Best Campgrounds near Lewis, NY

Campgrounds near Lewis, New York provide access to both developed facilities and natural settings in the Adirondack region. The area includes established campgrounds such as Lincoln Pond Campground and Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, offering a mix of tent sites, RV hookups, and cabin accommodations. Several options feature waterfront access to lakes and ponds, with Lincoln Pond and Button Bay State Park providing both standard and remote camping experiences. Most campgrounds in this region maintain bathroom facilities with showers, while some more remote sites offer only basic amenities.

Camping season in the Adirondack region typically runs from May through October, with most facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend due to harsh winter conditions. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for waterfront sites which fill quickly during summer months. The terrain varies from open fields to wooded settings, with some campgrounds offering a mix of both landscapes. Cell phone coverage can be limited, particularly at Lincoln Pond and areas farther from towns. Many campgrounds provide electrical hookups and water access, though primitive sites with fewer amenities are available for those seeking a more rustic experience. "Tent camping at its best. Quiet and nestled in the trees. Not much is nearby in the way of attractions but there is amazing hiking trails all throughout this area. If you are new to hiking in real mountains like the ones near this campground be sure to have a personal beacon since your cell phone won't work on the hikes."

Waterfront sites consistently receive high ratings from visitors, with many campers highlighting the calm waters for kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Button Bay State Park Campground on Lake Champlain stands out for its family-friendly amenities, including a swimming pool, playground, and nature trails. Several campgrounds provide direct lake access, though swimming areas vary in quality. The proximity to hiking trails is frequently mentioned as a benefit, with multiple campgrounds serving as convenient base camps for exploring the Adirondack Mountains. A camper noted that "South Meadows offers no fires allowed," indicating important rule variations between sites. Spacing between campsites varies significantly across facilities, with some offering private, wooded settings while others feature more open layouts with less privacy but better views of surrounding mountains and water features.

Best Camping Sites Near Lewis, New York (198)

    1. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    44 Reviews
    Wilmington, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 946-7878

    "Close to hiking trails, Whiteface Mt Parkway & Lake Placid. Nice, helpful staff. It is NOT wheelchair accessible. There are steep steps to the office, no grab bars in the bathrooms."

    "Very large and busy campground, close to Lake Placid and other cool activities to take in. Pros- hot showers, convenient laundromat, you are guided to your site by staff on golf carts."

    2. Button Bay State Park Campground

    12 Reviews
    Westport, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 475-2377

    "We selected it because it was nearby for our second outing with our new (used) R-Pod camper. Turns out it's a wonderful park."

    "Wonderful state park, the waterfront sites are fantastic, they are wide so smaller units can be parked parallel to the lake. Bathrooms are clean, facilities are great. Easy access to the lake."

    3. North Beach Campground

    28 Reviews
    Burlington, VT
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 862-0942

    $37 - $100 / night

    "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."

    "A very short and easy drive right outside of Burlington, with direct access to the greenway along the lakefront."

    4. Wilmington Notch Campground

    11 Reviews
    Wilmington, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 946-7172

    $18 / night

    "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."

    5. Shelburne Camping Area

    17 Reviews
    Shelburne, VT
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 985-2540

    "This is a nice little private campground in Shelburne, just outside of Burlington. Close to Lake Champlain. Good place to spend the night and good access to activities."

    "Lastly, the location was perfect, just outside of Burlington made access to the area ideal."

    6. Mount Philo State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Charlotte, VT
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 425-2390

    $23 / night

    "The toilets are composing toilets, but from the user experience, it's very close to a regular toilet in that it's in a stall in a nice, well maintained proper bathroom (unlike some composting toilets in"

    "There are less than 20 sites total, and all sites are near walk-in paths to excellent views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks or the Green Mountains. The facility is small, but adequate."

    7. Lincoln Pond Campground

    4 Reviews
    New Russia, NY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 942-5292

    $18 / night

    "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)."

    8. AuSable Chasm Campground

    12 Reviews
    Keeseville, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 834-9990

    "Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors."

    "Pretty decent campground with lots of sites anod close by to some fun attractions."

    9. Sharp Bridge Campground

    9 Reviews
    Witherbee, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 532-7538

    $18 / night

    "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."

    "Quiet campground, close to many hiking high peak trails. Love the caretakers dog Rookie."

    10. Draper’s Acres

    10 Reviews
    Lake Placid, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 523-9322

    $30 - $40 / night

    "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."

    "We had a full hookup, pull through site surrounded by trees. There was some road noise during the day but it was nice and quiet at night. The bathhouses looked very "rustic" but we didn't use them."

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Recent Reviews near Lewis, NY

767 Reviews of 198 Lewis Campgrounds


  • Stuart M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 16, 2025

    Moscow Recreation Park

    Quiet & Safe in Stowe

    Quiet spot out of the way. Large sporting field car park suitable for big dogs. No 'no camping' signs. There was a portaloo on site.

  • Marc D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 15, 2025

    Shelburne Camping Area

    Nice Campground

    This is a nice little private campground in Shelburne, just outside of Burlington. Close to Lake Champlain. Good place to spend the night and good access to activities. Sides are somewhat small close together. Bathrooms spotlessly clean. Older couple is the staff, very friendly and unhelpful.

  • Jenna L.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2025

    Crown Point Campground

    Nice with a view

    Pretty nice campground all things considered, bathrooms are definitely rustic but kept clean. Some of the campsites are very close together, and others have a decent amount of space between them, not necessarily a lot of trees in between campsites for privacy. Beautiful views of the water, and surrounding mountains. Staff was extremely friendly!

  • R
    Oct. 10, 2025

    AuSable Chasm Campground

    Beautiful/Fun Campground

    I wish I had my bike!!! I didn’t know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground. Showers were clean, staff was very friendly. Sites and attractions within walking distance (but busy roads to cross).

  • TThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 8, 2025

    Austin Brook

    Site is mislabeled as FR 25

    There are a handful of sites down Austin Brook road, I had trouble finding a level spot. Minimal ATT reception but overall pretty area

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 5, 2025

    Frontier Town Campground

    So clean!

    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. The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean. The bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve seen so far and we do this full time. The only disappointment was that the hot water doesn’t get very hot in the shower so you better do some jumping jacks to get pumped before showering during colder temps! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Overall, this is a fantastic campsite. There’s even a brewery a ten minute walk down the road. We didn’t go but looks nice. Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it.

  • RThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Kampersville

    Nice

    The campsites are all in the trees with some sites not clearly defined. The sites seem good sized with new bathroom and showers, with individual showers with a toilet. There are a lot of monthly staying here. Overall a nice park

  • nThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 4, 2025

    Waterbury Reservoir Remote Sites — Waterbury Center State Park

    State park

    Little river st park wide flat camp sites no hookups limited gen. Use hours 8am/10am and 4pm/6pm. Rough road coming5th to campground. Very quite. cell phone t mobile works fine. Site could hold big rig we have a 28ft 5th wheel plenty of room for 35/40


Guide to Lewis

Camping near Lewis, New York provides access to the eastern Adirondack region where elevations range from 500 to 4,000+ feet, creating diverse microclimates throughout the camping season. Summer nights can drop below 50°F even when daytime temperatures reach the 80s, requiring proper layering for overnight comfort. Most campgrounds in this area don't offer Wi-Fi, and cell coverage remains spotty outside populated areas.

What to do

Waterfall exploration: 0.25 miles from Wilmington Notch Campground, campers can access an impressive cascade on the Ausable River via a trail from the rear of the campground. As one visitor noted, "There is an accessible trail from the back of the campground to an amazing waterfall on the west branch of the Ausable River and plenty of spots to trout fish/swim."

Mountain summit views: Multiple hiking options surround Lewis area campgrounds, with Mt. Philo offering some of the most accessible panoramas. A camper explains that "Vermont's oldest state park has just 10 campsites (7 tent sites and 3 lean-tos)...my favorite part about camping here is getting up early and hiking the short trail to the top for a spectacular sunrise."

Swimming and lake activities: Several campsites near Lewis provide water access, including Button Bay State Park Campground which features both lake access and a swimming pool. "The waterfront sites are fantastic, they are wide so smaller units can be parked parallel to the lake," reports one reviewer who appreciates the versatility of waterfront camping.

What campers like

Secluded waterfront sites: Many Lewis area campers seek water-adjacent sites like those at Lincoln Pond Campground, where "remote boat-in (29R-31R)" sites provide maximum seclusion. A visitor explains, "The main campground offers full service bathrooms with showers; remote sites (including several drive-in sites) have an outhouse, but no potable water."

Free hot showers: Unlike many primitive camping areas, several campgrounds near Lewis offer complimentary shower facilities. At Sharp Bridge Campground, a visitor appreciated that "Bathrooms are a bit run down but great value for how much it costs!" Another camper at Wilmington Notch confirmed "Clean and quiet campground...great clean bathrooms with free hot showers."

Urban-wilderness balance: North Beach Campground provides a unique combination of natural setting with urban convenience. "Bring your bikes! You're tucked away in the woods on gorgeous lake champlain and can bike into burlington for meals and city street strolls," reports one enthusiastic visitor about this best-of-both-worlds location.

What you should know

Seasonal operation limitations: Most campgrounds around Lewis close after mid-October, with specific closing dates varying by location. Mount Philo State Park Campground runs "Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend" according to their official season.

Site privacy varies dramatically: Many campgrounds in this region offer limited visual barriers between sites. One visitor to Wilmington Notch commented, "Close to a lot of activities but too open for my tastes. No privacy between sites." Consider requesting end sites when available, as they typically provide more space and fewer neighbors.

Road noise considerations: Several campgrounds in the region experience highway noise due to their proximity to major routes. At Draper's Acres, one camper observed it was "right off the highway and there was a lot of road noise," though they noted that "at night time when you're sleeping it doesn't seem to be much of a problem."

Tips for camping with families

Look for playground amenities: Several Lewis area campgrounds offer dedicated play areas. Button Bay State Park stands out with a visitor noting it "has a great playground for kids and a nice swimming pool! You can hike on the trail and Lake Champlain is right there!"

Consider bathhouse proximity: When camping with children, bathroom accessibility becomes crucial. At AuSable Chasm Campground, visitors appreciated that "showers and restrooms were nearby" though cautioned that bathroom doors "are always kept open which means bugs but not too buggy as they are cleaned daily."

Seek out educational opportunities: Several campgrounds near Lewis connect to natural attractions with learning potential. AuSable Chasm Campground sits across from its namesake gorge, offering "great hiking trails and rafting/tubing" and access to "the Chasm to hike, Tube down the river, raft, rock climb, adventure course."

Tips from RVers

Check site leveling before booking: RV campers report significant variation in site levelness throughout the region. One RVer at AuSable Chasm reported, "RV site 8 is so out of level that we couldn't get our Airstream level unless we put 10" of blocking under both axles."

Consider tree clearance for larger rigs: Navigating narrow campground roads with overhanging branches creates challenges for larger vehicles. One visitor to Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA noted "The roads are really tight for big rigs. Between the trees, rocks, and low hanging branches, you have to take it really slow."

Bring water adapters: Water connections at some campgrounds require special equipment. At Wilmington Notch, a camper advised, "Luckily I had a water bandit, as the water spigot does not have threads for a hose."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Lewis, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Lewis, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 198 campgrounds and RV parks near Lewis, NY and 27 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Lewis, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Lewis, NY is Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday with a 4.4-star rating from 44 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Lewis, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 27 free dispersed camping spots near Lewis, NY.

What parks are near Lewis, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 parks near Lewis, NY that allow camping, notably Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests and Green Mountain National Forest.