2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lake George's glamping locations near Hillsdale boast canvas tents and enhanced camping experiences that blend natural settings with premium comforts. Moose Hillock Camping Resorts and Lake George Escape Campground offer glamping accommodations with spacious, private sites surrounded by trees and natural vegetation. These upscale canvas structures include comfortable beds, electricity, and climate control options missing from traditional camping. Lake George Escape features yurts among its accommodation options, providing circular tent structures with solid frames and canvas walls. Many glamping sites include enhanced fire pits, picnic tables, and proximity to well-maintained bathroom facilities with hot showers. "Sites are huge. Plenty of room for our RV, and small tent. Private. Can't say enough about the pool. We had multi-generations camping. From the great grandmother to 2 1/2 yr toddler we all enjoyed the pool."
The tropical swimming pool at Moose Hillock represents the centerpiece of luxury camping amenities in the region, featuring caves, waterfalls, waterslides, LED lights, and a swim-in theater for nighttime movies. Lake George glamping locations provide easy access to Adirondack Park hiking trails ranging from easy walks to challenging mountain ascents with panoramic lake views. Inman Pond Trail, approximately 15 minutes north of Moose Hillock, offers a peaceful woodland setting beside a scenic fishing pond. Other notable trails like Pinnacle Trail and Buck Mountain provide spectacular views of Lake George and surrounding Adirondack landscapes. According to a camper, "Local area: Because of the amount of rain, we decided to explore Manchester and bought some gear at Mountain Goat. We ate at the Road Runner which was fantastic. Our hike was about 10 minutes out from Manchester at Lyle Falls. Highly recommend 2.5 miles up to a gorgeous waterfall." Most glamping sites in the region operate seasonally from May through mid-October.
"Dunno why others are complaining about the 3 rocks as a fire pit. Plenty functional and directs the heat out towards the seating area. The pool is as good as it looks in the pictures."
"Great pool (actually boasts the largest heated pool in the Northeast US) and activities. super clean bathrooms and laundry."
"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."
"Hiking trails are steep, so prepare for a good workout."
"**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."
"Linens, blankets and pillows were provided. There was a fire pit, BBQ, picnic table with umbrella, covered platform, and a partition between campsites."
"You’ll also a well stocked store as well as a really good restaurant/bar on site. The purple section is the quietest and the blue is closest to the activities."
"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."
"Good distance between campsites, good bathroom, fire pits. Overall really good. Would go back."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $75 / night
"Bathrooms very clean. Pool was nice. Campground nice for younger families."
"Big sites, grounds were very clean, level sites, quiet, staff was very pleasant."
"We spent 2 days here on site M2. It was full hookups. The site pad was packed gravel and slightly unlevel. We have a 27 foot camper and was slightly difficult to maneuver into the site."
"The staff is amazing and know the area very well and are always willing to help. The camp ground is set up nicely and some sites are very private which is nice as well."
"The bathrooms and shower houses are maintained and cleaned daily, which is good because some campers are just inconsiderate and disgusting."
"great campground, perfect location to also drive up to the high peaks"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $22 - $172 / night
"Odd $10 CASH deposit for gate key that no one asked for. No ATM on site to get cash… The sites are spacious enough, but are very close to each other."
"The Campground has a nice staff, a very well appointed general store, laundry, arcade, marina with boat rentals, mini theater, and indoor mini put. Most of the sites are wooded and nice."
"Staff was super friendly and had us check in on no time. The campground loses a start only because when it's at full capacity, it is very cramped."
"Electric and water hookups. WiFi was great. Cable tv hookups, also. Dump station on site was convenient. Also, they had propane there, so I topped off. Beautiful campground."
from $41 - $75 / night
GuideNice campground near Killington, VT. Water and dump station. Not for big rigs we have a 21 ft TT. Things were tight but doable. One of the few Vermont state campgrounds that is still open. Most close from second Monday in October until Memorial Day.
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.
ScoutVery welcoming... great place. Upkept everything is up to par. Showers are prolly the nicest as far as campgrounds goes.
ScoutPeaceful, quiet, relaxing space. Super friendly staff.
ScoutThis was our first trip away from home. The campgrounds are clean with beautiful views.
TravelerThis is one of the nicest state campgrounds I've ever been in. Typical state campground, they offer no services at this sites. They do have a dump station and potable well water, and trash disposal. Very quiet campground, some road noise during the day but not at night!. Sites around the open field offer good solar and open sky for Starlink. The staff was great.
RangerThe campground is secluded and quiet, lots of trees and the pond is pretty. There is a good hike around the pond (2.5 miles or so) with cool pull offs for wildlife spotting (we saw two loons fishing for their baby).
Site 73 itself had the camp beach access which brought some people in close proximity but they were all respectful. The beach is more of a muddy, rocky, bay but shallow enough for wading.
Fire wood seemed expensive for what we got ($9 per bundle).
LegendWe stayed at the park in our truck camper for two nights. It was very clean and quiet. We stayed in site five which was very secluded, large site that was level and perfect for a small camper or van. There are two trails right from the park that lead up to the Mount Olga fire tower, and a trail continues over that which ends at a local distillery, with a general store and a brewery with awesome pizza across the street as well. (~ 1.5 miles one way to the distillery). The views from the tower and the distillery/brewery/store are gorgeous. The bathrooms and showers were extremely clean, and it was only $.50 for five minutes of hot water. They also had firewood for sale. nearby Wilmington is very close and a cute town, and it is not far to Brattleboro and Bennington as well. We came up for some cycling training and there are multiple options for gorgeous gravel riding routes. The only slight downside was that Route 9 is a little busy and there was some occasional road noise, but it wasn’t too bad and not really noticeable at night at all. There were several really nice lean-tos, the loop with sites 2 through 12 are much nicer and more secluded and wooded, the loop with sites one through 23 are more open and in a field with less shade and privacy. Would not hesitate to stay again!
TravelerTerrible. Only 1 bar of Verizon. They have WIFI but it’s useless. Plus way too crowded for me. Noisy
The northern Adirondack region around Hillsdale sits at approximately 700 feet above sea level, providing cooler summer temperatures than nearby urban areas. Camping options range from state-operated facilities with basic amenities to full-service private resorts with extensive recreational activities. Most campgrounds in this region close by mid-October due to seasonal temperature drops below freezing at night.
Hiking nearby trails: Lake George area offers numerous trails within 10-15 minutes of camping areas. "Nearby is good hiking in Adirondack Park where trails range from easy to difficult and have some great views of the lake and surrounding area. The Inman Pond Trail (about 15 minutes north of the campground) is a nice easy walk in the woods which takes you to a pretty pond good for fishing," notes a camper from Moose Hillock Camping Resorts.
Swimming in natural settings: Natural swimming areas provide alternatives to pool facilities. At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, "There's a small, sandy beach at one end of the lake, with a bath house and changing rooms nearby. Swimmers can swim out the a small island in the middle of the lake and check out the rope swing."
Visit neighboring towns: Explore local villages for dining and shopping. A visitor at Emerald Lake State Park Campground shared: "Local area: Because of the amount of rain, we decided to explore Manchester and bought some gear at Mountain Goat. We ate at the Road Runner which was fantastic. Our hike was about 10 minutes out from Manchester at Lyle Falls."
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds offer well-spaced sites with natural barriers. A camper at Moose Hillock noted, "Added bonus is that there is nice separation between sites with trees and shrubs that block out your neighbors and provide lots of privacy. Pretty much all the sites are the same except that a dozen or so don't have as many large trees around them and are pretty open."
Waterfront access: Direct lake access enhances the camping experience. "I was lucky to book a site (#68) on the water. Beautiful views and morning sun. There is a nice trail to walk that follows along the shoreline," reports a visitor at Rogers Rock Campground.
Nearby biking opportunities: Several campgrounds connect to regional trail systems. According to a King Phillip's Campground visitor: "I'm rating this campground as a 5/5 because of the location. We road the bike path each day to and from Lake George. It was downhill on the way there and a little bit of an uphill battle on the way back but totally worth it! Bring your bikes!!"
Seasonal price variations: Rates can increase significantly during peak periods. "This campground does come with a high price tag. It was $66/night during the first part of our stay but them jumped up to in-season rates that were $99/night plus $20/night because it was a holiday weekend," reports a Moose Hillock camper.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies widely across the region. A visitor at Lake Bomoseen KOA noted, "There is NO cell coverage and the Wi-Fi is poor and very slow if you can connect. The lake is swampy at this end so not much to look at."
Site terrain challenges: Not all sites are level or equally accessible. One camper at Lake Bomoseen KOA shared: "Tented here for long weekend... no wireless really, which disappointed. Few flat, even spots but we liked #136."
Dog-friendly facilities: Some campgrounds offer dedicated pet amenities. A visitor to Lake George RV Park stated: "Best part- the 2 acre dog park with shaded seating for humans, bathrooms and a dog wash station."
Consider campground entertainment options: Facilities vary widely in their family programming. "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," explains a camper at Lake George Escape Campground.
Choose sites strategically for glamping in Hillsdale: Site selection affects family comfort. A Lake George Escape reviewer advised, "Each site is gigantic and well thought out and can easily say there is not a bad site in the place. Best sites are along the outer perimeter as they provide more privacy."
Leveling requirements: Prepare for uneven terrain at some locations. A King Phillip's Campground visitor noted: "The site pad was packed gravel and slightly unlevel. We have a 27 foot camper and was slightly difficult to maneuver into the site. If your camper sits low, chances are it will hit the road on some of the inclines."
Site selection for larger units: Not all campgrounds accommodate big rigs equally well. "Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs," advises a Moreau Lake State Park camper. "Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV."
Hookup variations: Check specific utility arrangements when glamping near Hillsdale. "The sewer hook-up was very weird and at an angle that was hard to secure my hose to. Instead of flowing straight down into the ground, it was at 45 degrees and took a big rock for me to secure it," reported a King Phillip's visitor.
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