The Adirondack region in New York contains over 6 million acres of protected land with 46 peaks above 4,000 feet. Most campgrounds operate from May through mid-October, with the best camping weather from June to August when daytime temperatures average 70-80°F. Cell service remains limited throughout the region, particularly in valleys and remote areas where coverage can drop completely.
What to do
River activities: Lake George Escape Campground offers direct access to the Schroon River for kayaking and tubing. "There are SO MANY activities in this area. Archery was awesome!" notes Kimberly S.
Historical exploration: Just a few miles from Brookwood RV Resort is Fort Ticonderoga, where visitors can explore Revolutionary War history with period reenactors. "Ft. Ticonderoga and Lake George are right around the corner," shares John.
Biking opportunities: Extensive trail networks connect many campgrounds to regional routes. "Bike trails throughout with a connection to the local bike trails leading to Lake George and Glens Falls area," explains April L. about recreation options at nearby facilities.
Gem mining: Some campgrounds offer mining activities for families. A visitor to Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks shared, "The doggos and husband absolutely loved being able to walk the beautiful trail in the cooler weather... I definitely bought an embarrassing amount of dirt for the gem mining!"
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campers consistently mention the cleanliness of bathhouses and common areas. "Bathrooms very clean. Pool was nice. Campground nice for younger families," notes Lauren about Ledgeview Village RV Park.
Spacious sites: Many campgrounds provide well-sized camping spots. "Sites were really wooded, quiet, level, and spread out. Staff were super-helpful," reports one visitor to Brookwood RV Resort.
Dog-friendly amenities: Several parks feature dedicated spaces for pets. "Perfect for the dogs with best dog park I ever saw," says Michael C. about Lake George RV Park, adding that the "grounds looked more like a hotel resort than campground."
Entertainment options: On-site activities keep campers busy during their stay. "They have movies, dances and even some kayaking, padding, etc. They have these dinos scattered throughout the park and also a few pools," describes one visitor about Alpine Lake RV Resort.
What you should know
Quiet hours enforcement: Enforcement varies between facilities. About Lake George Schroon Valley Resort, one camper mentioned, "The downside is the noise from the Northway within earshot and from the noisy seasonal campers who insist on blasting their music to the whole campground. Loosely enforced quiet hours."
Site variations: Not all sites at the same campground offer equal features. At Alpine Lake RV Resort, a visitor cautioned, "Our site had a steep drop off to the lake, not all are like this, but be cautious about this if you have young kids."
Road conditions: Some campgrounds require careful navigation. "Roads in the park are confusing because none are parallel or perpendicular so we had to go slow just to make sure we didn't miss a turn in the RV," noted one visitor about Lake George Escape Campground.
Wi-Fi reliability: Internet access remains inconsistent throughout the region. "We got crappy cell service, and the camp wifi was spotty- but hey, we were camping, right?" mentioned one Brookwood RV Resort visitor.
Tips for camping with families
Age-appropriate activities: Look for campgrounds with dedicated children's programs. "So many activities, dance floor and kids meals comes in frisbee plates. You can mine for gold, chill by the pool or even try your shot at archery!" shared Michelle D. about Lake George Escape Campground.
Pool quality: Consider campgrounds with water features for hot days. "Living 10 minutes away, we were looking for an affordable vacation and we found it!" said one local who visited Lake George RV Park, which offers multiple pools and a water park.
Playgrounds: Thornbush Acres RV Park provides a different experience from other parks. "Camp is quite more for Adults, no playgrounds or things for kids to do. Great for Day trips around the area," mentions Debbie W., highlighting the importance of checking amenities for children before booking.
Indoor options: Weather can be unpredictable, so facilities with indoor recreation help. "Arcades and game rooms are great for rainy days. Indoor pool too!" notes a Lake George RV Park visitor.
Tips from RVers
Site leveling: Check site descriptions carefully before booking. "Level, shaded site," mentions Beth R. about Brookwood RV Resort, while noting the site was gravel.
Hookup quality: Full hookups are available at most RV campgrounds in the region. "Every site had full hookups. Nice for not having to empty grey tanks into wagon!" notes a happy Lake George RV Park visitor.
Internal navigation: Larger parks can be complex to navigate. "The campground is very spread out so people are always driving cars or golf carts to get to the activities, visit friends or go to the pool," observed one camper at Lake George Escape Campground.
Garbage disposal: Trash management varies between facilities. "The dumpsters were FAR away from everything so that was also an annoyance. They also have hundreds of sites and only one area with dumpsters," noted April L. about one location, suggesting bringing a small cart for garbage runs.
