Best Dog-Friendly Camping near Lake George, NY

Lake George RV Park accepts pets at all accommodation types including tent sites, RV spots, cabins, and glamping options. This established campground provides drinking water, electric hookups, and sewer connections for campers with dogs. Most campsites in the region maintain a leash policy, requiring dogs to be secured at all times outside of designated pet areas. Hearthstone Point Campground offers wooded sites suitable for tent and RV camping with pets, though facilities are more basic with no drinking water available at individual sites. Campsites throughout Lake George typically include picnic tables and fire rings, making them comfortable for families camping with dogs. Sites near water tend to fill quickly during peak season, especially those accommodating pets.

Moreau Lake State Park Campground provides pet-friendly accommodations across multiple site types including cabins and glamping options. The park features boat-in access points and walking trails suitable for dog exercise. Many campgrounds in the Lake George area maintain clean, well-kept facilities, though bathroom cleanliness can vary during holiday weekends when visitor numbers increase. Most pet-friendly campgrounds are located within short driving distance to Lake George Village, allowing campers to enjoy both outdoor recreation and town amenities. Whippoorwill Campsites offers cabin accommodations that welcome pets, with a camping season extending from May 1 to October 31. Some campgrounds experience noise from nearby roads, so requesting sites away from main thoroughfares is advisable when traveling with noise-sensitive dogs.

Best Dog-Friendly Sites Near Lake George, New York (136)

    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."

    "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 Pool was looking a bit outdated when we were last there but totally functional.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."

    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!"

    "The whole family will love, including pets. I can't do justice to the dog park, it has to be the best dog park in USA.  Everything you want in an RV park."

    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

    $95 / night

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

    "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."

    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."

    "reviews that mentioned the sites being close together- while the sites are on the close side we had enough room to feel comfortable--put out our awning, set up our screened in Pop-Up tent& sit around"

    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. Long Island Group — Lake George Islands

    4 Reviews
    Cleverdale, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 646-1618

    $28 / night

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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lake George, NY

698 Reviews of 136 Lake George Campgrounds


  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 22, 2022

    Lake George RV Park

    ★★★★★ Getaway to the Adirondacks

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

    Located about 2-miles from the New York State Thruway(I-87), this park is ideally situated for a Lake George area vacation. We spent 6-days in early-August and it really wasn’t enough. 

    The staff treated us so nicely and the array of resort-level amenities are beautifully-maintained and clean. They run a free trolley within the campground and to the local retail outlets. The park is so large, you’ll be happy to see that red trolley coming around to take you to and from your campsite and the swimming pools(plural), game room, theater which offers nightly entertainment, paddle boats, cafe, dog park, and much more. In addition, a local trolley service operates an hourly ride to and from Lake George Village. The cost is just$1 per person per trip(free for young kids) and discounted tickets are available for sale at the campground. The many opportunities for activities and entertainment are top-notch. Not just“campground-nice,” but really nice! And everything they offer is included at no extra cost(except food, of course). Check out their mobile app for updates to activities, a trolley tracker(fun+ helpful!), and more. 

    The camp store was well-stocked with food and drinks, souvenirs, and RV/camping supplies. 

    Our pull-thru site(#109) was level and the full hookups all worked fine. Like most of the park, our site was nicely wooded for shade, but none of the trees were in the way of our motor home. Each site had its own trash can and they collected garbage daily. That’s nice and convenient. 

    Lake George RV Park is such a great place to stay that I hate to point out anything negative, but it’s why we rely on reviews. Two negatives to report. The site was a nice size and beautiful in so many ways except for the sandy dirt. With how charming everything is, I was surprised they didn’t at least put down gravel let alone concrete or asphalt in the sites. It was impossible to keep the dirt and sand out of our RV— and we tried. It also rained a few times during our stay which made it even worse. The other negative is their nonexistent wi-fi. It’s 2022, and we rely on wi-fi for connectivity to the office along with the ability to watch tv using streaming services(especially on a rainy night). The size of this place probably makes it difficult to provide good coverage, but it would be a huge improvement if they could figure it out. 

    It’s obvious that this is a family-operated campground because they offer so many niceties that corporate owners have done away with elsewhere. I positively can not say enough about how great this campground is. It’s a tremendous place and we can’t wait to go back! 

    THINGS I LIKED: 

    • Clean and meticulously maintained property and facilities. 

    • So many activities and entertainment options(at no extra cost!). 

    • Proximity to Lake George Village. 

    THINGS I’D CHANGE: 

    • Cover the sites with gravel, concrete, or asphalt. The sandy dirt is too messy. 
    • Install reasonable wi-fi service.
  • Stephanie H.
    Jan. 5, 2022

    King Phillip's Campground

    Bike Path

    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!! We had the perfect site with the right amount of privacy. The store had everything you could need and the trolley to Lake George picks up right outside.

  • Jessica D.
    Jun. 10, 2019

    Moose Hillock Camping Resorts

    Favorite campground in NY!!!

    Me and my family go here at least twice a year. Its our favorite getaway spot. The campsites are nice and secluded but extremely spacious which is a very rare combination. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Great location within a short driving distance from Lake George.

  • D
    Jul. 11, 2016

    Luzerne Campground

    My favorite place

    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. Minutes away from Lake George village. Great little diners and shops in town of Hadley/Luzerne also.

  • M
    Jul. 31, 2019

    Lake George RV Park

    The best in Northeast

    This is the best RV resort I have visited. The whole family will love, including pets. I can't do justice to the dog park, it has to be the best dog park in USA. 

    Everything you want in an RV park. The only think missing is a large lake but you can take trolley to Lake George. You set up and will not need your car until you leave.

    Trolley through the park and to Lake George. Awesome camp store. Tennis, pickle ball, basketball. Movies, pools, splash pad, trails, fishing pond, food & ice cream. The list goes on. A must stay.

  • S
    Jul. 26, 2018

    Lake George Escape Campground

    Friendly staff n guests, Clean, All around great activities.

    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. 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!

  • Sammii D.
    Jun. 20, 2019

    Lake George Riverview Campground

    Great campsite!

    We pulled in in the middle of memorial day weekend. The place was sold out. 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. Some sites are much bigger than others and have more space though. The Schroon River run right through the campgrounds and you can rent kayaks and canoes or bring your own to go a ride. There is a little beach and just launch on site. The bathrooms are very nice and all individual with a toilet and shower in one. Another downside of you're more full-time is there is no laundry on site. 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. Dog friendly and even we were there it looks like their looking to expand and make more sites. Only one cabin available at the moment.

  • H
    Jan. 11, 2023

    Huttopia Adirondacks

    Amazing Experience in heart of Nature

    Are you looking for some time off, away from endless to-do lists and constant pressure to be productive? You’ll be happy to know that Huttopia can offer you the serenity you’ve been craving. Let us introduce you to Huttopia Adirondacks, the perfect place to unwind and reconnect with the great outdoors. Located in the heart of the majestic Adirondack Mountains- and only a stone’s throw from Lake George- Huttopia Adirondacks offers a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Huttopia Adirondacks has something to offer all guests, whether you prefer to spend your time roughing it in the wilderness, or whether you enjoy the comforts of a cozy hotel. Our luxurious canvas tents include all the amenities you could need, to offer you a stress-free stay. All accommodations are designed to blend in with their surroundings and to have a light environmental footprint, ensuring guests will enjoy a perfect balance between nature and comfort. So come and put your feet up at Huttopia Adirondacks, and see how stress-free vacation can be.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    May. 23, 2020

    King Phillip's Campground

    Very close sites

    We stayed here two nights because the campground we arrived in the area earlier than expected and the campground we wanted to stay at was not yet opened for the season. This campground turned out to be o.k. with a mix of good and bad aspects. It is pretty large with lots of seasonal campers which brings a mixed bag. Some seasonals had very nice, well-kept sites while others have junk and clutter everywhere. Our site (A-15) was a long pull-thru in the front section of the park on the main road but the road traffic wasn’t an issue. The thing we did not like about our site was how close we were to our neighbor. When the windows were open we could hear everything they said inside their camper. Since the campground doesn’t have very many sites to fit large transient RV’s this was pretty much our only choice. The site was gravel but just out our door was sand which made for a mess when it rained. The patio area was pretty large but very little grass and mostly sand. During our stay, the pool was not yet open but it looked like it was way too small to handle the number of campers in the park.  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.

    Some good things about this park is that it is close to downtown Lake George and there is a nice paved walking/biking path adjacent to the park that runs from Lake George to Glens Falls. The path is perfect for safely walking or biking to Lake George which is less than two miles away. If you like wooded sites with lots of shade there are plenty of sites for you.


Guide to Lake George

Camping around Lake George occurs at approximately 320 feet above sea level within the southeastern Adirondack region. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-85°F, with July and August bringing the warmest weather and occasional afternoon thunderstorms. Most pet-friendly campgrounds in the Lake George area enforce strict leash policies when dogs aren't in designated exercise areas.

What to do

Water activities on Schroon River: Lake George Riverview Campground offers direct river access with a small beach area for launching kayaks and canoes. "The river is the attraction at this Campground that provides hours of entertainment. If you are looking for a resort campground with lots of amenities this may not be the campground for you, but if you want a clean beautiful spot on a beautiful river convenient to Bolton's Landing& Lake George Village you will love it here," notes Happy Camper L.

Trolley transportation: King Phillip's Campground connects to the local trolley system for convenient access to downtown. "The trolley to Lake George picks up right outside," explains Stephanie H. This eliminates parking hassles during peak season when village parking can be scarce and expensive.

Biking on paved trails: Access the regional bike path from multiple campgrounds for car-free travel. "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," shares Stephanie H. from King Phillip's Campground.

Paddle sports on lake waters: Several campgrounds offer boat rentals for exploring Lake George. At Luzerne Campground, "Love 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," reports Dan H.

What campers like

Private, spacious campsites: Moose Hillock Camping Resorts stands out for site privacy. "The sites at this park are huge. You could have parked three RVs in our site. Added bonus is that there is nice separation between sites with trees and shrubs that block out your neighbors and provide lots of privacy," writes Nancy W.

Clean individual bathrooms: Some campgrounds feature private shower/bathroom combinations. At Lake George Riverview, "The private bathrooms were an unexpected surprise. Each bathroom was large with toilet, sink and shower! With many campers in RVs the bathroom were never busy," according to Jim B.

Designated dog exercise areas: Pet-friendly accommodations at Lake George RV Park include an exceptional dog park. "Best part- the 2 acre dog park with shaded seating for humans, bathrooms and a dog wash station," says April L. This allows pets to exercise off-leash in a secure environment while other campers enjoy pet-free spaces.

Community fire pits: Beyond individual site fire rings, some campgrounds feature shared gathering spaces. At Whippoorwill Campsites, "There are fire pits at every campsite along with a large community fire pit to socialize with and meet other campers. It's a great way to let the kids find someone to play with while being supervised," explains Mallory K.

What you should know

Seasonal restrictions: Operating dates vary significantly between campgrounds. Whippoorwill Campsites runs from May 1 to October 31, while Hearthstone Point Campground has a shorter season from May 19 to September 10. "I stayed summer of 2019 and it was the worst of my stays yet. The bathroom constantly flooded from broken toilets," warns Coleen, highlighting how facilities can deteriorate during peak season.

Road noise concerns: Some campgrounds experience traffic sound from nearby roads. At Hearthstone Point, "Friday and Saturday night there was a ton of street noise from Rt9," notes Ryan K. Request sites further from main roads when making reservations if noise sensitivity is a concern.

Varying site conditions: Sites differ dramatically between campgrounds and within the same facility. "Sites 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," explains Nancy W. about Moreau Lake State Park Campground.

Weekend crowding: Dog-friendly campgrounds near Lake George fill quickly during summer weekends. At Moreau Lake, "Campground and swimming area becomes very crowded, especially on holiday weekend due to proximity to I-87 and number of downstate tourists that frequent the park," cautions Robert L.

Tips for camping with families

Water play options: Moreau Lake State Park Campground offers swimming and watercraft rentals. "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. After hiking and paddling, we loved relaxing out at our campsite with a campfire," says Nancy W.

Child-friendly site layout: Look for campgrounds designed with families in mind. At King Phillip's, "It is safe to let kids ride their bikes around the campground, go to the arcade, pool, or playground because nothing is too far away. It is a cozy campground," notes Mallory K.

Playground proximity: Choose sites near play equipment for convenient supervision. At Hearthstone Point, "This campground is well suited for families and groups if you can get campsites near each other. The amenities were nice: picnic table and fire place with grate at each site, clean bathrooms (w/ showers) nearby, water spigots," shares Jackie B.

Multi-generational activities: Some campgrounds accommodate diverse age ranges. At Moose Hillock, "We had multi-generations camping. From the great grandmother to 2 1/2 yr toddler we all enjoyed the pool. Walk in style, large, heated, slides," explains Julie E.

Tips from RVers

Leveling challenges: Many campsites require adjustment for RVs. At King Phillip's Campground, "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," warns Cat R.

Campsite selection strategy: Larger rigs should research site dimensions before booking. At Lake George Escape Campground, "Campsites in the park are pretty inconsistent– meaning some are long and wide with good privacy but others are not. With over 400 campsites there are a lot to chose from and hard to know which is best for you unless you have been there before," advises Nancy W.

Electric hookup variations: Not all dog-friendly campgrounds offer full hookups at every site. At Hearthstone Point, "Our lakeside campsite had electric right at the site, so charging my stuff while traveling was made easy," mentions Tony F. Contact campgrounds directly about specific site amenities if hookups are required.

Dump station access: For RVers without sewer connections, check dump station availability. "If you opt for a site without sewer, they have a dump station that you can use on the way out which is what we did," explains Craig C. at Whippoorwill Campsites.

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