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Best Campgrounds near Latham, NY

724 Reviews

Campgrounds near Latham, New York range from developed facilities to more rustic options across state forests and parks. Several established campgrounds include Schodack Island State Park and Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park, while Ushers Road State Forest offers more primitive dispersed camping opportunities. The camping areas provide accommodation for tents, RVs, and cabin rentals, with Adventure Bound Camping Resort at Deer Run specifically offering cabin camping options approximately 15 miles north of Latham. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from spring through mid-autumn.

Access to camping areas varies significantly based on location and season, with many sites requiring advance reservations, especially at popular destinations. State park campgrounds generally offer more amenities including electric hookups, showers, and sanitary facilities, while state forest camping provides a more primitive experience. "Sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge. Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds," noted one visitor about North-South Lake Campground. Most campground facilities open from May through October, with some closing after Labor Day. Campers should check individual campground regulations, as alcohol policies, pet rules, and fire restrictions differ between locations. Cell service can be limited in more remote areas, particularly in state forests where amenities are minimal.

Water access represents a significant draw for many campers in the region. Several campgrounds feature lakefront or riverside sites, with opportunities for fishing, swimming, and boating. Reviews consistently highlight water proximity as a valuable feature, with one camper describing how they "were able to maximize our lake experience by bringing an inflatable kayak" at North-South Lake. Campground density and privacy vary considerably throughout the area. Some developed campgrounds like Lake George RV Park offer resort-style amenities but with sites in closer proximity to neighbors, while state forest camping provides more seclusion with fewer facilities. Hiking trails accessible from campsites are common in the region, making these campgrounds popular bases for exploring the surrounding natural areas. Wildlife sightings, including bears, have been reported at some campgrounds, requiring proper food storage and awareness.

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Best Camping Sites Near Latham, New York (185)

    1. Schodack Island State Park Campground

    17 Reviews
    Coeymans, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 732-0187

    $17 - $26 / night

    "The park ensures you’ll have what you need with stores within close proximity and the staff even offers ice and firewood delivery to your site."

    "Wonderful hikes and beautiful walks. Boat docks looked pretty easy for ins and outs, and the pavilions were huge!"

    2. Thompson's Lake Campground — Thacher State Park

    7 Reviews
    Altamont, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 872-1674

    $17 / night

    "Some of the lakeside sites have private foot trails down to the water which was very nice."

    "Hiking was near by and also the beach and if you wanted to drive to where the falls are and the overlook it wasn't too far! We had an amazing time!"

    3. Ushers Road State Forest

    2 Reviews
    Round Lake, NY
    11 miles

    "This trailhead provides access to bicycle-friendly nature trails. I explored both directions on my bike, riding approximately half a mile down each side."

    4. Adventure Bound Camping Resort at Deer Run

    3 Reviews
    Mechanicville, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (866) 333-7462

    "There was a nice little dog park fenced in area for my dog to run around in."

    5. Arrowhead Marina & RV Park

    2 Reviews
    Rotterdam Junction, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 382-8966

    "We were next to a little fenced in area for dogs that our dog loved."

    "Well maintained, located on the Mohawk River. Shady, grassy areas. Boat launch and pier. Friendly people. A perfect campground."

    6. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park

    30 Reviews
    Lanesborough, MA
    30 miles
    +1 (413) 447-9419

    $40 - $70 / night

    "Great access to Mt Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by. Staff was so accommodating-always willing to spend time giving recommendations."

    "Great family atmosphere w very positive neighbors and owners... Fantastic. 5 stars"

    7. Cherry Plain State Park Campground

    6 Reviews
    Cherry Plain, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 733-5400

    $14 - $17 / night

    "We love the loop of sites near the entrance near the water for views but close to the bathroom, ranger station, and trails. Farther from the beach so there is less impact from the day visitors."

    "There are a number of “walk in” sites that are all lovely, I suggest the sites toward the back of the park. Hot showers, bathrooms, and dishwashing stations are available."

    8. Lee's Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Saratoga Springs, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 584-1951

    $20 - $45 / night

    "Close to SPAC, lots of area to set up tents, dog friendly, campfire friendly, and there’s a lake minutes away. Some of the crowd seemed a little rowdy but overall nothing that was obnoxious."

    "I have absolutely nothing but good things to say about Lee’s after spending my weekend there, the park staff was so awesome, the vibes were great, there was parking along the dirt pathed roads that ran"

    9. Aqua Vista Valley Campgrounds

    7 Reviews
    Petersburg, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 658-3659

    10. Frosty Acres Campground

    3 Reviews
    Duanesburg, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 864-5352
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  • Pete V.The Dyrt PRO User
    Nov. 12, 2025

    Fort Plain Lock 15 on Empire Trail

    Nice quiet overnight stay

    This was a quiet overnight stay, just as the other reviewers say, a gravel parking lot that is easy to find a level spot in. This is on the river with a nice view. Lots of trains rolling through across the river but the noise wasn't an issue for me. There was a police officer that drove through the lot and drove around my campervan and continued on his way so I know that it is okay to overnight there.

  • M
    Oct. 26, 2025

    North-South Lake Campground

    Beautiful grounds HORRIBLE STAFF

    I don’t normally write reviews especially a negative one. We had a very upsetting experience at North-South Lake. We drove over two hours to visit my husband’s childhood campground for the first time with our three kids(ages 5, 7, and 9). When we arrived at the entrance, we were asked if it was a day visit, and we said yes, we were only staying for the day. We paid the fee, received a map, and drove in. My husband was so excited to finally share this place and create memories with our children. Looking for a place to park, we thought we were lucky to find an empty campsite in one of the loops where he used to camp as a child.

    We parked the car hoping to enjoy the view of the lake, take a walk, and maybe make the kids a couple of s’mores before heading home.

     At around 2:15–2:30 p.m., the “SUPERVISOR” in the white Kia approached us in an extremely rude and nasty manner, speaking as if we were committing a serious crime and comparing our situation to“sleeping in someone else’s hotel room.” She asked us if we had a reservation; we said no. She said,“Someone else reserved this spot.” We were very apologetic, embarrassed, and immediately put our stuff in the car. I said they could have told us; we would have moved right away. I’m sorry. 

    She said,“They aren’t supposed to talk to you; that’s why they send me here.” She told us we had ten minutes to leave, waited there while we put our chair, blanket, and s’more cookies in the car, and refused our 9-year-old daughter access to the bathroom while we packed up our three things, and even followed us out of the loop to make sure we didn’t park elsewhere. My daughter came to us crying because the lady told her she couldn’t use the bathroom and had to get in the car. Well, she had an accident in the car right as we were pulling out. 

    We were mortified and apologetic. My husband even offered to leave the firewood we had just purchased for the next campers, but she was dismissive and harsh about that as well. 

    The following day, I called and asked to speak with a manager to explain how we were treated. The manager was just as unfriendly and miserable sounding as the supervisor. I was told they had been looking for us“for hours” and that it’s“common sense” not to park in a campsite. She actually said it’s considered trespassing. So, a friendly warning for first-time visitors: Apparently, if you don’t know that“day use” doesn’t mean“park in any empty campsite,” just for the day, you’re officially a trespassing criminal, at least according to the manager. 

    Reading the website now, I see that check-in for people with reservations is at 2 p.m., which was the time we were trying to make a small fire, so unless someone left their site and returned, it’s unclear how they could have been looking for us“for hours.” We were right there at 2pm. 

    The website also states: Day Use• Anyone who is not camping is a day-user. Day-use hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day-users are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. 

    We were not camping but didn’t realize we couldn’t park in an empty campsite. I think“common sense” would be to inform DAY USE visitors at the ENTRANCE to use public parking, especially for families or first-time visitors who may not be camping experts. Bottom line: this was my husband’s childhood family spot. We just wanted to take a beautiful fall drive and have a special day with our kids. 

    We understand now that we needed to reserve the parking spot ahead of time, and it was an honest misunderstanding. I would have even offered to pay for the campers’ stay for their trouble. What we wish for is that the staff had approached us respectfully and explained the situation instead of treating us like criminals. Imagine being such a miserable person and working in such a BEAUTIFUL and peaceful place for families. 

    This was meant to be a special family day, honoring memories of my father-in-law and creating new ones with our children. Instead, it became stressful and humiliating. Sadly, this is what our children will remember about the day and about North South Lake

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 18, 2025

    Zoar Outdoor

    Nice and would like to visit again but not within 12 hours-BOO

    I’m writing this mid-October from western MA. In between homes and looked forward to staying another night, but can not because of a 12 hour advance policy. There were plenty of tent sites available last night. Not a happy camper.

  • Carroll K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Gus's Gardens Camping

    It was quite and peaceful

    We enjoyed our stay with Gus very much. With the email to confirm our stay, there were excellent directions to get there. It is behind his home by a lake with creek nearby. There is also a hiking trail. We had no problems. If we are in the area again, we would camp here again.  Thanks

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Brookside Campground

    Not a recreational campsite

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We paid for two weeks in advance of arriving at this site based on reviews available on Google and Dyrt. However, when we arrived we were surprised that this was mostly a trailer park. Call me picky, but I really prefer not to camp in an area where folks are living full time. Just not the vibe I’m going for. We decided to leave without staying. We called to see if we could get a refund and they were very kind and it wasn’t a problem. But just be warned… this is not a recreational campsite.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Whip O Will Campsites

    Not for recreational campers

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We arrived after leaving another campsite in the area (that was also 100% full timers) and were disappointed to find that this site was all permanent campers with crap everywhere. One site even had a funeral home sign hanging out front of an entire plywood addition to their camper…like what? Call me picky, but I don’t feel entirely comfortable camping for fun next to folks who live in the campground like this. After driving through the super narrow and rutted out roads to the site they recommend, a man came hauling a** into our site (with a beer in his hand) and was saying “hello hellooooo.” Said he was the owner of the campsite and asked if we were staying, we said we were thinking about it, just checking out the available sites (as the lady up front told us to do). TL;DR- bad vibes. Didn’t stay. Be warned this is a full time campsite with crap everywhere. The lady working the office was super nice though.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Branch Pond on National Forest Hwy

    Amazing camping spots with fire pits!

    Tons of different styles of camping spots (if you get there while its still sunlight you can pick a spot by a flowing stream/river). No public bathrooms, no hookups, I personally didn’t have service.

  • PThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    NF 83 - riverside

    NF83

    Great camping site. The road into the site was pretty rough.

  • BThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 25, 2025

    Statton Pond Camp on Forest Road 71

    Amazing Numerous Free Dispersed Camping!

    Easy to get to, had service the whole time, fire pits for every spot. I did see a huge blackbear. I didn’t see any bathrooms.

Guide to Latham

Camping near Latham, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly adventure, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do:

  • Hiking: The Catskills are nearby, providing numerous trails for all skill levels. One camper mentioned, "This is a hiking park... Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail" at North-South Lake Campground.
  • Swimming: Many campgrounds have lakes or pools. A visitor at Woodland Valley Campground said, "There’s a lake with swimming, clean bathrooms, clean, clean showers."
  • Fishing: The rivers and lakes around Latham are great for fishing. One reviewer at Camping On The Battenkill noted, "There are several sites right on the river!"

What campers like:

  • Scenic Views: Campers appreciate the beautiful surroundings. A review from Glimmerglass State Park Campground highlights, "The camping opportunities give you three options... very peaceful with more solitude."
  • Clean Facilities: Many campgrounds pride themselves on cleanliness. A camper at Woodford State Park Campground said, "The bathrooms are BEAUTIFUL! The nicest I've seen yet."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. One visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park shared, "Pat and Gordon are incredibly welcoming hosts."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at North-South Lake Campground warned, "There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi."
  • Bear Activity: Some campgrounds have bear sightings. A review from Woodland Valley Campground mentioned, "There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Lake George Escape Campground noted, "With over 400 campsites there are a lot to choose from and hard to know which is best for you unless you have been there before."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A camper at Jamaica State Park Campground said, "Amazing programming options from the ranger staff each day."
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. One reviewer at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts mentioned, "The sites are spacious, private... beautiful pool with 2 water slides."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Kenneth L Wilson Campground noted, "Things were pretty quiet (though that could have been because of the rain)."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A camper at Lake George Escape Campground said, "Some campsites were pretty small and would not fit large RVs."
  • Use Reservations: Many RV-friendly campgrounds recommend booking in advance. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park shared, "We will definitely be back to this campground again."
  • Be Prepared for Fees: Some campgrounds have extra charges for amenities. A camper at Moose Hillock Camping Resorts noted, "There are lots of rules and charges for every little thing."

Camping near Latham, New York, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're in an RV or tent, there's something for every outdoor enthusiast.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any local campgrounds in Latham with full amenities?

Several campgrounds near Latham offer full amenities. Spacious Skies Woodland Hills provides impressive amenities with both back-in and pull-through sites. They offer full hookups, accommodating early and late-season campers. For a luxury camping experience, Lake George RV Park is worth the short drive from Latham, featuring extensive facilities including pool complexes, entertainment, and full hookup sites. If staying closer to Latham is important, Arrowhead Marina & RV Park and Frosty Acres Campground both offer water and toilet facilities with big-rig-friendly sites.

How much do camping sites in Latham typically cost?

Camping costs near Latham vary based on amenities and location. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds offers sites with access to fishing lakes, playgrounds, basketball courts, swimming pools, and other recreational facilities at moderate rates. Public campgrounds like Schodack Island State Park Campground typically charge $15-30 per night for basic sites. Private campgrounds with premium amenities range from $35-80 nightly, with seasonal discounts available in spring and fall. RV sites with full hookups generally cost more than tent sites, and weekend rates are typically higher than weekday prices.

What are the best campgrounds near Latham for tent camping?

For tent camping near Latham, North-South Lake Campground in the Catskills offers well-spaced sites ideal for tent campers, with a huge lake and natural surroundings. The campground is family-friendly but can get crowded during holidays. For a more rustic experience, Devil's Tombstone Campground provides a simpler car camping experience with basic amenities and excellent access to hiking in the Hunter-West Kill Wilderness. DevilDoc Campsites is perfect for quick overnight stays, offering straightforward tent sites in a convenient location for exploring the region.

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