Facility Overview

The Village of Ticonderoga Public Parking Lot is a centrally located municipal surface parking lot situated in the heart of downtown Ticonderoga, New York. Positioned adjacent to the picturesque La Chute River and scenic Bicentennial Park, this well-maintained open-air lot provides straightforward, ground-level parking for both locals and travelers exploring the historic Adirondack Coast. Because it is an outdoor lot with no overhead barriers or parking deck ceilings, it boasts unlimited vertical clearance. This makes the facility exceptionally well suited not only for standard sedans and crossover SUVs, but also for lifted pickup trucks, high-roof conversion vans, and vehicles equipped with roof cargo boxes, bike racks, or kayak carriers.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

This parking area serves as an ideal anchor point for enjoying downtown Ticonderoga’s dining, retail, and natural heritage sites on foot. Key nearby destinations include:

• Bicentennial Park & La Chute River Trail: Directly adjacent to the lot, offering serene riverwalk paths, waterfalls, covered picnic shelters, a playground, and disc golf facilities.
• Montcalm Street Historic Shopping District: Just a 1 to 3 minute walk to local boutiques, cafes, diners, and specialty shops.
• Star Trek Original Series Set Tour: Located approximately 0.3 miles away (a 5-minute walk down Montcalm Street), a world-famous attraction for sci-fi enthusiasts.
• Ticonderoga Heritage Museum: Within a 5-minute stroll, providing deep historical insights into the town\'s industrial, paper, and pencil-making history.
• Fort Ticonderoga: A historic landmark and premier tourist attraction situated just under 3 miles (an easy 5 to 7 minute drive) east toward Lake Champlain.
• Mount Defiance: A panoramic overlook of Lake Champlain and the surrounding Green Mountains, located roughly 2 miles to the southeast.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Ingress and egress are straightforward via Montcalm Street and intersecting village streets, providing immediate access without tight turning ramps or congestion bottlenecks. The lot connects conveniently with New York State Route 9N and NY State Route 22, the primary arterial highways through the eastern Adirondack corridor linking Lake George to Plattsburgh. Regional commuters can also reach the Ticonderoga Amtrak Station (servicing the Adirondack line between New York City and Montreal) within a 5-minute drive, while the Fort Ticonderoga Ferry connecting New York to Shoreham, Vermont is approximately 10 minutes away.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Open-Air Surface Parking: Level asphalt surface with clear stall striping and generous maneuvering aisles.
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: On-site public Level 2 EV charging stations, allowing green commuters to charge while dining or strolling through town.
• Unrestricted Clearance: Open-sky layout that accommodates high-clearance 4x4s, work vans, and taller recreational vehicles.
• ADA Accessible Stalls: Designated accessible parking spaces located close to primary pedestrian walkways with curb-cut sidewalk ramps.
• 24/7 Availability: Accessible around the clock for daytime shopping or evening dinners.
• Public Lighting: Overhead street lamps providing visibility and safety during evening hours.

Ideal For

• Downtown Shoppers & Diners: Visitors enjoying the eateries, bakeries, and small businesses lining Montcalm Street.
• Outdoor Enthusiasts & Families: Parkgoers, dog walkers, and hikers exploring the La Chute River Trail and Bicentennial Park.
• EV Travelers: Electric vehicle owners seeking a convenient charging stop along NY Route 9N and Route 22.
• Historical Tourists: Visitors checking out the Star Trek Set Tour, local museums, and the historic village center.

Visitor & Driver Tips

Parking in the public lot is complimentary, but drivers should take note of seasonal municipal regulations. During winter months (typically November 1 through April 1), the Town of Ticonderoga may enforce overnight street and municipal parking bans to facilitate snow plowing; check local posted signage before leaving a vehicle overnight. If utilizing the Level 2 EV charger, please observe standard charging etiquette and move your vehicle once charging is complete so other travelers can access the station.