Adirondack glamping sites operate primarily from late May through early October, with most areas closing after the fall color season. Sites in higher elevations experience colder nights even in summer, with temperatures sometimes dropping into the 40s°F. The region's sandy soil at certain campsites creates drainage challenges during heavy rain, while waterfront locations often have steep paths requiring careful navigation to access water features.
What to do
Water activities on Schroon River: At Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground, the river provides excellent tubing and fishing opportunities. A camper shared, "We spent hours floating down the river biking took day trips to Lake Placid and Burlington Vermont lots of seasonal campers but for a day camping the sites are really nice would highly recommend."
Hiking accessible trails: Rogers Rock Campground offers shoreline trails with lake views. "There is a nice trail to walk that follows along the shoreline. Each site has a fireplace and table. Some water sites have a steeper path to the water," notes one visitor.
Night swimming in lit pools: For evening refreshment, Moose Hillock Camping Resorts offers unique nighttime swimming. "The pool is a little less crowded at night & lit up nicely," reports a camper who appreciated the evening atmosphere.
What campers like
Private waterfront sites: Eagle Point Campground sites near Schroon Lake provide water access. "Site 22 was located up on a hill and did seem to be one of the best sites... There was also a path behind our site (a bit steep, but manageable) down to the lake," one camper explained.
Family-friendly facilities: Lake George RV Park maintains exceptionally clean amenities. "The campground is so clean and nice! Perfect for the dogs with best dog park I ever saw. Pools and hot tubs extremely clean and the grounds looked more like a hotel resort than campground," a visitor reported.
Rustic waterfront glamping: Scaroon Manor Campground offers remote lakeside glamping options. A recent guest described, "We stayed in the rustic campground right down the road from the main campground. We parked in a lot and walked about 5 minutes to the campgrounds on the lake. They were beautiful and well kept, even had a small pile of fire wood for us."
What you should know
Off-season limitations: Many Adirondack glamping sites have reduced amenities in May and late September. At Lake George Riverview Campground, construction and renovations often occur during shoulder seasons. One visitor noted, "Many of the sites in the older section have sand/dirt patios and sandy roads which makes it very dusty."
Cell service challenges: Rogers Rock Campground has limited connectivity. A camper warned, "Cell service is spotty, I was getting 1-2 bars with Verizon." This affects most glamping locations throughout the northern Adirondack region.
Reservations requirements: Peak summer weekends book months in advance at popular sites. "If you want to avoid the rush of campers, definitely try to make the trip on a weekday. Sitting by the lake is really relaxing when you're all alone!"
Wildlife awareness: Glamping sites near water attract wildlife. At Scaroon Manor, a camper reported, "Coyotes were howling all night and definitely heard some around our campground."
Tips for camping with families
Gem mining alternatives: While Spacious Skies offers gem mining, other campgrounds have different activities. Lake George RV Park provides diverse entertainment options. "Free shows every night at the playhouse kids loved. Animal shows kept daytime events going strong," shared one family.
Beach amenities: Beaches at state campgrounds are maintained daily. "The beach area & lake were fantastic & very clean. The beach was dragged & groomed every night," noted a camper at Eagle Point.
Quiet time enforcement: Campgrounds enforce quiet hours differently. "Family oriented campground and everyone was very respectful of the posted quiet time," reported a Lake George Riverview visitor, though others noted this varies by location.
Tips from RVers
Site selection for privacy: For glamping in RVs, outer perimeter sites offer more seclusion. "Best sites are along the outer perimeter as they provide more privacy. We stayed in site 137 and had woods and some flat grassy areas behind us," advised a Moose Hillock visitor.
Water connections: Some campgrounds have unusual water hook-ups. At Scaroon Manor, "The water is difficult to get as you can't connect a regular hose. Luckily a neighbor helped us out," explained a camper who found the non-standard connections challenging.
Leveling requirements: Many Adirondack glamping sites require leveling equipment. "Very tight sites and some are very hard to get level. No grass on the sites," warned a visitor to Eagle Point, highlighting the importance of bringing proper leveling blocks.
