Pottersville sits at the southern edge of the Adirondack Park, with elevations ranging from 800 to 1,200 feet across nearby camping areas. Summer temperatures typically reach 70-85°F during days and can drop into the 50s at night. The Schroon River runs directly through several campgrounds in the region, providing water access at sites where canoes and kayaks can be launched without transportation to separate boat launches.
What to do
Tubing on Schroon River: Medcalf Acres Riverfront Campground offers direct river access with tube rentals. "We 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 would highly recommend," notes johanne Y.
Hike nearby trails: Putnam Pond Campground connects to several hiking paths of varying difficulty. "Running through the campground are several hiking trails and they are worth it. Heart pond and Bear pond were nice, but unspectacular. Rock pond on the other hand was great," writes Michael G., who adds details about an old graphite mine along the red trail.
Water activities beyond swimming: Lake access at Rogers Rock Campground provides additional recreation options. "Rogers Rock is a great campground with many things to do like hiking, kayaking, swimming, biking and playing on a playground," shares Meike W., highlighting the diverse activities available at a single location.
What campers like
Private island camping: Putnam Pond offers unique remote sites including one on a small island. "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," says Tara F.
Large, well-separated sites: Many dog friendly campgrounds near Pottersville feature spacious camping areas. At Paradox Lake Campground, "Large and secluded sites" are noted by Kyle H., making them ideal for campers with pets who need additional space.
Individual bathroom facilities: Some campgrounds offer upgraded bathroom options. At Lake George Riverview Campground, "The private bathrooms were an unexpected surprise. Each bathroom was large with toilet, sink and shower! With many campers in RVs the bathroom were never busy," reports Jim B.
What you should know
Seasonal considerations: Many campgrounds in the region have limited operating seasons. Rogers Rock operates "May 19 to October 9" while Paradox Lake Campground runs "May 20 - Sep 5," requiring advance planning for shoulder season visits.
Cell service limitations: Reception varies widely across pet-friendly camping areas near Pottersville. At Rogers Rock Campground, "Cell service is spotty, I was getting 1-2 bars with Verizon," reports Jean C., which can impact navigation and communication plans.
Wildlife awareness: Local animal activity requires proper food storage. "Coyotes were howling all night and definitely heard some around our campground," warns Drew H. from Scaroon Manor, highlighting the importance of securing food and keeping pets leashed, particularly at dusk and dawn.
Tips for camping with families
Beach options: Hearthstone Point Campground offers a dedicated swimming area. "The beach has a lifeguard to watch over the swimmers. Dogs are not permitted on the beach," notes John W., providing important information for families planning water activities with pets.
Rustic vs. standard sites: Consider site accessibility when booking with children. At Scaroon Manor, "We stayed on their 'rustic campsite', which was a short 900 ft hike from the car. Our camp spot had a picnic table, fire, grate and own outhouse," explains Tracy B., detailing what families should expect with these more remote options.
Weekday visits recommended: Timing matters for crowd levels at popular destinations. "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!" advises Carrie J.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: Carefully review campground maps before booking. At Lake George Riverview Campground, "The water sites are a little small but still a nice overall campground," notes glenn S., highlighting the tradeoff between premium locations and space constraints.
Hookup variations: Water and electric access differs between campgrounds. Nancy W. explains, "They can accommodate any size camper from the 45' motorhome with 50 amp service to a tent just wanting electric and water. All sites have cable TV hookup and free WiFi."
Navigational challenges: Site access can be difficult for larger rigs. "Roads in the park are confusing because none are parallel or perpendicular so we had to go slow just to make sure we didn't miss a turn in the RV," shares Nancy W., suggesting RVers request highlighted route maps from check-in staff.
