Cabins near Glens Falls, New York provide access to the eastern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, where elevations range from 380 to 1,800 feet above sea level. The region experiences seasonal temperature variations with summer averages of 80°F and winter lows often below freezing. Most cabin accommodations close for winter between mid-October and early May, with frost possible during early and late season camping.
What to do
Hiking trails: Moreau Lake State Park offers over 20 miles of trails through diverse terrain. "One of the nicest parks, I've visited. I love the spacious campsites. It's very woodsy between sites, so it seems very private," notes reviewer Michi P.
Water recreation: Lakes and rivers throughout the area allow for fishing, paddling and swimming. At Lake George Riverview Campground, "the river is amazing, my kids really enjoyed fishing & floating in the river. If you want a clean beautiful spot on a beautiful river convenient to Bolton's Landing & Lake George Village you will love it here," writes Happy Camper L.
Biking access: Several campgrounds connect directly to paved bike paths. According to Craig F., "Another amenity is the paved bike path that goes along the back of the campground and runs between Lake George and Glen Falls. This was a great amenity and can help avoid all the traffic at Lake George by riding bikes into town."
What campers like
Private sites: Moose Hillock Camping Resorts is known for spacious, secluded sites. "The sites at this park are huge. You could have parked three RVs in our site. Added bonus is that there is nice separation between sites with trees and shrubs that block out your neighbors and provide lots of privacy," reports Nancy W.
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain well-kept restrooms and showers. According to Lauren at Ledgeview Village RV Park, "We enjoyed our stay. Quiet campground. Bathrooms very clean. Pool was nice. Campground nice for younger families."
Peaceful atmosphere: Several campgrounds offer quiet despite being near popular tourist areas. "This is a total family playground and if that is what you are looking for, this is your place! There are tons of activities, lots of families and 'stuff' going on all the time," notes Nancy W. about Lake George Escape Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal pricing variations: Rates increase significantly during summer and holiday weekends. At one campground, "It was $66/night during the first part of our stay but then jumped up to in-season rates that were $99/night plus $20/night because it was a holiday weekend."
Highway noise: Some campgrounds are located near major roadways. Mary W. notes that at one location there's "way too close to Northway. I'm longing for home, for peace and quiet. Which is why I like camping. For quiet, it's hard to have a conversation without the need to shout or repeat what you said over the traffic."
Advanced reservations: Whippoorwill Campsites and other popular spots require booking well ahead. "Beautiful campground, good size RV spaces, and very friendly staff. If you opt for a site without sewer, they have a dump station that you can use on the way out which is what we did," Craig C. reports.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming options: Pools and swimming areas vary in size and features between properties. "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. We found it enjoyable just to hang out in the park rather than trying to find things to do in the area," writes Nancy W.
Playground facilities: Several campgrounds feature modern playgrounds for different age groups. At Rustic Barn Campground, one visitor found it "nice and quiet and secluded. The gentleman that runs the campground couldn't be nicer. One time we weren't getting in until 11 pm and he stayed up to make sure we were all set setting up our camp."
Proximity to attractions: Location can impact your experience when traveling with kids. "The location of the campground is ideal. Only two miles south of Lake George and a few miles north of the Outlet Mall," says Craig F., making it convenient for families needing easy access to town amenities.
Tips from RVers
Site selection: Many cabin camping areas also accommodate RVs with varying site configurations. One reviewer advised, "If your site neighbors are in their spots already when you arrive it will probably be hard to navigate unless you have a 20' rig. We don't, ours is over 33' and we were lucky that our site neighbors were both home to move their trucks so we could get in."
Utility considerations: Water pressure can vary during peak usage times. "Had an issue with water pressure on Saturday around 10am and called the office to make sure there was not a known water issue. Front desk knew nothing and said they would send maintenance but we never saw anyone. The situation improved so we think it was just a high demand time of day."
Seasonal site access: Winter cabin options are extremely limited in the region. "Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV. Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed," notes Nancy W.
