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Adirondack Adventure Base houses five distinctive glamping sites including yurts nestled in the woods of New York's northern reaches, about 44 miles from Loon Lake. This secluded property provides picnic tables, toilets, and dedicated fire rings with firewood available for purchase. "It is without a doubt the best campsite I have ever been to. It's perfectly secluded, but still not far from Lake Placid," one visitor noted about glamping in this region. The Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake also offers upscale glamping accommodations with year-round availability, featuring cabin-style options with more creature comforts than traditional camping. These sites maintain the natural Adirondack setting while providing amenities like proper beds, dedicated cooking areas, and access to modern bathroom facilities with hot showers.
Hiking trails directly accessible from both glamping properties connect guests to the spectacular Adirondack wilderness, with options for all skill levels. The Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain area provides numerous water recreation opportunities including canoeing on serene lakes and guided fishing excursions. According to a camper, "The sites are so roomy with gorgeous trees offering lots of shade and fall foliage." Winter visitors can access nearby skiing at Whiteface Mountain, while summer brings opportunities for mountain biking and horseback riding. Local dining options range from camp cooking to upscale restaurants in Lake Placid, approximately 20 minutes from most glamping locations. Most properties require reservations, with peak season running May through October, though some offer limited winter accommodations with additional heating options.
"I have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure"
"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."
"We didn't see any sites with electricity and there is one outlet in the bathroom area (I plugged my coffee percolator into this outlet every morning). "
"It’s perfectly secluded, but still not far from Lake Placid. You do have to travel a little ways (6-10 miles) for a grocery store, but the view is worth it. I highly recommend this beautiful place."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"One side of the lake is a bit crowded and can get rowdy. This side has flush toilets and showers. There are waterfront sites here."
"We spent a week here and didn't have a lakeside site, but one of the small ones on the stream. Great place to visit. If you do score a lakeside site, your views will be spectacular!"
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"As it isn't too far of a drive for us, it quickly became our go-to campgrounds for quite a while due to the mostly flat campground and who doesn't love hearing the slow trickle of water splashing close"
"With the coronavirus concerns, they have made changes to their cleaning schedules and social distancing rules. While there this year, my site was right across from one of the bathrooms. "
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Great campground with secluded sites most with woods behind each site, especially the tent area. The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well."
"Just stayed at Drapers Acres for the Iron Man in Lake Placid. We stayed in a cabin and daughter and her husband stayed in their rig in an RV site. "
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"There’s no explaining the views around here. The mountains are beautiful, Lake Placid is beautiful, and this campsite is amazing."
"It has some trail heads on the grounds and so much to do on the area it located. There’s a beautiful lake here for doing all sorts of things at."
from $25 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Upon arrival, the front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. We found our way to the tent sites, nestled in the very back corner which for us was exactly what we like."
"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."
from $65 - $295 / night
Check Availability"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."
"The water/electric sites in the middle of the campground were a bit snug."
from $37 - $100 / night
Check Availability"The Cumberland Bay State Park in New York is a great place to go and relax. If you like the beach scene, swimming, or having a picnic, then you will enjoy this park."
"I'm from this part of Upstate New York State, and we came up for a weekend to go to a baby shower and decided to camp out at Cumberland Head!"
from $21 - $28 / night
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ScoutI have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure slip. it is owned by corporate KOA and it shows that the making money is more important than making it a home away from home that I use to love.. still will come back
GuideSpent 3 days, 2 nights here from a Wednesday-Friday. 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. Cons- tent sites aren’t given much privacy, on the days we stayed we were put very close to the main building when we requested a spot near the back away from the busy area, kids allowed to run and yelling and screaming WELL after quiet hours.
GuideWhat a great little park! apparently this is the first state park in Vermont. Only 8 campsites so try to book early. Nice trails that lead to scenic views of Lake Champlain. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Showers were quarter operated, 50 cents for 5 minutes. Firewood sold on site. Sites are well groomed and have a fire pit and picnic table.
TravelerExcellent location due to proximity to north beach that offers beautiful views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain. The campground is adjacent to paved Burlington bike / walking trail with easy access to the trail and beach. The only sites with electric are RV sites that are packed in more than we prefer. Bath rooms are ok, but showers need deep cleaning or replacement. Bath house is vented but not heated so it’s rather cold in October. Hot water is just warm.
RangerLovely State Park in the 1,000 Islands where water activities are the main attraction. Make sure to check out the island too! The park spans the island and a little snaking river-like bay. Really pretty to explore on boat. Easy and very pretty trails on site, walk along the shore too. Decent wildlife and great birding. Feels very isolated though easy to get to. Bring your passport, you can see Canada from some of the picnic grounds. Incredible sunsets!!!
Quality State Park facilities, clean. Camping ranges from tents in shady woods to cabins. Some sites are pretty private, even the ones that aren't are quiet.
Note: Robert Moses apparently did a lot in New York State. This park is near Canada! There is also a Robert Moses beach on Long Island near NYC (Fire Island National Seashore) and Robert Moses parkway near Niagara Falls. These are all 8+ hours from each other! Be careful with your mapping apps and in getting advice for travel.
GuideThis is a Class A 5⭐️KOA Campsite! We arrived late and Jox & his sweet wife helped us manuever our RV into our pull through site B05. We were super close to the office, store, snacks, laundry & activities. Our site was a “ dirt” site that had a picnic table and fire pit with full hook ups. This campsite has concierge service that will help you out with any of your wants/needs. Great site in nature’s finest.
GuideGreat campground with secluded sites most with woods behind each site, especially the tent area. The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well. The showers are a bit gross, but free. The cabins look nice but a little close together. They don’t pick up the phone right away so call a few times to get ahold of someone. We had water/electric for a trailer at $35 a night in perfect location between Keene Valley and Lake Placid. Sites were clean and the fire pits were beautiful! We camped in site 45 and were pleasantly left alone.
TravelerJust stayed at Drapers Acres for the Iron Man in Lake Placid. We stayed in a cabin and daughter and her husband stayed in their rig in an RV site. They clearly state that they are not a camping resort, but a base camp for the area adventures. Rest rooms were clean and had plenty of hot water. Staff was friendly and welcoming! Great playground for the kids to play on and plenty of privacy. Cabin was basic - had fan, heat, mini-fridge and microwave. If visiting the area again, I would not hesitate to stay there again! The RV site was large with plenty of space for their 40 foot rig and jeep. Use AT&T towers and had the ability to use phone as a hotspot.
LegendWe stayed in Site # 3 A. It had a view of the water yet it's a distance away. We had water and electric and a small dump station. There was a tree in our site which gave us a little shade yet no privacy in-between the sites. There is a boat launch, gas for boats and docks to keep a boat. They rent boats there too. You can sit along the water in front of the office.store and chill. It's a nice view and peaceful.
Kiley and Ian the owners are really nice and helpful. They have a small store onsite. They sell beer and wine too. There is a game room and a playground and horseshoe pits and a laundry room. There are a lot of full timers living there.
I love the little farm stands outside of peoples homes along the roads with fresh produce, lettuce and eggs.
We drove out to the point and sat and enjoyed the water view with a margarita. You can fish off the point some people were swimming there too.
The campground is close to the upper NY border on lake champlain.
We went to Cody's cafe for breakfast one day it was good. We needed a real grocery store so ventured to find one. Hanafords isn't that far from there. There is a bakery the other direction yet wasn't fond of the sandwiches. They did see pies there at the bakery.
We went to Vesco Ridge Vineyards and had a tasting. They had some cute items for sale there too. We sat outside on a deck looking at the vineyard. They had some events coming up that weekend I would have liked to have made it back for the massage and wine event. They are also a Harvest Host location.
We drove to Grand Isles and stopped at a Snow Farm Winery. We did a tasting and enjoyed a nice view. There are lots of bicyclist that venture this route and they stop to enjoy a cold beer or wine.
Primitive and developed camping options surround Loon Lake in northern New York, spanning from tent-only sites to modern glamping accommodations. The Adirondack region sits at elevations between 1,000-4,000 feet with summer temperatures averaging 70-80°F during peak camping season. Roads to remote yurt camping sites near Loon Lake often require caution, especially after seasonal rains when unpaved access roads can become rutted.
Mountain biking trails: The Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday offers mountain biking paths directly from the campground. "We stayed in the '100-Acre' section and would highly recommend staying in this area as opposed to the other. This section has tall shad trees and much more space between sites than the resort area," explains camper Nancy W., who appreciated the network of trails behind the woodland area.
Swimming holes exploration: Look beyond developed beaches to find secluded water spots. "Walk to the back of the campground to the Ausable river, go down the path about 500 ft. There is an awesome swimming hole," reveals Laura T. about Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday.
Winter camping options: Unlike seasonal campgrounds, Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake maintains year-round availability with winter accommodations. "My boyfriend and I visited in late March when there was still a decent amount of snow on the site. Despite the lake being frozen over, the views just steps away from our lean to were gorgeous," reports Kayla M., who found the cold-season camping experience manageable with properly heated facilities.
Secluded tent platforms: At Meacham Lake Campground, primitive camping areas offer a different experience from RV sections. "The West side of the campground is reserved for primitive tent campers with a few choice sites right on the water. These sites generally have tent platforms which is a good thing," notes camper Kristin G., who appreciated this feature during wet weather when the ground was saturated.
Site privacy levels: Many yurt camping sites near Loon Lake provide natural separation. "The sites are not especially private, but they come in all sizes," writes Kristin G. about Meacham Lake, while at Rollins Pond Campground, camper Amie C. found "all of the neighbors are so quiet it was like being alone when sitting by the fire."
Dedicated campground sections: Some properties maintain distinct areas for different camping styles. "This campground is like having 2 campgrounds in one. One side of the lake is a bit crowded and can get rowdy... The other side of the campground is completely different, and a bit hidden," explains Angela about Meacham Lake, noting the west section requires parking and hiking in but rewards with superior views and more space between sites.
Road conditions: Many campgrounds feature unpaved access roads requiring careful driving. "The road through the campground is dirt and rutted but the speed limit is 5 mph, so it wasn't that bad, but it would be a mess if it was raining," reports Lee D. about AuSable Chasm Campground.
Cell service variability: Connectivity varies dramatically between properties. At Draper's Acres near Lake Placid, Mara S. reports "great cell reception with Verizon," while at Meacham Lake Campground, Debbie T. notes "There is no cell or internet there."
Bathroom facilities: Campgrounds offer varying bathroom amenities. At AuSable Chasm, "Bathrooms and shower rooms are individual rooms, but the doors are not labeled so it's a game of 'what's behind door number 1?'" explains Lee D. Primitive sites at Meacham Lake feature outhouses at individual sites rather than central facilities.
Playground access: For families with children, Draper's Acres offers "a field, swings and small playground for kids," according to Jennifer O., making it a convenient option despite being located near a road.
Ice cream proximity: Local treats provide family-friendly excursions from camp. "There is an ice cream place not far away, with a long line, and it was the best ice cream we had all summer!" shares Trina W. about her family's experience camping with children at Buck Pond Campground.
Kid-friendly yurt options: Yurt camping near Loon Lake offers weather protection for families. "We tented here with our 3 youngest children. They had a wonderful time exploring, and it was as peaceful as any spot I've been!" reports Trina W., who found Buck Pond Campground ideal for family exploration with children.
Site leveling challenges: RVers should research specific sites before booking. At AuSable Chasm, Brian P. warns "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."
Tree clearance concerns: Larger RVs may face challenges with low-hanging branches. At Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA, Nancy W. observed "lots of tree limbs that needed to be trimmed. Maneuvering through the park was pretty tight for us and we had to take it really slow."
Off-grid considerations: Not all campgrounds offer full hookups. Danielle S. shares about Buck Pond Campground: "We didn't see any sites with electricity and there is one outlet in the bathroom area. I plugged my coffee percolator into this outlet every morning," suggesting RVers prepare for limited electrical access.
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