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Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake and Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday house upscale glamping accommodations in the Adirondack region. The Heart Lake property features comfortable yurts with breathtaking mountain views and access to numerous hiking trails directly from the campground. Lake Placid KOA offers deluxe glamping units with electricity, comfortable beds, and climate control systems. Both locations provide enhanced outdoor experiences with resort-style amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and on-site convenience stores selling necessities and firewood. Proximity to Saranac Lake adds convenience while maintaining a wilderness feel. Glamping accommodations at these locations include clean, well-maintained bathroom facilities with hot showers. One visitor noted, "The bathrooms are really nice and warm, especially during the cold off season. We have already planned a trip later this year because we loved it so much."
The Adirondack region surrounding these glamping destinations showcases spectacular natural beauty with direct access to High Peaks wilderness trails and serene lake activities. Heart Lake serves as an ideal base camp for adventures into the surrounding mountains, with trail access directly from the glamping area to popular hiking routes. Glamping guests enjoy privileged access to Heart Lake for swimming and paddling during warmer months, while winter visitors appreciate the heated accommodations after snow activities. The campground store offers basic supplies, while Lake Placid town provides dining options approximately 15 minutes away. According to a camper, "Despite a rainy week we made the most of the easily accessible mountains and the onsite convenience shop was helpful! Perfect distance from Lake Placid proper for an enforced retreat with the option to reconnect." Reservations are strongly recommended during peak summer and fall foliage seasons when these boutique camping options fill quickly.
"I have done tent, cabin and t.v. camping here. a lot of family activity in my favorite place. the outdoor choices are plenty, but the campground is slipping trying to be too much and seems to let the infrastructure"
"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."
"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"
"With the coronavirus concerns, they have made changes to their cleaning schedules and social distancing rules. While there this year, my site was right across from one of the bathrooms. "
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Great campground with secluded sites most with woods behind each site, especially the tent area. The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well."
"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.  "
from $30 - $40 / night
Check Availability"There’s no explaining the views around here. The mountains are beautiful, Lake Placid is beautiful, and this campsite is amazing."
"It has some trail heads on the grounds and so much to do on the area it located. There’s a beautiful lake here for doing all sorts of things at."
from $25 - $55 / night
Check Availability"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). "
"It’s perfectly secluded, but still not far from Lake Placid. You do have to travel a little ways (6-10 miles) for a grocery store, but the view is worth it. I highly recommend this beautiful place."
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"One side of the lake is a bit crowded and can get rowdy. This side has flush toilets and showers. There are waterfront sites here."
"We spent a week here and didn't have a lakeside site, but one of the small ones on the stream. Great place to visit. If you do score a lakeside site, your views will be spectacular!"
from $20 - $40 / night
Check Availability"Sites 1 to 16 are close to each other. Sites 113 to 119 are bad. Very close to each other. No redeeming qualities.
Sites have 30 amp electric and water but might need a longish cord or hose."
"The water/electric sites in the middle of the campground were a bit snug."
from $37 - $100 / night
Check Availabilityfrom $65 - $295 / night
Check Availability"Upon arrival, the front desk clerk was very nice and helpful. We found our way to the tent sites, nestled in the very back corner which for us was exactly what we like."
"I didn’t know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground. Showers were clean, staff was very friendly."
"The bathrooms and shower houses are maintained and cleaned daily, which is good because some campers are just inconsiderate and disgusting."
"great campground, perfect location to also drive up to the high peaks"
from $22 - $172 / night
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GuideCar camped on Sunday of Columbus Day weekend in October. This was their closing weekend and lots of spaces were available. Stayed in tent circle loop and it was almost empty. Great access to lake shore and bike path. Walked back toward marina and town in the evening and ran in the morning the other direction going out to Rock Point. Didn’t use the shower facilities. The bathroom near our loop only had sinks and toilets and was fine.
GuideStayed here to be able to do the bike trail. Was warned to keep the bikes locked up. The sites are very close together. The picnic tables and fire pits(tire rims) are moveable. Our picnic table was in rough shape and broken.
The bathrooms have keypads on them but on our last morning there was a guy in the bathroom with his pants on the floor sitting in a shower chair for a couple of hours. The bathrooms also have spiders all throughout them. The water pressure was high and the showers were hot.
ScoutThis was our first trip away from home. The campgrounds are clean with beautiful views.
GuideOriginally we reserved mountain view. It waa getting ready to rain...alot for 1 - 1/2 days. The mountain views didn't have gravel, but hard dirt. However beautiful shady areas (we drove thru the another day to check it out) looked nice, but it's hard to imagine on the side of hills to level 🤷🏼‍♀️
We really like the riverside view..it's across the street & about 300' down the street.
But is a great location for places to go & things to see. A few Miles from Whiteface mtn & about 15 min to downtown Lake Placid.
TravelerJust 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.
ScoutWe 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!
TravelerMy 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.
TravelerMy favorite campsite we stayed at on my 2 week trip (despite the bugs lol). Great swimming hole and very well kept. Very beautiful and loved my stay.
RangerWe loved camping at Crane Pond. It was a little over 3 miles to hike into the waterfront sites. There is an outhouse nearby, several campsites, fire pits, and we went for a swim in the pond. Overall great experience!
The Adirondack region surrounding Saranac Lake sits at approximately 1,600 feet elevation with several campgrounds positioned on glacial lakes formed 10,000 years ago. Summer temperatures typically range from 50-80°F, while winter temperatures can drop below 0°F. The forested terrain transitions between hardwoods and conifers with distinct seasonal changes affecting camping conditions.
Paddling the interconnected waterways: Rollins Pond Campground offers direct access to a network of lakes in the St. Regis/Saranac area. As Jeffrey B. notes, "Almost all the sites are lakefront. Great kayak and canoe access to a whole network of lakes in the St. Regis/Saranac area." The pond itself is substantially larger than its name suggests.
Hiking from your campsite: At Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake, trails lead directly to popular peaks. "You can hike Algonquin, Iriquois, Wright Peak, and Mt. Jo all right from the campground," shares Hannah O. This convenience eliminates driving to trailheads.
Swimming in natural settings: Meacham Lake Campground features two distinct camping areas with water access. Colin J. explains, "It's split into 2 sides. The west side is way cooler, less bugs and more views. The east side is RV/camper heaven." Many sites include private beach access.
Mountain biking on dedicated trails: AuSable Chasm Campground maintains trail networks for cyclists of various skill levels. One camper discovered this unexpectedly: "I wish I had my bike! I didn't know that this was a biking campground and there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground."
Privacy levels vary by location: Draper's Acres offers separated camping areas for different styles. "Great campground with secluded sites most with woods behind each site, especially the tent area. The RV and tent camping is well separated and there are different kinds of RV space available as well," explains Natalie N.
Waterfront sites: At Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, water access options exist despite recent location changes. Laura T. discovered, "There is a secret we discovered the last day. Walk to the back of the campground to the Ausable river, go down the path about 500 ft. There is an awesome swimming hole."
Clean facilities: Buck Pond Campground maintains well-kept amenities despite its rustic setting. Danielle S. points out practical details: "There is one outlet in the bathroom area (I plugged my coffee percolator into this outlet every morning). The shower could use an update and definitely bring some shoes to shower in and a mat/towel for the floor as it gets slippery when wet."
Wildlife viewing opportunities: The natural surroundings support diverse animal sightings. At Rollins Pond, Kristina L. shares, "WE love staying at Rollins Pond in a tent! Our family always meet friendly people and falling asleep to loons is priceless! We always have wildlife at our site. This past trip we had chipmunks, squirrels, ducks, and a crane."
Seasonal conditions impact access: Early season camping requires preparation for temperature swings. At Rollins Pond, a camper cautions, "I would caution going prior to June unless you are prepared for varying weather. I have been up there pitching the tent in a t-shirt one day only to need to throw on a jacket the next day due to rain and even snow."
Connectivity limitations: Cell service varies significantly between campgrounds. At Meacham Lake, Debbie T. warns, "There is no cell or internet there." Other sites have limited coverage with Verizon typically showing 1-2 bars in certain areas.
Reservation requirements: Rogers Rock Campground and other popular sites fill quickly during peak season. John W. recommends, "As a little girl my mother was brought here by my grandparents. I spent 2 weeks here every year as a kid." Weekdays offer better availability and quieter conditions.
Site selection considerations: Some sites have specific challenges. At Meacham Lake, one camper shares, "We camped on site 188 for 3 nights and really enjoyed having our own private 'beach,' however, it was extremely boggy! The campground had put down sheets of plywood to help, but still the ground was so soggy."
Ice cream access: Multiple campgrounds feature ice cream deliveries or nearby shops. At Rollins Pond, Amie C. mentions, "An ice cream truck and firewood truck make the rounds (ice cream truck may just be on weekends)." This adds a welcome treat for children after a day outdoors.
Playground availability: North Beach Campground includes play areas within walking distance of sites. "Burlington is my favorite city by far, and this campground is right on the beach! You get the best of both worlds at this location. Biking into Burlington takes 5-10 minutes and you're also right on the beach of Lake Champlain," shares Brittany R.
Site spacing for noise management: When glamping in Saranac Lake, New York with children, sound considerations matter. At Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake, one visitor noted, "Despite rather high density of sites they are well designed and the campground is quiet and dark at night for good rest!"
Kid-friendly hiking options: Mount Jo at Wilderness Campground offers a manageable summit for children with rewarding views. The 2.3-mile round trip gains 700 feet elevation with several rest spots along the route.
Section choices matter: At Lake Placid KOA, Nancy W. explains the layout differences: "There are two distinct sections of this campground—the 'Resort' section and the '100-Acre Woods' section. We stayed in site #73 of the 100-Acre section and would highly recommend staying in this area as opposed to the other. This section has tall shade trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
Road conditions: Unpaved access roads can present challenges for larger rigs. Lee D. notes at Ausable Chasm, "The road through the campground is dirt and rutted but the speed limit is 5 mph, so it wasn't that bad, but it would be a mess if it was raining."
Tree clearance: Watch for low-hanging branches when navigating campground roads. At Lake Placid KOA, "Another ding for us was that there were lots of tree limbs that needed to be trimmed. Maneuvering through the park was pretty tight for us and we had to take it really slow."
Electric options: For luxury glamping near Saranac Lake, electric sites come at premium pricing. At Ausable Chasm, "Upon arrival at Ausable Chasm, we were told we had to take a site with water and electric since we had a camper van. These sites were $13 more per night."
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