Cabin camping near Hague, New York offers access to the southern Adirondack wilderness with elevations ranging from 300 to 2,000 feet throughout the region. Summer temperatures typically range from 70-85°F during the day and can drop to 50-60°F at night, with higher humidity near Lake George. Thunderstorms occur frequently during summer months, often developing quickly over the lake in late afternoons.
What to do
Hiking nearby trails: Rogers Rock Campground serves as a gateway to several hiking paths along Lake George's northern shore. "There is a nice trail to walk that follows along the shoreline. Each site has a fireplace and table. Some water sites have a steeper path to the water," notes Lauren S.
Fishing in quieter waters: Half Moon Pond State Park Campground provides fishing opportunities away from Lake George's busy waters. "We fished and kayaked right from our site. Oddly, our fire pit faced the neighboring site rather than the pond," shares Rebecca D., highlighting the direct water access from sites.
Historical exploration: Fort Ticonderoga sits approximately 7 miles north of Hague. "Ft Ticonderoga is a few miles to the north where you can explore history with re-enactors," explains Jean C. from Brookwood RV Resort.
River floating: Tubes are available for rent at Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground, allowing visitors to enjoy the Schroon River. "We stayed at this campground in a travel trailer for one week spent hours floating down the river biking took day trips to Lake Placid and Burlington Vermont," reports johanne Y.
What campers like
Private, wooded sites: Putnam Pond Campground offers secluded camping experiences. "Our site felt secluded even though there were other people camping nearby," writes Olivia C. This campground serves as a "gateway to Pharaoh Lake Wilderness. Lots of hiking trails to many ponds and one lake most of which have lean tos," according to Lake George L.
Clean facilities: Bomoseen State Park Campground maintains high standards for amenities. "Bathrooms were the cleanest of any campground we've ever stayed at. Sites are pretty close together but if you can score a lean to your right on the lake with good spacing between each," mentions Jessica H.
Waterfront cabin options: Lake George Escape Campground offers cabins with lake views. "I've been here more then once twice with a tent and once in a cabin," notes Paul Q., indicating the variety of accommodation options available including cabin rentals.
Heated pools: Many resorts in the region feature swimming facilities when lake temperatures are too cold. "The pools were always clean and the campground as a whole was ALWAYS CLEAN. We spent a day on the ponds (Putnam & North Pond are connected) and it is beautiful," shares Michael G. from Putnam Pond.
What you should know
Weather preparedness: Sudden storms can develop quickly over Lake George. "We unfortunately got hit with some pretty bad weather so we couldn't enjoy the grounds as much as we would have liked to but that was obviously not their fault," reports Christina M. from Lake George Escape.
Cell service limitations: Communication can be unreliable in the mountainous terrain. "Cell phone coverage is spotty, I was getting 1-2 bars with Verizon," notes Jean C. about Rogers Rock, while Lake Bomoseen KOA reviews mention "Cell services on ATT and TMobile were nonexistent. Campground WiFi is a joke (less than 1mbps)."
Booking timeframes: Prime cabin sites fill quickly, particularly waterfront options at Rogers Rock Campground. "We recently stayed five nights here and although it wasn't the best campground for us (lack of sites on the water, which we were aware of), this was a very pleasant experience," shares Michael G., emphasizing the importance of advance planning.
Seasonal crowds: Weekday visits provide a quieter experience. "This place is packed on the weekends. If you want to avoid the rush of campers, definitely try to make the trip on a weekday. Sitting by the lake is really relaxing when you're all alone!" advises Carrie J.
Tips for camping with families
Remote islands for teens: Putnam Pond offers unique island sites ideal for families with older children. "We have stayed here at the remote sites several times. Site roo5 is our favorite a private island all to yourself! Roo6 is good too but a little further to row out to," explains Tara F.
Swimming beaches for younger kids: Bomoseen State Park Campground provides family-friendly water access. "The beach area was nice, kind of rocky, but had sand for the beach. The play area has a nice set up, overall a nice camping area," notes Erica H., highlighting the kid-friendly setup.
Playground access: Multiple campgrounds feature play equipment for children. "We stayed 2 nights me my mom and 7 kids all my moms grandkids it was a lot of fun we got 2 leantos they are great it was my kids first time camping EVER they loved it. Our spot was close to the beach which had a fantastic park," shares Cristy-Ann L.
Boat rentals: Families can access canoes and kayaks at reasonable rates. "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," advises Harry H.
Tips from RVers
Site selection considerations: RVers should note varying degrees of privacy and access at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts. "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," shares Nancy W.
Hookup availability: Full hookups are standard at some locations but not all. "Sites are generally level and close together. I was there mid-week and most of the short-term sites were empty. There was limited wi-fi," reports Jean C. about Brookwood RV Resort.
Leveling requirements: Terrain varies significantly between campgrounds. "The site was much smaller than expected, but luckily we only needed space for one tent," notes Kim T. at Rogers Rock, where some roads are "unpaved, unmarked with directional signs, very narrow, and tough to navigate."
Resort amenities: Lake George area provides multiple full-service campgrounds. "There's a boat inspection station, boat ramp, and mooring as well as a beach. Ticonderoga offers some history and is worth a half-day visit. Lake Champlain isn't far away, either," observes Jean C.
