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Best Campgrounds near Lake George, NY

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Lake George, New York features numerous established campgrounds catering to various camping preferences. The area includes popular destinations like Lake George RV Park, Hearthstone Point Campground, and King Phillip's Campground, offering a mix of tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Most campgrounds are concentrated within a few miles of Lake George Village, providing convenient access to both outdoor recreation and town amenities. Several facilities feature full hookups for RVs, while others maintain more rustic tent camping areas with basic amenities like picnic tables and fire rings.

Camping season in the Lake George region typically runs from May through October, with most campgrounds closing after Columbus Day weekend. Reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and holiday periods when facilities reach capacity quickly. "We stayed at one of the full hookup sites during this visit. There are less than 50 total sites in the campground and only a hand-full had full hookups. Most did have water and electric. The sites are VERY Level, good sized, close, but spacious enough to have an enjoyable stay without being on top of each other," noted one visitor about Whippoorwill Campsites. Weather conditions remain mild throughout the camping season, though evening temperatures can drop significantly in early spring and late fall.

Campers consistently highlight the region's natural beauty and recreational opportunities as major draws. The crystal-clear waters of Lake George provide swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities directly from many campgrounds. Several visitors mentioned the convenience of bike paths connecting campgrounds to Lake George Village, allowing campers to avoid traffic congestion during peak season. Family-friendly amenities like swimming pools, game rooms, and organized activities are common at the larger established campgrounds. While sites closer to Lake George Village offer easy access to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment, they tend to be more crowded and noisy, especially during summer months. Campgrounds further north on Lake George typically provide a quieter, more nature-focused experience with better lake views and more spacious sites.

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Best Camping Sites Near Lake George, New York (190)

    1. Lake George Escape Campground

    25 Reviews
    Warrensburg, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "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."

    "I have been coming to Lake George escape for 15 years now and I have watched it's transformation from a family run business to a corporate campground."

    2. Lake George RV Park

    20 Reviews
    Queensbury, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 792-3775

    "**Lake George RV Park may be the greatest campground we’ve stayed at yet!"

    "We love going to Lake George RV Park.  It's got large sites, virtually all blacktop roads, bike trails, dog park, indoor pool, outdoor pool and another (new) water park with zero-entry pool. "

    3. Moose Hillock Camping Resorts

    22 Reviews
    Queensbury, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 792-4500

    "Great location within a short driving distance from Lake George."

    "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."

    4. Hearthstone Point Campground

    16 Reviews
    Diamond Point, NY
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 668-5193

    $22 / night

    "Close to Lake George. Went on the trolley to the village. New adventure."

    "We always stay at Hearthstone Point in Lake George NY. It is a state run campground, no elec or water on all sites. There are water spigots placed throughout the park so you can fill up containers."

    5. Luzerne Campground

    13 Reviews
    Lake Luzerne, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 696-2031

    $22 / night

    "Lover being on the far side of the lake with the private beach and no motorboats allowed. Tons of bike riding options. Great little lake for kayaking and fishing."

    "The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!"

    6. King Phillip's Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lake George, NY
    2 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 668-5763

    "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."

    "Very easy to find very easy to maneuver around into the campsites. Nice large campsites clean bathrooms. Very easy access to the village at Lake George and a great bike path."

    7. Moreau Lake State Park Campground

    18 Reviews
    Gansevoort, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 793-0511

    $24 - $95 / night

    "My partner and I stayed at Moreau Lake State Park and were not disappointed."

    "Moreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go."

    8. Lake George Riverview Campground

    10 Reviews
    Warrensburg, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 623-9444

    $41 - $75 / night

    "You're 4 miles away from Lake George's downtown which is a great area. Plenty of nearby hikes. Each campsite had a BBQ-like fire pit. Campground has a very nice basketball court, pool and playground."

    "Very close to Lake George activities and attractions."

    9. Whippoorwill Campsites

    7 Reviews
    Lake George, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 668-5565

    $50 - $60 / night

    "The Whippoorwill Motel and Campsites is an amazing quaint place to stay while visiting Lake George and the Adirondacks!"

    "Great campground if you want to shop at the outlets to the south or hang out in the village of Lake George to the north.  There is a huge bike path that leads to the village and the outlets. "

    10. Ledgeview Village RV Park

    7 Reviews
    Queensbury, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 798-6621

    "Only downside was the road noise, our site was adjacent to the road and you could hear the loud noise of the tractor trailers all night."

    "The pool was very cold but spotless, which was surprising since there’s pine trees all around. We would definitely go back."

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  • alicianlv The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 7, 2025

    Grout Pond Campground — Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests

    Grout Pond Loop

    Camping Grout Pond Loop is truly nice after Labor Day (Sept 5-7). Campsites 15 & 16 offer pull-out space to turn around truck campers --we lucked out w/ 4 wheel camper pop-up). Over hanging trees would make it difficult for larger equipment, plus saw posting that excludes trailers from certain roads. We reserved well in advance; however many fellow campers were trying to find first come sites and ended up hiking in to camp around pond sites. Sites are in eye-site of each other but you don't feel crowded. Temps during day around 65-70 F. Nights dipped to 45-55F.
    We saw deer & turkeys driving the surrounding woods after short hikes.
    We love chatting w locals and learned of a special shrine that was faithfully built from stone to resemble original in modern day Turkey. What a special & serene place.

  • Lorraine H.
    Sep. 2, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    2 month stay started July

    It's ok great water views stuff for kids to do every weekend it's the seasonal campers that make it not fun at times u have some very friendly then others that are noisy judging ,parting witch parting really ain't problem until ur not watching ur kids or being loud at times I give it a 7 out of 10

  • Andy M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 1, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Large Area with Fire Pit in the middle

    This was a great site.  I couldn't believe that the site was not being used at all, especially the just a couple of days before Fourth of July weekend.  Many other sites further south on 71 were filled and some were just TTs holding the space for the upcoming weekend.

    The site was very flat and could accommodate several small campers.  It was quiet during our overnight stay other than a car or two on Stratton-Arlington Rd.  There weren't many mosquitoes either.  Hiking trail to Stratton Pond close by.

  • M
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    kids always have a blast!

    We went for the Halloween event, and the kids had a great day and evening! They really enjoyed trick or treating!!!

  • Laura W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 25, 2025

    Rogers Rock Campground

    Roger's Rock

    It was a pretty good park. Wooded nicely. Big lots where we were. Down near the water the sites were pretty crammed together Not parked in a row like an RV park.

  • licia S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 17, 2025

    Somerset Airfield

    No Wifi, Resevoir Beautiful

    Enjoyed the stunning babbling brook and resevoir- saw happy people swimming, kayaking, and camping. It's been quiet and peaceful and sometimes generators running all night. I arrived after the 4th of July and a neighbor said it was rowdy during the holiday with illegal fireworks set off every night over the dry forest. These pics are from a weekday morning. It's great to see families camping. There are pit toilets. AT.T service at bridge prior to camp- short walk. SOS only in camp. Another camper told me Starlink works here.

  • Jessica C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Chittenden Brook Campground

    Great site

    This was a great site that feels secluded but isn’t. There’s quite a bit of space between each site so you can’t really see your neighbors which is excellent. The vault toilets were surprisingly clean besides the expected smell/flies. No running water or electricity. No cell service a few miles leading up the site, so download your maps in advance. There’s a 2.5 mile dirt road with a steady incline into the camp, which my subie had no issue with, but not sure how well an RV would fair.

    Didn’t see any bear, but take bear food precautions regardless. Each site has a fire pit, tent platform, and picnic table. The sites were well cared for. There were two dumpsters, one for recycling and one for trash, at the end of the loop. They are bear proof and almost me proof! The constant sound of running water from the brook was truly relaxing. I didn’t have issues with bugs (beginning of August) but I also didn’t stay in the camp during the majority of the day.

    All in all, a great campsite and I’ll definitely be back.

  • M
    Aug. 8, 2025

    Brookwood RV Resort

    Nice Campground

    Well maintained campground. Shop onsite with all you can possibly need. Beautiful pool. And easy access to Fort Ticonderoga, restaurants in town and Lake George area.

  • k
    Aug. 6, 2025

    Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    Aqua Vista Campground

    I have been camping at Aqua Vista for 2 seasons and have been having a great time.Each year gets better and better.They have hayrides, many activities, themed weekends. Activities going on all the time.Great place for family and kids.

Guide to Lake George

Camping near Lake George, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and fun activities for everyone. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot or a peaceful retreat, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Explore the outdoors: Lake George is surrounded by stunning nature. Many campgrounds, like Lake George Escape Campground, offer access to hiking trails and water activities. One visitor mentioned, "Highlights of the trip included a somewhat secluded site by the river, pavilion tater tots, and the pool."
  • Visit local attractions: Check out nearby attractions like the Lake George Village, where you can shop and dine. A camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts noted, "We were excited to have access to the cafe located next to the pool."
  • Enjoy themed activities: Many campgrounds have scheduled activities for kids. One reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts said, "There is a FULL schedule of themed activities for the kiddos, weekly."

What campers like:

  • Spacious sites: Campers appreciate the roomy sites available at places like Lake George RV Park. One happy camper shared, "We got a wooded site that is not too far walk from any of the action or amenities."
  • Clean facilities: Clean bathrooms and showers are a big plus. A visitor at Woodford State Park Campground remarked, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Dog-friendly options: Many campgrounds welcome pets, which is a hit with dog owners. A camper at Lake George RV Park said, "This is our top pick. Great sites, customer service & the best part is the dog park."

What you should know:

  • Limited amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "Showers cost money at $0.25 per 4 minutes, no wifi at all and poor cell reception."
  • Busy during peak season: Expect larger crowds in the summer. A camper at Moreau Lake State Park Campground noted, "The park was not very crowded when we were there, but we can imagine it could get very busy and noisy in the busy summer season."
  • Varied site sizes: Campsites can vary in size and privacy. A visitor at Camping On The Battenkill said, "The tent sites are nice and private near the river."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Look for kid-friendly activities: Choose campgrounds that offer activities for children. A parent at Lake George Escape Campground mentioned, "This campground was once thriving with activities and events and a real sense of community."
  • Check for playgrounds: Many campgrounds have playgrounds or open areas for kids to play. A camper at Jamaica State Park Campground said, "Great playground and fun playing in the river."
  • Plan for meals: Some campgrounds have on-site dining options, which can be convenient. A visitor at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts noted, "The cafe located next to the pool was closed the entire weekend."

Tips from RVers:

  • Choose the right site: Look for sites that accommodate larger RVs. A reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "Some campsites were pretty small and would not fit large RVs."
  • Be mindful of road noise: Some campgrounds are near busy roads, which can be noisy. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground said, "If we did hear any noise from route 9, it was very faint and did not disturb us."
  • Check for amenities: Make sure the campground has the amenities you need, like dump stations and water hookups. A visitor at Lake George RV Park shared, "Each site had its own trash can and they collected garbage daily."

Camping near Lake George, New York, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RVer seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there waterfront camping options at Lake George?

Rogers Rock Campground on the northern end of Lake George offers excellent waterfront camping with some sites providing direct access to the 32-mile-long lake. The campground features rustic sites of varying sizes, making it a popular destination for groups and families. Luzerne Campground provides a quieter waterfront experience with a private beach where motorboats aren't allowed, perfect for peaceful kayaking and fishing. For those seeking waterfront options closer to amenities, Lake George Riverview Campground offers sites near the water, though it can get cramped during peak holiday weekends.

What are the best campgrounds in Lake George, NY?

The Lake George area offers excellent camping options to suit different preferences. Lake George RV Park stands out for its prime location just 2 miles from I-87 and comprehensive amenities, making it ideal for families. Moose Hillock Camping Resorts features spacious, secluded campsites with friendly staff and is a short drive from Lake George attractions. For those preferring more natural settings, state-operated campgrounds provide rustic experiences with varying degrees of accessibility to the lake. Consider your priorities—proximity to town, privacy, amenities, or waterfront access—when selecting the best campground for your Lake George adventure.

What tent camping facilities are available at Lake George?

Lake George offers diverse tent camping facilities across its numerous campgrounds. Lake George Battleground Campground provides tent sites in the heart of Lake George village with basic facilities and easy access to downtown activities. For a more rustic experience, Hearthstone Point Campground offers tent sites, though it's popular with younger crowds during peak season. Most campgrounds provide standard amenities including restrooms, showers, and potable water. Some offer additional facilities like playgrounds, beaches, and hiking trails. For a more premium tent camping experience, consider Lake George Escape Campground which features well-maintained tent sites with access to recreational amenities.

How do I plan a camping trip to Lake George in the Adirondacks?

Start by deciding when to visit Lake George, with summer being the peak season. Book campsites early, especially for holiday weekends. For convenient access to the village, consider King Phillip's Campground which offers a bike path to Lake George, perfect for daily rides. Huttopia Adirondacks provides a serene option for those seeking to unwind and reconnect with nature. Pack swimming gear, hiking shoes, and bikes to take advantage of the area's recreational opportunities. Research nearby attractions like Million Dollar Beach, Fort William Henry, and the steamboat cruises to round out your Lake George experience.

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