Cabin camping near Lyon Mountain offers diverse accommodation options within the Adirondack region, situated at elevations ranging from 1,400 to 3,800 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures typically reaching 70-80°F during peak camping months. Winter cabin rentals become popular when temperatures drop below freezing from December through March, providing year-round accommodation opportunities.
What to do
Water activities on Lake Champlain: At Grand Isle State Park Campground, cabins provide convenient access to water recreation. "There's a nice beach area for swimming or nice sunset views," notes a visitor who appreciated the lake access despite mentioning that "the beach is rocky with little to no sand to play in."
Biking on local trails: The area features extensive biking networks connecting many campgrounds. "You can bike directly from here all the way to Burlington without ever getting back in your car! Take the bike ferry across a small section of Lake Champlain and keep on riding," explains a camper who stayed at Grand Isle State Park Campground.
Hiking at Whiteface Mountain: Trails near cabins provide easy access to wilderness exploration. "Behind the 100-Acre section are trails that lead to Whiteface Mountain so you don't have to get in the car to start a hike," notes a visitor at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday.
Rafting and tubing adventures: Several cabin locations offer water-based excursions nearby. At AuSable Chasm Campground, a visitor mentions they're "across the road from the Chasm to hike, tube down the river, raft, rock climb, adventure course."
What campers like
Waterfront cabin access: Proximity to water remains highly valued. At Fish Creek Pond Campground, "every site has water access, and the water is super shallow all along the shoreline. It's perfect for dogs, kids, and hanging out in the water. The bottom is sandy with some rocks, good to have water shoes but not essential."
Cabin variety and layout: Many locations offer diverse cabin options. At Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, "there are two distinct sections of this campground—the 'Resort' section and the '100-Acre Woods' section... This section has tall shade trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
Comfortable bathroom facilities: Clean facilities enhance cabin camping experiences. A visitor at AuSable Chasm Campground noted, "Bathrooms and shower rooms are individual rooms... The bathrooms were clean and had soap, paper towels, a garbage receptacle, and a mirror in each."
Cabin site privacy levels: Privacy varies significantly between locations. At Champlain Resort Adult Campground, "the campground doesn't have a defined layout, instead, campsites are scattered about which is nice because there is more privacy. Some sites are right along the water with great views while others have partial."
What you should know
Seasonal availability variations: Opening dates differ significantly across cabin providers. Pine Ridge Park Campsite operates "May 15 to October" while Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA remains open "All year" for winter cabin camping opportunities.
Payment methods: Some locations have specific payment requirements. At Champlain Resort Adult Campground, "Bring your cash or checkbook as they don't take credit cards."
Cabin amenities differ widely: Electrical service and connections vary between locations. A visitor at North Beach Campground reports, "We loved being able to walk down to the beach, as well as having full hookups."
Shower access considerations: Shower facilities vary in quality and cost. At Grand Isle State Park Campground, "Showers are coin-operated, but $0.50 will get you 5 minutes of hot water!"
Tips for camping with families
Activity schedules for children: Structured activities enhance family cabin experiences. At Pine Ridge Park Campsite, "The whole time they are open they have activities planned for the kids all summer long... If your kids like to read, there is place they can find a book and read a book."
Swimming area safety: Water access qualities vary significantly. At Fish Creek Pond Campground, a visitor noted that "the sites are level and dry... There's not much brush on the sites and there are lots of old, tall trees, so I had tons of places to put up our dogs tie out, my hammock, and the clothes line."
Cabin selection for maximum privacy: Site spacing impacts family experiences. At Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, a visitor explained, "We stayed in site #73 of the 100-Acre section and would highly recommend staying in this area as opposed to the other. This section has tall shade trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
Age-restricted options: Some locations cater specifically to adults. Champlain Resort Adult Campground is described as "child free which means it is super quiet and so relaxed... there was no loud music, late nights or bright lights blazing through the night."
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility challenges: Access roads can present difficulties. At AuSable Chasm Campground, "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."
Sewer connection positioning: Drainage issues may occur at certain sites. A visitor at Apple Island Resort mentioned, "The hook-ups at our site (11AD) were well-placed but the sewer pipe was high off the ground which did not let it drain even with a 'slinky.'"
Site selection strategy: Researching specific sites improves experiences. At Fish Creek Pond Campground, "The sites are varied as to size and desirability, not all are level for trailers and rv's, so do some research ahead of time to find the spot that is perfect for you."
