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The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!
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Luzerne Campground provides the only dedicated horse camping facilities in New York State among available options near Alplaus. The campground features sites specifically designed for horse riders, with campsites that include stalls for horses adjacent to the camping area. Located within the Lake Luzerne Recreation Area, this Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with equestrian considerations. The campground operates seasonally from May 19 to September 10, maintaining a 4.5-star average rating from visitors. Bathroom facilities and showers are available for campers, though the sites lack hookups for water or electric. The secluded, wooded setting creates a peaceful environment for both riders and their horses. Horse owners find the staff particularly helpful and knowledgeable about equestrian needs.
Direct access to bridle trails connects riders to surrounding forest areas, with multiple riding routes accessible from the campground. The campground's location near Lake George provides additional recreational opportunities when not riding. Water access for horses is available, though visitors should confirm current conditions before arrival. Horse owners appreciate the campground's understanding of equestrian requirements and trail riding priorities. Parking for horse trailers is accommodated with sufficient space at designated sites. The nearby Lake Luzerne offers swimming opportunities and a non-motorized lake perfect for kayaking after trail rides. A small country store located across from the entrance supplies any forgotten essentials for both campers and their horses. Winter closures affect trail access, making the May through September season optimal for equestrian camping visits. The campground's popularity among horse enthusiasts necessitates advance reservations during peak summer weekends.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Alplaus (8)
1. Moreau Lake State Park Campground
"This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake."
"Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability2. North-South Lake Campground
"Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home."
"This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."
from $22 - $44 / night
Check Availability3. Luzerne Campground
"The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!"
"We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too."
from $22 / night
Check Availability4. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability5. Betty Brook Camp
"I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."
6. Murphy Lake Leanto
"The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on. And be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but windhappens in the old growth forest."
7. Country Campsites
from $55 - $195 / night
Check Availability8. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
from $20 - $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 21 min from Albany, NY
- 36 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 7 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 8 min from Kingston, NY
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79 Reviews of 8 Alplaus Campgrounds
Cynthia K.
LegendNorth-South Lake Campground
New York
We were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.
North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!
There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.
There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear.
Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them.
The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.
There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.
This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.
The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.
There's 2 nice lakes with beaches.
The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!
- Tara L.
TravelerNorth-South Lake Campground
NYS camping.
North South lake is one of the larger public camp grounds in New York. The sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge.
Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds.
- MMaybe I.
GuideNorth-South Lake Campground
scenic campground
This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State. The campsites are well laid out, the surroundings are stunning, and the entire campground is very clean and well maintained. We visited in October, and it was pleasantly uncrowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful fall scenery made for a perfect camping trip. I'm not sure how busy it gets during the peak summer season, but our autumn visit was fantastic. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back.
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nina M.ScoutNorth-South Lake Campground
Beautiful grounds but…
Gorgeous campgrounds, friendly staff, and spectacular facilities. Loved that trailheads are walking distance from the sites. But we felt very close to campers next to us, not a lot of shrubbery between sites to feel somewhat private. Fire pits are very nice but more catered to cooking instead of being able to sit around in a circle. Also, we picked a site hoping we’d have a nice view of the lake but it’s hard to see from the site and a good walk away. Overall, beautiful grounds but I’d take less facilities to have a more “woodsy” vibe but that’s just my preference!
- Lena L.Guide
North-South Lake Campground
Family friendly
Had a great time at this campground- surrounded by many returning campers which gave the whole experience a good community vibe. Ice cream truck comes around each evening in the summer. Sites are tucked away in the trees for privacy. We set up our 6 person tent and two hammocks comfortably. Long walk to the beach from our site but enjoyable anyway. Nice little hiking trails nearby.
- RRosie R.
RangerNorth-South Lake Campground
Love this place
The sites are spacious and private and there are lake side sites available too. Perfect for groups!! We were able to maximize our lake experience by bringing an inflatable kayak. I was able to explore many different parts of the lake and do a decent amount of fishing. There were a few hiking trails walking distance of the campground that were fun to explore. We will def come back!!
- HHarry H.Ranger
Moreau Lake State Park Campground
South of the ADKs
This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake. The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience.
C O.RangerMt. Kenyon Campground - CLOSED
Good central location to visit the ADK
Although the campground was right off the road, it's still in a forest with big pine trees and mossy boulders. It was easy to access from 87. Given the proximity to the road, there is road noise, so that doesn't allow for that super outdoorsy experience you might desire. At night though it would get very dark and quiet - there weren't a lot of campers there during our stay. The camphost lives in a home onsite and was mostly helpful. Be sure to mention the 5 nights for 4 deal on their website upfront, otherwise she won't reimburse. Upon working with her to extend our stay, she said people were scheduled to come into our spot. We moved and no one arrived, so that was a bit annoying.
To get to the sites, we had to take it a bit slow because there are some low hanging trees and a turn, but made it fine. Our first site, 22, was a back-in, 30 amp, full hook-up. It was a long site with plenty of room for our RV and SUV. We had to back it up to the very end to find the flattest option to level. With the way they have their sites set up, you need a 50 ft hose for water. This site was close to the showerhouse but next to a longterm trailer with crap everywhere and we weren't super thrilled that was our view from our windows in our living area. Our second site, 50, was also a back-in, 30 amp, full hookup. It was very pretty but hard to level. The site slopes up, so the backend was high. We tried about every way to sit our rig in there to level, but we ended up driving our front tires up on some leveling blocks and went up with the jacks as much as we safely could. We didn't get a perfect level, but we decided it was ok since we only had 2 days left. We had to wiggle our SUV in kind of sideways, but it worked.
There were some "residents" there in tents, which was interesting and a couple longterm trailers (with the typical cluttered lots you see at campgrounds that offer longterm stays). The campground is clean and the shower houses were faithfully cleaned everyday around 11a. Showerhouses were dated, but had super hot water for showers.
A few miles further down the road is the town of Lake Luzerne. We visited their small grocery which had the basics and we ate at one of the restaurants which had a view of the water (Upriver Cafe). The campground was in a perfect location to visit Lake George and surrounding area (Six Flags, outlet shops, putt-putt, restaurants etc). If you're wanting to explore even more you're only 1.5 hrs to Lake Placid and the Green Mountain National Forest.
Work was difficult with my husband dependent on AT&T. The Weboost got Verizon working fine, but AT&T was spotty. We had some issues with our RV that we were trying to get fixed locally which extended our stay, otherwise we would have left earlier due to this. The camphost told us that they had invested in some sort of mini Verizon tower for their personal use, so that was what was helping the Verizon signal. The campground offers wifi at the office/pool/rec room area, but when the "residents" come down, it brings it to a snails pace. My husband would go down there in the morning to work and had to go to Starbucks in Lake George at times when all the kids at camp decided to be on their devices at the same time.
Pool is not heated, so not many people were using it. They charge $2 per garbage bag to be put in their dumpster. They sell a few necessities in their office and firewood. They have laundry with 1 working residential washer $1 and 1 residential dryer $.75 and 1 industrial sized dryer $1. We did a couple loads with no issue. They are outside in a patio area.
Bring the bug spray. The mosquitos were as big as birds and tenacious!
Guide to Alplaus
Equestrian camping options near Alplaus, New York offer a unique opportunity for riders to explore the southeastern Adirondacks region. This area sits at the foothills of the mountain range with elevations ranging from 500 to 2,000 feet, creating varied terrain for trail riding. The camping season typically runs from mid-May through early September, with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during daytime hours and cooler 50-60°F evenings.
What to do
Horseback riding on dedicated trails: Luzerne Campground provides dedicated equestrian facilities unique in the region. "The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!" notes reviewer Brittnay B. Trails connect directly from camping areas to surrounding forests.
Kayaking and canoeing: Moreau Lake State Park Campground offers peaceful paddling opportunities on its small lake. David B. shares it's a "Cute little state park that has a nice swimming area and enough room to kayak around. The wildlife is fun to look and and it's a great destination year round."
Hiking with varied difficulty levels: Trails in the region accommodate different skill levels. At North-South Lake Campground, Jessica W. mentions "A lot of the hiking nearby is also relatively easy and includes the newly opened (as of 2016) viewing platform for Kaasterskill falls, which is minutes down the road from the campground."
What campers like
Privacy between campsites: Campers appreciate the natural separation between sites in the region. "I love the spacious campsites. It's very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private," shares Michi P. about Moreau Lake State Park Campground.
Clean shower facilities: North-South Lake Campground maintains well-kept bathroom areas. Brittany W. notes, "The restrooms were clean and had showers, which we did not expect."
Convenience to local attractions: Many campgrounds provide access to nearby towns. Troy H. says about Luzerne Campground: "GREAT LOCATION! Small state run campground in the SE Adirondacks- plenty to do: tubing and white water rafting (spring) great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking, zip lines, great local food and breweries in the area."
What you should know
Advance reservations required: Peak season demands planning ahead, especially for equestrian sites. For Betty Brook Camp, Peter notes it's "rather remote, but it is right along West kill road. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away."
Seasonal crowd variations: Some areas experience significant visitor fluctuations. Robert L. observes about Moreau Lake State Park: "Campground and swimming area becomes very crowded, especially on holiday weekend due to proximity to I-87 and number of downstate tourists that frequent the park."
Limited services at remote locations: More secluded campsites offer fewer amenities. For Murphy Lake Leanto, Tony F. shares, "This leanto is worth the effort it takes to get there. And you have to earn it on foot, bike or other. A two hour bike ride with a couple of breaks."
Tips for camping with families
Look for campgrounds with beaches: Water access enhances the family experience. "We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean," says Antoinette W. about Luzerne Campground.
Consider camping on weekdays: Weekends tend to draw larger crowds, especially during summer. Amy M. shares about Luzerne Campground: "My best friend and I took the kids to this campground and we loved it! Beautiful beaches, lots of places to hike and lots of places to take a bicycle and go exploring!"
Check for playground amenities: Some campgrounds offer play areas for children. Nancy W. notes about Moreau Lake State Park: "There is also a nice playground for kids to enjoy. There are two pavilions you can rent which are nice if big groups want to gather."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for larger rigs: When bringing horses and RVs together, space becomes crucial. For Murphy Lake Leanto, Tony F. advises, "Once at the large Leanto, you will find a fire pit and ample room for many tents if needed."
Beware of tight access roads: Some equestrian camping areas have challenging approaches. Nancy W. shares about Moreau Lake State Park Campground: "The road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig (Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs)."
Generator policies vary: Check campground rules before arrival. Robert B. mentions about Betty Brook Camp: "Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people."
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