1 campground with availability this weekend
Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday and Burton Island State Park Campground anchor the glamping scene around Mooers Forks, New York with distinctive elevated camping experiences. The KOA property houses upscale glamping accommodations including safari-style canvas tents with wooden floors and real beds, while Burton Island's waterfront sites feature fully-furnished glamping options accessible only by ferry or private boat. According to a camper, "Burton Island is like going to a tropical island without leaving Vermont... if you don't want to rough it, you can stay in a cabin with all the amenities." Both locations maintain thoughtfully designed spaces with electricity, comfortable bedding, and private outdoor areas where guests can relax in nature without sacrificing comfort.
The glamping sites around Lake Champlain provide scenic waterfront experiences with convenient access to outdoor recreation. Burton Island's car-free environment creates a peaceful retreat where visitors can explore hiking trails, swim in Lake Champlain, or paddle along the shoreline. A recent visitor mentioned, "We watched a sunset on the South tip, caught frogs at our shoreline, rented a paddleboard, played in the waves, and enjoyed the ice cream sandwiches from the camp store." Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain provides proximity to Olympic attractions and Adirondack hiking trails, while on-site amenities include a camp store selling local products, firewood delivery, and guided nature programs. Reservations for waterfront glamping accommodations at Burton Island should be made up to 11 months in advance, particularly for peak summer season when the sites book quickly.
"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
"I've been exploring Vermont State Parks since before I could walk, and Burton Island State Park is my all time favorite!"
"The island convenience store has awesome breakfast! You can swim anywhere you can find, and walk down their well-maintained trails."
"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."
"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
"This is one big Rv Resort on Lake Champlain. The sites are tighter than we like. This resort has a lot to offer. The pool was packed yet felt good. The place is maintained well and very clean."
from $33 - $45 / 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."
"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."
"It’s always a great time, cabins are clean, neat & very close to the water. Everything is clean, no litter on grounds or in water. Boat access is very easy, docks can be a bit shakey lol."
"Nice campground near Plattsburgh. Sites somewhat small and tight but there are some larger sites."
"The toilet paper was so thin, it was nearly transparent! "
"Lake Carmi in Franklin (Enosburg?) Vermont, is less than 1 1/2 hours from Montreal! I think it must be the closest campsite to Quebec, in Vermont. The drive there was really pleasant too."
from $29 / night
"My family of 4 tent camped at Camp Skyland in June ‘24 on a waterfront spot showcasing gorgeous Lake Champlain with a mountain backdrop - chef’s kiss!"
"Great tent / RV / cabin site on an island in Lake Champlain. Tent area is a large field with cabins on the rock bluffs and RV row along the road. Staff was very friendly and accommodating."
from $24 - $35 / night
GuideCar camped on Sunday of Columbus Day weekend in October. This was their closing weekend and lots of spaces were available. Stayed in tent circle loop and it was almost empty. Great access to lake shore and bike path. Walked back toward marina and town in the evening and ran in the morning the other direction going out to Rock Point. Didn’t use the shower facilities. The bathroom near our loop only had sinks and toilets and was fine.
GuideStayed here to be able to do the bike trail. Was warned to keep the bikes locked up. The sites are very close together. The picnic tables and fire pits(tire rims) are moveable. Our picnic table was in rough shape and broken.
The bathrooms have keypads on them but on our last morning there was a guy in the bathroom with his pants on the floor sitting in a shower chair for a couple of hours. The bathrooms also have spiders all throughout them. The water pressure was high and the showers were hot.
GuideIt’s a nice relatively small campground in a pretty setting. Sites are fairly close, and there’s definitely some longer tempura residents, but it’s well kept and seems like a nice place to stay.
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.
ScoutLove it here, great for swimming, kayaking and camping with your family
GuideGreat clean quite campground full hook up and plenty of space. Big spots
TravelerMy favorite campsite we stayed at on my 2 week trip (despite the bugs lol). Great swimming hole and very well kept. Very beautiful and loved my stay.
ScoutMy folks used to take me an my younger brothers there when we were younger to fish an camp or just spend time with family or friends always a piece full place to stay
GuideThis 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.
Glamping options near Mooers Forks, New York span across northeastern New York and northwestern Vermont, with sites situated along Lake Champlain at elevations between 95-500 feet. The camping season typically runs from May through mid-October, with temperatures ranging from 45°F nights to 80°F days during peak summer months. Several campgrounds offer waterfront access with unique transportation requirements to reach island locations.
Water activities on Lake Champlain: Cumberland Bay State Park Campground offers excellent kayaking conditions with mountain views visible from the water. A camper notes, "The lake is perfect for this. You also have the option to camp overnight if you wish...I have only done this once because I wanted to get up and kayak for the sunrise!"
Hiking nearby trails: At AuSable Chasm Campground, visitors have immediate access to hiking and rafting. According to a review, "The campground is within minutes of Ausable Chasm, which offers great hiking trails and rafting/tubing. We had a great time on this camping trip!"
Island exploration: Burton Island State Park Campground features 2.5 miles of trails on a car-free island. "There are a lot of activities to do on the island. We went fishing, swimming, and out in a canoe. We rented a canoe from the campground and paddled over to Wood Island," shares one visitor.
Burlington access: North Beach Campground provides easy bike access to Burlington city center. "Burlington is my favorite city by far, and this campground is right on the beach! Biking into Burlington takes 5-10 minutes and you're also right on the beach of Lake Champlain."
Car-free island environment: Burton Island offers a uniquely peaceful experience requiring ferry or boat access. A camper explains, "It's like going to to a tropical island without leaving Vermont. There are no cars on the island. You have to paddle yourself out or take the VT State Park passenger ferry from St. Albans."
Lakefront camping options: Lake Carmi State Park Campground provides waterfront sites with designated premium lakefront options. A review states, "Large state park with two loops, both of which are lakefront. A mix of primitive sites (no w/e/s), lean-tos, and two cabins, one in each section. Sites/lean-tos are designated premium (lakefront) or non."
Well-maintained facilities: Cumberland Bay State Park receives praise for its upkeep. "This place looks like the place to be, great facilities (with real flush toilets near the beach), and great grassy sites which met of are in the shade! Very close to many different things (Montreal, Burlington, Lake Placid)."
Local food access: Several campgrounds offer convenient access to local produce. A Campbells Bay Campground visitor noted, "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."
Reservation timing: For island camping, plan well ahead. At Burton Island, "Waterfront sites book very quickly (like 11 months in advance), but if you don't mind being farther from the main campground and running water, you can almost always rent one of the four primitive sites."
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