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Camping near Granville, New York spans multiple states with access to both Vermont and New York outdoor recreation areas. Campgrounds in this region include Lake George RV Park, Moose Hillock Camping Resort, and Emerald Lake State Park, with accommodations ranging from basic tent sites to full-service RV hookups, cabins, and glamping options. Most campgrounds in this area operate seasonally, typically from May through mid-October, with peak season running from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.
The camping season in the Lake George and southern Vermont area generally runs from late spring through early fall. Emerald Lake State Park Campground operates from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend, while Lake St. Catherine State Park is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. Several private campgrounds offer longer seasons, with many opening in early May and closing in mid-October. Winter conditions make camping difficult, with most facilities closing completely. A recent visitor noted, "Nice campground with decent amenities. Pay showers so save your quarters. Nice lake for canoeing with trails from the camping area. Family friendly with semi private sites."
Most developed campgrounds in the region feature showers, restrooms, and picnic tables. Many RV sites offer full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections. Tent campers will find dedicated sites at most locations, often with more privacy than the RV sections. Slateville Secluded Campsites receives praise for its privacy, with one camper describing it as having "very private sites" with "gorgeous sunset views." Water recreation is a major draw in the area, with Lake St. Catherine State Park, Emerald Lake, and Lake George all providing swimming beaches and boating opportunities. Many campgrounds maintain hiking trails that connect directly to camping areas, offering easy access to outdoor activities without requiring additional travel.
"The camp sites are quite a bit of a walk up the hill from the lake where there is swimming, kayaking, paddle boating and picnicking."
"Nice lake for canoeing with trails from the camping area. Family friendly with semi private sites. A little road noise from nearby highway but it quiets down for a good night's rest."
"Golf cart rentals (4 and 6 person) were expensive so we just walked the park multiple days. Each site is gigantic and well thought out and can easily say there is not a bad site in the place."
"The park is very large so if you want to be near the pool/entertainment area or nearby bathrooms, pick your site accordingly."
"**Lake George RV Park may be the greatest campground we’ve stayed at yet!"
"We rented a golf cart from an outside course which was SUPER expensive, so it would be nice if the campground offered their own rentals, but if that's our only complaint, we're happy campers."
from $55 - $75 / night
Check Availability"Great facilities/location."
"This is a very nice campground but it is not at Lake George. It is about 25 min to Lake George Village. We had no trouble getting level and the bathhouse was very nice and CLEAN!"
from $30 - $60 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Friends and I camp here every June, and we love being close to the river. We sleep in tents so the sound of the river put you to sleep at night."
from $45 - $57 / night
Check Availability"Lake St. Catherine state campground is located in the heart of the Slate Valley. There are 50 tent/rv sites and 11 leantos. This lake is known by anglers and boaters alike."
"I am so thankful that l live close to the Adirondack park- where there are so many places to camp within this huge park."
"Close to Lake George. Went on the trolley to the village. New adventure."
from $22 / night
Check Availability"The roads and campsites are gravel and a little tight to get around because of all the trees but we were able to manage in our 45’ motorhome."
"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."
"Campground is placed 10 minutes from the bottom of Lake George with great hiking trails in the surrounding area. The campground it’s self it’s very clean in every aspect."
"Restaurant and bar right next to the pool. Decent size spots."
GuideSimply said, if you like a well maintained place with a swim beach, floating dock, grass galore, space to stretch out, and more, this is the place. It’s beautiful. As a bonus, it’s cost effective over other RV parks. If you want free, nope. If you want wild open spaces, nope. You a great lush big clean park that feels like your Owen estate, then come check this place out. We will be back.
GuideFree dispersed camping site in the Green Mountain National Forest, off a dirt road. The site curves around past the driveway so you can tuck up into the trees to be more private. The upper part there has a circular open area, surrounded by thin trees. There’s a fire ring set up midway on the site. It felt more isolated than other sites I’ve stayed at and there were quite a few animal sounds in the woods, including large animal bones left past the treeline. They seem to be left behind from people (based off of how the bones were cut). Dispersed camping so don’t expect facilities of any sort. Decent site and pretty large compared to some of the other spots. Heard Barred Owls in the distance which was awesome. Uploaded a video of the site at night and pics of the area on a map that my friend was able to pull up.
GuideWent with a friend on an impromptu last minute camping trip up in the NF and hoped we could find a spot on a Friday night. Quite a few spots were taken but there were still some free ones. We stayed at one near the creek just over a little bridge. Cute little site, nice fire pit, clean, perfect rock to put a big water jug on. The sound of running water was soothing. In the morning, adorable little red squirrels with big personalities made themselves known and there were wildflowers blooming all over with hummingbirds going about their business. This is dispersed camping so there’s no rest rooms, running water, etc. The particular site we stayed at did have another site on the other side of the creek and we could hear the family during the day and see them as they walked past, so it wasn’t as isolated as some of the other sites. It was a cute spot and I’ll def be back.
TravelerThis is a good spot if you don’t mind being social. The main camping area is a large grassy opening where multiple people park and camp together, and there is a bathroom, but there isn’t much privacy between sites. If you continue farther down the forest road, there are several smaller pull-offs with much more private dispersed camping spots. I’d recommend checking those out if you’re looking for a quieter experience.
TravelerDyrt done messed up! So far, very disappointed in this app. Difficult to use! We reserved this spot through Dyrt. The directions to the campground are way off. The host was not notified that we were coming. Don’t trust Dyrt; contact the campground asap after you reserve through Dyrt to confirm the reservation directly and confirm the address and directions.
ScoutVery Disappointed With the Changes
Crown Point Campground used to be a wonderful place to camp. Unfortunately, since Happy Grounds purchased the campground, we have seen a significant decline in the overall experience.
I do want to make one thing very clear: the woman managing the campground is absolutely wonderful. She genuinely cares about the campers, is kind, helpful, and does her best to make people feel welcome. Our frustrations are not directed toward her. She deserves recognition for the effort she puts in, especially given the circumstances.
Unfortunately, there are serious concerns with the direction the campground has taken. There is no reliable Wi-Fi or cell service, which is especially concerning because there is no dependable way to call out in the event of an emergency. We have also seen a significant change in the atmosphere and clientele. Drugs have been found on the premises, including needles, which is extremely concerning for the safety of campers, especially families with children.
The campground has also become increasingly overcrowded. Tent sites have had upwards of 10 people on a single site, creating a very different camping experience from what many long-time campers originally signed up for.
Seasonal campers were told that there would be a gradual increase over two years to bring rates up to the new “going rate.” However, when the new contracts came out for next year, the price had increased by approximately $900. That is a substantial increase for a campground that, in our opinion, has continued to decline rather than improve.
What was perhaps most disappointing was how campers' concerns were handled. When people questioned the increase and expressed their frustrations, the response from the corporation was, and I quote:
“Get out and leave. I’ve heard enough complaints. Just leave if you don’t like it.”
That is an incredibly disappointing way to speak to people who have supported this campground for years.
It is heartbreaking to see what Crown Point Campground has become. There are good people here, and the campground itself has so much potential. Most importantly, the manager genuinely cares about the campers, and she deserves credit for that.
Our hope is that Happy Grounds will listen to the people who have invested years of their time and money here, address the safety and overcrowding concerns, and bring back the sense of community that once made Crown Point such a wonderful place to camp.
TravelerGreat little dispersed camping area off Forest Road 71 in West Dover, Vermont. Once you get onto the forest service road, everything is gravel/dirt, with several small pull-offs and primitive campsites scattered along the road. Some sites are only a few feet from the road, while others are tucked back around 100 feet and offer a little more privacy.
The individual pull-offs can be a little more challenging to reach. Most involve some combination of hills, rocks, ruts, and mud, although nothing was too crazy. Some spots are definitely easier to get into than others, so having a vehicle with decent ground clearance is helpful.
There was a decent amount of traffic passing through the area while we were there, but nothing too crazy or disruptive. The campsite we stayed at had a fire pit, but there was no running water at our site, and I don’t believe the other dispersed sites have running water either.
Overall, a pretty good option if you’re looking for a primitive, low-key camping spot with multiple sites to choose from. Just don’t expect complete solitude, especially during busier times.
GuideGood size campground with three loops. 2 shower / restroom facilities. Many of the sites are simply grass. There are a few gravel ones. The staff has no problem with driving on the or parking on grass. All sites have a firepit. Wood can be obtained locally. There is no store at the camp. There is only one dump station. There is a boat launch with limited trailer parking although when we stayed (Aug 2026) the water was only 18 in to 2 ft deep at docks. Heavily choked with vegetation. Shower facilities were clean enough but could use more attention, heavy cobwebs at lights, corners and edges of shower pretty dark with mold. Plenty of fresh water spigots throughout the camp. Camp is on the banks of lake Champlain, although only a couple sites have a lake view. Ruins of two pre-revolutionary war forts are within walking distance and offer a great introduction to life in the early 18th century. Fort Ticonderoga is a 30 min drive and will take most of the day to tour. Well worth the trip. Only 3 min drive to Vermont. I would stay again.
LegendWe spent a long weekend at Moose Hillock in Fort Ann, New York, to visit Lake George. This is a difficult place for me to review. But I’ll do my best to share my experience.
The pool is the main attraction here and probably the largest and most ridiculous I’ve ever seen at a campground. Great for young kids.
THINGS I LIKED:
— The sites are enormous and private, probably the biggest sites we’ve ever seen at any campground we’ve stayed at.
— The mature trees are everywhere, great for privacy.
— It’s located about 25-minutes to the heart of Lake George. Easy drive away but not in the loud and busy area.
— The camp store is pretty good and sells snacks, drinks, basic supplies, and souvenirs.
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— Our site(# 709) was sloped, so much that even with leveling boards under the rear wheels, rear jacks fully extended and front jacks fully retracted, we couldn’t level. That’s annoying and so easily fixed by a campground this size with this array of equipment and resources.
— Except for the entry roads, the rest of the park is gravel and dirt, which was extremely dusty. Our vehicles and our stuff were instantly covered by this dusty dirt which was a never-ending battle to keep outside.
— I’m ok paying premium money for a great site, but this site wasn’t matched to the price. I paid$647.38 for 3-nights. That’s$215.79 per night.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Probably not. For me, having a level site that’s not covered in dirt and dust is important— especially when it costs$215 per night. There’s a much nicer park about 10-minutes away(closer to Lake George) where we’ve stayed in the past. The sites are smaller, but they’re level.
Camping sites near Granville, New York span three distinct climate zones where the Green Mountains meet the Adirondacks. Average summer temperatures range from 75-85°F during the day and 55-65°F at night. Many campgrounds operate with limited services outside peak season, with most water systems shut down by mid-October due to freezing risks.
Canoeing on the Battenkill River: The river offers multiple launch points for paddlers. Camping On The Battenkill features a prime location for water activities. "Friends and I camp here every June, and we love being close to the river. We sleep in tents so the sound of the river put you to sleep at night... We also tube down the river," notes reviewer Heather P.
Hiking mountain trails: Several moderate trails provide access to scenic viewpoints within a 30-minute drive. The Emerald Lake State Park Campground offers hiking paths directly from camping areas. "Hiking trails are steep, so prepare for a good workout," advises Cynthia K., while another camper mentions "the vista trail has an awesome view of the lake from across the road."
Fishing opportunities: The lakes and rivers support multiple fish species, with several stocked locations within 15 miles. According to one camper, "Lake St. Catherine is known by anglers and boaters alike. Plentiful mountain bike trails are being developed all over this area."
Private, spacious sites: Moose Hillock Camping Resorts receives high marks for site layout. "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.
Heated swimming pools: Temperature-controlled pools extend the swimming season by several weeks. "Best pools in a campground that I have ever seen. Sites large and level. Cool fire pits," notes Scott N. about Moose Hillock's pool facilities.
Clean facilities: Many campsites maintain well-maintained bathhouses despite seasonal crowds. "Beyond clean facilities, very friendly and helpful staff. Went with 3 kids under 8yrs old, they had a blast and so did we, they have family activities everyday too," writes a visitor to Lake George Escape Campground.
Reservation windows: Most campgrounds open booking 11 months in advance, with holiday weekends filling completely within days. Dorset RV Park restricts early bookings for short stays. One camper noted: "Downside... had to wait till 2 weeks prior to book since we are under the 4 night minimum in season."
Pay showers: Several state park facilities require quarters for showers. "Pay showers so save your quarters," advises Gary C., while another visitor recommends: "Don't forget to bring quarters for the shower."
Variable internet access: Cell coverage varies significantly by carrier and location. "WiFi exists, but 100% unreliable. Not just slow, often was entirely offline or connected without Internet. When it did work, it was actually halfway decent," reports a camper at Dorset RV Park.
Animal encounters: Lake George RV Park and other facilities offer scheduled wildlife programs. "Animal shows kept daytime events going strong," mentions one visitor, while another notes there are "roaming chickens with FREE eggs, first come first serve" at some locations.
Beach access considerations: Some campgrounds have beaches that require walking from camping areas. "The camp sites are quite a bit of a walk up the hill from the lake where there is swimming, kayaking, paddle boating and picnicking. As a result, we drove even though there were paths that people could take to go to the beach," explains Ming R.
Site selection for families: "If you have little ones, check out the map before you reserve a site and find one on the opposite side of the ledge," advises one Emerald Lake State Park visitor, noting that some sites can present challenges for families with young children.
Tree clearance challenges: Slateville Secluded Campsites and other wooded sites may present navigation challenges. "Tree placement and a pretty sharp 110+ degree turn makes it challenging to maneuver. I don't think campground staff is familiar with their own campground and that larger rigs are likely to have issue in this loop," cautions a Dorset RV Park visitor.
Hookup locations: Review site maps carefully for utility placement. One visitor noted: "The water/electric was positioned perfectly that we could have gotten away with using 5 foot connections," while another mentioned "the sewer lines were a bit close to you and your picnic table."
Price variations: Weekend rates often increase by 30-50%. "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," reports a Moose Hillock visitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near Granville, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, Granville, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 234 campgrounds and RV parks near Granville, NY and 39 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near Granville, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Granville, NY is Emerald Lake State Park Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 20 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near Granville, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 39 free dispersed camping spots near Granville, NY.
What parks are near Granville, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Granville, NY that allow camping, notably Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests and Green Mountain National Forest.
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