Wooded campsites, a sandy beach, and over 20 miles of hiking trails make Moreau Lake State Park Campground one of the more activity-dense state park options in the southern Adirondack corridor. Set in Gansevoort, New York, the campground sits within Moreau Lake State Park and draws a steady mix of tent campers, RV travelers, and day-trippers who use it as a base for exploring the region. Sites are shady and forested, with enough tree cover between neighbors that the layout feels more spread out than the numbers suggest.
Nancy W. describes the sites as having "good separation between the neighboring sites," though she notes RV drivers will need to maneuver carefully to avoid scraping trees on tighter loops. Loop A draws the most consistent praise from RV campers for its more navigable layout. Most sites are not directly lakeside, but the lake is close enough that campers can walk to the beach, rent a kayak or canoe, or fish catch-and-release without leaving the park. The beach has a lifeguard during staffed hours, and a playground makes the campground a workable option for families.
Facilities are well-maintained by most accounts. Bathrooms and showers are consistently described as clean, though the push-button shower knobs, a common feature in older state park facilities, cause water temperature to fluctuate and require repeated pressing. Firewood is available on-site through a burlap bag system that lets campers select their own mix of kindling and larger logs. Generators are permitted but not heavily used, and quiet hours appear to be respected by most campers.
Crowds are a real consideration. The park sits just off I-87, roughly 20 minutes from both Saratoga Springs and Lake George, and that convenience draws significant summer traffic. Reviewers note the beach area is a particular draw, and the campground can fill quickly during peak season. Reservations are available and recommended. The hiking trails double as cross-country skiing routes in winter, and the campground operates from early May through mid-October. RV hookups include electric, water, and sewer, with a 30-foot length limit. Campers wanting a different setup nearby can look at NASCAR RV Resorts at Adirondack Gateway to the northeast.
Description
Moreau Lake State Park lies amid hardwood forests, pine stands and rocky ridges. Shady groves of trees shelter picnic grounds and a pavilion overlooking the lake. Wooded campsites are quiet and secluded, offering facilities for group campers, as well as tent and trailer sites. The sandy beach, nature, hiking and cross-country ski trails, opportunities for boating, fishing and ice fishing, and proximity to the Saratoga Spring and Lake George areas make the park attractive to visitors.
General Information:
- There is a max of 6 people, 2 vehicles, and 2 tents per site.
- No person under the age of 18 will be permitted to camp unless supervised by a person 18 years of age or older who has been issued a permit for that campsite or cabin/cottage.
- No equipment or vehicles are permitted outside of the designated campsite.
- There is separate parking and a fee for any additional vehicles.
- Please call the park office if you are expecting to arrive after 9PM on the day of arrival, otherwise your reservation will be cancelled.
- One picnic table and fireplace/fire-ring per site.
- Most of the fire pits at the campground are NOT equipped with a cooking grill. If you would like to grill food over a campfire, please bring your own grill.
- Picnic areas and boat launch facilities are open from 8AM to sunset.
- New comfort stations and shower facilities located in all loops and are open 24hrs.
- The nature center is open daily during the summer season.
- There are 20+ miles of marked hiking/mountain biking trails available.
- All boats must be stored at either the boat launch or at the campsite; motors of any kind are prohibited. Temporary permits are available at the park office.
- Firewood and bagged ice are available at the park office.
- The beach is open daily from 10AM to 6PM from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The snack bar and all beach equipment rentals are available during this period.
- Campers, motorhomes, and trailers are NOT allowed at the beach on weekends and holidays, Memorial Day - Labor Day.
- Garbage and recyclables must be separated and brought to recycling or refuse center.
- Smoking and pets are NOT permitted in the cabin or cottages.
- Full-service cottages require a 7 or 14-night max. stay. Access Pass and Lifetime Liberty Pass is NOT accepted for the full-service cottages.
ATTENTION PET OWNERS:
- Current proof of rabies inoculation is required at check-in (metal tags will not be accepted).
- At any time during your stay, pet owners may be required to provide proof of rabies inoculation upon request. Be sure to have this information available to present to park staff.
- Where pets are permitted, there is a maximum limit of 2 pets per site.
- Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6ft and under control at all times.
- Do not leave pets unattended and always clean up after them.
- Pet owners/permit holders are liable for any damage, personal injury, or nuisance caused by the pet.
SWIMMING: Each year the campground makes every effort to provide safe swimming opportunities by testing the water and by keeping the swimming areas staffed with lifeguards. Please be aware that if the safety of our swimmers is compromised due to lack of lifeguard coverage or water quality issues, swimming will be prohibited. Swimming cannot be a guaranteed activity; therefore, we cannot offer refunds on camping stays. We apologize for this inconvenience as it may occur with little advance notice.
Looking to reserve a campsite for just 1 night? If you make your reservation within 3 days of your arrival, you can book a 1-night stay online or through the Call Center. *Applies to campsites only.
LENGTH OF STAY: A camping party and their equipment may occupy a site for a maximum of 14 continuous nights. After which, the camping party and equipment must leave the site and facility for 48 hours before registering again for another site.
Please Note: To ensure fairness for all NY customers, any reservation with departure dates outside the 9-month Maximum Window cannot be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made.
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New York State Park Campgrounds: Same-day reservations are allowed until 3 p.m. on day of arrival; this applies to campsites only. Reservations can be made online or through the ReserveAmerica Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins are permitted on campsites only.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsMoreau Lake State Park Campground is located in New York near Gansevoort
Directions
Take I-87; Exit 17S to South Glens Falls. The park is located 10 miles north of Saratoga Springs in the Adirondack foothills. 518-793-0511
Address
605 OLD SARATOGA RD
Gansevoort, NY 12831
Coordinates
43.22617558 N
73.70785718 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 5 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 38 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 20 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 35 min from Utica, NY
