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Luzerne Campground provides equestrian facilities in Lake George, accommodating horseback riders with dedicated stalls at select campsites. The only campground in the New York area specifically designed for horse owners, Luzerne offers sites that come with built-in stalls for horses alongside standard camping amenities. The campground sits near a small lake ideal for fishing and kayaking, with spacious wooded sites providing privacy for campers and their animals. Restrooms and showers are well-maintained, with trails accessible directly from the campground for riding opportunities.
Frontier Town Campground in North Hudson serves as another equestrian-friendly option approximately 30 miles north of Lake George. The campground provides easy access to extensive trail networks in the southeastern Adirondacks, ideal for day rides of varying difficulties. Horse owners appreciate the clean facilities and proximity to natural attractions. Both campgrounds require reservations during peak season from May through September. The nearby areas offer additional horseback riding opportunities through local stables and outfitters, with trails connecting to larger Adirondack Park trail systems allowing for extensive riding experiences through varied terrain and diverse ecosystems.
"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!"
from $22 / night
Check Availability"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."
from $20 - $75 / night
Check Availability"The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on. And be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but windhappens in the old growth forest."
"This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling. Both times the bathrooms and showers were immaculate."
"We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It’s really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection."
from $25 - $50 / night
Check Availability"The site was so scenic with a little waterfall and stream nearby. The camp staff was so nice. They kept the the bathrooms and areas so clean."
"Love to lake access, secluded camping, the hiking and remote area. Planning on revisiting next summer, even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time."
TravelerMy overall favorite place. 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. Minutes away from Lake George village. Great little diners and shops in town of Hadley/Luzerne also.
ScoutThe only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!
TravelerMy partner and I stayed at Moreau Lake State Park and were not disappointed. Tons of camping trails at varying distances, clean bathrooms with showers, well maintained sites, and a nice selection of activities. About a 20 minute drive from the southern tip of Lake George if you wanted to go off site. Will definitely be back!
GuideCampsite was a little creepy but the scenery and attractions around the area were amazing. Lake george is right down the road and it is also across from an adventure/tubing area.
TravelerMoreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go. The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings.The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful. The main issue is the fact that due to it's proximity to I-87 and being conveniently located 20 minutes from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs the park draws large crowds of downstate tourists, not itself a wholey bad thing but during the summer season I wouldnt go here expecting to have the park to yourself,.
TravelerStayed twice - first time at site 59 with a 28' travel trailer and second time at 56 with a tent. This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling. Both times the bathrooms and showers were immaculate. The staff does a fantastic job of maintenance. This is an old-growth forest area to a site on the west side of the road gives best Morning sun - sites 57 and 59 are good examples.
GuideFamily of four plus one dog tent camped one night after being disappointed by Lake George tourist traps. We welcomed the well-maintained spacious wooded campgrounds. Lots of sites to choose from allowed for privacy. Firewood system was one of the best I've seen. You can fill a large burlap bag with your choice of logs for about $7. This made it easy to choose a fire bundle balanced with kindling logs and large logs. Bathrooms were well maintained, but showers used push in knobs (like the kind in older school bathrooms) that last about 30 seconds per push causing the water temperature to fluctuate. Not my worst camping shower, but was not enjoyable. The trails and lake made for a full day of natural outdoor fun outweighing the weird showers.
RangerAlthough the campground was right off the road, it's still in a forest with big pine trees and mossy boulders. It was easy to access from 87. Given the proximity to the road, there is road noise, so that doesn't allow for that super outdoorsy experience you might desire. At night though it would get very dark and quiet - there weren't a lot of campers there during our stay. The camphost lives in a home onsite and was mostly helpful. Be sure to mention the 5 nights for 4 deal on their website upfront, otherwise she won't reimburse. Upon working with her to extend our stay, she said people were scheduled to come into our spot. We moved and no one arrived, so that was a bit annoying.
To get to the sites, we had to take it a bit slow because there are some low hanging trees and a turn, but made it fine. Our first site, 22, was a back-in, 30 amp, full hook-up. It was a long site with plenty of room for our RV and SUV. We had to back it up to the very end to find the flattest option to level. With the way they have their sites set up, you need a 50 ft hose for water. This site was close to the showerhouse but next to a longterm trailer with crap everywhere and we weren't super thrilled that was our view from our windows in our living area. Our second site, 50, was also a back-in, 30 amp, full hookup. It was very pretty but hard to level. The site slopes up, so the backend was high. We tried about every way to sit our rig in there to level, but we ended up driving our front tires up on some leveling blocks and went up with the jacks as much as we safely could. We didn't get a perfect level, but we decided it was ok since we only had 2 days left. We had to wiggle our SUV in kind of sideways, but it worked.
There were some "residents" there in tents, which was interesting and a couple longterm trailers (with the typical cluttered lots you see at campgrounds that offer longterm stays). The campground is clean and the shower houses were faithfully cleaned everyday around 11a. Showerhouses were dated, but had super hot water for showers.
A few miles further down the road is the town of Lake Luzerne. We visited their small grocery which had the basics and we ate at one of the restaurants which had a view of the water (Upriver Cafe). The campground was in a perfect location to visit Lake George and surrounding area (Six Flags, outlet shops, putt-putt, restaurants etc). If you're wanting to explore even more you're only 1.5 hrs to Lake Placid and the Green Mountain National Forest.
Work was difficult with my husband dependent on AT&T. The Weboost got Verizon working fine, but AT&T was spotty. We had some issues with our RV that we were trying to get fixed locally which extended our stay, otherwise we would have left earlier due to this. The camphost told us that they had invested in some sort of mini Verizon tower for their personal use, so that was what was helping the Verizon signal. The campground offers wifi at the office/pool/rec room area, but when the "residents" come down, it brings it to a snails pace. My husband would go down there in the morning to work and had to go to Starbucks in Lake George at times when all the kids at camp decided to be on their devices at the same time.
Pool is not heated, so not many people were using it. They charge $2 per garbage bag to be put in their dumpster. They sell a few necessities in their office and firewood. They have laundry with 1 working residential washer $1 and 1 residential dryer $.75 and 1 industrial sized dryer $1. We did a couple loads with no issue. They are outside in a patio area.
Bring the bug spray. The mosquitos were as big as birds and tenacious!
LegendThe road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig (Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs). 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. We found it enjoyable just to hang out in the park rather than trying to find things to do in the area. After hiking and paddling, we loved relaxing out at our campsite with a campfire.
Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV. Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed. Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them. The few other campers around that used them were mindful of quiet hours. Since it was still a little cool and our windows were closed and we never heard anyone’s generator. 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. The beach area seems to be a draw for people so the summer camping season is probably packed. The snack bar and gift/supplies shop at the sandy beach area were not open as we were there late in the season. There is also a nice playground for kids to enjoy.
This is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower. Both were clean but the shower fluctuated between lukewarm, hot, and warm during my shower. Oh well, the shower felt good after our active days. There are two pavilions you can rent which are nice if big groups want to gather. Take note that only two pets are allowed per campsite, so plan accordingly if you are a pet owner.
Access is fairly easy, just off I-87, and there are plenty of signs directing you which way to go. Saratoga Springs and Lake George are nearby if you want to explore. We recommend visiting the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, if you have time. We would definitely stay here again.
Luzerne Campground offers equestrian facilities for horseback riders with approximately 10 designated sites featuring built-in stalls. Located 7 miles from Lake George Village, the campground sits at an elevation of 850 feet on a small 15-acre lake. Camping season runs from mid-May through early September, with peak usage during July and August when temperatures typically range from 55-85°F.
Fishing opportunities: The small lake at Luzerne Campground provides good fishing for smaller species. "Good fishing" according to Robert L., who noted the "older camp facilities but well maintained" and "nice swim at your own risk beach (no guards), boat rentals."
Hiking trails: Multiple trail networks connect to Moreau Lake State Park Campground, located 20 minutes south of Lake George. "The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful," says Robert L., who appreciates the "superb facilities" and well-maintained campgrounds.
Remote wilderness camping: For those seeking solitude, the Murphy Lake trail system offers backcountry camping options. "This leanto is worth the effort it takes to get there. And you have to earn it on foot, bike or other. A two hour bike ride with a couple of breaks," states Tony F., describing the technical challenge of the Murphy Bennett Trails.
Spacious sites: Most campers appreciate the size and privacy of sites throughout the region. At Moreau Lake, Nancy W. notes: "Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed."
Clean facilities: Equestrian campers at Frontier Town Campground consistently mention the cleanliness. "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time," reports Chelsea B., who stayed in the equestrian camping area where "sites are huge and so clean."
Lake access: Water activities rank highly among camper priorities. Dan H. states Luzerne is "My overall favorite place. 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."
Bear awareness: Proper food storage is critical when horseback camping near Lake George. At Branbury State Park Campground across the border in Vermont, Lisa S. warns: "There are bears in the area, so be aware and store all food properly."
Seasonal considerations: The equestrian camping season typically runs mid-May through September, with variability based on weather conditions. Troy H. notes the area offers "plenty to do: tubing and white water rafting (spring) great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking."
Local supplies: Limited shopping options exist near some campgrounds. Chelsea B. advises: "Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it." However, Antoinette W. mentions at Luzerne: "the little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs."
Beach activities: Lake swimming areas provide family entertainment. At Branbury State Park, J L. reports: "Spacious sites, hiking trails, biking trails, nice beach and grounds. Fishing, kayak, canoe, paddle boat and paddle board rentals. Theres a nature center with all kinds of information and activities."
Kid-friendly exploration: Wooded sites offer natural playgrounds. "My daughter loves it here. We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes," says Antoinette W., who has been visiting Luzerne for 15 years.
Advance planning: Book early for horseback camping trips, especially during peak season. Nicole E. advises: "Book early if you want to get a site with a lean-to!" This applies particularly to equestrian sites which are limited in number.
Site selection: At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, Nancy W. recommends: "Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs. 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."
Setup challenges: Some equestrian campgrounds present unique layout issues. Sheri C. notes at Frontier Town: "Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct. It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping."
Size considerations: Charles K. found Frontier Town accommodating: "Stayed twice - first time at site 59 with a 28' travel trailer and second time at 56 with a tent. This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling."
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