Lakeview Cabins is a three-generational, family owned business. It was originally built by "pep" and Leah Rollins, in the 1950's. They were the sole Proprietors until 1970, when the business was handed down to there son and his wife, Bill and Jane Rollins.

Bill and Jane hosted another generation of tourists until 1999. It is now operated by their daughter, Linda an Dwayne.Barton 1937 .

Roger's Rangers were chased into the Crystal Lake - Barton area. During the French and Indian War, In 1759. It is believed that Robert Roger explored this area at the age of fifteen, and knew to lead the rangers here to safety. It is also believed that vicious indian raids during his boyhood led him to play a leading role in the raid on St. Francis in Canada, A noted Catholic Indian mission village under Jesuit control. Historians believe the spark of the American Revolution may have begun in the ranks of Rogers' Rangers.

At one time, there was a granite quarry on the east side of Crystal Lake. Near the turn of the century, steamboats barged stones across the lake. The park's beach house was made of granite quarried beside the lake. It was constructed in the late thirties by the CCC. It has a very unusual architectural design and received prominent recognition the year it was built. Crystal Lake is approximately three miles long and about one mile in width. The almost 100 foot deep cold waters is the habitat for rainbow trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, lake trout, chain pickerel and panfish. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy fishing, picnicking, a playground and swimming. It is a glacial lake beautifully situated among roughhewn mountain sides. this is the end of our history.