Discover the best mountainous campgrounds near Old Forge, New York with horseback riding

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7 top mountainous campgrounds near Old Forge with horseback riding

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Little brookie lodge

1 site · Lodging1 acre · Lowville, NY

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The Pines Lakeside Canoe & Camping

1 site · Tent13 acres · Stony Creek, NY

Enjoy a secluded lakeside campsite with two points of water access. There are no other sites on this 13 acre property, so it's very private. Complimentary canoe and stand up paddle boards for your use. New York State hiking trails just one mile down the road, plus lots of other activities like rail biking and rafting a short drive away. The campsite is just 100 steps down a well-marked trail accessible from the parking spot. Pitch your tent on the elevated platform encircled in pine trees with a view of the lake. Next to the tent area you’ll find a solar shower, picnic table, Cleanwaste toilet in outhouse, fire pit and Adirondack chairs. The site comes equipped ample firewood, fire starters, and many kitchen items including plates, bowls, utensils, cups, frying pan, can opener, wine opener, salt and pepper, cooking tongs, dish wash basin, and dish soap. Please note, that during Mother's Day and Father's Day is black fly season in the Adirondacks. Difficult to predict, but good to be aware of.

Camp Adirondack

1 site · Lodging10 acres · Old Forge, NY

The perfect Adirondack getaway. This cabin is nestled in the forest only footsteps away from the shores of historic Big Moose Lake. The property is 10 acres - 4 on the shoreline of the lake and 6 in the forest across the street. The cabin is walking distance to the lake and two area restaurants and taverns. Big Moose Lake is 4 miles long and a mile wide at it's widest point. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, hiking, water-skiing, and swimming in the warmer months, or snowmobiling, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing in the winter. There are trout and bass in the lake if fishing is something you'd like to do.

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.

Pork Hill Getaway

6 sites · Tents5 acres · Rodman, NY

The Pork Hill Getaway is our summer retreat. We come up from FL for the summer and your welcome to come and camp out with us. We will be there from Early May to late September This is a 5 acre wooded lot with 5 sites, a small pond and creek too, some sites are gravel and some dirt/mulch.This will be our first full summer there, so there is much to do, to improve ours and your camping experience. So please pardon our "dust" for the summer of 2022. This is in Rodman NY, and on the western edge of the Tug Hill Plateau, In Jefferson County. At this time it is a dry site, no water or power or sewer hook ups. There is many many places to go, a few are the Adirondacks, Lake Ontario beaches and parks, Canada is just a few miles to the north, Plenty of hiking trails, Snowmobile trails, Hunting, Fishing and boating are just some of what is available Corner of Pork Hill Rd. & Myers Dr., Rodman NY.

Paulie’s Mountain

1 site · Tent107 acres · Caroga Lake, NY

Quietly nestled on the southwestern edge of the Adirondacks in the town of Stratford, settle in for an authentic upstate New York camping experience. Surrounded by 6 million acres of public land, you can find something to appease any outdoor enthusiast! Fulton County boasts 44 Lakes and the outdoor activities that compliment them such as boating, kayaking, swimming, fishing, and camping. Adventure awaits you on our bicycle and hiking trails; play on an array of golf courses; explore our many museums and historic sites, and family attractions; patronize our local farm markets and agritourism venues. Winter adventure includes ice fishing, downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. Pull out of your campsite with your favorite ATV or UTV, and spend the day riding over 100 miles of local backwoods. Hitch your kayak and take a 2 minute drive up to the boat launch, and paddle through what we call Stewarts Landing which is the 2 mile stretch of flat water carrying the outflow of Canada, West and Lilly Lakes. Take a tour of our homestead, meet our chickens and cuddle our bunnies. Fresh eggs and garden veggies available seasonally. WiFi available near main house, but cell reception on road and surrounding area is very limited. ***WE HAVE OUTDOOR LIVESTOCK GUARDIAN DOGS*** They sometimes bark at the night to keep us and you safe from everything.

Entire Campground 4 sites included

1 site · RV, Tent10 acres · Stratford, NY

You're renting an entire 10 acre, private, fully equipped campground in the Adirondack Park. The campground consists of 4) sites with 30 amp electric and water hookups for your RV, Camper or Tent. You choose what to locate where. You can also camp off grid in more private areas. Excellent, high speed Wi-Fi There is a large pavilion with picnic tables, gas grill, fire pit, running water and video projector with 120" screen. Outdoor games, volley ball, tether ball, corn hole, boccie, practice disk golf. There is a general store within walking distance and the East Canada creek is a short walk or bike away. You can 4 wheel down town roads and get to miles and miles of off road riding trails, nearby. There are beautiful hiking trails running through various areas from fern gardens to old growth forests. You might even find a Herkimer Diamond along the way. Explore the Southwestern Adirondack Park with lots of state maintained, diverse nature, fishing, swimming, boating and hiking opportunities. Caroga, Pine, Peck and Pleasant Lakes are a short drive away. At night sit around the fire make smores then gaze at the light-pollution-less sky. Enjoy the total quiet if you want or stay up all night talking to your friends. There is no curfew. Use the tether ball at 3 A.M. if you want. Play Frisbee golf in your underwear. Not only will no one judge you, no one will be there to even see you. (Although no wild, rowdy parties are allowed.) Perfect for renting with a group of friends for fun, a family reunion or event. Cleared open area and woods It's all yours to enjoy. The camp rental includes: 4 RV, Camper or Tent spots with 30 amp service Water hookups Dump Station Picnic tables Fire pits 10 Acres of private land Access to miles of ATV and hiking trails Garbage disposal Excellent Wi-Fi Pavilion Gas grill Game library Movie projector with screen Outdoor games and amenities. Outdoor hot water shower Out houses Bring your friendly pet A quiet, peaceful sleep (if you want it)

Mountainous camping near Old Forge with horseback riding guide

Overview

Known as “Adirondack Base Camp,” the New York hamlet of Old Forge is the perfect place to set off on adventures around the Central Adirondack region and Adirondack Park. The town boasts easy access to outdoor activities, from skiing and stand-up paddleboarding to hiking to the summit of Bald Mountain and biking or skiing on McCauley Mountain. Those who want to set up camp will find plenty of nearby options.

Where to go

Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness

Just west of Old Forge, the Ha-De-Ron-Dah Wilderness is perfect for those seeking solitude in a beautiful, wild setting. The area has 35 miles of marked trails as well as five lakes and 16 ponds for fishing. It’s also home to wildlife including moose, black bears, and bald eagles. Just 10 minutes south of Old Forge, Nicks Lake Campground has 112 sites for campers and tents.

Black River Wild Forest

The sprawling Black River Wild Forest offers an array of recreational activities, from hiking some of its 90 miles of trails to paddling, fishing, and snowmobiling on its lakes. Nicks Lake Campground is at the northern end of the forest.

Long Lake

Appropriately named for the expansive lake that flows through it, Long Lake is a quiet and pristine corner of the Adirondacks. Naturally, boating and fishing are top activities but in the winter you can also go snowmobiling and both downhill and cross-country skiing. Around 15 minutes southwest of town, Forked Lake Campground has 80 sites.

West Canada Lake Wilderness

Around 70 miles southeast of Old Forge, West Canada Lake Wilderness is the second largest wilderness area in the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Hiking trails vary in levels of difficulty and maintenance and lead through some of the more remote areas in the Adirondack Park. Backcountry camping is allowed and there are 16 lean-tos and 28 primitive tent sites located along the Northville-Placid Trail and connecting trails.

When to go

The long, sunny days of spring and summer are ideal for enjoying the trails and water activities on offer, making these the most popular seasons to visit Old Forge and the Adirondacks generally. However, the peak summer season can bring crowds and booked-up campsites, so try to make reservations far in advance. September and October can also get busy with visitors arriving to see the vibrant colors of fall foliage while winters are relatively crowd-free and offer skiing and snowshoeing.