Larry B.
Scout
ScoutWeaver Acres
Great setting. We were there by ourselves, so very quiet place to view the sky. The hookups were 50A only, no 30A connection, so we just used a conversion to 20A.
RV Camping near Potsdam, NY
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RV campgrounds around Potsdam offer a range of hookup configurations for motorhome travelers in northern New York, from pull-through pads with 30-amp service to full-hookup RV campsites with 50-amp electrical, water, and sewer connections. Riverside Campground in Brasher Falls features big-rig friendly sites with full hookups including 50-amp electrical service, water, and sewer connections. "We stayed for a weekend and were lucky enough to get a premium site on the water. We had a very large site with a private little beach area," noted one camper. Babbling Brook RV Park in Fort Covington offers similar hookup capabilities with a May to September operating season, while Pine Ridge Park Campsite in Constable provides 30-amp service, pull-through RV pads, and drinking water. Jacques Cartier State Park Campground accommodates larger motorhomes with both 30 and 50-amp electrical options on more spacious sites near the water.
Most area campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during peak summer months and fall foliage season. Sanitary dump stations are available at nearly all locations, though not all sites offer sewer hookups at individual motorhome pads. Cell service can be unreliable in this region, with one reviewer noting their "AT&T service was not good and kept bouncing off Canadian towers." Winter camping is limited, with most facilities closing between late September and mid-October. Pet-friendly policies are common, though restrictions apply at certain parks. Firewood is available for purchase at many locations, and several campgrounds feature on-site markets for basic supplies. Navigation to some parks involves rural roads that may present challenges for larger rigs during inclement weather.
Best RV Campgrounds near Potsdam (39)
1. Babbling Brook RV Park
"Electric, water and sewer available. Reasonable rates. Spacing okay."
"Located near river."
Check Availabilityfrom $30 - $55 / night
2. Riverside Campground
"Area, location, etc. Summers are beautiful winter are terrible."
"New bathrooms and laundry center."
3. Cranberry Lake Campground
"Always well maintained, but peaceful state forest campground with spacious sites, many right on the water."
"The campground reminded us of summer camp on the lake, as it seemed frozen in time. Each site has a picnic table and open grill and all sites are non-electric."
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Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $40 / night
4. Coles Creek State Park Campground
"We love Coles Creek because we have two little ones and they are all about riding their tricycles around the grounds. People drive super slow and watch for kids, so that’s great."
"It’s beautiful and quiet too!"
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $33 / night
5. Pine Ridge Park Campsite
"Everyone is so friendly, that they become your extended family. Many activities to take part in, especially for the children. Pet friendly as well!!"
"This campground has the best staff you can find in northern New York. The whole time they are open they have activities planned for the kids all summer long."
Check AvailabilityAvailable next weekend
6. Lisbon Beach Campground
7. Robert Moses State Park Campground
"This park is usually busy all year round. Good for kids, has people come through during the night to quiet camps down. Very nicely kept and clean."
"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."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $20 - $116 / night
8. Little Wolf Beach Campground
"50 sites, full hookup ($40), water& electric ($35) and tent ($??). Has the feel of an RV park with three rows of sites plus some more (I think the tent sites) closer to the road."
Check Availabilityfrom $25 - $40 / night
10. Higley Flow State Park Campground
"Cousins went here a lot while they were in college nearby, but it never seemed overrun with college kids. ADK foothills so you don’t get high peak views, but the lake and forests on site are lovely."
"We usually head for the Adirondack lakes further down the road but it's still in the foot hills, close to our home and very pretty especially at sunset."
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Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $30 / night
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Watertown, NY
- 2 hrs 28 min from Utica, NY
- 2 hrs 39 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 2 hrs 40 min from Burlington, VT
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RV Park Reviews near Potsdam, NY
172 Reviews of 39 Potsdam Campgrounds
- Dana M.
GuideRobert Moses State Park Campground
Pleasant Stay
Large 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 RV’s 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.
- mmichel M.Scout
Weaver Acres
Hipcamp
This space is just off the road. It very flat water, power,sewer. Its Pack in pack out. 5 minutes walk from Tupper Lake. Bring your kayak they're hundreds of little lakes around this site.
MJ W.GuideFish Creek Pond Campground
My new favorite place!
This was one the the best camping experiences yet. The sites are great, right on the water with easy access to get Kayaks in. Loons on the lake wake you, so peaceful and beautiful. Plenty of room between neighbors. You can hang out in a floatie in front of you site, or kayak down the awesome creek. Bathrooms okay, showers clean with hot waters, but you do have to drive to them. Can’t wait to go back next year.
- AAndy B.
RangerFish Creek Pond Campground
Site 266
The site we had was amazing, all sites are right on the water so they all may be just as nice. Ours was flat and easy to level a tent or camper.
The lake was beautiful, fun to swim in and fish in (caught perch, bass, white fish, bluegill, and crappie).
Beautiful trees and surrounding area has boat rentals.
The bathrooms were flush toilets which is a plus, but pretty gross otherwise.
Local store across the road has everything you’d need (fresh baked pizzas, ice, entire convenience store, wood, etc) and gives 4% discount for cash purchases.
Ryan A.GuideCranberry Lake Campground
Family Friendly with Thoughtful Sites
I've stayed here twice, once in 2024 and again in 2026, both on Memorial Day Weekend. In 2024 I woke to the sound of loons but did not hear them in 2026.
This is a large campground on the shores of Cranberry Lake with access to many hiking trails and other activities. Quite a few of the sites are lakefront but they seem to book up fast. Most of the sites are spaced out fairly well although a few are close and will result in you seeing & hearing everything your neighbors are doing. However, they are mostly designed well and blend into the environment. A few seem like afterthoughts and are right on the road, so you'll want to choose carefully.
Dumpsters are in the center of the campground near the bathhouse, which has hot showers. There is a sandy beach area near the entrance of the campground and a volleyball area near the dumpsters/bathhouse.
It's a beautiful area and is mostly quiet. Other campers were respectful and didn't play loud music although a few talked loudly late into the night. There are lots of trailer camping sites, so you should expect to hear generators although most people were considerate and only ran them in the daytime.
This is a great campground for exploring the Adirondack Mountains. The town of Cranberry Lake seems mostly dead so don't plan on eating in restaurants nearby.
Janet R.
LegendCranberry Lake Campground
Camping at Cranberry Lake
This has been one of my favorite campgrounds and I have camped there many times over the last several decades. Always well maintained, but peaceful state forest campground with spacious sites, many right on the water. There is an official beach, but the water sites really have their own access for canoes and nice swimming. The water is crystal clear, sunsets magnificent, canoeing and hiking opportunities abound, and even on a "busy" summer weekend the campground is quiet and the fellow campers are low key and respectful. For a tent camper, this is an ideal location and I love it. Fire ring, even tenting spot, picnic tables, etc. There are numerous accessible campsites, a shower building, and regular restrooms as well as privvies. Small trailers can fit and their is an RV dumpstation, but this is not a campground for big rigs and hookups. The campground is a little off the beaten path and in the further reaches of the Adirondacks for most campers, and the vicinity is one of the largest and most pristine areas in the ADK wilderness. Come well supplied with groceries and camping needs as there isnt much nearby. The SUNY Forestry school maintains a Ranger school at nearby Wanakena on the west side of the lake, and a Field Biology station on the south side of the lake. Nice hiking in the area
- David H.Scout
Eel Weir State Park Campground
Clean and vary nice area on river
I love how it has great fishing and nice camp sites even let's you bring a boat nice clean showers and bathroom can easily find firewood near by as well..
- XXann L.Scout
Carry Falls Recreation Area
Quite, not high quality.
Thai place is very cute, quiet, and not a lot of people frequent. The bathrooms are kind of “rundown” they are old and they use composing toilets with no showers and one sink located outside of the facility. It is NOT FREE they charge 16.00 a night. Located on an inlet of the man made lake. Water access, quiet, not busy, small, gives small town feel. Comes with picnic table and fireplace. We had site 6 and fit our 30 ft camper with 4 cars.
Guide to Potsdam
Potsdam camping options stretch across St. Lawrence County in northern New York, typically at elevations between 300-500 feet. The camping season generally runs May through September, with peak temperatures averaging 75-85°F in summer months. Winter camping isn't available at most locations as temperatures frequently drop below freezing from November through March.
What to do
Fishing access points: Higley Flow State Park Campground offers excellent fishing on the Raquette River. "Whether it's playing in the water or in the playground this place is awesome to bring your children," notes one visitor. The park features multiple fishing spots with varying water levels due to dam operations.
Kayaking opportunities: Cranberry Lake Campground provides direct water access. "We spent one day kayaking on the lake and another day hiking," reports a camper. The lake spans over 6,000 acres with numerous coves and inlets to explore by paddle craft.
Local attractions: Visit the Eisenhower Locks near Massena to watch ships transit between water levels. "Be sure to visit the nearby Eisenhower Locks and see the ships go through. Really fascinating!" advises a camper who stayed at Barnhart Island Camping Area.
What campers like
Private waterfront sites: Jacques Cartier State Park Campground features premium waterfront spots. "We book early so we can get a water front site. Everyone swims, kayaks, and paddle boards off their sites," explains a regular visitor. Waterfront sites typically book 6-9 months in advance.
Family-friendly atmosphere: Pine Ridge Park Campsite organizes regular activities. "My family started camping at Pine ridge in 2018 as seasonal campers because we had heard all the great reviews," shares a camper. "The whole time they are open they have activities planned for the kids all summer long."
Clean facilities: Bathrooms and shower buildings at most parks receive regular maintenance. "The park is unbelievably well kept. The sites are large with some located with waterfront," reports a visitor to Jacques Cartier State Park. Several campgrounds have recently upgraded their shower facilities.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Coverage varies significantly across the region. A visitor noted that "my AT&T service was not good and kept bouncing off Canadian towers so be careful!" Verizon typically has better coverage in the northern New York region.
Reservation requirements: Most campgrounds fill quickly during summer. "We did our usual reservation-less 'pull up and see what they have open' style of camping, but during the main season, this place is busy! You'll definitely need to plan ahead," advises a Cranberry Lake camper.
Limited supplies: Eel Weir State Park Campground and similar remote locations have few amenities nearby. "They sell firewood right up the road or you can just visit the Amish for wood scraps," notes a camper, highlighting the need to bring most supplies with you.
Tips for camping with families
Swimming areas: Several parks offer dedicated swim zones with varying amenities. "Swimming hole was nice and relaxing. Plenty of sand for the kids to play in and the water was warmer than expected," reports a visitor to Jacques Cartier State Park.
Playgrounds: Multiple campgrounds have recently installed or upgraded play equipment. "There's a great guarded beach if you have young ones with a newer playground right next to it," mentions an Alycia M. at Jacques Cartier.
Wildlife viewing: Keep watch for local animals, especially in early morning. "I came across the largest and most beautiful sounding loon early in the morning," shares a camper at Higley Flow, while another at Eel Weir mentions "the family of owls that inhabit the trees that you see every night."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for larger rigs: RV sites near Potsdam, New York vary in accessibility. "Some sites were hilly and we would not have been able to get our trailer in, so its worth calling before you book," advises a camper who stayed at Jacques Cartier with a small travel trailer.
Hookup availability: Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA provides full-service sites with good separation. "The sites are small, but there are mature trees between them & woodsy areas around the campsites," notes a reviewer, adding that "the laundry room and bathrooms were clean."
Leveling challenges: Be prepared with leveling blocks at state parks. "Sites are large and wooded, most all paved (not always very level!)" cautions a visitor to Higley Flow regarding the campground's paved but uneven pads.
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