Cabin camping near Paradox, New York provides access to the Schroon River and proximity to Lake George within the southern Adirondack region. The area sits at approximately 900 feet elevation with terrain characterized by dense forest stands interspersed with rocky outcroppings. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-80°F with higher humidity levels and frequent afternoon thunderstorms, particularly in July and August.
What to do
Tube floating experiences: Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground offers river access with tube rentals for floating down the Paradox River. According to Jake H., "they rent tubes; they have a heated pool, a couple different playgrounds and an arcade for those rainy days."
Mountain hiking access: Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake serves as a strategic basecamp for hiking several notable peaks. One camper reported, "You can hike Algonquin, Iriquois, Wright Peak, and Mt. Jo all right from the campground" with trail access directly from the property.
Lake swimming options: Button Bay State Park features both lake and pool swimming facilities. A visitor noted, "The beach has a lifeguard to watch over the swimmers. Dogs are not permitted on the beach. Also close to the beach area kayaks and canoes are available to rent for about $10-$15 per day."
Winter cabin stays: Unlike many seasonal facilities, Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday operates year-round with heated cabin accommodations. The location provides "great cabins" with proximity to "close to great hikes" according to visitor feedback.
What campers like
Remote island camping: Putnam Pond Campground offers unique remote sites including an island location. Tara F. explains, "We have stayed here at the remote sites several times. Site roo5 is our favorite a private island all to yourself! Roo6 is good too but a little further to row out to."
Quieter weekday visits: Rogers Rock Campground experiences significant weekend crowds. Carrie J. recommends, "This place is packed on the weekends. If you want to avoid the rush of campers, definitely try to make the trip on a weekday. Sitting by the lake is really relaxing when you're all alone!"
Seasonal staff interactions: Some campgrounds feature especially helpful personnel. At Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground, a guest observed, "The staff is always very friendly. They went out of their way to make sure my kids were having fun. Sam and Rj are always smiling and doing more to improve our stay at the campground."
Waterfront cabin placement: Several properties offer strategic water-view cabin rentals. One camper at Button Bay noted, "The waterfront sites are fantastic, they are wide so smaller units can be parked parallel to the lake. Bathrooms are clean, facilities are great. Easy access to the lake."
What you should know
Road conditions: Some campgrounds have challenging access routes. About Wilderness Campground, one visitor warned, "Road going in is very rough use extreme caution on a motorcycle with street tires."
Campground transfers: Facility relocations can impact visitor expectations. At Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA, a returning guest noted, "Sometime between then and now, the KOA moved down the road a couple miles, so when we arrived, we were really disappointed."
Water conservation requirements: During dry periods, facilities may implement restrictions. At Brookwood RV Resort, "With COVID-19 restrictions this year, the bathrooms are closed to those who have facilities in their RV. There's also a drought and they're on a well, so water conservation is essential."
Visitor fees: Some properties charge additional fees beyond accommodation costs. According to one guest, "One bad thing about this park is that you have to pay high fees for visitors. Day passes for adults are $12 and $6/kid. Overnight fees are crazy high at $15/adult, $8/kid and $7/car."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake offers family-friendly facilities. A visitor described it as "absolutely impressed with the restrooms, dishwashing station, and beach area" while noting "despite rather high density of sites they are well designed and the campground is quiet and dark at night for good rest!"
Riverside activities: Campgrounds along the water offer natural entertainment options. One family at Medcalf Acres reported they "spent hours floating down the river biking took day trips to Lake Placid and Burlington Vermont lots of seasonal campers but for a day camping the sites are really nice."
Kid-specific programming: Some campgrounds provide organized children's events. Lake George Escape Campground includes "different activities, a waterslide, peddle carts, kayaks and boats for rent, dancing, and teen specific activities too!"
Off-peak timing: Visiting during non-peak times can improve the family experience. One visitor to Button Bay State Park advised, "While it can be hot and buggy in the summer months, there is no place we'd rather be in September!"
Tips from RVers
Sectional campground layouts: Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks offers different experience zones. A reviewer noted, "There are two distinct sections of this campground– the 'Resort' section and the '100-Acre Woods' section" recommending the 100-Acre section for "tall shade trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
Hookup limitations: Understand utility connections before arrival. At Button Bay, campers clarified there are "no hookups but have a dump station" while Brookwood RV Resort provides "full hookups (sewer, water, 50 AMP)" with "level, shaded site, Wi-Fi."
Seasonal site selection: Different parts of campgrounds offer varying experiences by season. At Rogers Rock, "site #68 on the water" provides "beautiful views and morning sun" while other areas may experience more shade or exposure depending on time of year.
