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    Ray Brook, New York sits at the heart of the Adirondack region, offering a strategic base for exploring nearby Lake Placid and Saranac Lake. Meadowbrook Campground, located directly in Ray Brook, provides a convenient location between these popular destinations with standard amenities including picnic tables, fire pits, and shower facilities. Within a 20-mile radius, campers find diverse options ranging from full-service RV parks like Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday to boat-access primitive sites at Saranac Lake Islands. The region supports various camping styles including tent camping, RV sites with hookups, rustic cabins, and backcountry options like the hike-in sites at Marcy Dam. State-managed campgrounds predominate, offering more affordable rates than private facilities.

    Most campgrounds in the area operate seasonally from May through September, with a few year-round exceptions. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly for summer weekends and during fall foliage season. As one camper noted, "The early morning was pretty chilly, but watching the fog lift from the lake was worth the chill." Weather can change rapidly in the Adirondacks, with cool nights even during summer months. Cell service varies significantly throughout the region, with better coverage near towns and limited or no service in more remote areas. Road conditions are generally good near Ray Brook, but accessing some of the more remote campgrounds may require high-clearance vehicles. Many campgrounds feature boat launches, making water access convenient for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

    Waterfront sites consistently receive the highest ratings from visitors, particularly those offering views of lakes and mountains. According to a recent review of Meadowbrook Campground, "It's an average campground, but has a really good location between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake." Some campers note road noise at campgrounds near main routes, while others appreciate the convenience of being able to walk to nearby amenities. Privacy levels vary significantly between campgrounds and even within the same facility. Sites on outer loops or those surrounded by trees typically offer more seclusion. Morning wildlife viewing opportunities, particularly for birds like loons, are frequently mentioned in reviews. Facilities at state campgrounds are functional but sometimes dated, with varying levels of maintenance reported across different properties.

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      1. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

      4.4(44)14mi from Ray BrookRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Close to hiking trails, Whiteface Mt Parkway & Lake Placid. Nice, helpful staff. It is NOT wheelchair accessible. There are steep steps to the office, no grab bars in the bathrooms."

      "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."

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      2. Fish Creek Pond Campground

      4.6(34)14mi from Ray Brook330 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Most of the campsites at Fish Creek Pond are along the waterfront, offering easy access to the pond. Some campers even build temporary docks that they leave behind for subsequent campers."

      "Bike path, kayak rentals, close to Lake Placid Olympic center, Wild Center in Tupper Lake"

      from $22 - $40 / night

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      3. Saranac Lake Islands Adirondack Preserve Campground

      4.9(15)5mi from Ray Brook85 sitesTents

      "Outhouse was a little rough around the edges, but doable. Town is close by for ice and things. Our island had 4 other campsites on it and we barely saw or heard our neighbors."

      "This lake is so peaceful and the remote islands that are only accessible by boat make this spot really special. It's a gorgeous place to get away from everything and to really connect to nature."

      from $22 - $40 / night

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      4. Meadowbrook Campground

      3.7(10)0mi from Ray Brook59 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "This is a very basic campground situated in a small village in the Adirondacks – situated between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. "

      "It's an average campground, but has a really good location between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake.  Our site had the standard DEC picnic table and fire pit."

      from $18 - $40 / night

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      5. Rollins Pond Campground

      4.6(20)16mi from Ray Brook269 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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"

      "It was generally quiet Memorial Day weekend, and we were able to snag a lakeside site with plenty of trees and space for our tent, SUV, and more."

      from $20 - $40 / night

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      6. Draper’s Acres

      4.2(11)10mi from Ray BrookRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Some if the sites are rather close to each other, and the proximity to the road was noticeable but my white noise app dealt with that while I slept. Prices were more than fair for what was provided."

      "We had a full hookup, pull through site surrounded by trees. There was some road noise during the day but it was nice and quiet at night. The bathhouses looked very "rustic" but we didn't use them."

      from $30 - $40 / night

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      7. Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake

      5.0(9)10mi from Ray BrookTents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Despite the lake being frozen over, the views just steps away from our lean to were gorgeous. The staff were really friendly and someone is available 24/7 in case you run into issues."

      "The lean to I had was right on the lake and on the edge of the campground. It's a bit of a trek to a bathroom but well worth it."

      from $25 - $55 / night

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      8. Wilmington Notch Campground

      4.3(11)12mi from Ray Brook52 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Only about a hour and a half from the border of Canada. This is a great home base for Lake Placid area and Whiteface Mountain. Great clean bathrooms with free hot showers."

      "Great location, very close to Lake Placid and many different trails. The sites are closer together and not as much privacy in some sections, be sure to reserve to get a prime spot."

      from $18 / night

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      9. Buck Pond Campground

      4.8(8)14mi from Ray Brook112 sitesRVs, Tents, Glamping

      "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!"

      "wonderful place to get away from it all"

      from $20 - $40 / night

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      10. Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Dept.

      4.0(2)5mi from Ray BrookRVs, Tents

      "This is a mostly dirt camper parking lot with full hook-ups next to the fire station. There is no shade for sites 1-13 and little shade for the rest."

      from $40 / night

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    • Stu T.
      Jul. 22, 2026

      Draper’s Acres

      They Are What They Advertise!

      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.   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.

    • Courtney L.
      Jul. 20, 2026

      Magic Pines

      Feels like home

      This is my first year seasonal at Magic Pines and my fiance and I love it. It's quiet, everyone is friendly, it's pet friendly and has a beautiful nature vibe to it.

    • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 17, 2026

      Lake Placid Volunteer Fire Dept.

      exactly as described

      This is a mostly dirt camper parking lot with full hook-ups next to the fire station. There is no shade for sites 1-13 and little shade for the rest. The The hook-ups were fine, although our sewer connection was slightly uphill. There are NO amenities. As this campground is run by volunteers, communication is SLOW. You must be patient. The location is excellent, just a mile from Main Street. The price is great for full hook-ups in the area. The other campers and the firefighters were friendly. It was quiet at night. We slept with windows open without a problem. The rail trail adjacent to and easy to access from the campground and there is a bike shop across the street.

    • Paige M.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 15, 2026

      Button Bay State Park Campground

      Love this state park!

      We have stayed here a few times. It’s always clean and quiet. Pool is nice but very family (kid) oriented. Love the trails to the water from both camp loops. Great place to stay with a kayak or paddle board!

    • Kelly R.
      Jul. 11, 2026

      Lake Durant Campground

      Great showers!

      We are hiking the northville placid trail and left a car here for a resupply, spent a night, quiet campground, excellent showers that were super clean and appear to be new.

    • Adam and Suzanne B.The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 9, 2026

      Lone Pine Campsites

      Exceeded expectations

      We stayed only on weekdays. It was very quiet for having so many sites. Sites are very close together. Sites on the upper loop have less noise from the interstate. Showers on the upper loop at dated and have poor pressure and fickle temperatures, but the other bathhouses are newer. Two pools. Large laundry room. They even have rolls of quarters at the office. Most of the sites are seasonal and are very tidy and well-kept. The grounds are mowed and well-maintained.

    • Rebecca The Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 9, 2026

      Crane Pond Dispersed Site

      4th of July

      My partner and I went on 4th of July weekend for the first time and was greeted by a man in the parking lot who had been coming there for 40 years. The site was gorgeous with 10 different campsites to choose from. The past reviews are correct with a lifted four wheel drive vehicle being needed for this drive in if you plan on getting paddled boats/kayaks in the water. Our plan was to go in and out to explore but decided to hunker down once we took the road in to avoid driving it multiple times. There are four hike-in camps from the parking lot. All campsites are marked on AllTrails. We stayed on the East side camp, #10, which after setting up and visiting the rest of the sites, had the least views from camp of the water but was the most secluded. Many sites have a privy or a box with a hole and a lid. There were a total of four trucks/jeeps in the lot all weekend and only a few camps being used. The black flies and mosquitos were bad given the time of the year so be prepared if you come during the same time. There are some beautiful trails that connect to the parking lot that lead to other hike-in camps at other small ponds/lakes.

      There are green tags on the trees marked next to the water where the camp sites are. We made the mistake of setting up our tent at a makeshift campsite someone made and found the "no camping" sign after and ended up moving. There are beaver, ducks, and loons living at the pond.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jul. 5, 2026

      Lone Pine Campsites

      Good location with clean bathrooms

      We stayed here for a week earlier this summer. This campground has a lot of seasonal sites, which I suspect is the majority of their business. The bathrooms were clean and campground staff was helpful when we had questions. The place came to life on the weekend but was pretty empty during the week. Our boys had fun riding their bikes around, playing basketball, and playing a round of mini golf. Our site had a fair amount of ants on it and staff did lay down some pest control when I asked them to, but it didn't completely kill them off. I went by a local Home Depot and got some ant spray and that did the trick for the rest of our stay. Overall our stay here was good and I'd come back again. It was a great launching off point for exploring Vermont.

    • A
      Jul. 3, 2026

      Fish 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.

    Guide to Ray Brook

    Ray Brook sits at 1,720 feet elevation in the central Adirondacks, experiencing typical mountain climate patterns with temperature swings of 30+ degrees between day and night, even in summer. Campgrounds in this area range from developed facilities with full amenities to remote island sites accessible only by watercraft, offering varied terrain from sandy lakeshores to densely wooded settings.

    What to do

    Swimming and water activities: Saranac Lake Islands Adirondack Preserve Campground offers excellent water access with multiple swimming spots. "We kayaked into our campsite, #15. It took 3 trips to bring in all our gear. Beautiful site. Quite a climb up to the actual site. Great swimming from site. Found a great rock to jump from. Lots of loons, toads and fish," notes Angela.

    Hiking local trails: Trails range from easy to challenging within 5-15 miles of Ray Brook. Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake provides direct access to multiple trailheads. As one camper explains, "You can hike Algonquin, Iriquois, Wright Peak, and Mt. Jo all right from the campground."

    Wildlife viewing: Early mornings offer prime opportunities for spotting native wildlife. "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!" shares Kristina L. about her experiences at Rollins Pond Campground.

    Fishing opportunities: Several waterways near Ray Brook provide fishing access for various species. "We kayaked before, and found the biggest drawback was impossible to bring a lot of food and a cooler. Bought a small aluminum boat with a motor and now can bring a lot more gear," notes Kelly H. about fishing at Saranac Lake Islands.

    What campers like

    Waterfront sites: Direct water access consistently ranks as a top feature for campers near Ray Brook. "We had a waterfront site and were absolutely delighted to be able to sit on the beach and watch the sunset, kayak at our leisure, and swim," reports Amie C. about her stay at Rollins Pond Campground.

    Remote camping options: Many visitors prefer the seclusion available at certain campgrounds. "Loved this campground. Pretty much had an entire island to ourselves and got to enjoy the beautiful saranac lake," writes Erin T. about Saranac Lake Islands.

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds with well-maintained amenities receive positive feedback. "The bathrooms were always clean and shower areas had great water pressure," notes Nicole S. after staying at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday.

    Accessibility to towns: The convenience of nearby services appeals to many campers. "We have a rather large rig (36 ft fifth wheel plus the truck) & while fish creek is notoriously a tent only/small rig campground we fit perfectly & our site has cell service! 10/10!" reports Bella S. about her stay at Fish Creek Pond Campground.

    What you should know

    Reservation timing: Most campgrounds near Ray Brook fill quickly during peak seasons. "We stayed at Wilmington Notch for a night prior to backpacking. It has a great location (beside Whiteface) and is open to both tent campers and RVs... Definitely make reservations in advance during the summer!" advises Maggie F.

    Temperature variations: Be prepared for significant temperature drops at night. "Bring warm clothing for nights; temps can drop 30 degrees in hours," warns Jerry M. about camping at Saranac Lake Islands.

    Cell service reality: Draper's Acres offers "Great cell reception with Verizon; what more do you need," according to Mara S., but service varies dramatically throughout the region depending on terrain and proximity to towns.

    Site selection considerations: Some sites offer more seclusion than others, even within the same campground. "The campsites are close, so if you're looking for more separation, nearby Rollins is a better option," suggests Evan W. about Fish Creek Pond Campground.

    Tips for camping with families

    Biking-friendly locations: Fish Creek Pond Campground offers excellent biking opportunities. "This is a clean, well maintained campground. It was a little crowded but surprisingly quiet for the number of people. Lots of kids biking and a nice trail behind the sites to walk or run," reports Emma B.

    Kid-friendly swimming areas: Shallow water access makes some sites particularly suitable for children. "The water is super shallow all along the shoreline. It's perfect for dogs, kids, and hanging out in the water. The bottom is sandy with some rocks, good to have water shoes but not essential," explains Oleńka S. about Fish Creek Pond.

    Entertainment options: Some campgrounds offer organized activities for children. "They have cabins, tent site areas, and huge wooded camper sites. The mountain side in general is my ideal campground full of trees and nature... They have a jumping pad on that side also. Both sides have the tractor driving around, pulling the kids around," details Nicole S. about the Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday.

    Island camping adventure: Older children enjoy the novelty of boat-access sites. "Love this place! There's something novelty about getting in a boat and paddling to your island for the week! We went off season so camping was free! Brought our dog and he had a blast exploring the island at his own whim," shares Molly G.

    Tips from RVers

    Site access considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging access roads. "The roads are really tight for big rigs. Between the trees, rocks, and low hanging branches, you have to take it really slow. I recommend unhooking your tow car at check-in so you are free to back up," warns Nancy W. about Wilmington Notch Campground.

    Hookup availability: Only certain campgrounds offer full services for RVs. "We had a full hookup, pull through site surrounded by trees. There was some road noise during the day but it was nice and quiet at night," reports Jennifer O. about Draper's Acres.

    Dump station locations: Know where dump stations are located if staying at primitive sites. "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)," shares Danielle S. about Buck Pond Campground.

    Size restrictions: Many campgrounds near Ray Brook have limitations for larger rigs. "We had a 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!" notes Natalie N. about her experience at Draper's Acres.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where is Ray Brook campground located?

    Ray Brook is situated in upstate New York in the Adirondack region. For nearby camping options, Meadowbrook Campground is located in a small village between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid. This area puts you in the heart of the Adirondacks with access to multiple lakes and outdoor recreation opportunities. The surrounding region features numerous campgrounds within short driving distances of major attractions like Lake Placid, making it an ideal base for exploring the Adirondack Park.

    What amenities are available at Ray Brook campground?

    While specific Ray Brook amenities aren't detailed in reviews, nearby Birch's Lakeside Campground and Marina offers comprehensive facilities including a general store, laundry facilities, and propane on site. Many Adirondack campgrounds in the region provide picnic tables, fire grills, and bathrooms with showers. Eighth Lake Campground nearby features boat launches, hiking trails, fishing access, swimming areas, showers, bathrooms, and dump stations. Most campsites in the area offer good privacy with trees and shrubs separating sites.

    How much does it cost to camp at Ray Brook campground?

    Camping fees in the Ray Brook area vary by campground type and amenities. State park campgrounds in the Adirondacks like Cumberland Bay State Park Campground are typically more affordable than private campgrounds. New York State campgrounds in the region generally charge between $18-30 per night for basic sites. Lake Durant Campground, another public option in the Adirondacks, offers reasonably priced camping with standard state park rates. Prices may vary by season, with peak summer months commanding higher rates than spring or fall.

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