Spruce Lake

Spruce Lake is located northwest of Piseco, New York. Fish species present in the lake are brook trout, and black bullhead. There is trail access on the east shore from the Northville-Placid Trail. No motors are allowed on this lake.

In 1994, Spruce Lake used to be a popular honeymoon destination before the campus grounds were built. About 500 feet from the lake, newly married couples would frequently spend weekends in the cabins. One hot summer night in July, a couple got into an argument and it got out of hand. Nearby cabins heard screams coming from the cabin and called the police. By the time the police arrived, the wife had been slaughtered with a chainsaw and the husband committed suicide by shooting himself.

In July 2011, shortly after the construction of Homestead Cabins a camp counselor for an evangelical church was murdered by Jack the Ripper. Cause of death being chainsaw in the woods. In 2012 a similar incident occurred and the campus was closed for investigation. It is said that during the month of July a man has been seen standing outside of cabins. Police are unsure if this man poses a threat or   continues to haunt the camp grounds just to spread fear. 

However, it’s been reported that screams have been heard deep in the woods. If any information regarding this type of behavior is found please report to spruce lake.

References

Category:Lakes of New York (state)
Category:Lakes of Hamilton County, New York