1 campground with availability this weekend
Adirondack glamping options near Malone include Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, which offers fully furnished canvas tents with raised wooden floors, comfortable beds with real linens, and electrical outlets. Riverside Campground provides similar upscale tent accommodations with private decks overlooking the water. One visitor noted, "Some of the nicest people we have met yet. Helpful and accommodating. Lots of improvements over the last year they said, and it is really nice and clean!" Both locations feature climate-controlled units that blend outdoor immersion with modern comforts. Adirondack Adventure Base offers five unique glamping yurts with rustic yet comfortable furnishings, picnic tables, and fire rings, providing an elevated camping experience without sacrificing comfort or convenience.
Robert Moses State Park Campground houses riverside glamping cabins with stunning water views and AuSable Chasm Campground provides elevated canvas accommodations in a dramatic natural setting. According to a camper, "The cabin is cozy and on the water! You'll love it!" Most glamping sites maintain proximity to natural attractions including lakes, rivers, and hiking trails while offering premium amenities not found in traditional camping. The region experiences peak glamping season from May through October, with some locations requiring reservations months in advance during summer weekends. Winter glamping opportunities remain limited, though Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA operates year-round with heated units ideal for cold-weather getaways. Visitors appreciate the balance between wilderness immersion and comfort these specialized accommodations provide.
"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!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
"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."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
"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
"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."
"The beach was huge and the staff friendly. We were there in mid september and the place was practically empty. Lots of mature trees and well kept green spaces."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $116 / night
"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
"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!"
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $24 / night
"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
GuideLarge campground. Sites are open, grassy and right on top of each other. We chose a site at the end of the road with no other campers so we had plenty of privacy. Had the park been full, it would not have been appealing to us. There were lots of RV’s on the water front side. Bathrooms were clean and the new main pavilion had newer bathrooms and showers. Worth the extra walk to use that shower.
GuideOriginally we reserved mountain view. It waa getting ready to rain...alot for 1 - 1/2 days. The mountain views didn't have gravel, but hard dirt. However beautiful shady areas (we drove thru the another day to check it out) looked nice, but it's hard to imagine on the side of hills to level 🤷🏼‍♀️
We really like the riverside view..it's across the street & about 300' down the street.
But is a great location for places to go & things to see. A few Miles from Whiteface mtn & about 15 min to downtown Lake Placid.
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.
TravelerI 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).
LegendThe KOA was recently moved from a different location, so some pictures see on a Google search are no longer the location. This newly acquired property has 2 sides, the mountain side and river side you can choose when booking they are about 1/4 mile away from one another. This campground is very maintained. The campground on the mountain side has a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games. They have cabins, tent site areas, and huge wooded camper sites. The mountain side in general is my ideal campground full of trees and nature. The bathrooms were always clean and shower areas had great water pressure. The river side is new and on the side of the river but has you baking in the sun 🌞 there is no trees at all for shade. And there is no separation between you and the next person. There is only camper sites on that side. On the river they have a small place to put in kayaks and wade in water. They have a jumping pad on that side also. Both sides have the tractor driving around, pulling the kids around. The area is awesome with beach access along the river with a huge playground. Your at the bottom of whiteface mountain which is full of hikes and watering holes to swim in, lake placid downtown area is 20 mins away. Its a beautiful area. The girl working in the store Kyla rocked and her gf Jess who drove around on the golfcart and helping out everywhere were so fun. They lived on site and were such great people who made the trip more fun!!
TravelerLove this campground ,nice big spots, I was on the water which made my trip, came home tried to book two weeks there and there was nothing available, bummer. There is no cell or internet there
GuideThis campground is amazing. We visited lot 85 and it was the PERFECT location worth trees and water view. The sunset is amazing. The staff is wonderful and I’m so glad we came.
LegendMy husband and I really enjoyed our stay here 5 years ago due to the hiking along the river that was available. Sometime between then and now, the KOA moved down the road a couple miles, so when we arrived, we were really disappointed--now we just paid for overpriced "camping". Despite that, the staff was very friendly and the showers were warm.
GuideTo start off, we are avid KOA campers. So when we looked at this campground, we expected the typical layout which had a swimming pool and other stuff for the kids, however, this campground lacked all of the above. When we arrived here, check-in was easy we did drive along ways to get to our campsite which was nice to be wooded, but I did miss the typical activities and KOA usually has which when I booked the site, I usually expect them since the prices usually, fairly high compared to state parks. Our main reason for seeing KA versus state parks for these extra activities. With that said the bathrooms were clean, which we barely use since we have a full hook up camper. The dog park was very small and it looked like they did the very minimum to check the block. If you’re looking for a place to run your little guy around, he might be disappointed at this place. However, there are plenty hikes nearby to wear them out if you desire. As far as location, there is a lot of stuff to do in the area as we went and hike, the mountain, which was amazing.
Glamping in the Adirondack region near Malone, New York offers elevated camping experiences within a mountainous landscape at elevations ranging from 1,000 to over 4,000 feet. Most glamping sites in this area operate from May through October with temperatures ranging from 40°F at night to 80°F during summer days. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing, limiting off-season glamping options except for heated accommodations.
Lake activities at Meacham Lake: The campground divides into two distinct areas with different experiences. According to Colin J., "It's split into 2 sides. The west side is way cooler, less bugs and more views. The east side is RV/camper heaven." West side campsites offer platform tent sites directly on the water.
Water recreation at Buck Pond Campground: This location provides opportunities for canoeing and kayaking with rentals available on-site. Nancy P. notes it's a "Very peaceful place to go canoeing." The campground includes a beach area for swimming during summer months.
Hiking near Draper's Acres: Located centrally in the Adirondack High Peaks region, this campground provides access to numerous trailheads. Karolina mentions, "Good location for major trailheads and near by lake placid keene. Tent sites are not very big. Although we comfortably fit with one vehicle."
Secluded waterfront sites: Rollins Pond offers lakeside camping with significant privacy. Amie C. describes, "We had a waterfront site and we're absolutely delighted to be able to sit on the beach and watch the sunset, kayak at our leisure, and swim. Water spigots in very close proximity and all bathrooms clean and accessible."
Natural swimming areas: Many glamping locations feature swimming opportunities directly from campsites. At Meacham Lake Campground, Michael G. appreciated that "If you do score a lakeside site, your views will be spectacular!" The campground offers swimming areas with tent platforms to keep gear dry.
Family-friendly amenities: Several glamping sites include additional entertainment options beyond natural features. At Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, Nicole S. reports, "The campground on the mountain side has a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games."
Seasonal considerations: Most glamping accommodations close during winter months. Buck Pond operates from "May 19 to September 4" while Meacham Lake has a slightly extended season from "May 19 to October 9," requiring advance planning during peak periods.
Site selection matters: At Riverside Campground, Steven F. noted, "Some of the nicest people we have met yet. Helpful and accommodating. Lots of improvements over the last year they said, and it is really nice and clean! New bathrooms and laundry center."
Limited connectivity: Cell service varies significantly throughout the region. At Meacham Lake, Debbie T. warns, "There is no cell or internet there," making it important to download maps and information before arrival if staying at remote glamping sites.
Beach access: Several campgrounds offer beaches suitable for children. At Cumberland Bay State Park Campground, Sheri C. shared, "This is a great place for the family. The playground is great. New bath house. Some sites with electric. Even with a windy, cold, rainy day it is still beautiful."
Kid-friendly activities: Choose glamping sites with recreational options for children. According to larry at AuSable Chasm Campground, the site features a "pool was clean, play ground kids loved it. And facilities were clean, with hot showers." Many sites offer organized activities during summer weekends.
Ice cream options: Several campgrounds feature ice cream availability, a popular option with children. Trina W. from Buck Pond Campground mentioned, "There was an ice cream place not far away, with a long line, and it was the best ice cream we had all summer!"
Hook-up availability: Many glamping locations offer partial or full hook-ups for RVs. At AuSable Chasm Campground, YM C. reported, "Good sized site with electric and water. Shady but also had sun to dry our shoes from the raft tour."
Road conditions: Access roads to glamping sites vary in quality. Brett N. at Draper's Acres noted, "My site was large enough for two double tents, a hammock, and if needed, two cars. The nearby bathroom and shower we're basic, but certainly adequate."
Shower facilities: While glamping often includes enhanced amenities, bathroom and shower quality differs between sites. At Rollins Pond Campground, Amie C. appreciated "Free HOT showers, and all of the neighbors are so quiet it was like being alone when sitting by the fire."
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