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Clean, spacious sites. O shower in this loop.
Equestrian Camping near Altamont, NY
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Luzerne Campground stands as the only horse-friendly campground in New York offering accommodations for both riders and their horses. The campground includes sites with stalls for horses, allowing equestrians to camp alongside their animals. Located near Lake Luzerne, this state-operated facility provides full hookups for RVs including electric, water, and sewer connections. The campground maintains clean, private shower facilities that are regularly serviced. Horse owners can access the campground by boat or vehicle, with sites that accommodate tents and recreational vehicles. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through early September, creating a limited window for equestrian camping opportunities.
Horse-riding families have frequented Luzerne Campground for generations, with some visitors returning to the same site for 15 consecutive years. The campground's location near a lake offers convenient swimming access for campers while horses remain secured at their designated stalls. Boat rentals are available for campers seeking water recreation after trail riding. The facility sits close to Lake George Village and the towns of Hadley and Luzerne, where visitors find dining options and small shops. The campground permits alcohol and fires, with each site including a fire pit. Pets are allowed alongside horses, though specific regulations may apply regarding the number of animals permitted per site. The absence of additional horse-friendly campgrounds near Altamont highlights Luzerne's importance as a dedicated equestrian camping destination in the region.
Best Equestrian Campgrounds near Altamont (8)
1. 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 Availability2. 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 $75 / night
Check Availability3. Arcadian Pastures Equine
from $25 - $150 / night
Check Availability4. 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."
5. 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 - $40 / night
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from $55 - $195 / night
Check Availability7. 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."
8. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio
from $20 - $40 / night
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Drive Time
- 20 min from Albany, NY
- 56 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 5 min from Pittsfield, MA
- 1 hr 7 min from Kingston, NY
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Equestrian Camping Reviews near Altamont, NY
83 Reviews of 8 Altamont Campgrounds
- MMaybe I.Guide
North-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.
- MMelissa O.
ScoutNorth-South Lake Campground
Beautiful grounds HORRIBLE STAFF
I don’t normally write reviews especially a negative one. We had a very upsetting experience at North-South Lake. We drove over two hours to visit my husband’s childhood campground for the first time with our three kids(ages 5, 7, and 9). When we arrived at the entrance, we were asked if it was a day visit, and we said yes, we were only staying for the day. We paid the fee, received a map, and drove in. My husband was so excited to finally share this place and create memories with our children. Looking for a place to park, we thought we were lucky to find an empty campsite in one of the loops where he used to camp as a child.
We parked the car hoping to enjoy the view of the lake, take a walk, and maybe make the kids a couple of s’mores before heading home.
At around 2:15–2:30 p.m., the “SUPERVISOR” in the white Kia approached us in an extremely rude and nasty manner, speaking as if we were committing a serious crime and comparing our situation to“sleeping in someone else’s hotel room.” She asked us if we had a reservation; we said no. She said,“Someone else reserved this spot.” We were very apologetic, embarrassed, and immediately put our stuff in the car. I said they could have told us; we would have moved right away. I’m sorry.
She said,“They aren’t supposed to talk to you; that’s why they send me here.” She told us we had ten minutes to leave, waited there while we put our chair, blanket, and s’more cookies in the car, and refused our 9-year-old daughter access to the bathroom while we packed up our three things, and even followed us out of the loop to make sure we didn’t park elsewhere. My daughter came to us crying because the lady told her she couldn’t use the bathroom and had to get in the car. Well, she had an accident in the car right as we were pulling out.
We were mortified and apologetic. My husband even offered to leave the firewood we had just purchased for the next campers, but she was dismissive and harsh about that as well.
The following day, I called and asked to speak with a manager to explain how we were treated. The manager was just as unfriendly and miserable sounding as the supervisor. I was told they had been looking for us“for hours” and that it’s“common sense” not to park in a campsite. She actually said it’s considered trespassing. So, a friendly warning for first-time visitors: Apparently, if you don’t know that“day use” doesn’t mean“park in any empty campsite,” just for the day, you’re officially a trespassing criminal, at least according to the manager.
Reading the website now, I see that check-in for people with reservations is at 2 p.m., which was the time we were trying to make a small fire, so unless someone left their site and returned, it’s unclear how they could have been looking for us“for hours.” We were right there at 2pm.
The website also states: Day Use• Anyone who is not camping is a day-user. Day-use hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day-users are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m.
We were not camping but didn’t realize we couldn’t park in an empty campsite. I think“common sense” would be to inform DAY USE visitors at the ENTRANCE to use public parking, especially for families or first-time visitors who may not be camping experts. Bottom line: this was my husband’s childhood family spot. We just wanted to take a beautiful fall drive and have a special day with our kids.
We understand now that we needed to reserve the parking spot ahead of time, and it was an honest misunderstanding. I would have even offered to pay for the campers’ stay for their trouble. What we wish for is that the staff had approached us respectfully and explained the situation instead of treating us like criminals. Imagine being such a miserable person and working in such a BEAUTIFUL and peaceful place for families.
This was meant to be a special family day, honoring memories of my father-in-law and creating new ones with our children. Instead, it became stressful and humiliating. Sadly, this is what our children will remember about the day and about North South Lake
Michi P.GuideMoreau Lake State Park Campground
One of the NIcest Parks
I love the spacious campsites. It’s very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private. Bathrooms and Showers are clean. Over 20 miles in hiking trails, this is one of the nicest parks, I’ve visited.
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!
- Emily F.Guide
North-South Lake Campground
Nice sites
I really love this campground each of the campsites in our loop which was in the lower 100s, has a lot of foliage around it, creating privacy between you and the site next to you. There is a lake with swimming, clean bathrooms, clean, clean showers. Picnic table and fire pit with grill top. There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important. Definitely love it here for woodsy feel.
Luka M.
TravelerNorth-South Lake Campground
Fun place, good camp
Been there couple of times. Love it. Two lakes. Highly recommended.
- RRobert B.Scout
Betty Brook Camp
One of my favorite
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. You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots
- PPeterScout
Betty Brook Camp
Pretty good place
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. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away. It's a small town, with just a gas station store. I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small, but it's in state park, and there's tons of walking that can be done.
Guide to Altamont
Dispersed camping options near Altamont, New York provide alternatives to established campgrounds in the eastern Catskills and southern Adirondack regions. Situated approximately 20 miles west of Albany at an elevation of 1,400 feet, this area features rolling hills with dense forests and numerous waterways. Winter camping requires additional preparation as temperatures can drop below freezing from November through March.
What to do
Hiking trails: North-South Lake Campground offers extensive trail networks connecting to the Catskill Escarpment Trail with historical points of interest. As camper Brian H. notes, "the hiking here is phenomenal! easy and walking distance from your site."
Horseback riding: Luzerne Campground provides dedicated equestrian camping near Altamont, New York with specialized facilities. According to Brittnay B., "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!"
Watercraft activities: Multiple lakes support non-motorized boating within 45 minutes of Altamont. A reviewer at North-South Lake Campground mentioned, "We enjoyed some time down at the lake and event went swimming. The bathrooms are typical for a DEC campground."
Off-season adventures: Winter camping and cross-country skiing available at select locations when weather permits. Amber A. observed about Moreau Lake State Park, "Hiking trails become nice XC skiing trails. Nice sandy beach with lifeguard hours."
What campers like
Privacy between sites: Moreau Lake State Park Campground provides wooded separation between camping areas. Sarah H. commented, "We welcomed the well-maintained spacious wooded campgrounds. Lots of sites to choose from allowed for privacy."
Stream-side camping: Betty Brook Camp offers primitive sites alongside running water. Robert B. shared, "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. You camp on the stream."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature designated swimming areas with varying amenities. Troy H. noted about Luzerne Campground, "Small state run campground in the SE Adirondacks- plenty to do: tubing and white water rafting (spring) great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking."
Wildlife viewing: Early morning and dusk provide opportunities for spotting local fauna. David B. mentioned at Moreau Lake State Park, "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."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most established campgrounds require advance booking during peak season (May-October). According to Mele T. from Murphy Lake Leanto, "Quality campground just outside of NYC in the Catskills. Very popular especially in the summer. Make reservations as soon as you can."
Shower facilities: Availability and hot water access varies significantly between locations. Christy C. reported, "The showers had no hot water available and were locked during our stay which was a bit inconvenient."
Firewood regulations: Local regulations prohibit transporting firewood more than 50 miles to prevent spread of invasive species. Sarah H. noted, "Firewood system was one of the best I've seen. You can fill a large burlap bag with your choice of logs for about $7."
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