Best Campgrounds near Redford, NY

The Adirondack region surrounding Redford, New York features diverse camping options amid mountains, lakes, and forests. Several established campgrounds provide both tent and RV accommodation, including Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday in Wilmington and AuSable Chasm Campground, both within a 30-minute drive. Campgrounds typically include fire rings, picnic tables, and basic amenities, while some offer cabin rentals and glamping opportunities. Taylor Pond and Wilmington Notch Campground provide more rustic experiences with waterfront access and hiking trail proximity.

Seasonal considerations significantly impact camping availability, with most facilities operating from May through early October. Sites along Lake Champlain, including AuSable Point, remain popular for their water access and mountain views. "The Cumberland Bay State Park is a great place to go and relax. If you like the beach scene, swimming, or having a picnic, then you will enjoy this park," noted one camper. Winter camping options are limited, with Lake Placid KOA among the few year-round facilities. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, particularly during summer weekends and fall foliage season. Cell service varies throughout the region, with better coverage near towns and limited connectivity in more remote areas.

Campers consistently rate waterfront sites highest, with Lake Champlain and interior lake access providing swimming and boating opportunities. Visitors appreciate the region's proximity to hiking trails, including paths to Whiteface Mountain and other Adirondack peaks. A visitor commented that Meadowbrook Campground offers "a very basic campground situated in a small village in the Adirondacks – situated between Saranac Lake and Lake Placid." Sites vary significantly in privacy and spacing, with developed campgrounds offering amenities like showers and electric hookups, while primitive sites provide more seclusion. The area balances outdoor recreation with access to small towns for supplies, creating versatile camping experiences ranging from quiet forest immersion to family-friendly developed campgrounds with activities and facilities.

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Best Camping Sites Near Redford, New York (127)

    1. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    44 Reviews
    Wilmington, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 946-7878

    "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."

    2. Taylor Pond

    3 Reviews
    Wilmington, NY
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 647-5250

    $16 / night

    "Its definitely way out there, and the beauty is worth the drive! Very nice primitive style campground :)"

    "Long skinny lake can be windy and rough. Boat launch is rough"

    3. AuSable Chasm Campground

    11 Reviews
    Keeseville, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 834-9990

    "Sites were a medium distance apart but still spacious enough to not be close to neighbors."

    "Pretty decent campground with lots of sites anod close by to some fun attractions."

    4. Wilmington Notch Campground

    11 Reviews
    Wilmington, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 946-7172

    $18 / night

    "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."

    5. Buck Pond Campground

    8 Reviews
    Onchiota, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 891-3449

    $20 - $40 / night

    "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"

    6. Grand Isle State Park Campground

    28 Reviews
    Grand Isle, VT
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 372-4300

    $6 - $28 / night

    "Beautifully set on Lake Champlain in Vermont! This is a relatively large campground but is well laid out and doesn't feel small even when it's packed to the gills."

    "We biked to this park from Burlington via the Island Line Trail. It was a super trip. The lakeside lean-to was awesome."

    7. Macomb Reservation State Park Campground

    2 Reviews
    Schuyler Falls, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 643-9952

    $17 - $24 / night

    8. Ausable Point Campground

    11 Reviews
    Keeseville, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 561-7080

    $22 - $40 / night

    "Good birding, water activities, sunsets, geology/gorge, short easy forest hikes, beach walking, all the good stuff you expect from this part of New York."

    "Take a walk up the path next to the chasm. So relaxing listening to the water falls. Great place to watch the sunset! "

    9. Iron City RV Park

    1 Review
    Lyon Mountain, NY
    7 miles
    Website

    $30 / night

    "Located far out in nature, the views are breathtaking. Owner was really nice and helpful."

    10. Baker's Acres

    1 Review
    Dannemora, NY
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 293-6471

    $30 - $50 / night

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Recent Reviews near Redford, NY

498 Reviews of 127 Redford Campgrounds


  • Robert K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 24, 2025

    Jones Pond NYSDEC Primitive Campsites

    awesome place

    I came from the Albany area. It took me about two hours 45 minutes and well worth the drive, I first stopped at site four and fully set up my Truck tent and the rest of camp, awesome location. You can walk down to the water, which is only a small ledge and enough space to put a chair, me and my German Shepherd were walking around the trails and we found site five which was absolutely beautiful and right on the water, I mean right on the water. I went back to site for packed up a bunch of stuff into the truck and left the truck tent in there since it takes about 30 minutes to take up and down, I had walked the road a couple of times to see if I could get my truck down there, definitely need four-wheel-drive, but it is possible to get your truck down there and I did, set up camp there spent the rest of the day the night and all of the next day. Absolutely beautiful the dog loved the water being right there, I definitely love this place. This is my first campsite that I found using the app highly recommend.

  • X
    Aug. 23, 2025

    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.

  • LThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Little Green Pond

    Peaceful spots under the pines

    12 designated camping spots. Some require driving down a bumpy access road that can be muddy after a rain. Sites are on the Pond. Pond has a small beach to swim. Tree covered sites.

  • K
    Aug. 11, 2025

    Mount Philo State Park Campground

    Hidden gem!

    Great little campground at a beautiful state park. The campground had widely spaced wooded sites and was exceptionally quiet. Very well-maintained! Recommend nearby Charlotte town beach for swimming ($10 for non-residents).

  • E
    Aug. 7, 2025

    Indian Brook Reservoir

    Family of 4 tent camping

    I mistakenly assumed they had drive up campsites. They do not. It was a 15 minute hike to the site, so pack light. If you have a kayak, you can transport your stuff over. Site was gorgeous and private, right on the reservoir. Really lovely setting!

  • Snooz H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 5, 2025

    Shelburne Camping Area

    Oh My God. NO!

    Electricity would not work. We got an error on our control panel that said stop! Power source is not correct! Dan, one of the owners, said that somebody must have tried to hook a 50 amp into the 30 amp. box. He went about a half block to check breaker said that it was not flipped but it was wobbling pretty loose in there.

    My husband is a licensed electrician and of course had his own testing equipment. It showed 25 amp coming out of it. So he said move to spot 50. Well before we moved our vehicle, we went down there and checked it. He took off before we could. And guess what the exact same problem. We did not even hook into the second one. (#50)
    So he proceeded to tell us that it was our equipment that had gone bad. Even though we never plugged into spot 50!

    I had planned on one night thank God! He did refund our $52. we had to drive down the road and try to find someplace else at 7:00 in the evening. Another thank God, the Walmart about 10 or 15 miles down the road would allow overnight.

    So we are now on our way to our next location which is about a 7 hour drive. We are just hoping that they did not damage our equipment. It has been extremely stressful if you go there you better watch out!

  • Alex
    Aug. 1, 2025

    Lake Harris Campground

    Perfect Campsite

    The campsite has clean bathrooms. The campsite itself is more secluded and there wasn’t a lot of people or noise. It was intimate and quiet, no loud people or families. Honestly the perfect getaway.

  • C
    Jul. 27, 2025

    Camp Whiteface Mountain

    Awesome Adirondack Campground

    If you want a nice camping spot for exploring the Adirondacks this is it. Nestled in the trees by the Ausable River its a convenient place to explore the area.  20 minutes from downtown Lake Placid at the base of Whiteface mountain. 2 hours away is Montreal or Burlington VT.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 26, 2025

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    The Great Outdoors!!!

    The KOA was recently moved from a different location, so some pictures see on a Google search are no longer the location. This newly acquired property has 2 sides, the mountain side and river side you can choose when booking they are about 1/4 mile away from one another. This campground is very maintained. The campground on the mountain side has a playground, huge store, gem mining, arcade (which needs some love), hiking trails and a common area with some games. 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. The bathrooms were always clean and shower areas had great water pressure. The river side is new and on the side of the river but has you baking in the sun 🌞 there is no trees at all for shade. And there is no separation between you and the next person. There is only camper sites on that side. On the river they have a small place to put in kayaks and wade in water. They have a jumping pad on that side also. Both sides have the tractor driving around, pulling the kids around. The area is awesome with beach access along the river with a huge playground. Your at the bottom of whiteface mountain which is full of hikes and watering holes to swim in, lake placid downtown area is 20 mins away. Its a beautiful area. The girl working in the store Kyla rocked and her gf Jess who drove around on the golfcart and helping out everywhere were so fun. They lived on site and were such great people who made the trip more fun!!


Guide to Redford

Camping near Redford, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to choose from.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the nearby trails. Campers have enjoyed hiking around the area, with one reviewer mentioning, "We went and hiked the mountain, which was amazing" at the Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday.
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and swimming are popular. One camper at Fish Creek Pond Campground said, "Every site has water access, and the water is super shallow... perfect for dogs, kids, and hanging out in the water."
  • Wildlife Watching: Many campers appreciate the chance to see wildlife. A visitor at Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve shared, "We always have wildlife at our site... chipmunks, squirrels, ducks, and a crane."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers often mention the cleanliness of the restrooms and showers. One reviewer at Grand Isle State Park Campground noted, "The cleanliness of the facilities was excellent."
  • Friendly Staff: Many campgrounds have helpful staff. A camper at North Beach Campground said, "The campground is in an unbeatable location... the staff is helpful and friendly."
  • Scenic Views: Campers love the beautiful surroundings. A visitor at Button Bay State Park Campground remarked, "Gorgeous views of Lake Champlain and the Green Mountains."

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A camper at Saranac Lake Islands Adirondack Preserve mentioned, "Primitive camping with water access only."
  • Bugs in Spring: Be prepared for bugs, especially in late spring. One reviewer at Fish Creek Pond Campground noted, "Pretty buggy during the last week of May."
  • Reservations Recommended: Many campgrounds fill up quickly, especially during peak season. A camper at Apple Island Resort advised, "Book early for the best sites."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with planned activities. A family at Pine Ridge Park Campsite said, "The whole time they are open they have activities planned for the kids all summer long."
  • Pet-Friendly Options: Many campgrounds allow pets, which is great for families. A visitor at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday mentioned, "The dog park was very small... but there are plenty of hikes nearby."
  • Spacious Sites: Choose campgrounds with larger sites for more room to play. A camper at Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve noted, "Spacious sites... feels pretty private."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookups: Make sure the campground has the right hookups for your RV. A reviewer at Shelburne Camping Area mentioned, "The sites are nowhere close to 'spacious.'"
  • Plan for Travel: Some campgrounds may require a bit of driving to access amenities. A camper at Grand Isle State Park Campground said, "The boat launch is about a 7/10 mile drive."
  • Quiet Hours: Respect quiet hours to ensure a peaceful stay. A visitor at Fish Creek Pond Campground shared, "After they play taps at 10 pm, it's completely quiet."

Camping near Redford, New York, has something for everyone, from families to solo adventurers. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, it’s a great spot to enjoy the great outdoors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Redford, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Redford, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 127 campgrounds and RV parks near Redford, NY and 7 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Redford, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Redford, NY is Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday with a 4.4-star rating from 44 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Redford, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 7 free dispersed camping spots near Redford, NY.