Founded in 1897 by William Collins Whitney, noted financier and former U.S. Secretary of the Navy, the estate remained under the careful stewardship of the Whitney familyand more recently, John Hendricksonfor over a century. Within New York's protected Adirondack Park, Whitney Park is a mosaic of crystal-clear lakes and ponds, winding streams, old-growth forests, and panoramic mountain views. More than 80 miles of private roads and 100 miles of trails connect this majestic wilderness to a remarkable collection of architectural gems and natural features. At the heart of the property are two iconic Adirondack Great Camps, each representing timeless design and craftsmanship: Camp Deerlands (est. 1915), located eight miles from the main gate on Little Forked Lake, features seven fireplaces, a six-stall garage, caretaker's quarters, and an A-frame at the water's edge. The compound also includes a traditional boathouse, screened gazebo, and tennis court, set on a serene 14-acre parcel offering privacy and lakeside elegance. Camp Togus (built in 1949) sits on Forked Lake, continuing the rustic refinement of the Great Camp tradition with exceptional lake and mountain views. Scattered throughout the estate are guest homes, barns, garages, and historic cabins that extend from Little Forked Lake to Salmon Lakeincluding a traditional Adirondack trapper's cabin on Salmon Lake, once a retreat for family and guests drawn to its prized lake trout fishing. Whitney Park's legacy reaches far beyond its boundaries. It has welcomed statesmen, conservationists, and visionaries seeking inspiration, solitude, and natural beauty. For generations, the estate has helped shape conversations around land stewardship, preservation, and the American wilderness ideal. To acquire Whitney Park is to inherit more than landit is to embrace a living legacy. In today's worldwhere environmental uncertainty and the desire for privacy, fresh water, and clean air have become paramountWhitney Park offers a sanctuary of rare permanence and peace. Despite its vast scale and remote feel, the property is surprisingly accessiblewithin reach of Albany, NYC, Boston, and Montreal, and close to private airstrips for seamless travel. The estate's infrastructure supports gracious accommodations and operational efficiency, while select areas offer thoughtful development potential without compromising its integrity. Whether envisioned as a private retreat, conservation sanctuary, legacy investment, or reimagined for future generations, Whitney Park is a singular offeringwhere nature, history, and heritage converge. This is more than real estate; it is an enduring American treasure awaiting its next visionary steward.

Listing courtesy of Daniel A. Collins of Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty



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