2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday and AuSable Chasm Campground offer top-rated glamping campsites within the Adirondack region, with canvas tents that include comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. Both locations feature canvas glamping tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. The KOA Holiday property includes 93 sites with a mix of traditional and luxury outdoor accommodations, operating year-round with full amenities. One guest shared, "This is a Class A 5āļøKOA Campsite with concierge service that will help you out with any of your wants/needs." AuSable Chasm Campground offers similar luxury tent options with added privacy, operating seasonally from May through mid-October. These glamping campsites maintain the outdoor experience while providing comfortable sleeping arrangements, electricity, and convenient access to bathrooms with hot showers.
Visitors at these glamping resorts enjoy direct access to hiking trails, swimming areas, and guided outdoor adventures. The Lake Placid location sits just minutes from Whiteface Mountain, offering proximity to skiing in winter and mountain biking in summer. AuSable Chasm provides glamping guests with easy access to the famous gorge known as the "Grand Canyon of the East" with its dramatic rock formations and walking paths. According to a camper, "The sites are huge. We fit two camper vans, two tents and put up a 20x20 rain tarp." On-site amenities at both locations include camp stores selling essentials, firewood delivery service, and communal fire pits. Most glamping accommodations require advance reservations, especially during peak summer months when availability becomes limited.
"I have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure"
"Very large and busy campground, close to Lake Placid and other cool activities to take in. Pros- hot showers, convenient laundromat, you are guided to your site by staff on golf carts."
"Upon arrival, the front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. We found our way to the tent sites, nestled in the very back corner which for us was exactly what we like."
"I didnāt know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground. Showers were clean, staff was very friendly."
"Sites 1 to 16 are close to each other. Sites 113 to 119 are bad. Very close to each other. No redeeming qualities.
Sites have 30 amp electric and water but might need a longish cord or hose."
"The water/electric sites in the middle of the campground were a bit snug."
from $37 - $100 / night
"Great campground with secluded sites most with woods behind each site, especially the tent area. The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well."
"Just stayed at Drapers Acres for the Iron Man in Lake Placid.Ā Ā We stayed in a cabin and daughter and her husband stayed in their rig in an RV site.Ā Ā "
from $30 - $40 / night
"We were near the pool (didn't feel warm, so we didn't partake) and office."
"Called them same day from Capital Region Welcome Ctr in NY, about 3 hrs away (below Albany). They had a full hook up, pull-thru corner space for us."
"Monday thru Friday visit, site was close to restrooms, River access across street. A little buggy due to water. Flat site. Restrooms although well attended to, could use a good power wash."
from $50 - $65 / night
"Nice campground near Plattsburgh. Sites somewhat small and tight but there are some larger sites."
"We selected it because it was nearby for our second outing with our new (used) R-Pod camper. Turns out it's a wonderful park."
"There is a pool for swimming, paved roads are good for bikes & scooters, pavilion for activities, lake for swimming & fishing and hiking trails."
"We didn't see any sites with electricity and there is one outlet in the bathroom area (I plugged my coffee percolator into this outlet every morning).Ā "
"Itās perfectly secluded, but still not far from Lake Placid. You do have to travel a little ways (6-10 miles) for a grocery store, but the view is worth it. I highly recommend this beautiful place."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
"Thereās no explaining the views around here. The mountains are beautiful, Lake Placid is beautiful, and this campsite is amazing."
"It has some trail heads on the grounds and so much to do on the area it located. Thereās a beautiful lake here for doing all sorts of things at."
from $25 - $55 / night
GuideCar camped on Sunday of Columbus Day weekend in October. This was their closing weekend and lots of spaces were available. Stayed in tent circle loop and it was almost empty. Great access to lake shore and bike path. Walked back toward marina and town in the evening and ran in the morning the other direction going out to Rock Point. Didnāt use the shower facilities. The bathroom near our loop only had sinks and toilets and was fine.
GuideStayed here to be able to do the bike trail. Was warned to keep the bikes locked up. The sites are very close together. The picnic tables and fire pits(tire rims) are moveable. Our picnic table was in rough shape and broken.
The bathrooms have keypads on them but on our last morning there was a guy in the bathroom with his pants on the floor sitting in a shower chair for a couple of hours. The bathrooms also have spiders all throughout them. The water pressure was high and the showers were hot.
GuideItās a nice relatively small campground in a pretty setting. Sites are fairly close, and thereās definitely some longer tempura residents, but itās well kept and seems like a nice place to stay.
ScoutThis was our first trip away from home. The campgrounds are clean with beautiful views.
GuideOriginally we reserved mountain view. It waa getting ready to rain...alot for 1 - 1/2 days. The mountain views didn't have gravel, but hard dirt. However beautiful shady areas (we drove thru the another day to check it out) looked nice, but it's hard to imagine on the side of hills to level š¤·š¼āāļø
We really like the riverside view..it's across the street & about 300' down the street.
But is a great location for places to go & things to see. A few Miles from Whiteface mtn & about 15 min to downtown Lake Placid.
TravelerJust stayed at Drapers Acres for the Iron Man in Lake Placid.Ā Ā We stayed in a cabin and daughter and her husband stayed in their rig in an RV site.Ā Ā They clearly state that they are not a camping resort, but a base camp for the area adventures.Ā Ā Rest rooms were clean and had plenty of hot water.Ā Staff was friendly and welcoming!Ā Ā Great playground for the kids to play on and plenty of privacy.Ā Cabin was basic - had fan, heat, mini-fridge and microwave.Ā If visiting the area again, I would not hesitate to stay there again!Ā The RV site was large with plenty of space for their 40 foot rig and jeep.Ā Use AT&T towers and had the ability to use phone as a hotspot.
ScoutWe have stayed here a few times. Itās always clean and quiet. Pool is nice but very family (kid) oriented. Love the trails to the water from both camp loops. Great place to stay with a kayak or paddle board!
TravelerMy partner and I went on 4th of July weekend for the first time and was greeted by a man in the parking lot who had been coming there for 40 years. The site was gorgeous with 10 different campsites to choose from. The past reviews are correct with a lifted four wheel drive vehicle being needed for this drive in if you plan on getting paddled boats/kayaks in the water. Our plan was to go in and out to explore but decided to hunker down once we took the road in to avoid driving it multiple times. There are four hike-in camps from the parking lot. All campsites are marked on AllTrails. We stayed on the East side camp, #10, which after setting up and visiting the rest of the sites, had the least views from camp of the water but was the most secluded. Many sites have a privy or a box with a hole and a lid. There were a total of four trucks/jeeps in the lot all weekend and only a few camps being used. The black flies and mosquitos were bad given the time of the year so be prepared if you come during the same time. There are some beautiful trails that connect to the parking lot that lead to other hike-in camps at other small ponds/lakes.
There are green tags on the trees marked next to the water where the camp sites are. We made the mistake of setting up our tent at a makeshift campsite someone made and found the "no camping" sign after and ended up moving. There are beaver, ducks, and loons living at the pond.
RangerWe stayed at site 69 over the Fourth of July weekend this year. It was amazing - the site is so secluded, wooded, and had a lot of forest for the kids to explore.
The bathrooms were clean and renovated, showers were token only but were clean and hot with good water pressure.
The campground itself had so many activities planned (sunset kayak tour, fishing for beginners, and a Fourth of July parade were the ones we participated in) and the staff was great.
Ice and wood on hand, decently priced.
Sites were cleaned immediately after they were left by the precious campers.
The Adirondack region surrounding Au Sable Forks sits at elevations ranging from 550 to 1,700 feet, creating diverse microclimates across camping areas. The terrain features a mix of dense forests and open meadows, with the AuSable River cutting through dramatic rock formations. Seasonal considerations vary drastically from summer's humidity to winter's sub-zero temperatures, with early fall offering optimal camping conditions when temperatures range from 45-65Ā°F.
Hiking near Heart Lake: The Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake provides access to multiple High Peaks trailheads directly from the campground. A camper noted, "You can hike Algonquin, Iriquois, Wright Peak, and Mt. Jo all right from the campground" with varying difficulty levels suitable for different experience levels.
Swimming and beach access: North Beach Campground offers a supervised beach with lifeguards during summer months. According to a visitor, "The beach is very well maintained, there are life guards on duty at the beach and a playground and grills (claim them early if you want them)."
Water sports on Lake Champlain: Button Bay State Park provides kayak and canoe rentals for exploring the shoreline. "Behind the 100-Acre section are trails that lead to Whiteface Mountain so you don't have to get in the car to start a hike. My dog loved running through the woods and there were a couple of small streams where she could get a drink of water," shares one outdoor enthusiast.
Privacy levels: At AuSable Chasm Campground, tent sites in the back corners offer more seclusion. One camper shared, "Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors. Showers and restrooms were nearby and it being a weekday, there really wasn't much traffic of campers or hikers."
Waterfront locations: AuSable River Campsite features sites with river access just across the street. A visitor mentioned, "Monday thru Friday visit, site was close to restrooms, River access across street. A little buggy due to water. Flat site."
Facilities and amenities: Most campgrounds in the region maintain clean washrooms with hot showers. According to one visitor to Draper's Acres, "Both bath houses were adequate, even containing shampoo and body wash. Staff was friendly. Some if the sites are rather close to each other, and the proximity to the road was noticeable but my white noise app dealt with that while I slept."
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through mid-October, with a few exceptions. Buck Pond Campground runs from "May 19 to September 4," offering a shorter season but prime summer conditions.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds may be unpaved and rough. A visitor to Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake warned, "Road going in is very rough use extreme caution on a motorcycle with street tires."
Reservation requirements: During peak season (July-August), advance booking is essential, especially for weekend stays. One camper at Draper's Acres noted, "The sites have water and electricity; which is certainly a treat in the high peaks, but that's really all that's great about the campground itself. However, it is centrally located and is really only 15 minutes from Lake Placid."
Site variations: Campgrounds often have distinctly different sections with varying privacy levels. A Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn KOA reviewer explained, "There are two distinct sections of this campgroundā the 'Resort' section and the '100-Acre Woods' section...This section has tall shad trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
Activity options: Shelburne Camping Area provides easy access to museums and cultural sites. A former resident explained, "It's very close to museums, the town, and farm areas," making it ideal for educational day trips with children.
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. A Button Bay visitor commented, "This state park is so fun to camp at! It has a great playground for kids and a nice swimming pool! You can hike on the trail and Lake Champlain is right there!"
Safety considerations: Choose campgrounds with supervised swimming areas during peak season. At North Beach Campground, "The lake is extremely close and visible from sites," allowing parents to maintain sight lines to older children.
Site leveling needs: Check site descriptions carefully as some locations have significant slopes. One RVer at AuSable Chasm Campground commented, "RV site 8 is so out of level that we couldn't get our Airstream level unless we put 10" of blocking under both axles."
Hookup details: Many campgrounds offer various levels of hookups, from primitive to full service. An Iroquois Campground visitor noted, "Staff very friendly, under new ownership, lots of seasonal sites and folks, fun activities, campers friendly and welcoming, roadway a little rough but overall ok, nice large pond, reasonable price."
Navigating tight spaces: Large rigs should consider site access carefully. A reviewer at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn KOA Holiday observed, "Another ding for us was that there were lots of tree limbs that needed to be trimmed. Maneuvering through the park was pretty tight for us and we had to take it really slow."
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