RV camping near Pottersville, New York offers access to the southeastern Adirondack region with elevation ranges from 800 to 2,000 feet. This area experiences warm summers averaging 75-80°F and cool nights in the 50s, making it ideal for extended camping stays. Pottersville sits near the Schroon River corridor, providing water recreation options for campers seeking alternatives to Lake George.
What to do
Water activities on Schroon River: Tubing and kayaking opportunities abound at Schroon River Escape Lodges and RV Park where you can access the river directly from the campground. "Lots of room to roam and use the Schroon river access," notes camper Mathew M.
Archery practice: Lake George Escape Campground offers organized archery activities for campers of all skill levels. "Archery was awesome!" reports Kimberly S., highlighting one of the many structured recreational options available.
Gem mining experiences: Kids enjoy hands-on activities at Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks, where gem mining is a popular attraction. "The kids loved the gem mining and train rides!! We enjoyed the water view and the staff was so nice to us!" writes Gayle S.
Historic site exploration: Visit Fort Ticonderoga, located a short drive from Brookwood RV Resort. "Easy access to Fort Ticonderoga, restaurants in town and Lake George area," confirms Michael J.
What campers like
Pet amenities: Dog owners appreciate the facilities at Lake George RV Park, which features an extensive dog park. "Our favorite part was the dog park. I've never seen anything like it and wish we had access to something like this everywhere," says Debbie W.
Clean facilities: Ledgeview Village RV Park maintains high cleanliness standards. "Grounds were very clean, level sites, quiet, staff was very pleasant," reports ERIC C., while another camper adds, "The shower room is very tidy and I like it very much!"
Peaceful riverside settings: Lake George Schroon Valley Resort offers quiet waterfront camping. "Absolutely one of the best campgrounds in NY, especially if you value nature, quiet, and simplicity. From tubing down the Schroon River to visiting local eateries in Bolton Landing, there is simply nothing better than a stay here," shares Tom D.
Spacious sites: Many campers note the room to spread out at certain campgrounds. "Sites were really wooded, quiet, level, and spread out. Staff were super-helpful," reports John about his stay at Brookwood RV Resort.
What you should know
Road noise considerations: Some campgrounds have sites near major roadways. "The downside is the noise from the Northway within earshot and from the noisy seasonal campers who insist on blasting their music to the whole campground. Loosely enforced quiet hours," warns Jeffrey B. about Lake George Schroon Valley Resort.
Early season bugs: Spring camping brings mosquitoes in some locations. "Since we camped in May, there were quite a few bugs. Mostly mosquitos that were quite pesky," notes a camper about their experience.
Site differences within campgrounds: At Alpine Lake RV Resort, site locations vary significantly. "Once in our site had a steep drop off to the lake, not all are like this, but be cautious about this if you have young kids," warns April L.
Limited winter operations: Most Adirondack campgrounds close by mid-October. Thornbush Acres RV Park operates from "Mid-May thru Mid-Oct," while others have similar seasonal restrictions.
Tips for camping with families
Choose campgrounds with activities: Lake George Escape Campground offers diverse recreation options for children. "There are SO MANY activities in this area. Archery was awesome!" says Kimberly S., while another camper notes it has "different activities, a waterslide, peddle carts, kayaks and boats for rent, dancing, and teen specific activities too!"
Consider noise levels: Some campgrounds are quieter than others. "The campground is very spread out so people are always driving cars or golf carts to get to the activities, visit friends or go to the pool," mentions Nancy W. about Lake George Escape Campground.
Check playground availability: Not all campgrounds cater to children. Thornbush Acres RV Park is "quite more for Adults, no playgrounds or things for kids to do," according to Debbie W., making it better for families planning day trips away from camp.
Evaluate beach access: Water features vary by location. "We didn't have a site that over looked the river but were able to access it through the 'beach area,'" explains Kasey M. about Lake George Schroon Valley Resort's river access points.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategies: At Ledgeview Village RV Park, campers report "big sites" and "level sites," though one notes "only downside was the sandy lots." Check site surface types when booking.
Navigation challenges: Some campgrounds have complex layouts. "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," explains a camper about their experience.
Water pressure fluctuations: Be prepared for utility variations. "Had an issue with water pressure on Saturday around 10am... The situation improved so we think it was just a high demand time of day," reports April L. from Alpine Lake RV Resort.
Limited dump station access: Some campgrounds have centralized waste facilities. "They have hundreds of sites and only one area with dumpsters, seems like poor planning. At the end of the weekend people had piled many garbage bags near the small garbage cans around the grounds," warns a camper.
