Welcome to Covewood

Nestled among balsam firs, spruce and cedar trees on the shores of Big Moose Lake, Covewood Lodge is a Great Camp-style inn, including a historic main lodge and 19 cottages.

Owned and operated by the Bowes family since 1951, Covewood provides rustic and comfortable accommodations for approximately 100 guests from May through October. Many families have been coming for three or more generations and have formed life-long friendships with the owners, other guests, and staff. We hope you will join us and start or continue your own Covewood tradition!

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Lodging options at Covewood include housekeeping cottages in a variety of sizes, and apartments and rooms in the Main Lodge. All cottages and apartments have fully equipped kitchens, including microwaves, toasters, and coffee makers. Covewood does not serve any meals. All cottages are fully heated and firewood is supplied. Guests must supply sheets, towels, pillowcases, and dish towels.

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Covewood is a non-smoking facility, and does not allow pets or jet skis.

Covewood is a Great Camp–style lodge located on Big Moose Lake in the south central Adirondacks.

Built in the 1920s, Covewood boasts a wide range of activities. With limited access to technology (there are no TVs, phones, or cell phone reception), it's the ideal place to reconnect with family and escape from the fast pace of the real world. 

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Covewood offers a wide variety of fun activities for all members of your family, from a daily children's program to water- and land-based sports and games.

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Boathouse

Accommodates up to 4
As the name implies, the first floor of the boathouse is open to the lake, with two boat slips and a private dock. The second floor has a kitchen, bath, enclosed sunroom, and large studio living room with

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Main Lodge

Covewood's main Lodge was created by renowned Adirondack builder Earl Covey, whose other works include the Big Moose Community Chapel and the Twitchell Lake Inn. The first floor has the foyer, living room, dining room, and newly-

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Raccoon

Accommodates up to 4
Fully renovated in 2019, Raccoon is a cozy one-bedroom cottage. It has a living room, screened-in porch, bedroom, kitchen, and bath. The living room is spacious, with an open kitchen and dining area and queen

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Birch

Accommodates up to 8
One of the first cottages built at Covewood, Birch has a living room, newly renovated eat-in kitchen, four bedrooms, and two baths. The rustic living room has a gorgeous Covey fireplace, birch paneling, and

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