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Fort Drum

New York, United States · North America

About Fort Drum

Fort Drum sits on the route: 10 minutes from Black River, 38km from Thousand Islands.

Fort Drum is a town located in New York, United States. With a population of 12,955, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Fort Drum sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Fort Drum to your route.

About Fort Drum

Fort Drum is a U.S. Army military reservation and a census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, near the western border of northern New York, United States. The population of the CDP portion of the base was 12,955 at the 2010 census. It is home to the 10th Mountain Division. Fort Drum consists of 107,265 acres

Read more (434.09 km2). In the region, winter temperatures can reach as low as −30 °F (−34 °C). Its mission includes command of active component units assigned to the installation, providing administrative and logistical support to tenant units, support to active and reserve units from all services in training at Fort Drum, and planning and support for the mobilization and training of almost 80,000 troops annually.

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Where is Fort Drum located?

Fort Drum is located in New York, United States, North America. The coordinates are 44.0584 latitude, -75.7619 longitude.

What is the population of Fort Drum?

Fort Drum has a population of approximately 12,955 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
12,955
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
New York
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
44.0584, -75.7619

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Worth the detour from Fort Drum

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

natural wonder

Thousand Islands

An archipelago of nearly 2,000 islands spanning the US-Canada border in the St. Lawrence River, with castles, boat tours, and cottage country charm.

38 km · about 45 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Thousand Islands Parkway

A scenic riverside road along the St. Lawrence between Gananoque and Brockville, Ontario, with viewpoints over island-dotted water.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Fort Drum

  • 42 kmThousand Islands ParkwayA scenic riverside road along the St. Lawrence between Gananoque and Brockville, Ontario, with viewpoints over island-dotted water.

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