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Renovating an Adirondack Camp Without Plumbing
Camps around Colton, Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake and Cranberry Lake often go months without working plumbing during a renovation. A monthly porta potty keeps the crew on site and out of the woods.
How long should I rent a porta potty for a camp renovation?
Rent a camp-renovation porta potty for the whole job on a 28-day cycle. Most camp projects run two to four cycles between Memorial Day and Columbus Day. Billing renews until you call for pickup, so you never need to guess the end date up front.
Can a truck reach my camp?
A delivery truck can reach most camps on graded roads. Narrow, steep or seasonal roads may not hold a truck in April and May. Send a photo of the road and the drive when you book. If the truck cannot reach the camp, we set the unit at the road end.
Who services a camp unit, and how often?
We service camp units weekly on our Park route, on a fixed day. The driver needs the same access each week, so leave the gate open or share the code. If the crew is large or the job runs through July heat, add a second weekly visit.
What should I tell the driver about my camp?
Tell the driver the camp road name and any gate code, send a photo of the turn-off and the drive, and mark the spot with a flag or cone. Camp numbers and fire numbers help more than a mailing address, because many camp roads do not show up correctly on maps.
- Fire number or camp number
- Photo of the turn-off from the main road
- Gate code or key location
- Phone number of someone on site
What happens when camp closes for the season?
When camp closes, call two business days ahead and we pick up the unit. Units do not stay over winter at unheated camps. Book again in spring and a fresh unit arrives when the road is open.