Accessible via drive-in or boat access, Eighth Lake Campground operates from May through October with sites priced at $22 per night. This New York State Department of Environmental Conservation facility accommodates RVs up to 40 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups available alongside a dump station.
The campground spans the area between Seventh and Eighth Lakes, with some sites offering direct waterfront access for launching canoes into lily pad-filled waters. Reviewers consistently note the forested terrain provides privacy between sites, while the sandy beach on Eighth Lake draws swimmers. Multiple bathhouses serve the property, and campers report the grounds stay well-maintained with detailed recycling facilities at the entrance.
"Campground spans an area between two lovely lakes - Seventh and Eighth," notes Monica F., who also mentions occasional road noise from Route 28. Hiking and biking trails connect to Bug Lake and Eagles Nest Pond. Cell service remains spotty throughout the campground but strengthens in nearby Inlet for supplies. Several reviewers mention bear sightings in the area.
The rough access road and proximity to Brown Tract Pond Campground make this location suitable for campers seeking lake access with full hookups who don't mind limited connectivity.
Description
Eighth Lake Campground offers great fishing for lake trout, with special salmon ponds adjacent to the campground. The large, forested campsites offer peace and privacy. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.
WHEN YOU ARRIVE -You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration
CHECK-IN TIME -From 2pm until 9p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited
CHECK-OUT TIME -11:00 a.m. on your departure date
OCCUPANCY -Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)
AGE REGULATIONS -Campsites must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older
LENGTH OF STAY -Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground.
QUIET HOURS -From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted
GENERATORS -The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited
FIRES -Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited.
FIREARMS -Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time
ACCESSIBLE SITES -At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground
SWIMMING -Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly
PETS -Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundEighth Lake Campground is located in New York
Directions
From the New York State Thruway (I-90), take Exit 31 at Utica; go north on Route 12 to Alder Creek; follow Route 28 through Old Forge and Inlet; the park is 6 miles east of Inlet on left side of Route 28. From the Adirondack Northway (I-87), take Exit 23 at Warrensburg; take Route 9 North to Route 28 West, through Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, and Raquette Lake; the park is 5 miles south of Raquette Lake on the right-hand side of Route 28.
Address
State Route 28
Inlet, NY 13360
Coordinates
43.76555504 N
74.70823536 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/21/26- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/21/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/21/26
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 3/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 26 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 31 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 42 min from Watertown, NY
- 2 hrs 13 min from Syracuse, NY
