Lions Camp Badger
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EMPIRE STATE SPECIAL NEEDS EXPERIENCE, Inc.
"A Very Special Camping Experience"
PLEASE NOTE: Use Fisher Settlement Rd. to LaRue Rd.
--- LaRue Rd from S. Danby Rd. is an unimproved dirt road
that is very narrow and often washed out in places.
EMPIRE STATE SPECIAL NEEDS EXPERIENCE
AT LIONS CAMP BADGER
FROM THE NORTH (ITHACA)
The Camp is located fourteen miles south of Ithaca, New York. Travel approximately ten miles south from Ithaca on Route 96B South through Danby, turn right on South Danby Road. Take a right on Fisher Settlement Road. The camp is located approximately three and one-half miles on the left.
Or
Travel south on Route 13/34/96. Follow the signs for Route 34/96 South to Spencer. Travel approximately 17 miles. Shortly after the "Welcome to Spencer" sign, take next left(sharp) onto Fisher Settlement Road. The camp is located 4 miles on the right. Fisher Settlement will turn into a dirt road, the camp is about one more mile on the right.
FROM THE EAST/SOUTHEAST
If traveling from the Binghamton, NY area and points east/southeast: follow Route 17/Interstate 86 to Exit 64 "Rte 96/Owego/Ithaca", and follow signs for Rte 96 North towards Ithaca. In Candor, NY, follow Route 96 (not 96B) to Spencer, NY. At the traffic light in Spencer, make a right onto Routes 34/96 North. Travel one mile and make a right onto Fisher Settlement Rd. The camp is located 4 miles on the right. Fisher Settlement will turn into a dirt road, the camp is about one more mile on the right.
FROM THE WEST/SOUTHWEST
If traveling from the Elmira, NY area and points west: from Interstate 86/Route 17, take Exit 54 "Route 13N Ithaca". In Alpine Junction, turn right on Route 224. In the town of Van Etten, Route 224 will turn into Route 34N. Follow Route 34N to Spencer. At the traffic light in Spencer, turn left onto Routes 34/96 North. Travel one mile and make a right onto Fisher Settlement Rd. The camp is located 4 miles on the right. Fisher Settlement will turn into a dirt road, the camp is about one more mile on the right.
Be careful when using a GPS system or a program like Mapquest. It gives some seasonal and/or dead-end roads in the directions to the camp. It is a good idea to consult a New York State road map when traveling to the camp. If you are close but not quite sure, stop and ask directions. Most area residents will be able to guide you. You may call us at 607-589-4800 (or 800-232-7060) and we will be happy to give you directions to the camp.
