Fall In The Adirondacks

Autumn in Tupper Lake is filled with changing colors, pristine waterways, and crisp weather.

Here are some ways to take in all this natural beauty:

2023 Fall Foliage Report

A fall foliage progression graphic indicating "past peak"

October 11, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
  • Brilliance: dull
  • Predominating colors: recent rains and winds have knocked most leaves off of the trees, some dull yellows are left
  • Rating: past peak

October 2, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 100%
  • Brilliance: very bright
  • Predominating colors: yellows, golds, oranges, reds, and some deep purples
  • Rating: peak
a view of peak fall foliage in the Tupper Lake region
a view of peak fall foliage in the Tupper Lake region
a view of peak fall foliage in the Tupper Lake region
a view of peak fall foliage in the Tupper Lake region

September 25, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 60%
  • Brilliance: average to bright 
  • Predominating colors: primarily oranges and yellows, bright gold
  • Rating: mid-point

September 18, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 25%
  • Brilliance: dull 
  • Predominating colors: some deep reds, oranges & yellows. At this stage of the leaf change, some colors are making a more vibrant showing than others – the reds are deep and dark, appearing more vibrant then the oranges & yellows
  • Rating: beginning / low

September 11, 2023

  • Percent of trees predicted to have changed by the coming weekend: 5%
  • Brilliance: dull 
  • Predominating colors: mostly green, with oranges and yellows beginning to appear
  • Rating: just beginning

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Basecamp Tupper: A Hub of Fall Fun

Small but mighty, Tupper Lake is rather wonderful. It has amazing scenery, incredible donuts, and breathtaking starry skies. Whatever your interest, we're sure that you'll find that a few days in Tupper Lake are ideal for discovering memorable fall fun.