Camping in Fort Drum, NY, US: 12 Best Campgrounds 2025

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New York
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Fort Drum

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Camp Benjamin

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Boonville, NY

This 9-Acre Permaculture farm project, which includes fruit & nut trees, annual and perennial gardens, chickens, vermiculture, rainwater catchment systems. Property offers walking trails, camping areas with fire pits. Seasonal Concerts & Events... Property is a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

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Kasoag Lake

79 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents23 acres · Williamstown, NY

Located on 25 acres in Northern New York. Kasoag lake is a spring fed lake and feels like the Adirondacks. Minutes away from Salmon River Falls and connected to the local Oswego Countu ATV and Kasoag Trailblazerz trails. Come relax with us and make some memories here at beautiful Kasoag Lake……..

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Happy Camper Bus & Camp Site

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Taberg, NY

Since 2020 The Happy Camper Bus has been creating memorable times for hundreds of guests at a prior location. Hi ! I'm Jessica and in 2023 I purchased this charming skoolie with the intent to add a few changes and eventually run my skoolie entirely off-grid. Guests can expect an affordable, peaceful, family oriented stay in my 37 ft International Bus/Skoolie. You'll find custom woodwork design inside with modern touches and full electric capabilities until I convert to solar.

Absolute Serenity

1 site · RV, Tent100 acres · Lyons Falls, NY

Learn more about this land:100 acres of wooded land to enjoy with trails and a creek. Large open area for RV parking or find a secure area and pitch a tent. Well water & generator available upon request (no electricity). Located across the street to miles of maintained ATV trails. Nights can be enjoyed with large campfires. Wake up to the roaming deer and wild turkeys. Plenty of firewood to be burned. Enjoy the Moose river 1/4 mile down the road or Brantingham Lake 6 miles away. Mountains can be climbed just 30 minutes away. Old Forge offers many attractions.

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Birch's Lakeside Campground/Marina

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Cranberry Lake, NY

Located on the shores of the 3rd largest lake in the Adirondack Park you will find Birch's Lakeside General Store, Campground and Marina. Nightly and Seasonal RV/Tent Campsites, bring your boat and park at the marina to access the lake, hike the Cranberry 50 or Bear Mountain, excellent fishing, stargaze, Children/Dog Friendly. Combined 28 RV/Tent sites available, 40 Marina Slips.

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Happy Camper Bus & Camp Site

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Taberg, NY

Since 2020 The Happy Camper Bus has been creating memorable times for hundreds of guests at a prior location. Hi ! I'm Jessica and in 2023 I purchased this charming skoolie with the intent to add a few changes and eventually run my skoolie entirely off-grid. Guests can expect an affordable, peaceful, family oriented stay in my 37 ft International Bus/Skoolie. You'll find custom woodwork design inside with modern touches and full electric capabilities until I convert to solar.

Birch's Lakeside Campground/Marina

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Cranberry Lake, NY

Located on the shores of the 3rd largest lake in the Adirondack Park you will find Birch's Lakeside General Store, Campground and Marina. Nightly and Seasonal RV/Tent Campsites, bring your boat and park at the marina to access the lake, hike the Cranberry 50 or Bear Mountain, excellent fishing, stargaze, Children/Dog Friendly. Combined 28 RV/Tent sites available, 40 Marina Slips.

Kasoag Lake

79 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents23 acres · Williamstown, NY

Located on 25 acres in Northern New York. Kasoag lake is a spring fed lake and feels like the Adirondacks. Minutes away from Salmon River Falls and connected to the local Oswego Countu ATV and Kasoag Trailblazerz trails. Come relax with us and make some memories here at beautiful Kasoag Lake……..

Absolute Serenity

1 site · RV, Tent100 acres · Lyons Falls, NY

Learn more about this land:100 acres of wooded land to enjoy with trails and a creek. Large open area for RV parking or find a secure area and pitch a tent. Well water & generator available upon request (no electricity). Located across the street to miles of maintained ATV trails. Nights can be enjoyed with large campfires. Wake up to the roaming deer and wild turkeys. Plenty of firewood to be burned. Enjoy the Moose river 1/4 mile down the road or Brantingham Lake 6 miles away. Mountains can be climbed just 30 minutes away. Old Forge offers many attractions.

Camp Benjamin

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Boonville, NY

This 9-Acre Permaculture farm project, which includes fruit & nut trees, annual and perennial gardens, chickens, vermiculture, rainwater catchment systems. Property offers walking trails, camping areas with fire pits. Seasonal Concerts & Events... Property is a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

Little brookie lodge

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Lowville, NY

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Adirondack Waterfall Oasis

1 site · RV, Tent24 acres · Port Leyden, NY

With cobblestone mill ruins, a 200 year old cemetery at the property entrance and a large dam at the top of some of New York's most beautiful waterfalls, this is the former site of one of the Georgia Pacific's many logging mills dating back to the early 1800's and a part of Adirondack history. Surrounded by bedrock, huge boulders, massive pine trees and miles and miles of trails, the Fowlerville Falls offer days of exploration and/or relaxation. There is a large swimming hole at the top of the falls, just off of the South-facing bedrock bank, where you can swim or lay in the sun. The falls, themselves, are almost 500 ft. across (at the widest point) and approximately 150 ft. in length (from top to bottom), ascending at approximately a 40-45 degree angle, making them navigable by foot. In the drier months (and, of course, depending on rain fall), most of the falls are dry, with only 50 - 100 ft. of water flow, making them navigable by foot. There are many little pools and flowing water across the bedrock to explore, along with the rest of the river, the surrounding woods and adjacent miles and miles of atv/hiking trails. If you are kayaker, there river above the falls is calm and fairly shallow, ranging from .5 - several feet in depth. And if you are white water enthusiast, Fowlerville Falls (and the Moose River) is a nationally rated and renowned spot, boasting a class III-IV under normal release conditions, and a dangerous, cold class V under spring runoff conditions. Please feel free to reach out with any questions. Learn more about this land: A raw, pine forest lining the bedrock banks of Port Leyden's Fowlerville Falls, just inside of the Adirondack park. The former site of one of Georgia Pacific's old logging mills, the property has private access to beautiful water falls, a large swimming hole just off of a large, South-facing rock bank, untamed, clean pine forests, ATV and hiking trails, trout & small mouth bass fishing, many fire pits and areas to camp throughout the property.

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Beaver Camp

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents87 acres · Lowville, NY

Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, this 87-acre expanse of forest, streams, and lake is the perfect escape from the business of life. Located in the Adirondack State Park directly on Beaver Lake, we have access to the lake and Beaver River flow and the wide expanse of forests and trails of the park. With heated cabins, water and electric RV sites, and outdoor tenting areas, we provide a camping experience that can be tailored to fit the needs of small and large groups. Whether it's cozying up around the fire in one of our indoor lounging areas; pitching a tent at our outpost camp lean-to site in the middle of the woods; sipping complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, or tea as you watch the sunrise over the lake; or hiking through the woods (or across the lake when its frozen over) and watching the wildlife, Beaver Camp offers a great opportunity to unplug and soak in the peace and quiet of nature.

Milk & Honey Homestead

4 sites · Lodging10 acres · Camden, NY

We are a small homestead with some goats, ducks and chickens, we live in an off grid Tiny cabin and rent out another tiny cabin. We are nestled comfortably in the woods. Road that goes through the woods and opens into picturesque meadow. Close to nature hikes, lakes and rivers for fishing. Perfect spot to unwind, enjoy some quiet time

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Willows On The Lake Campground

100 sites · RVs, Tents10 acres · Adams, NY

The Willows on the Lake RV Park is located 45 minutes from the gorgeous Thousand Islands region. We are less than 5 minutes away from Westcott Beach State Park or Sackets Harbor and a short twenty minutes from Watertown NY. If you think you would like to visit Canada while you stay with us at the Willows, you’ll be delighted to know it’s less than forty five minutes away. So bring your pets and family and come see why The Willows on the Lake RV Park is the perfect setting for your next vacation getaway. We are confident you will enjoy your stay here with us.

1566 Q.C.A Quiet Country Acres

1 site · RV, Tent300 acres · Pulaski, NY

Retired dairy farm. Quiet country setting! 300 acres total with Grindstone Creek running thru it. Apx 3 miles to Interstate 81 and apx 3 miles Lake Ontario. Close to snowmobile trails. 5 miles from the Salmon River! Easy travel distance to Syracuse, Watertown and Oswego. Septic, water and electric hookup. Closed for the months of December to March.

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Trailside Ranch Cabin Rentals

6 sites · Lodging10 acres · Glenfield, NY

YOUR CABIN IS WAITING FOR YOU! TRAILSIDERANCH IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND. This family friendly 10 acre off the grid ranch is located inside the Adirondack Park. We are at the end of Partridgeville Road and the beginning of Paradise in beautiful Brantingham NY Trailside Ranch is surrounded by the pristine 76,000-acre Independence River Wild Forest Preserve. It is linked to 65 miles of Horse trails, hundreds of miles of Snowmobile trails and to the nearly 600 miles of ATV trails. If you are looking for the full wilderness experience, you can hike right from your cabin! We also offer on-site snowmobile rentals in the winter and S x S rentals in the summer. You can hire our local guide to explore the area or if you are comfortable with a map and directions, we can give you details of some amazing scenery to see. Ask us about our rentals if you are interested in this adventure. Your time here will be something your entire family will remember for a lifetime.

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Little brookie lodge

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Lowville, NY

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Happy Camper Bus & Camp Site

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Taberg, NY

Since 2020 The Happy Camper Bus has been creating memorable times for hundreds of guests at a prior location. Hi ! I'm Jessica and in 2023 I purchased this charming skoolie with the intent to add a few changes and eventually run my skoolie entirely off-grid. Guests can expect an affordable, peaceful, family oriented stay in my 37 ft International Bus/Skoolie. You'll find custom woodwork design inside with modern touches and full electric capabilities until I convert to solar.

Kasoag Lake

79 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents23 acres · Williamstown, NY

Located on 25 acres in Northern New York. Kasoag lake is a spring fed lake and feels like the Adirondacks. Minutes away from Salmon River Falls and connected to the local Oswego Countu ATV and Kasoag Trailblazerz trails. Come relax with us and make some memories here at beautiful Kasoag Lake……..

Camp Benjamin

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Boonville, NY

This 9-Acre Permaculture farm project, which includes fruit & nut trees, annual and perennial gardens, chickens, vermiculture, rainwater catchment systems. Property offers walking trails, camping areas with fire pits. Seasonal Concerts & Events... Property is a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

Absolute Serenity

1 site · RV, Tent100 acres · Lyons Falls, NY

Learn more about this land:100 acres of wooded land to enjoy with trails and a creek. Large open area for RV parking or find a secure area and pitch a tent. Well water & generator available upon request (no electricity). Located across the street to miles of maintained ATV trails. Nights can be enjoyed with large campfires. Wake up to the roaming deer and wild turkeys. Plenty of firewood to be burned. Enjoy the Moose river 1/4 mile down the road or Brantingham Lake 6 miles away. Mountains can be climbed just 30 minutes away. Old Forge offers many attractions.

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Absolute Serenity

1 site · RV, Tent100 acres · Lyons Falls, NY

Learn more about this land:100 acres of wooded land to enjoy with trails and a creek. Large open area for RV parking or find a secure area and pitch a tent. Well water & generator available upon request (no electricity). Located across the street to miles of maintained ATV trails. Nights can be enjoyed with large campfires. Wake up to the roaming deer and wild turkeys. Plenty of firewood to be burned. Enjoy the Moose river 1/4 mile down the road or Brantingham Lake 6 miles away. Mountains can be climbed just 30 minutes away. Old Forge offers many attractions.

Birch's Lakeside Campground/Marina

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents2 acres · Cranberry Lake, NY

Located on the shores of the 3rd largest lake in the Adirondack Park you will find Birch's Lakeside General Store, Campground and Marina. Nightly and Seasonal RV/Tent Campsites, bring your boat and park at the marina to access the lake, hike the Cranberry 50 or Bear Mountain, excellent fishing, stargaze, Children/Dog Friendly. Combined 28 RV/Tent sites available, 40 Marina Slips.

Happy Camper Bus & Camp Site

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents4 acres · Taberg, NY

Since 2020 The Happy Camper Bus has been creating memorable times for hundreds of guests at a prior location. Hi ! I'm Jessica and in 2023 I purchased this charming skoolie with the intent to add a few changes and eventually run my skoolie entirely off-grid. Guests can expect an affordable, peaceful, family oriented stay in my 37 ft International Bus/Skoolie. You'll find custom woodwork design inside with modern touches and full electric capabilities until I convert to solar.

Kasoag Lake

79 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents23 acres · Williamstown, NY

Located on 25 acres in Northern New York. Kasoag lake is a spring fed lake and feels like the Adirondacks. Minutes away from Salmon River Falls and connected to the local Oswego Countu ATV and Kasoag Trailblazerz trails. Come relax with us and make some memories here at beautiful Kasoag Lake……..

Camp Benjamin

4 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · Boonville, NY

This 9-Acre Permaculture farm project, which includes fruit & nut trees, annual and perennial gardens, chickens, vermiculture, rainwater catchment systems. Property offers walking trails, camping areas with fire pits. Seasonal Concerts & Events... Property is a Certified Wildlife Habitat.

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Camping near Fort Drum guide

Overview

Perched on the banks of the Black River in the far northern reaches of Upstate New York, Fort Drum camping is ideal for those who love the water. The nearby Thousand Islands region along Lake Ontario and the Canadian border is well known for its woodlands, islands, and renowned boating and fishing, while the long sandy beach of Southwick Beach State Park is perfect for summer fun with 100 tent and RV campsites with picnic tables, potable water, and shower access. Adjacent to the Lakeview Wildlife Management Area, the state park features nature trails and coastal sand dunes. Within the town limits, the Black River Trail makes it easy to explore this gateway to the North Country on foot. Just remember to pack your snowshoes if you plan to follow the trail during the winter months!