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Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake maintains several designated pet-friendly sites while offering direct access to multiple hiking trails. Dogs are permitted throughout the campground area with proper leash control, though owners report the campground enforces quiet hours strictly to prevent excessive barking. The campground features tent sites, cabins, lean-tos, and yurts that accommodate pets, with flat terrain suitable for setting up dog beds and gear. Local campgrounds are searchable through The Dyrt's listings. Several sites at Draper's Acres specifically cater to pet owners, with spacious tent areas and cabins that allow dogs. Campers note the campground's convenient location between Keene Valley and Lake Placid provides excellent access to regional hiking trails while maintaining reasonable pet policies.
Hiking trails accessible from Heart Lake Campground provide excellent dog-friendly options for active pets, with trails to Algonquin, Wright Peak, and around the lake itself. Sharp Bridge and Wilmington Notch campgrounds both permit pets at their drive-in sites, though reviews mention road noise can sometimes disturb sensitive animals. Sites at Lincoln Pond Campground feature water access appropriate for dogs that enjoy swimming, with the boat-in sites offering more seclusion for pets that may be reactive to other campers. Campground bathrooms and amenities receive regular cleaning, making them suitable for campers traveling with animals that need reliable facilities. Most campgrounds in the region maintain pet-friendly policies year-round, though summer weekends see significantly higher occupancy with pet owners.
"They do not have a dog park and this caused our pup to get a bit hyper."
"They do have a very nice network of trails, both within the campground property and in the surrounding forest, all of which were leashed dog friendly. "
"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."
"Some if the sites are rather close to each other, and the proximity to the road was noticeable but my white noise app dealt with that while I slept. Prices were more than fair for what was provided."
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"I didn’t spend any time inside the Loj by the lake because I was camping with my dog and intentionally stayed off the Wi-Fi the whole trip, but family made use of the connection option."
"Despite the lake being frozen over, the views just steps away from our lean to were gorgeous. The staff were really friendly and someone is available 24/7 in case you run into issues."
from $25 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Only about a hour and a half from the border of Canada. This is a great home base for Lake Placid area and Whiteface Mountain. Great clean bathrooms with free hot showers."
"Great location, very close to Lake Placid and many different trails. The sites are closer together and not as much privacy in some sections, be sure to reserve to get a prime spot."
from $18 / night
Check Availability"Quiet campground, close to many hiking high peak trails. Love the caretakers dog Rookie."
"We rented two spaces next to one another and had plenty of room for cars and all our tents. There were fire pits and picnic tables for use as well."
from $18 / night
Check Availability"This is a very basic campground situated in a small village in the Adirondacks – situated between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. "
"It's an average campground, but has a really good location between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. Our site had the standard DEC picnic table and fire pit."
from $18 - $40 / night
Check Availability"The waterfront sites are great, but you can be very close to your neighbors. The last site 15 is also right next to a very busy boat launch."
"This state campground offers a variety of wooded sites, some drive in and others remote boat-in (29R-31R)."
from $18 / night
Check Availability"Outhouse was a little rough around the edges, but doable. Town is close by for ice and things. Our island had 4 other campsites on it and we barely saw or heard our neighbors."
"Saranac Lake Marina has great rental boats. I even think the dogs look forward to these camping trips."
from $22 - $40 / night
Check Availability"This campground is conveniently located near the trails for Mt. Marcy, Mt. Colden, and Avalanche Pass. Everything is first come first serve."
"The scenery was gorgeous and there were lots of nice hikes around."
"One lean-to and 3 campsites. 2 near the lean-to across the bridge.
1 on the other side.
There's also a privy.
It's far out and the only way to access is by hiking."
"If you’re coming from Marcy Dam by way of Lake Colden, this campsite is a great spot to stop for the night on the way to Mt. Marcy."
TravelerIt’s been a few years since we were there last but always enjoyed going here. Facilities were always clean. Campground is pet friendly and have a small dog park. Pool was looking a bit outdated when we were last there but totally functional. We’d go back in a second.
GuideCampground 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. On a river with water activities, beach, pool, a BAR, and so many more outdoor activities. Every night there are wagon tours of the campground, staff is seen frequently but very relaxed environment. Very family and pet friendly (They have their own dog park!) This was my 5th summer going up with friends and about our 8th trip overall and every time it’s a great experience!
GuideGreat 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. The showers are a bit gross, but free. The cabins look nice but a little close together. They don’t pick up the phone right away so call a few times to get ahold of someone. We had water/electric for a trailer at $35 a night in perfect location between Keene Valley and Lake Placid. Sites were clean and the fire pits were beautiful! We camped in site 45 and were pleasantly left alone.
ScoutSites-the section we were in the sites were huge and clean, the grass needed to be cut.
Staff was excellent! Helpful and Courteous
If you need a baby sitter this is a place for you,
No adult supervision . Kids riding motorized scooters, mini bikes, and driving golf carts.
Definitely going over the 5mph posted limit.
Dog park needed to have the grass cut.
Bugs are horrible bring bug spray and a screenhouse.
Don't pay xtra for water site on frog pond. That's exactly what you get a grass and frog swap.
Boat launch clearly marked no swimming and no going to the other side. Clearly people can not read.
If you have young children this is the place for you, many activities for children.
Wi-Fi - If you need internet they charge you for it. Most campgrounds offer free Wi-Fi (we did pay the $15 because we needed it for work).
Over priced if you don't have children to take advantage of the activities offered.
Suggestion allow pet swimming at the boat launch.
GuideI have a 24’ RV towing a 30 foot trailer for perspective. I easily fit in site 107 and lots of other sites would have worked. They have a place to drop trailers if you don’t fit.
Sites 90 to 108 are best. Spaced out under trees.
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. Clean easy to use dump with water.
Tent sites looked nice.
Short walk to nice beach or you can drive a car. Short tunnel so no campers or bikes on the roof.
Right next to rails to trails path that goes onto a causeway over the lake. There is a bike ferry to keep going. Nice ride.
Nice dog park 3/4 miles to the South on the trail.
Far away from noise. Can’t comment on loud campers.
ScoutWe visited this campground twice this summer after the switchover to KOA. They had lots of activities to take back to the campsite for rainy days. They do not have a dog park and this caused our pup to get a bit hyper.
LegendThis is a very basic campground situated in a small village in the Adirondacks – situated between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. Every site has a picnic table and an open fire grill and most of the sites on the outer ring have a lot of privacy as they are lined with trees and shrubs. Lots of spaces for larger RV’s, but we saw mostly tent campers.
Bathrooms are mostly clean and the showers are nice. There is a quality dishwashing sink by the bathrooms. Overall, the campground is ok, but needs a bit of a facelift, repainting, etc. Also, you can hear the sounds of the city (cars, leaf blowers, and other things that remind you that you are not truly in the woods).
The best part about this campground is that it is conveniently located between two awesome places and is relatively inexpensive, so if you don’t plan to spend much time in the campground itself, it’s perfect.
We used this campground as a basecamp to mountain bike on an awesome trail just outside of Saranac Lake, the Bloomingdale Bog trail. The following day, we did a quadrathlon that involved kayaking the length of Lake Placid, hiking to the summit of Whiteface Mountain, kayaking back, and then finished the day at Lake Placid Pub and Brewery for dinner. Highly recommended, but plan on a 9-10 hour day on the lake/trail!
With its central location, this campground is close to everything you may need, most even within walking distance.
TravelerI'm from this part of Upstate New York State, and we came up for a weekend to go to a baby shower and decided to camp out at Cumberland Head! Lots of shadey spots, very nice camping spots on Lake Champlain and the morning sunrise is beautiful!! Do yourself a favor, and visit Cumberland Head State Park!!!
GuideTo start off, we are avid KOA campers. So when we looked at this campground, we expected the typical layout which had a swimming pool and other stuff for the kids, however, this campground lacked all of the above. When we arrived here, check-in was easy we did drive along ways to get to our campsite which was nice to be wooded, but I did miss the typical activities and KOA usually has which when I booked the site, I usually expect them since the prices usually, fairly high compared to state parks. Our main reason for seeing KA versus state parks for these extra activities. With that said the bathrooms were clean, which we barely use since we have a full hook up camper. The dog park was very small and it looked like they did the very minimum to check the block. If you’re looking for a place to run your little guy around, he might be disappointed at this place. However, there are plenty hikes nearby to wear them out if you desire. As far as location, there is a lot of stuff to do in the area as we went and hike, the mountain, which was amazing.
The Adirondack High Peaks region surrounding Keene Valley sits at elevations between 1,000 and 5,000 feet, creating distinct microclimates that affect camping conditions throughout the season. Summer temperatures typically range from 45°F overnight to 80°F during peak daytime hours. Most campgrounds in this area operate from mid-May through mid-October, with several offering pet-friendly accommodations that require leash control and vaccination records.
Hike from campground trailheads: At Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake, campers can access Mount Marcy and other peaks without driving. "You can hike Algonquin, Iriquois, Wright Peak, and Mt. Jo all right from the campground," notes Hannah O. For less experienced hikers, "There is a steep trail at the back of the campground that leads down to the falls in Wilmington Notch and an easier trail along the Ausable river," according to Rachael W.
Enjoy water activities: Lincoln Pond Campground offers calm waters ideal for beginning paddlers. "Nice grounds, clean beach. Great for kayaking because the water is calm," reports Alice C. The campground maintains a boat rental facility on-site for campers without equipment.
Visit Lake Placid Olympic sites: Located 15 minutes from Meadowbrook Campground, Lake Placid's Olympic venues offer activities year-round. "In addition to the Olympic sites in and around Lake Placid and Whiteface, I found some geocaches and discovered the John Brown Farm State Historic Site, which was open for exploration," mentions Jean C.
Private island camping: Saranac Lake Islands provides boat-access-only sites that offer exceptional privacy. "Huge sites, a lot of privacy (nearest campsite in most cases is not even visible)," says Kelly H. Other campers appreciate the wildlife encounters: "Lots of loons, toads and fish," reports Angela.
Clean facilities: Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake maintains well-kept bathroom facilities that campers consistently mention in reviews. "The facilities are clean and well kept," notes Tigan W., who also appreciated that "Despite rather high density of sites they are well designed and the campground is quiet and dark at night for good rest!"
Multiple site options: Draper's Acres accommodates various camping styles with separated camping areas. "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," explains Natalie N.
Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds close by early October, with limited winter camping options. "We camped here for a few nights in one a lean-to for a group trip and it was absolutely amazing! We braved the 12° nights and pitched a tent," reports Laura Nicole A., highlighting the need for proper cold-weather gear.
Road conditions: Access roads to some campgrounds require careful navigation. When visiting Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites, one reviewer advised, "Road going in is very rough use extreme caution on a motorcycle with street tires."
Campground busyness: Popular sites fill quickly during peak seasons. "On summer weekends, all the sites can fill up pretty quickly by Friday night," reports Eric K. about Marcy Dam. At Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake, one camper observed that "There are only 32 sites so it never felt too crowded."
Swimming options: Lincoln Pond Campground offers kid-friendly swimming areas. "There's a large beach and boat rentals are available," notes Jean C. However, she cautions that "The beach has weeds," which might affect swimming comfort for some children.
Playground access: Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA provides multiple recreation areas. "The campground on the mountain side has a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games," mentions Nicole S.
Pet restrictions for families with animals: When camping with pets near Keene Valley, check specific site policies. "Sites at Lincoln Pond Campground feature water access appropriate for dogs that enjoy swimming," but remember that different areas may have stricter rules. Brett N. noted at Draper's Acres: "Our site was large enough for two double tents, a hammock, and 2 vehicles," providing sufficient space for families with pets.
Site selection for large rigs: Sharp Bridge Campground accommodates various RV sizes but requires careful site selection. "Dry camping with a bathroom/shower house that works but not well. Large sites, water available," reports Gary G.
Hookup availability: Full-service sites can be limited in the Adirondacks. At Meadowbrook Campground, one camper clarified, "The amenities list is incorrect. There are no hookups, electric or water," highlighting the importance of verifying utilities before booking.
Road navigation challenges: Some campgrounds have tight interior roads. Brett N. advises, "The sites have water and electricity; which is certainly a treat in the high peaks, but that's really all that's great about the campground itself. However, it is centrally located and is really only 15 minutes from Lake Placid."
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