The master bedroom. Photo courtesy of Donald A. White '53

The newly remodeled kitchen.

The fabulous lakeside Kirby Cabin has four rooms that include a kitchen, living room and two bedrooms. The porch with its scenic views offers the splendor of the Adirondacks in both the sunshine and the rain. The porch is complete with six Adirondack chairs for your comfort. A stay at an Adirondack camp would not be complete without a crackling fire. A fire ring is located just off the porch.

The kitchen is modern and complete with cold running water, as well as gas run lights, refrigerator, and oven/stove. Drinking water is provided in two five-gallon containers, with more available at Camp Huntington. The kitchen also has table and chairs, pots, pans, dishes and silverware. All your housekeeping needs are provided including paper towels and toilet paper. There is an outside charcoal grill for cooking (bring own charcoal).Users are expected to bring their own groceries for their stay.

The master bedroom is comprised of a queen-size bed, dresser, and a sink. Two sets of bunk beds that will accommodate up to four people are located in the bunkroom. The bunkroom also includes two dressers. Two rollaway beds can be found in the closets and may be used in the living room area. Each room has gas operated lights.

The bathroom facilities at the Kirby Camp are some what primitive. Amenities consist of a brand new composting toilet, installed in the summer of 2005, and a solar shower. A solar shower has a deck bottom surrounded by a tarp. In the unit there is a hook on which to hang the solar shower bag. Once hung, open the valve to let out water at your preferred rate. The bags are a dark color. Fill the bags in the morning and lay them on the dock to heat. By late morning you will have warm-hot water to take your shower. They are well kept and clean.

There is no electricity at the Kirby Camp. You are responsible for cleaning up after yourselves, as there is no janitorial or maid service available at the camp. All guests are requested to keep the camp in a neat and orderly condition and to leave it "in as good, or better condition" than they found it. Cleaning supplies and equipment are provided. The garbage policy will be "carry in, carry out." All garbage may be put in the dumpster by the Main Lodge at Antlers.

Canoes, paddles, and life jackets are available for boating on Raquette Lake. Life jackets must be worn in canoes. If desired, a small motor boat will be provided at an additional cost. Marked trails are present for hiking, along with a self-guided nature trail. The use of personal water crafts (jet skis), family pets, and tenting are all strictly prohibited on the premises.