Camping near Adirondack State Park

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Discover the most magical spots to pitch your tent or park your rig on your next Adirondack State Park adventure.

The Adirondacks lounge across a million acres only a 4-hour drive from NYC.

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Eagle Point Campground

69 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Paradox Lake Campground

56 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

The weekend I was there it rained. Beautiful shot of the sunrise on the final morning.

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Cranberry Lake Campground

167 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Long Island Group Campground

84 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Canoeing through the Fulton Chain of Lakes

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Alger Island Campground

15 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Forked Lake Campground

77 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Fish Creek Pond Campground

322 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Moffitt Beach Campground

248 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Lake George Battleground Campground

62 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Lake Harris, the lake for which the campground is named after, is beautiful, and even on the warmest of summer days there is only a very minuscule crowd. Plus, the campground has most of their sites directly on the lake, so most every campsite is waterfront!

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Lake Harris Campground

85 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Each site includes one of these nice concrete fire pits with an included cooking grate that flips down

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Rogers Rock Campground

301 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Brown Tract Pont Campground

84 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Poplar Point Campground

19 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Sacandaga Campground

137 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Eighth Lake Campground entrance at Seventh Lake.

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Eighth Lake Campground

116 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Nicks Lake Campground

104 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Ausable Point Campground

115 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Luzerne Campground

165 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Lewey Lake Campground

197 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Hiked Bald Mountain on one of our excursions from the campsite.

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Buck Pond Campground

112 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Saranac Lake Islands Campground

79 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Scaroon Manor Campground

71 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Indian Lake Islands Campground

50 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Lake Durant Campground

56 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Lake Eaton Campground

127 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Limekiln Lake Campground

260 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Northampton Beach Campground

158 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Tioga Point Campground

23 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Narrow Island Group Campground

81 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Little Sand Point Campground

74 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Taylor Pond Campground

29 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Wilmington Notch Campground

49 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Meacham Lake Campground

219 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Hearthstone Point Campground

241 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Glen Island Group Campground

201 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Lincoln Pond Campground

34 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Expecting rain (that luckily never came), we flipped our boat on the rocky bank of the remote site.

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Putnam Pond Campground

69 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Sharp Bridge Campground

36 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Point Comfort Campground

63 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Caroga Lake Campground

156 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Rollins Pond Campground

266 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Golden Beach Campground

195 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Meadowbrook Campground

58 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

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Crown Point Campground

63 sites · RVs, Tents In Adirondack State Park

Top-rated campgrounds near Adirondack State Park

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Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks

139 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · North Hudson, NY

Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks combines the sweet nostalgia of classic campground fun with modern amenities and conveniences. As you roll your RV or family vehicle onto the grounds, you’ll take in your forested surroundings, a myriad of family-friendly activities, and a peek of the Schroon River that leads down to Schroon Lake. Pull in to your full hook-up site, deluxe cabin, or cozy yurt to begin your outdoor adventure! Our family-friendly amenities abound! Two swimming pools and waterslide; gaga ball; multiple playgrounds; gem mining; mini golf; a play house; pedal bike rentals; a spacious rec hall stocked with arts and crafts and arcade games; lazy river tubing; a riverside beach area and more – young campers will have endless options to choose from at Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks. A fully-stocked camp store, large laundry facility, and parkwide WiFi bring some creature comforts to your camp site.

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Adirondack Adventure Base

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Paul Smiths, NY

Overlook Lean-To, Treehouse, primitive campsites, and so much more! This is glamping at its finest. Our property was originally used as a seasonal hunting/fishing camp in the 1920's. Sheila and Bob bought it in the early 80s and have turned it into an amazing compound built for their family. They blinked their eyes and their children are gone, so this beautiful 50 acre diverse property and its private trail system are meant to be shared. Nestled in a mature, private pine forest, this well cared for property boasts abundant wildlife and a network of walking, skiing and mountain biking trails which take you past wetlands, cliffs and a variety of forest types. They have all kinds of lodging options from a beautiful vacation cabin they rent, to an Adk lean-to, to a Treehouse, and primitive campsites. You'll find a little bit for everyone at Adirondack Adventure Base.

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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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Mt Baker Tiny Cabin

1 site · Lodging3 acres · Saranac Lake, NY

This off-the-grid tiny house is nestled on a 23 acre parcel at the end of a quarter-mile dirt road. The property itself is secluded but is less than 2 miles from the heart of Saranac Lake's downtown. This property is bordered by the Saranac River, the backside of Baker Mountain and State Forest. The only other building on the property is our timberframe which we may or may not be at during the time of your visit. The property does have private trails up to the cliffs on the backside of Baker mtn however, the Saranac River is down a steep embankment so it does not make for a good place to launch a boat (several public boat launches nearby). The Mt Baker tiny house is a great basecamp for hiking the Saranac Lake 6-ers, paddling/boating along the Saranac Chain of lakes or Saranac River, Mountain Biking at Dewey, Pisgah or other nearby BETA trails. IMPORTANT DETAILS: This tiny cabin is completely off the grid: no electricity, heat or cooling. Queen sized bed - we provide the linens. The driveway is narrow - so nothing in tow. Drinking water is provided via jug and dispenser. There is a brand new outhouse (no flushable toilet) We have a designated spot for campfires (smores are a must) There is an older propane grill outside for guest use

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Patterson Creek Camp

5 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Warrensburg, NY

Located near the confulence of the Hudson and Schroon rivers. Rich in local and regional history. Some of or most influntial events in our history took place on or near this location. Henry Hudson the namesake of our beloved river camped on the confluence and met with the native tribes to plot a cource northward.Our area is rich with the history of the ealy USA.

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Vergennes Hilltop

1 site · RV2 acres · Vergennes, VT

Sherman Ridge, named after Captain Sherman, who was at the forefront of the world’s steamboat revolution. After running a steamboat on the Hudson in competition with Robert Fulton, Sherman moved to Vergennes in 1813 to oversee construction and operations of six Lake Champlain Steamboats. Sited at the highest northern-most area of Vergennes, you can hear the lulling sounds of the Vergennes Waterfalls in the distance and views beyond to Adirondack Mountains of New York.Learn more about this land:Great views of the Adirondack Mtns, sounds of the waterfalls in Vergennes and easily walk-able to downtown restaurants and brewpub! City Sanctuary!

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Weaver Acres

3 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Tupper Lake, NY

Enjoy a taste of the Adirondacks with all of the amenities of a town. These spacious wooded lots provide a picturesque landscape that can accommodate almost any camper! This property has been family owned for 3 generations with no plans of that changing. This location used to be home to what the family referred to lovingly as the "Green Camp". The area holds many childhood memories for the family who is hoping to extend that opportunity to all who choose to reserve it. This property is centrally located just a 5minute walk from Tupper Lake Public Beach which contains a full bathhouse. It is also a 5minute drive to the award willing Raquette River Brewery and the Adirondack Rail Trail. Tupper Lake is also home to the #1 Natural History Museum in the Country "The Wild Center". Tupper Lake is part of the tri-lake region in the Adirondacks including Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Lake Placid being home to the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics.

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The Cabin

1 site · Lodging16 acres · Redford, NY

Secluded log cabin set in 16 acres of private woodland in the Adirondacks. Easy access to all the region has to offer, from world class fishing, hiking, climbing and paddling with white face mountain 20 minutes away for skiing and snowboarding in the winter. The Cabin is off the grid, with solar power for lighting and well pump, propane for the fridge and stove, and two wood burning stoves for heat. There’s an outhouse for a washroom.. There’s a screened in porch that has a bbq as a second cooking option. The property is teaming with wildlife, providing a home to many species native to the region. An ideal location to immerse yourself in nature !

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Adirondack Rustic Retreat

2 sites · Lodging240 acres · North Creek, NY

As far as we know, this land has been occupied since shortly after the civil war. It is actually two farms, combined into one around 1900. The main farmhouse was built out of the logs they cleared in 1879, and there are old foundations of the other original farm houses/barns as well. All over the property (now woods) there are piles of stones that the original inhabitants pulled from the fields. The second farm house was built in 1901. Most of the total 240 acres were cleared pasture land at that time. During the twenties and thirties the property was owned by an industrious couple from the City that lovingly turned it into more of a "rustic retreat"; damming a pond, planting ornamentals and upgrading the buildings. There have been many owners over the years, but we are proud to say it has been with us the longest. Our family bought it in 1961 and we have been trying to be good stewards ever since. Come and visit our little patch of wilderness!

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Bridgeview Harbour Marina

5 sites · RVs, Tents33 acres · Port Henry, NY

Bridgeview Harbour Marina is a family owned and operated full service marina, event space, and camping area on the Adirondack shore of Lake Champlain. Established in 2020 the Marina provides seasonal and overnight slips and moorings to boaters, fisherman, and lake-goers, three camp sites, and an on-site cafe. Marina services are available May thru October each year, with other events and services available throughout the year. The marina is set on 33 acres along Lake Champlain and hosts ~4150 feet of lake-frontage, it is accessible via car, boat, or via the adjacent Amtrak rail line. Prior to becoming a marina in 1989, the property was home to a very large Iron Foundry, rail yard, and barge-loading operation known as Cedar Point. Cedar point, part of the larger Witherbee-Sherman Mining Company, operated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries smelting iron ore to be shipped throughout the world via the Lake Champlain Canal and Hudson River, and is credited with providing iron to some of America's leading projects at the time. Some remains of the sites industrious past can be observed throughout the property. From Father's Day to Labor Day, the Marina hosts the Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market every Friday between 5PM and 8PM. The Market features farms, makers, artists, food trucks and Live Music every week. You can check out our live lake camera and weather station info at our website https://www.bridgeviewharbour.com/weather

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Camp TedRock Adirondack Retreat

3 sites · Lodging, Tents5 acres · Thurman, NY

NOTE: BE SURE TO HAVE A MAP OR DIRECTIONS. OUR REMOTE LOCATION IS NOT SHOWN ON ALL MAPPING APPS! HIPCAMP WILL NOT REFUND IF YOU CAN'T FIND US! Camp TedRock Adirondack Forest Retreat provides private and secluded off grid campsites and structures on 5 forested acres within the Blue Line of The Adirondack State Park in Thurman New York. Just minutes from I-87 and the Lake George Region, our A Frame site offers a 120 square foot authentic A-Frame cabin with an open Adirondack Lean-to approach. This 1-4 person A frame comes with 2 to 4 sleeping cots, 2 hammocks (available) with hanging space inside or out and plenty of space to pitch a tent all around, tent included. Down by the runoff stream (sometimes there is no runoff!) you'll find a fire ring with a cooking grill and outdoor seating. Inside the A frame you're provided a lantern, gas cook stove, kitchen ware, food storage cooler and small table and chairs. 14 gallons of potable water is provided. There is a small corner loo inside the A frame with a flushing RV type toilet for the ladies and also a comfortable Adirondack outhouse with an ecological waste removing system. Although the A frame is UNHEATED, there is a small propane space heater available to take off the chill of a cool Adirondack evening. A 1 lb Propane bottle is provided. Additional Propane is available to purchase. This 5-acre quiet paradise is surrounded by on site walking trails where the only sounds are the owls and an occasional airplane. Camp TedRock is close to many popular Adirondack adventures including nearby Crane Mountain, spectacular Garnet Lake, Lake George, the Hudson River and many more. Top quality kayak packages are available upon request at an additional charge. The popular Lake George and Adirondack High Peak Regions await your exploration and provide endless adventures, all just minutes from your camp. Cancelation Policy: If you cancel at least 7 days before your check in day and time, you’ll receive a full refund (minus Hipcamp fees). If you cancel within the 7 days before check in, there will be no refund.

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Willow Hill Farm and Mountains

23 sites · RVs, Tents375 acres · Keeseville, NY

Willow Hill Farm is a family-run working horse farm. We train , teach, board horses, and run a day camp. We had a resident camp for 40 years. We have mountains in our backyard and the Au Sable River with world class fishing bordering our meadow for a half mile. Great swimming there, also! We are 45 minutes from Lake Placid and 30 minutes from Plattsburgh. Montreal and Burlington, VT are a 1.5 hour drive. Lake Champlain is 15 minutes away. Hiking, boating, and swimming are all close, and riding lessons are available on the farm. Most hip camp sites are where resident campers stayed. There are two sleeping cabins with many bunks. Each has two small rooms where a counselor slept and one large room. There are screened windows with shutters on all sides and screen doors without locks on each end. There are electrical outlets and over head lights in the cabins. We have plans to improve the cabins. Past the cabins is the Green with 4 loose stone firepits. Across from the cabins is the shower house with four hot showers, sink, and toilets. Showers and toilets have closed stalls. Currently, the water system is above ground and will not work in freezing temps. We have installed an outhouse for year round use. All water is from our excellent well. On each side of the former(closed) dining are spots. There are electrical outlets on the outside of the dining hall. People with campers may like to park in the riding arena near the barnyard. There are outlets, but no toilets. Good water is available from the barns. Lovely views of sky and mountains! We also have a beautiful 50 acre field with an outlet, but no well. There is an outhouse there. Excellent sky viewing here. This is where we jump and train our horses. Horses may be turned out in this field. is

The best camping near Adirondack State Park guide

Overview

About

Spread out over 6 million acres, nearly half of which are owned by New York state, Adirondack Park is the largest publicly protected area in the Lower 48. Here you'll find old forests laced with thousands of miles of hiking trails, plus an extensive network of streams and rivers, making the area particularly popular for fishing and boating. Other popular activities include rock climbing, ice climbing, and—of course—camping. The park has tons of public and private campgrounds, many of which can only be reached by boat.

Notable campgrounds

Best for hikers: Sharp Bridge Campground offers easy access to the popular Adirondack High Peaks hiking area.
Best for boaters: Rustic Tioga Point Campground can only be accessed by boat.
Best for communing with nature: Cranberry Lake Campground’s location in one of the biggest remote areas in New York makes it ideal for escaping the sounds of the city.

Tips for snagging a campsite

You can reserve your campsite through New York State Parks online reservation system or over the phone.
Walk-in camping is not allowed.
Reservations open nine months in advance and remain open until 3pm on the day of your visit. Book early to ensure your chances of getting a spot, especially if coming in summer or on a weekend.
If you can’t find a campsite in Adirondack Park on your preferred dates, you may have better luck with a Hipcamp in the area.

When to go

The Adirondacks are a year-round destination, with plenty of season-specific activities to choose from. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are popular in winter, when temperatures often drop well below freezing (and rarely get above 40°F), while spring is a good time to check out waterfalls. Summertime temperatures often get up to the low 90°s F, making the season ideal for camping and hiking, while autumn is a good time to see fall colors on display.

Know before you go

Newcomb’s Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center is a good place to start your visit. Here you can get hiking and camping recommendations, find out about local events, and check out interpretive exhibits.
Just over half of New York's black bear population lives in Adirondack Park. Store food, cooking supplies, garbage, and scented toiletries in your car or in bear-safe lockers.
Adirondack Park is free to enter, but camping fees apply at state-run campgrounds.
The park features numerous ADA-accessible campgrounds and recreational areas.