Camping near Gloversville, New York provides access to the southern edge of the Adirondack Park with elevations ranging from 800-1,400 feet. The region experiences warm summers with temperatures averaging 75-85°F from June through August and cold winters that create opportunities for winter recreation. Fall camping season typically extends through mid-October when nighttime temperatures can drop into the 30s.
What to do
Hiking at Nine Corners Lake: Located approximately 15 minutes from DevilDoc Campsites, this crystal-clear lake offers swimming and hiking opportunities. "Several hiking trails connect directly from the property, allowing you to explore the surrounding Adirondack region without driving," notes one visitor who stayed at the campsite.
Explore state forest land: The region backs up to extensive public lands perfect for outdoor activities. A visitor at Frosty Acres Campground shared their winter experience: "You'll have the entire mountain side all to yourself! Snowshoe, cross country ski. Winter campfires. Very remote. Windy as all get out. Elevation about 1409 feet."
Water activities on local lakes: Multiple small lakes and ponds provide swimming, fishing and boating opportunities. "There is a beautiful river where some of the sites are located next to, where you can wade into, kayak, tube down, or just sit on the bank and watch the local wildlife swim by," reports a camper who stayed at Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA.
What campers like
Private waterfront camping: Many campgrounds offer sites with direct water access. At Little Sandpoint Campground on Piseco Lake, campers appreciate the waterfront options: "Nice spot! There were plenty of available sites to choose from and it was a really easy place to show up to and find a spot to settle quick. The view from the campsites along the lake was beautiful."
Spacious, wooded sites: The region's campsites generally offer good privacy. A visitor to Moreau Lake State Park Campground shared: "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed. Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them."
Stargazing opportunities: The distance from major urban areas creates excellent night sky viewing. A camper at DevilDoc Campsites mentioned the peaceful atmosphere: "Our spot was peaceful and quite. You'll fall asleep to the sounds of bull frogs, oh and the star gazing is pretty darn nice as well!"
What you should know
Seasonal operation: Most glamping near Gloversville, New York operates from May through October, though some offer limited winter availability. A camper at Frosty Acres noted: "We stayed from April until October then decided to stay over winter. They have a small winter section."
Wildlife encounters: Local wildlife includes deer, raccoons, birds, and small mammals. "We had raccoons at our site each night, so kept food in the car. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table," advised a visitor to Caroga Lake Campground.
Variable amenities: Facilities range from primitive to full-service. A DevilDoc Campsites visitor explained: "Primitive dispersed camping is what you get, and EXACTLY what we wanted. We had the entire campground and the small Artesian fed pond to ourselves until our last night when other campers arrived. Picnic table and fire pits are at all the sites."
Tips for camping with families
Beach access: Several lakes offer swimming beaches for kids. "The beach area offered a great view, but again, so noisy. If you have children, and you're not looking for quiet time, this could be the campground for you!" explains a visitor to Caroga Lake Campground.
Educational experiences: Nearby attractions provide learning opportunities. At Glimmerglass State Park Campground, a visitor shared: "Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country's oldest covered bridge."
Recreation options: Many campgrounds offer on-site activities. "There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool, a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes," notes a visitor to Cooperstown KOA.
Tips from RVers
Limited hookup sites: Many smaller campgrounds have limited or no RV hookups. When staying at DevilDoc Campsites, one RVer explained: "We used his power source so we were near his home and site was level for the travel trailer. Slept great each night!! Only con was that they were limited on water so could not dump tanks during our stay, had to travel to another place."
Challenging navigation: Some campgrounds have narrow roads and tight turns. "The roads are narrow and many should be one way, but are not. It would have been impossible many places in the grounds to pass a rig on the road due to the amount of other's vehicles, golf carts, decorations etc... so patience is important when arriving and departing," advised an RVer who stayed at Alpine Lake RV Resort.
Site leveling: Prepare for uneven terrain at some locations. "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," reported an RV camper at Moreau Lake State Park.
