Most RV sites near Newtonville, New York require reservations between May and October, with late fall closures standard across the region. Located near the southern Adirondacks, the area sits at 413 feet elevation with summer temperatures averaging 70-85°F during peak camping months. Winter camping options remain limited, with only select facilities open year-round.
What to do
Hiking on Mt. Greylock: Access trails within minutes of Mt. Greylock Campsite Park. "There is a pretty good rail trail nearby... great access to Mt. Greylock and LOTS of hiking close by," notes one visitor who made this their base for exploring the area's extensive trail system.
Swimming options: Several campgrounds offer multiple water features. At Lake George RV Park, "kids spent all day" at the water park, according to Michael C., who adds the campground includes "pools and hot tubs extremely clean" plus "indoor pool too" for rainy days.
Live entertainment: Weekend performances provide evening activities at many parks. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park features "live music on a Saturday night" that one camper enjoyed, noting "the band on Saturday night was fun and we brought our chairs and a cooler up there after dinner."
What campers like
Easy transportation: Shuttle services connect campgrounds to nearby attractions. Lake George RV Park operates "a trolly to get around this huge park or get down town to Lake George," reports Carrie M., who adds there's "also another trolly to the village of Lake George, Great Escape and the outlet center."
Pet amenities: Dog-friendly facilities vary widely between parks. "The dog park was the best I ever saw," writes Michael C. about Lake George RV Park, while another reviewer describes their "2 acre dog park with shaded seating for humans, bathrooms and a dog wash station."
Clean facilities: Many campgrounds maintain high cleanliness standards. "The bathhouse was incredibly clean. Showers were great," reports Rebecca L. about Mt. Greylock Campsite Park, with another visitor noting "the pool was cold, but really nice and again very clean."
What you should know
Site selection challenges: Some campgrounds have limited level spaces. At Alpine Lake RV Resort, April L. warns "our site had a steep drop off to the lake, not all are like this, but be cautious about this if you have young kids."
Bathroom facilities: Capacity varies dramatically between parks. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park has "two bathrooms for the whole camp, but the bathrooms never ran out of toilet paper or soap and stayed pretty clean," though one visitor "did encounter a line once or twice."
Terrain considerations: Hilly campgrounds present challenges for some equipment. "The camp has a lot of hills and some are pretty steep... some of the sites are up hills and might be difficult for some to park their trailers," notes one camper at Mt. Greylock.
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several campgrounds feature dedicated play areas. Ledgeview Village RV Park "has a playground and pool. Kids enjoyed the area," according to Lauren, who found the campground "very nice" and "peaceful."
Recreational activities: Indoor options provide rainy day alternatives. Mt. Greylock Campsite Park's "rec hall has several games including air hockey, foosball, pool and board games. All are free and we enjoyed them," shares one family.
Waterfront safety: Lakefront sites require extra vigilance. Alpine Lake RV Resort has waterfront sites where "the map makes them look like back in sites" but some have "steep drop off to the lake," requiring caution with young children.
Tips from RVers
Site positioning: Factor in tree coverage when selecting spots. At Dorset RV Park, "The campground was clean and tidy with nice tall trees. The roads and campsites are gravel and a little tight to get around because of all the trees but we were able to manage in our 45' motorhome."
Campground navigation: Interior roads vary significantly in width. Alpine Lake has "narrow" roads where "many should be one way, but are not," making it "impossible many places in the grounds to pass a rig on the road due to the amount of other's vehicles, golf carts, decorations etc."
Utilities placement: Hookup locations impact setup convenience. Nancy W. found at Dorset RV Park that "the hookups were all well-placed and we didn't have any issues with the electric and the wifi at our site worked well."
