Stay | Eat | Play at Charlie's Inn
Charlie’s Inn Lake Clear, NY is a historic Adirondack landmark offering lodging, dining, and direct Rail Trail access with parking for biking, snowmobiling, hiking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Book Your Stay at Charlie’s Inn
Experience authentic Adirondack lodging at Lake Clear’s historic Charlie’s Inn. Book your stay steps from the Adirondack Rail Trail with cozy rooms, camp sites, great food, and year-round adventure.
News from Charlie’s Inn – Lake Clear
Stay connected with the latest events, trail updates, restaurant announcements, and community news from Charlie’s Inn—your hub along the Adirondack Rail Trail.
Lake Clear Bar & Restaurant Menu
Explore our classic Adirondack comfort food, bar favorites, and seasonal specials. Whether you’re stopping in from the trail or staying overnight, great food is always on the table.
The Historic Charlie’s Inn Story
Discover over a century of Adirondack and railroad history. From its 1890s rail-station roots to its modern role as a trail and snowmobile hub, Charlie’s Inn is truly a Lake Clear landmark.


Your Gateway to the Adirondack Rail Trail
Access the Adirondack Rail Trail directly from Charlie’s Inn. Bike, walk, ski, or ride from our front door and enjoy one of the most scenic routes in the Adirondacks.
Shop the Junction Store – Lake Clear
Grab drinks, snacks, trail essentials, and Adirondack souvenirs. The seasonal Junction Store is your convenient stop on the Rail Trail for riders, hikers, campers, and more.
Adirondack Snowmobile Hub at Charlie’s Inn
Fuel up, park, and ride hundreds of miles of Adirondack snowmobile trails right from Charlie’s Inn. . Visitors choose Charlie’s Inn Lake Clear NY for its central location, year-round recreation, dining, and trail access.
