Best Tent Camping near Glens Falls, NY

Recent Tent Reviews near Glens Falls, New York

593 Reviews of 25 Glens Falls Campgrounds

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  Justin P.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 19, 2022

  Gifford Woods State Park Campground

  Quiet and well maintained campground

  I tent camped here before doing a section hike of the Appalachian Trail and it was one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at before.

  The sites have some privacy and woods in between, though the tent sites vs. shelters and cabins were mostly closer to the access road. All sites were super clean and had a picnic table and fire ring. Most sites had a built in cooking fire structure (vs. a fire ring) they looked great for camp cooking, though my site (T01) seemed to be the only without it.

  The facilities were well-maintained, there were water spigots everywhere, and though I didn’t get a chance to enjoy, there were lots of activities right there (volleyball lawn, the AT running right through the campground, mountain bike trails).

  I didn’t stay in them, but the cabins and lean-tos looked great for group or family options.

  Kent Pond was also just across the road for water activities, and I saw at least one fly fisher out.

  Killington was also right nearby for restaurants and other needs.

  I will definitely be coming back to explore more!

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  Katy Z.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 26, 2022

  Camping On The Battenkill

  Quiet private campground

  Quiet private campground along the battenkill river. Pretty clean bathrooms and showers but not the best. They have tent sites to full hook up sites. We were at site 33 which was nice and large but kinda on top of neighbors. The tent sites are nice and private near the river. They have laundry and a fenced in dog area that was much appreciated! Almost everyone camping had a dog or 2. We enjoyed this place but not a lot to do right off the campground in terms of hiking and biking trails

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  Ripp D.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 10, 2020

  Camping On The Battenkill

  Love this place!

  Small, mostly wooded, quiet campground. Facilities were spotless. The owners are so nice and welcoming. Great river for tubing or hanging out in the swimming hole.

  We there last month tent camping. Headed back with the camper next week!

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  Fransheska A.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 15, 2019

  Jamaica State Park Campground

  Beautiful waterfall hikes

  Nice little weekend getaway. Clean bathrooms, roomy tent sites, nice staff. Fun playground and nature area for kids. Very family friendly place with beautiful hikes to Hamilton falls.

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  Katrina J.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 29, 2018

  King Phillip's Campground

  Family time

  Great campground for families, we stayed at a tent site right near the playground. Pool, arcade, a short trolley ride to downtown lake George. It was a great stay and the kids loved it.

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  Michelle R.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 30, 2018

  Lake Bomoseen KOA

  family camping on Lake Bomoseen

  family camping Kabins, rv, and tent sites, arcade, store, ice cream, and Lake Bomoseen. Easy to get to, close to Castleton, Rutland, and Hubbarton Battlefield. Great spot for a family get-a-way.

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  Kendall S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 2, 2021

  Lake George Riverview Campground

  Small quite!

  Small and quite place to camp and relax not far from home! They have added more every sites so there are less tent sites but the ones they have are on the water so it’s is nice! Everyone is very friendly!

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  The Other Kim K.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 1, 2021

  Lewey Lake - DEC

  Beautiful Views

  Camped on one of the waterfront tent sites. Super nice but close to highway so you could hear the cars drive by and see the hwy from the site. Not super quiet but I’d still camp here again.

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 1, 2017

  Putnam Pond Adirondack Preserve

  Perfect backpacking basecamp

  Beautiful views over the lake with sunset views. Canoe rentals on site. Very clean, truly hot showers, large tent sites, shady & wooded campground. Try to book the site on the little island, but the others are all nice too.

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2017

  Paradox Lake Campground

  What’s the paradox? If you find out let me know.

  Adirondacks scenery, camping along the lake. Trail access from campground. Swim & boat on site. Modern but basic state park. Some tent sites nicely private. Close to rt 87, convenient stop on the way to or from Canada from NYC.

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  Kathy S.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 22, 2019

  Little Sand Point - DEC

  Nothing but campsites

  LSP on Piseco Lake is just ok. There is nothing but campsites and RV sites. The RV sites are tiny and close together. The majority of tent sites on the water are uneven and look like they are spillways in Teton the

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  Keith M.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2018

  Dorset RV Park

  Convenient location

  The location was very good in allowing us to visit family in nearby village and go into nearby Manchester Center. Much more of an RV Park (name is on the money) than camping where we had our site. There were some more “remote” sites available near tent sites. Facilities were extremely well kept. Host was very helpful.

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  Ryan P.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 16, 2020

  Greendale Campground

  Quiet and Peaceful

  My family and I went on our first camping trip together here in September of 2019. It was quiet and peaceful. There were no other campers and we had our pick of any site we liked. We picked a nice site next to a babbling brook. While we only tent camped we plan to return with our new to us pop up this year. We only saw two cars during our entire stay.

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  Edward D.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 13, 2021

  Camping On The Battenkill

  Very Nice Place

  I am motorcycle tent camping and found this place due to recommendations on dyrt. It lived up to all expectations. Friendly staff (Super helpful), Clean campground with an awesome old school vibe. Kids riding around on bikes, no one too loud, quiet times observed, everyone was super nice. Extra pts for this place on the cleanliness of the bathrooms and showers. One does not expect much but these were newer, very bright and super clean.

  Wifi is not free. 2.95/day with a 5M download limit.

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  Monica F.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2018

  Camping On The Battenkill

  Right along the Battenkill River

  Spring camping in southern VT. Trees had not fully leafed out yet when we visited, but I would think this would be a well shaded campground. We had our small camper on a tent site to be near the river. Some sites were right on the river, many larger RVs were closer to an open play area/field. There were hookups and dump station. Dog friendly. Fishing and "swimming" or tubing in season I should think.

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  Leah B.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 5, 2016

  Moreau Lake State Park Campground

  Planning a return trip!

  Big sites! Good tenting sites. Great hiking trials with views. We love that it is close to Saratoga Springs as well.

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  JOHN T.

  Legend

  

  Oct. 15, 2024

  Greenwood Lodge & Campsites

  Beautiful and Well Maintained CG

  What a beautiful and well maintained CG! Great owners, facilities, and amenities. Gravel roads and relatively level gravel sites. There are W/E sites, dry sites, and many secluded tent sites. There are two lakes and another nearby. It is close to many hiking trails. We arrived an hour after the water was turned off due to freezing temps. We were allowed to fill the fresh tank from the lodge. We woke the next day to heavy fog. We would definitely stay here again - for longer than an overnight stay!

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  Elizabeth H.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 16, 2019

  Country Village Campgrounds

  Family campground

  Owners are very friendly and helpful. Has seasonals, tent sites and RV sites. The swimming pool is very inviting and the bathrooms are always attended to. The one thing we loved the most was that the kids could ride their bikes around safely. We also found out that one weekend each summer they close the campground down to the public and fill all the sites with military families. They treat these families to free camping, activities to keep the kids busy and all of their meals for free!

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  Emily M.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 9, 2022

  Camping On The Battenkill

  Pretty close to perfect!

  Check in people were super nice and welcoming! Firewood was 3 large bundles for $20, or 4 for $20 in the fall. It’s a huge campground. Site 16 had a path to the river and was slightly tucked away. Sites 13 and 14 were cool spots too, I’d imagine in the summer you may have less privacy because it’s near the swimming area. Sites aren’t on top of each other but you can see your neighbors. Very dog friendly campground with a small off leash fenced in area at the entrance. Mostly an RV park with some tent camping. There’s also showers and laundry if you need that. Bathrooms were well lit and clean.

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  Erin B.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 11, 2019

  Clarksburg State Park Campground

  low key and beautiful fall getaway

  Keep in mind that this review is written after camping sept 8th (the week that school started for many) so it might not be relevant to peak camping season. We were pleasantly surprised with our weekend getaway to Clarksburg State Park. Nestled in the Berkshires and basically walking distance to Vermont, Clarksburg State Park provides a comfortable and semi-private tent site. Several spots (including ours 6) were very close to the rather large pond. While the trees obstruct the views, the site was waterfront and we were able to walk a few yards downhill to the waters edge where we launched our kayaks (there is a designated launching spot elsewhere). No electric and water hookups are provided but we were totally okay with that. Bear boxes were provided on each site so that you don’t have to keep stinky food or garbage in your car! Each site also had a fire pit with a grate so that you can cook right there on the fire. The bathrooms were some of the cleanest campground bathrooms and showers i’ve experienced (no bugs or webs also) and there was a dishwashing station on the side. The sites were large and well spaced but they had trees in between so that you felt privacy. The campground itself had plenty of sites, firewood for sale in the front and a pavilion and beach area on the day use side. There are plenty of trails you can hop on right outside your tent site and very little light pollution for optimal star gazing. We really enjoyed our time here and will definitely be back!

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  Sarah H.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 23, 2016

  Moreau Lake State Park Campground

  Clean and Well Maintained Campgrounds Near Adirondacks

  Family of four plus one dog tent camped one night after being disappointed by Lake George tourist traps. We welcomed the well-maintained spacious wooded campgrounds. Lots of sites to choose from allowed for privacy. 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. This made it easy to choose a fire bundle balanced with kindling logs and large logs. Bathrooms were well maintained, but showers used push in knobs (like the kind in older school bathrooms) that last about 30 seconds per push causing the water temperature to fluctuate. Not my worst camping shower, but was not enjoyable. The trails and lake made for a full day of natural outdoor fun outweighing the weird showers.

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  Michelle M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 6, 2019

  Lake George Battleground Campground

  Can’t beat the price

  If you like camping without a lot of extras, this is a good choice. We stayed here for the ADK Balloon Festival in September twice. Pros: cost and close to town. Cons: small sites (my pic is of 2 sites together), loud! We had people party all night both times we were there. Also a truck pulled in late and just parked next to our tent site and left by 5 am so it was used as a rest stop and they were loud. The cannon from the fort and the music from the MinneHaHa also added to the ambiance. We won’t be going back as it doesn’t have electric at the sites but if you are a bare bones camper and don’t mind loud neighbors, it may work for you.

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  Chris D.

  Scout

  

  May. 15, 2018

  Jamaica State Park Campground

  Great park

  My girlfriend and I stayed here May 11-13th. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, and the tent and lean-to sites were all kept very clean. Bathrooms and showers were also kept nice and clean which is always a plus. Our tent site was very spacious, you could of easily accommodated a family of four with a large tent. Some sites, however, were a little close together, so if you're looking for total privacy choose your site wisely. We hiked the west river trail (which leads right out of the campground) to Hamilton falls which is a gravel closed road that follows the west river upstream 2 miles to Hamilton falls trail which then leads up hill for another mile to the falls. People have lost their lives at these falls so be extra cautious with children around the falls. Overall our experience at Jamaica state park was great. I will definitely be returning to this campground in the future.

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  Cynthia K.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 12, 2018

  Emerald Lake State Park Campground

  Very Pretty!

  We camped here with our dog on a tent site in camping area B. I really appreciated the VT state parks interactive campground map, which allowed us to see the sites from home and choose the one that would suit us best.

  The site was large and clean, and relatively quiet even though it was a holiday weekend. Hiking trails are steep, so prepare for a good workout. We were a little confused about the No Dogs signs on the hiking trails, because it contradicted the pet policy on the park map that the ranger gave us. But we were glad to have an out of the way spot to launch our kayaks and take our dog for a boat ride.

  Campfire wood was a reasonable price, but all of it was very wet! Fires were a challenge. I'm assuming that this was just a wet season here. Restrooms are about average for state parks. They were definitely cleaned daily. Don't forget to bring quarters for the shower.

  Overall it was a great weekend, and we can't wait return!

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  Lawrence P.

  Legend

  

  Sep. 11, 2021

  Greenwood Lodge & Campsites

  Great family owned campground!

  What a neat little place to stay. This family owned/run campground is a delight! Ann, Ed and Chris are very friendly, polite and wonderful to talk with. They made you feel like part of the family!! The sites are pretty level and well maintained! Electric and water at several sites as well as many primitive tenting sites around the ponds! Drop on by and stay a while, they'd love to see ya! We did!

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  Eric G.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 3, 2019

  Sacandaga Adirondack Preserve

  Rustic Getaway

  Beautiful small campground in the heart of the Adirondacks. Old growth abounds, surrounded by Maple, Oak, and massive White Pine making for an understory mostly clear of vegetation. Making for a secluded feel, but not claustrophobic. The river flows right through the middle, giving a nice ambiance with the rush of the water. It also gives opportunities to rock hop up and downstream, a dip to cool off, or float downstream. There is plenty of waterfalls, lakes, and hiking to be had in the area, including checking out the local towns. There were also a handful of the sites were walk-in tent sites to get one off the road. Most sites looked fairly level, but could be a bit akward to back campers into. Sites were also pretty rocky, but drained water quickly. Roads are relatively wide for campers, but the waste dump makes you drive through campsites instead of putting in a turn around at the end of the road, which appears to be feasible. Water was pretty mineral laden and I would get chunks of scale in my water bottles filling up. Make sure to use a filter if filling a campers water system. Overall a great little campground to get away if you want to disconnect from life and reconnect with nature. Can't wait to come back.

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  April L.

  Ranger

  

  Apr. 4, 2019

  Lake George RV Park

  Love!!

  Stayed in May and August 2018. Absolutely beautiful and CLEAN campground. Shaded and full sun site options as well as rental units if you don't have an RV. Boating pond, fishing pond, playgrounds, cafe/ice cream store, nightly weekend entertainment at their playhouse, new waterpark and two pools, tennis courts, laundry facilities, huge store, firewood and a trolley in the park. There is also another trolly to the village of Lake George, Great Escape and the outlet center. Bike trails throughout with a connection to the local bike trails leading to Lake George and Glens Falls area. Best part- the 2 acre dog park with shaded seating for humans , bathrooms and a dog wash station.