Best Campgrounds near Chazy, NY

The Lake Champlain shoreline near Chazy, New York provides a variety of camping experiences, with waterfront sites being particularly sought after. Monty's Bay Campsites in Chazy offers tent and RV camping with electric hookups and water access directly on Lake Champlain. Within a 30-minute drive, Cumberland Bay State Park Campground in Plattsburgh provides more developed facilities with showers, toilets, and a beach area. The region spans both sides of Lake Champlain, with Vermont options like Grand Isle State Park and Burton Island State Park accessible via short drives or ferry rides. Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through mid-October, with some island locations having shorter seasons from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Reservations are essential during peak summer months, particularly for waterfront sites and holiday weekends. As one camper noted, "The morning sunrise is beautiful on Lake Champlain!" Weather conditions can change rapidly, with evenings remaining cool even in summer. Many campers recommend bringing light jackets even during warm months. The camping season typically runs from May through October, though some facilities close after Columbus Day. Most campgrounds in the area have paved roads suitable for all vehicles, though boat-in sites at locations like Knight Island State Park require water transportation. Cell service is generally reliable throughout the region, though coverage may be spotty on some islands or in more remote areas.

Lake views and water activities dominate the camping experience in this region. "Kayaking is probably one of my favorite things to do, and the lake is perfect for this," shared one Cumberland Bay visitor. Sites with views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain command premium prices and book quickly. Campers report varying levels of privacy between sites, with state parks generally offering more space than private campgrounds. Facilities range from primitive sites with pit toilets to full-service RV parks with 50-amp hookups. Many campgrounds feature boat launches or docks, making them popular with fishing enthusiasts. Weekday visits typically offer more solitude, while summer weekends bring higher occupancy rates and more activity. Fall camping provides spectacular foliage views but requires preparation for cooler temperatures, particularly at night.

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Best Camping Sites Near Chazy, New York (91)

    1. Grand Isle State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-4300

    $6 - $28 / night

    "Beautifully set on Lake Champlain in Vermont! This is a relatively large campground but is well laid out and doesn't feel small even when it's packed to the gills."

    "We biked to this park from Burlington via the Island Line Trail. It was a super trip. The lakeside lean-to was awesome."

    2. Cumberland Bay State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Plattsburgh, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 563-5240

    $21 - $28 / night

    "I'm from this part of Upstate New York State, and we came up for a weekend to go to a baby shower and decided to camp out at Cumberland Head!"

    "The Cumberland Bay State Park in New York is a great place to go and relax. If you like the beach scene, swimming, or having a picnic, then you will enjoy this park."

    3. Burton Island State Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    North Hero, VT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 524-6353

    "I've been exploring Vermont State Parks since before I could walk, and Burton Island State Park is my all time favorite!"

    "Burton Island is a 2.5 mile long island state park off of the shoreline of Lake Champlain."

    4. Monty's Bay Campsites

    2 Reviews
    Chazy, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 846-7342

    "The Park: So pretty, right across from the lake, this road leading up to it is amazing as well, it is right on the lake side and goes down Lake Champlain."

    "The Camp store is expensive (like your normal camp stores) but it is also very close to Plattsburgh which has the mall and anything you might need."

    5. Knight Island State Park Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Hero, VT
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 524-6353

    "There are some nice leantos on the east side of the island that give you access to the lake and some good fishing. Deer, .turkey, fox and smaller animals can be seen throughout the island"

    "It doesn't host a ton of amenities other than outdoor toilets, but it doesn't need to because every remote campsite is waterside, with fabulous access to amazing swimming, gorgeous sunsets, and fantastic"

    6. Plattsburgh RV Park

    4 Reviews
    Plattsburgh, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 563-3915

    "Great location right near lake Champlain, and only about a 20 minute drive from Canada. The ferry to Burlington VT is also a very short distance away!"

    "Very close to Burlington VT and Canada there are many different hiking and adventuring options. It did seem that many of the sites were seasonal. Clean, and well kept."

    7. Apple Island Resort

    12 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-3800

    $55 - $105 / night

    "Brewery and vineyards close by"

    "The campground is located a short trip away from Burlington and about an hour away from Stowe. The store on the property was very cute! I suggest visiting Arbor Farm Market down the road!!"

    8. Champlain Resort Adult Campground

    5 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-5938

    "This campground is a gem in the Lakes Region of Northern Vermont. It sits right on Lake Champlain and has the most amazing sunsets."

    "Our camp spot had an amazing view of the lake which we didn’t ask for specifically which made it even better."

    9. Lakewood Campgrounds

    2 Reviews
    Swanton, VT
    11 miles
    +1 (802) 868-7270

    "I couldn’t find a specific option for this campground, so I used a nearby one. This is Lake Willoughby near Lakewood. There are tons of primitive camping spots here."

    "I rented a stand up paddle board at a place nearby for the day and had fun playing in the water. The weather was perfect in the summer. Definitely bring bug spray would be my only complaint!"

    10. Shady Oaks Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Plattsburgh, NY
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 562-0561

    $55 - $65 / night

    "Has some benches outside, a small pool, playground, and community of seasonal campers. I think there was only a few overnighters."

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Recent Reviews near Chazy, NY

402 Reviews of 91 Chazy Campgrounds


  • Robert K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Jones Pond NYSDEC Primitive Campsites

    awesome place

    I came from the Albany area. It took me about two hours 45 minutes and well worth the drive, I first stopped at site four and fully set up my Truck tent and the rest of camp, awesome location. You can walk down to the water, which is only a small ledge and enough space to put a chair, me and my German Shepherd were walking around the trails and we found site five which was absolutely beautiful and right on the water, I mean right on the water. I went back to site for packed up a bunch of stuff into the truck and left the truck tent in there since it takes about 30 minutes to take up and down, I had walked the road a couple of times to see if I could get my truck down there, definitely need four-wheel-drive, but it is possible to get your truck down there and I did, set up camp there spent the rest of the day the night and all of the next day. Absolutely beautiful the dog loved the water being right there, I definitely love this place. This is my first campsite that I found using the app highly recommend.

  • K
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Mount Philo State Park Campground

    Hidden gem!

    Great little campground at a beautiful state park. The campground had widely spaced wooded sites and was exceptionally quiet. Very well-maintained! Recommend nearby Charlotte town beach for swimming ($10 for non-residents).

  • E
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Indian Brook Reservoir

    Family of 4 tent camping

    I mistakenly assumed they had drive up campsites. They do not. It was a 15 minute hike to the site, so pack light. If you have a kayak, you can transport your stuff over. Site was gorgeous and private, right on the reservoir. Really lovely setting!

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Shelburne Camping Area

    Oh My God. NO!

    Electricity would not work. We got an error on our control panel that said stop! Power source is not correct! Dan, one of the owners, said that somebody must have tried to hook a 50 amp into the 30 amp. box. He went about a half block to check breaker said that it was not flipped but it was wobbling pretty loose in there.

    My husband is a licensed electrician and of course had his own testing equipment. It showed 25 amp coming out of it. So he said move to spot 50. Well before we moved our vehicle, we went down there and checked it. He took off before we could. And guess what the exact same problem. We did not even hook into the second one. (#50)
    So he proceeded to tell us that it was our equipment that had gone bad. Even though we never plugged into spot 50!

    I had planned on one night thank God! He did refund our $52. we had to drive down the road and try to find someplace else at 7:00 in the evening. Another thank God, the Walmart about 10 or 15 miles down the road would allow overnight.

    So we are now on our way to our next location which is about a 7 hour drive. We are just hoping that they did not damage our equipment. It has been extremely stressful if you go there you better watch out!

  • C
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Camp Whiteface Mountain

    Awesome Adirondack Campground

    If you want a nice camping spot for exploring the Adirondacks this is it. Nestled in the trees by the Ausable River its a convenient place to explore the area.  20 minutes from downtown Lake Placid at the base of Whiteface mountain. 2 hours away is Montreal or Burlington VT.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    The Great Outdoors!!!

    The KOA was recently moved from a different location, so some pictures see on a Google search are no longer the location. This newly acquired property has 2 sides, the mountain side and river side you can choose when booking they are about 1/4 mile away from one another. This campground is very maintained. The campground on the mountain side has a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games. They have cabins, tent site areas, and huge wooded camper sites. The mountain side in general is my ideal campground full of trees and nature. The bathrooms were always clean and shower areas had great water pressure. The river side is new and on the side of the river but has you baking in the sun 🌞 there is no trees at all for shade. And there is no separation between you and the next person. There is only camper sites on that side. On the river they have a small place to put in kayaks and wade in water. They have a jumping pad on that side also. Both sides have the tractor driving around, pulling the kids around. The area is awesome with beach access along the river with a huge playground. Your at the bottom of whiteface mountain which is full of hikes and watering holes to swim in, lake placid downtown area is 20 mins away. Its a beautiful area. The girl working in the store Kyla rocked and her gf Jess who drove around on the golfcart and helping out everywhere were so fun. They lived on site and were such great people who made the trip more fun!!

  • J
    Jul. 11, 2025

    Grand Isle State Park Campground

    Great family friendly park

    What a lovely state park! We had a huge campsite that was comfortable for 3 tents and 6 adults. The restrooms/showers are vintage but clean and functional. Showers are coin operated. It was a quiet, family friendly campground with a cute little beach and nature center with youth programs. The only small drawback is that the water front sites are overgrown with trees on the other side of a fence. You could see the water in some parts but not all of the site. Overall- a great place!

  • B The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 3, 2025

    Little River State Park Campground

    Tranquil

    Stopped by midweek without reservation after vehicle issues forced a stop by the nearby shops in Barre/Berlin. Very peaceful with ample hammock spots. They sell wood stacked in cribs, wish I'd planned for that as I ended up using my only towel to haul it. Good price on the wood, though.

    I'd come back here if it were just to quietly meditate or read or something, but don't know if there's much to do. I didn't experience the same issues others did with bathroom as some other reviews and surprised to learn there are campers who require a full kitchen sink- I just use a couple of rags.

    Bottom line, a lovely but unmemorable stay.

  • Debbie T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 1, 2025

    Ausable Point Campground

    Lots swimming

    I was on a water spot but the only problem is u have to climb over logs to get to the water , from the riverside. But had a great time the logs were my only complaint, someone came around at.night with firewood and ice,


Guide to Chazy

Camping near Chazy, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do

  • Hiking: Explore nearby trails like those around Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday. One reviewer mentioned, "There are plenty of hikes nearby to wear them out if you desire."
  • Water Activities: At Fish Creek Pond Campground, you can enjoy kayaking and swimming. A visitor said, "Every site has water access, and the water is super shallow all along the shoreline."
  • Fishing: The Saranac Lake Islands are perfect for fishing enthusiasts. One camper noted, "Boat access only, primitive camping, book campsites early. I’ve been coming here every year for 15 years."

What campers like

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the cleanliness at places like Grand Isle State Park Campground. A reviewer stated, "The cleanliness of the facilities was excellent."
  • Friendly Staff: Many visitors rave about the helpful staff at North Beach Campground. One camper shared, "Nice, helpful staff."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the views at Button Bay State Park Campground. A review mentioned, "Gorgeous views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains."

What you should know

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds, like Smugglers Notch State Park Campground, have basic facilities. A visitor pointed out, "The restrooms I did see were like outhouses but with flushable toilets—kinda meh."
  • Privacy Concerns: At North Beach Campground, some sites are close together. One camper noted, "Only downside is a lack of privacy between spots."
  • Seasonal Closures: Be aware that some campgrounds have specific seasons. For example, Little River State Park Campground is open from May 19 to October 22.

Tips for camping with families

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds like Pine Ridge Park Campsite, which offer planned activities for children. One parent said, "The whole time they are open they have activities planned for the kids all summer long."
  • Dog-Friendly Options: Many campgrounds, including Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, allow pets. A reviewer mentioned, "The dog park was very small, but there are plenty of hikes nearby."
  • Safety First: Choose campgrounds with good lighting and security, like Button Bay State Park Campground. A visitor noted, "Super friendly guests and park rangers."

Tips from RVers

  • Big Rig Friendly: Campgrounds like Grand Isle State Park Campground are suitable for larger RVs. One reviewer mentioned, "Medium size KOA, quiet, sites were a little bigger than most KOAs."
  • Electric Hookups: Look for campgrounds with electric hookups, such as Pine Ridge Park Campsite. A camper said, "Great place to camp if you want to have fun and meet great people."
  • Dump Stations: Ensure your campground has a sanitary dump station, like Fish Creek Pond Campground. A visitor noted, "Toilet bathrooms are okay, and a separate shower bathroom was nice, big, and clean."

Camping near Chazy, New York, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. Make sure to check out the campgrounds mentioned for a great outdoor experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Chazy, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Chazy, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 91 campgrounds and RV parks near Chazy, NY and 1 free dispersed camping spot.

Which is the most popular campground near Chazy, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Chazy, NY is Grand Isle State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 28 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Chazy, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there is 1 free dispersed camping spot near Chazy, NY.