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Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake and Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks provide distinctive glamping experiences in the Adirondack Mountains near Keene Valley. Heart Lake features comfortable year-round glamping accommodations with electricity, comfortable bedding, and heating systems to accommodate all-season visitors. Their glamping sites offer picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and direct access to trailheads for Algonquin, Iroquois, Wright Peak, and Mount Jo. Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks houses upscale yurts with full amenities including electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control systems. Both locations maintain clean facilities with hot showers and flush toilets within walking distance of glamping units. One guest shared, "There's no explaining the views around here. The mountains are beautiful, Lake Placid is beautiful, and this campsite is amazing."
On-site amenities at these glamping destinations include fire rings, picnic tables, and dishwashing stations. Heart Lake glamping guests can enjoy swimming and boating on the adjacent lake during warmer months. Draper's Acres offers an alternative glamping experience with secluded canvas accommodations surrounded by wooded areas. The location provides strategic access to Lake Placid (approximately 15 minutes away) and numerous High Peaks Wilderness trailheads. The Adirondack Loj at Heart Lake provides WiFi access and dining options for visitors seeking connectivity during their glamping experience. According to a camper, "The Adirondack Loj is warm and inviting. The facilities are clean and well kept." Winter visitors should note that some glamping options remain available during colder months, with Heart Lake Wilderness Campground operating year-round and offering heated accommodations for those seeking winter glamping experiences.
"I have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure"
"Very large and busy campground, close to Lake Placid and other cool activities to take in. Pros- hot showers, convenient laundromat, you are guided to your site by staff on golf carts."
"Great campground with secluded sites most with woods behind each site, especially the tent area. The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well."
"Just stayed at Drapers Acres for the Iron Man in Lake Placid. We stayed in a cabin and daughter and her husband stayed in their rig in an RV site. "
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"There’s no explaining the views around here. The mountains are beautiful, Lake Placid is beautiful, and this campsite is amazing."
"It has some trail heads on the grounds and so much to do on the area it located. There’s a beautiful lake here for doing all sorts of things at."
from $25 - $55 / night
Check Availability"We selected it because it was nearby for our second outing with our new (used) R-Pod camper. Turns out it's a wonderful park."
"There is a pool for swimming, paved roads are good for bikes & scooters, pavilion for activities, lake for swimming & fishing and hiking trails."
"Spacious sites close to great amenities! Super staff! Clean and updated facilities. Close to beautiful hiking, lake activities and rail bikes. We can’t wait to come back!"
"The doggos and husband absolutely loved being able to walk the beautiful trail in the cooler weather, especially the husky."
from $999 / night
Check Availability"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"
from $22 - $172 / night
Check Availability"The owner is very nice and accommodating and the staff, in particular Michael is always doing something to make the campground look better(cleaning, mowing and weed whacking) just to name a few."
"right on the paradox river; they rent tubes ; they have a heated pool, a couple different playgrounds and an arcade for those rainy days."
"Sites 1 to 16 are close to each other. Sites 113 to 119 are bad. Very close to each other. No redeeming qualities.
Sites have 30 amp electric and water but might need a longish cord or hose."
"The water/electric sites in the middle of the campground were a bit snug."
from $37 - $100 / night
Check Availability"As it isn't too far of a drive for us, it quickly became our go-to campgrounds for quite a while due to the mostly flat campground and who doesn't love hearing the slow trickle of water splashing close"
"With the coronavirus concerns, they have made changes to their cleaning schedules and social distancing rules. While there this year, my site was right across from one of the bathrooms. "
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Upon arrival, the front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. We found our way to the tent sites, nestled in the very back corner which for us was exactly what we like."
"I didn’t know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground. Showers were clean, staff was very friendly."
GuideCar camped on Sunday of Columbus Day weekend in October. This was their closing weekend and lots of spaces were available. Stayed in tent circle loop and it was almost empty. Great access to lake shore and bike path. Walked back toward marina and town in the evening and ran in the morning the other direction going out to Rock Point. Didn’t use the shower facilities. The bathroom near our loop only had sinks and toilets and was fine.
GuideStayed here to be able to do the bike trail. Was warned to keep the bikes locked up. The sites are very close together. The picnic tables and fire pits(tire rims) are moveable. Our picnic table was in rough shape and broken.
The bathrooms have keypads on them but on our last morning there was a guy in the bathroom with his pants on the floor sitting in a shower chair for a couple of hours. The bathrooms also have spiders all throughout them. The water pressure was high and the showers were hot.
ScoutThis was our first trip away from home. The campgrounds are clean with beautiful views.
GuideOriginally we reserved mountain view. It waa getting ready to rain...alot for 1 - 1/2 days. The mountain views didn't have gravel, but hard dirt. However beautiful shady areas (we drove thru the another day to check it out) looked nice, but it's hard to imagine on the side of hills to level 🤷🏼♀️
We really like the riverside view..it's across the street & about 300' down the street.
But is a great location for places to go & things to see. A few Miles from Whiteface mtn & about 15 min to downtown Lake Placid.
TravelerJust stayed at Drapers Acres for the Iron Man in Lake Placid. We stayed in a cabin and daughter and her husband stayed in their rig in an RV site. They clearly state that they are not a camping resort, but a base camp for the area adventures. Rest rooms were clean and had plenty of hot water. Staff was friendly and welcoming! Great playground for the kids to play on and plenty of privacy. Cabin was basic - had fan, heat, mini-fridge and microwave. If visiting the area again, I would not hesitate to stay there again! The RV site was large with plenty of space for their 40 foot rig and jeep. Use AT&T towers and had the ability to use phone as a hotspot.
ScoutWe have stayed here a few times. It’s always clean and quiet. Pool is nice but very family (kid) oriented. Love the trails to the water from both camp loops. Great place to stay with a kayak or paddle board!
TravelerTerrible. Only 1 bar of Verizon. They have WIFI but it’s useless. Plus way too crowded for me. Noisy
TravelerMy partner and I went on 4th of July weekend for the first time and was greeted by a man in the parking lot who had been coming there for 40 years. The site was gorgeous with 10 different campsites to choose from. The past reviews are correct with a lifted four wheel drive vehicle being needed for this drive in if you plan on getting paddled boats/kayaks in the water. Our plan was to go in and out to explore but decided to hunker down once we took the road in to avoid driving it multiple times. There are four hike-in camps from the parking lot. All campsites are marked on AllTrails. We stayed on the East side camp, #10, which after setting up and visiting the rest of the sites, had the least views from camp of the water but was the most secluded. Many sites have a privy or a box with a hole and a lid. There were a total of four trucks/jeeps in the lot all weekend and only a few camps being used. The black flies and mosquitos were bad given the time of the year so be prepared if you come during the same time. There are some beautiful trails that connect to the parking lot that lead to other hike-in camps at other small ponds/lakes.
There are green tags on the trees marked next to the water where the camp sites are. We made the mistake of setting up our tent at a makeshift campsite someone made and found the "no camping" sign after and ended up moving. There are beaver, ducks, and loons living at the pond.
ScoutVery poorly run camp. Definitely not family oriented.
The Adirondack Park surrounds Keene Valley with over 6 million acres of protected wilderness, making it the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States. Situated along Route 73 in the High Peaks region, campsites in this area typically sit at elevations between 1,000-2,000 feet, creating cool evening temperatures even during summer months. Weather patterns can change rapidly with afternoon thunderstorms common from June through August.
Hiking direct from camp: At Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake, campers can access multiple trailheads without driving. According to Alex & Lauren K., "We had a very pleasant stay here and personally found the weekdays to be best for 'camp days' given there were few people—weekends are PACKED." Their central location provides direct trail access to Mount Marcy and surrounding peaks.
Mountain biking network: AuSable Chasm Campground offers extensive biking options on their property. One reviewer notes, "I wish I had my bike!!! I didn't know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails." The campground maintains cross-country ski trails that convert to mountain biking paths during warmer months.
Water activities: Many campgrounds offer direct water access for kayaking and swimming. At Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground, guests can "spend hours floating down the river" according to johanne Y., who adds that the campground is "peaceful and relaxing" with easy access to both Lake Placid and Burlington day trips.
Secluded forest sites: Draper's Acres offers tent camping areas separated from RV sections. Eric M. explains, "This site has good tent sites that are separate from RV area and rental cabins. Very reasonable rates and friendly staff, also showers on site tho they're a bit rustic." He recommends grabbing "a spot on the outer ring for a quieter time, larger space and better views."
Year-round accommodations: While many Adirondack campgrounds close during winter, some remain open for cold-weather camping. Kevin L. stayed at Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake for "one night just so I could hike Mount Marcy in the morning! It was 40 dollars a night and it has a great hot shower and flush toilet."
Lakefront opportunities: Rollins Pond Campground features numerous waterfront sites. One camper shares, "Almost all the sites are lakefront. Great kayak and canoe access to a whole network of lakes in the St. Regis/Saranac area." Another camper adds, "We had a waterfront site and we're absolutely delighted to be able to sit on the beach and watch the sunset, kayak at our leisure, and swim."
Proximity to High Peaks trailheads: When seeking glamping near Keene Valley, New York, location relative to hiking destinations matters. Sierra K. notes that Draper's Acres offers "perfect location to the high peaks" though sites "are a little bit difficult to navigate and find, especially when arriving at dusk."
Road conditions: Some access roads to campgrounds require slow driving. One camper cautions about Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake: "beware of the roads coming in. 40MPH is too fast for these torn up roads."
Seasonal timing: For optimal experience with Adirondack glamping options, timing matters. Kayla M. visited Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake "in late March when there was still a decent amount of snow on the site. Despite the lake being frozen over, the views just steps away from our lean to were gorgeous."
Midweek visits: For family glamping near Keene Valley, consider non-weekend dates. Alex & Lauren K. noted at Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake, "personally found the weekdays to be best for 'camp days' given there were few people—weekends are PACKED and there were more than a couple of party sites."
Pool access: Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday offers swimming options beyond natural water bodies. One reviewer shares, "The campground has a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games. They have cabins, tent site areas, and huge wooded camper sites."
Kid-friendly activities: Several campgrounds offer structured programming for children. At Medcalf Acres, Jason R. explains there is "always something for the kids to do and the staff makes it fun for the kids. They have a heated swimming pool or you can float/swim in schroon river."
Site selection considerations: Nancy W. recommends checking which section you're booking at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday: "There are two distinct sections of this campground– the 'Resort' section and the '100-Acre Woods' section. We stayed in site #73 of the 100-Acre section and would highly recommend staying in this area as opposed to the other. This section has tall shad trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
Water and electric hookups: Brett N. appreciated the practicality at Draper's Acres: "Our site was large enough for two double tents, a hammock, and 2 vehicles. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The office sells firewood. Both bath houses were adequate, even containing shampoo and body wash."
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