2 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday and Adirondack Adventure Base offer elevated glamping experiences within the tranquil forest settings near Onchiota. The KOA Holiday features deluxe glamping accommodations with comfortable bedding, electric hookups, and climate control options for year-round stays. Sites are spacious and nestled among trees providing natural privacy and shade. Adirondack Adventure Base houses five distinctive glamping sites including yurts that blend rustic charm with modern comforts. Each accommodation includes picnic tables and designated fire pits where guests can enjoy evenings under the stars. Both locations provide drinking water and toilets, while the KOA adds luxuries like hot showers, a camp store for essentials, and full hookup options for a more pampered wilderness experience. One guest noted, "This is the best KOA we have been to. Very large campground but quiet for the size. Lots to do, hiking trails within walking distance."
Buck Pond Campground and Meacham Lake Campground complement the area's glamping scene with waterfront luxury tent platforms that provide spectacular views and private natural settings. The platform sites at Meacham Lake are particularly sought after for their seclusion and proximity to water. According to a recent visitor, "If you do score a lakeside site, your views will be spectacular!" Multiple hiking trails surround these properties, with popular attractions like Whiteface Mountain and Lake Placid village just a short drive away. During summer months, guests can rent canoes directly from Buck Pond's beach area to explore the serene waters. For dining options, local ice cream stands receive high praise from reviewers, with one stating it was "the best ice cream we had all summer!" Winter visitors appreciate that some accommodations remain open year-round, making the Adirondack region an all-season glamping destination with activities ranging from summer swimming to fall foliage viewing and winter sports.
"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). "
"Itâs 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
"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
"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
"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
"Thereâs 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. Thereâs a beautiful lake here for doing all sorts of things at."
from $25 - $55 / night
from $65 - $295 / 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 didnât 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 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
"We were near the pool (didn't feel warm, so we didn't partake) and office."
"Called them same day from Capital Region Welcome Ctr in NY, about 3 hrs away (below Albany). They had a full hook up, pull-thru corner space for us."
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. Didnât 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.
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 RVâs 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.
ScoutThis was our first trip away from home. The campgrounds are clean with beautiful views.
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 đ¤ˇđźââď¸
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.
ScoutWe have stayed here a few times. Itâs always clean and quiet. Pool is nice but very family (kid) oriented. Love the trails to the water from both camp loops. Great place to stay with a kayak or paddle board!
TravelerMy partner and I went on 4th of July weekend for the first time and was greeted by a man in the parking lot who had been coming there for 40 years. The site was gorgeous with 10 different campsites to choose from. The past reviews are correct with a lifted four wheel drive vehicle being needed for this drive in if you plan on getting paddled boats/kayaks in the water. Our plan was to go in and out to explore but decided to hunker down once we took the road in to avoid driving it multiple times. There are four hike-in camps from the parking lot. All campsites are marked on AllTrails. We stayed on the East side camp, #10, which after setting up and visiting the rest of the sites, had the least views from camp of the water but was the most secluded. Many sites have a privy or a box with a hole and a lid. There were a total of four trucks/jeeps in the lot all weekend and only a few camps being used. The black flies and mosquitos were bad given the time of the year so be prepared if you come during the same time. There are some beautiful trails that connect to the parking lot that lead to other hike-in camps at other small ponds/lakes.
There are green tags on the trees marked next to the water where the camp sites are. We made the mistake of setting up our tent at a makeshift campsite someone made and found the "no camping" sign after and ended up moving. There are beaver, ducks, and loons living at the pond.
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.
The Adirondack Park region near Onchiota, New York sits at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 2,000 feet with dense forest coverage and numerous waterways. Camping options span from primitive tent sites to full-service RV facilities across the varied terrain. During summer months, temperatures typically range from 50°F to 80°F with cooler nights that often require extra layers even in July.
Paddle the interconnected lakes: Rollins Pond Campground offers direct access to a network of waterways. One visitor noted, "Great kayak access to a whole network of lakes in the St. Regis/Saranac area." Rentals are available seasonally at multiple locations.
Explore hiking trails: Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake provides immediate access to multiple mountain trails without driving. A camper shared, "You can hike Algonquin, Iriquois, Wright Peak, and Mt. Jo all right from the campground."
Winter recreation: Unlike many Adirondack facilities that close after leaf season, several campgrounds maintain year-round operations. According to one winter visitor at Heart Lake, "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."
Natural separation between sites: Buck Pond Campground features spacious camping areas with natural buffers. A reviewer mentioned, "Our site was tucked back into some trees and you couldn't see any other sites from it. To look around, it was as if we had all of the Adirondacks to ourselves!"
Elevated camping platforms: Meacham Lake Campground offers raised tent platforms at certain sites that help manage wet ground conditions. One camper observed, "The campground had put down sheets of plywood to help, but still the ground was so soggy that the plywood had eventually 'soaked away.'"
Proximity to amenities: Despite the wilderness setting, several campgrounds provide convenient access to necessities. A visitor to Buck Pond noted, "There is a canoe/kayak rental at the campground as well as a beach. A place to buy wood on the honor system is a 5-minute drive from the campground, and there is a Walmart about 35 minutes away."
Cell service limitations: Many campgrounds have spotty or nonexistent connectivity. One Meacham Lake visitor plainly stated, "There is no cell or internet there."
Seasonal bathhouse closures: At Rollins Pond Campground, certain facilities operate on different schedules. Visitors should note that "the campground's boathouse doesn't open until June/July, which was not mentioned on the website, so we weren't able to rent kayaks to use on the pond."
Weather variability: The Adirondack region experiences significant temperature fluctuations, even in summer. A camper at Rollins Pond cautioned, "I would caution going prior to June unless you are prepared for varying weather. I have been up there pitching the tent in a t-shirt one day only to need to throw on a jacket the next day due to rain and even snow."
Playground access: Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday offers child-friendly infrastructure. A family noted, "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."
Swimming options: Several campgrounds feature designated swimming areas. At Rollins Pond, one family shared, "We loved riding bikes, ice cream truck every night. Ice and firewood available. Close store for goods. Kayaking was wonderful. Site 247 was our spot. Loved it and had water access."
Family-friendly wildlife viewing: Many sites offer opportunities to observe local fauna. One Rollins Pond visitor mentioned, "We always have wildlife at our site. This past trip we had chipmunks, squirrels, ducks, and a crane. The time before, we had a family of loons!"
Site selection considerations: At Draper's Acres, RV accommodations vary significantly. A camper explained, "The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well. We had water/electric for a trailer at $35 a night in perfect location between Keene Valley and Lake Placid."
Electrical limitations: Some campgrounds have inconsistent power delivery. At the KOA, one RVer noted, "We stayed in a full hook-up site that was plenty long enough for our 45' RV and tow car. The water spigot at our site broke when I was hooking up the water which was then gushing everywhere. Staff were really prompt at coming out and shutting off the water and getting it fixed."
Access limitations: Several campgrounds have challenging entry roads. A visitor to Heart Lake warned, "Road going in is very rough use extreme caution on a motorcycle with street tires."
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