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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). "
"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."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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!"
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"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
Check Availability"There’s 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. There’s a beautiful lake here for doing all sorts of things at."
from $25 - $55 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $295 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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
Check Availability"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."
ScoutI 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 slip. it is owned by corporate KOA and it shows that the making money is more important than making it a home away from home that I use to love.. still will come back
GuideSpent 3 days, 2 nights here from a Wednesday-Friday. 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. Cons- tent sites aren’t given much privacy, on the days we stayed we were put very close to the main building when we requested a spot near the back away from the busy area, kids allowed to run and yelling and screaming WELL after quiet hours.
GuideWhat a great little park! apparently this is the first state park in Vermont. Only 8 campsites so try to book early. Nice trails that lead to scenic views of Lake Champlain. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Showers were quarter operated, 50 cents for 5 minutes. Firewood sold on site. Sites are well groomed and have a fire pit and picnic table.
TravelerExcellent location due to proximity to north beach that offers beautiful views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain. The campground is adjacent to paved Burlington bike / walking trail with easy access to the trail and beach. The only sites with electric are RV sites that are packed in more than we prefer. Bath rooms are ok, but showers need deep cleaning or replacement. Bath house is vented but not heated so it’s rather cold in October. Hot water is just warm.
RangerLovely State Park in the 1,000 Islands where water activities are the main attraction. Make sure to check out the island too! The park spans the island and a little snaking river-like bay. Really pretty to explore on boat. 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. Bring your passport, you can see Canada from some of the picnic grounds. Incredible sunsets!!!
Quality State Park facilities, clean. Camping ranges from tents in shady woods to cabins. Some sites are pretty private, even the ones that aren't are quiet.
Note: Robert Moses apparently did a lot in New York State. This park is near Canada! There is also a Robert Moses beach on Long Island near NYC (Fire Island National Seashore) and Robert Moses parkway near Niagara Falls. These are all 8+ hours from each other! Be careful with your mapping apps and in getting advice for travel.
GuideThis is a Class A 5⭐️KOA Campsite! We arrived late and Jox & his sweet wife helped us manuever our RV into our pull through site B05. We were super close to the office, store, snacks, laundry & activities. Our site was a “ dirt” site that had a picnic table and fire pit with full hook ups. This campsite has concierge service that will help you out with any of your wants/needs. Great site in nature’s finest.
GuideGreat 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. The showers are a bit gross, but free. The cabins look nice but a little close together. They don’t pick up the phone right away so call a few times to get ahold of someone. We had water/electric for a trailer at $35 a night in perfect location between Keene Valley and Lake Placid. Sites were clean and the fire pits were beautiful! We camped in site 45 and were pleasantly left alone.
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.
GuideThe 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 come here quite often to kayak, and my friends and I also like to get a game of volleyball going on the court they have within the park. During the summer months (and especially on hot days), you will find that this park is pretty busy. You can always find a little spot to put your stuff, though. Kayaking is probably one of my favorite things to do, and the lake is perfect for this. The park itself is located on Lake Champlain. 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! The park does provide picnic tables, restrooms and showers. I find that the restrooms and showers and pretty clean....there have been a few times that the stall I am using doesn't have toilet paper. So I would suggest checking your stall first before you sit down on the toilet :). One of my favorite parts about this park, is in the distance you can see the beautiful mountains, Adirondacks and other gorgeous views. There are also some good hiking trails nearby that you can get to by car. I would say there are trails within 5-10 miles away. All in all, a great place to come and relax!
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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