Accessible via road with both drive-in and walk-in sites, Lake Chalet Motel and Campground provides full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections alongside basic amenities like showers and WiFi. The private campground sits on open terrain beside a pond, though sites near the road experience traffic noise from what reviewers describe as busier-than-expected vehicle activity. Most sites operate as seasonal rentals, making availability limited for short-term visitors.
The owners Kiki and Ron receive consistent praise from guests for their hands-on management style and attentiveness to camper needs. The pond offers fishing and swimming opportunities, while cell service and WiFi connectivity remain reliable according to recent visitors. Campers seeking additional options can explore places to camp around Waterville. Reservations are available and recommended given the seasonal rental situation.
Description
Lake Chalet Campground & Motel is nestled on a 6 acre private lake with 67 campsites, 6 cabins and onsite motel. Enjoy a sandy beach and flowing brook; both stocked for your fishing pleasure.
Lake Chalet provides all the amenities you need to make your stay a relaxing and rejuvenating one. We offer hot showers in our bathhouse. Our on-site laundromat will keep the time you spend on this camping chore to a minimum.
Our activities include outdoor fun with horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, swimming, fishing, badminton and a playground.
Our beach is open to the public (daily admission), so come on out and join us for a great day at the lake!
Get out on the water with our rental paddle boat, canoe, and kayaks.
Our store stocks ice cream, snacks, ice, firewood, gifts, swimming and fishing supplies, camping supplies and more!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLake Chalet Motel and Campground is located in New York near Waterville
Directions
From jct US 20 & Hwy 8: Go 1 mi N on Hwy 8.
Coordinates
42.89203343 N
75.2462704 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- Verizon5GGood Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 21 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 2 min from Syracuse, NY
- 1 hr 22 min from Binghamton, NY
- 1 hr 45 min from Ithaca, NY








