Best Glamping near Saranac Lake, NY

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.

Best Glamping Sites Near Saranac Lake, New York (29)

    1. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

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

    "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."

    2. Rollins Pond Campground

    20 Reviews
    Tupper Lake, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 891-3239

    $20 / night

    "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. "

    3. Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake

    9 Reviews
    Lake Placid, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 523-3441

    $25 - $55 / night

    "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."

    4. Buck Pond Campground

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

    $20 - $40 / night

    "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."

    5. Draper’s Acres

    10 Reviews
    Lake Placid, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 523-9322

    $30 - $40 / night

    "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."

    "Both bath houses were adequate, even containing shampoo and body wash. Staff was friendly."

    6. Meacham Lake Campground

    7 Reviews
    Rainbow Lake, NY
    19 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 483-5116

    $20 - $40 / night

    "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!"

    7. Adirondack Adventure Base

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    Paul Smiths, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 327-5030

    $65 - $295 / night

    8. North Beach Campground

    28 Reviews
    Burlington, VT
    46 miles
    Website
    +1 (802) 862-0942

    $37 - $100 / night

    "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."

    9. Rogers Rock Campground

    31 Reviews
    Hague, NY
    49 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 585-6746

    $22 - $172 / night

    "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"

    10. AuSable Chasm Campground

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

    "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."

    "3 night stay, tent camping on a site with water and electric. The site we had was quite large, I had booked an end site (#73) hoping it would be big!"

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Glamping Reviews near Saranac Lake, NY

262 Reviews of 29 Saranac Lake Campgrounds


  • Andrea T.
    Aug. 7, 2018

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    was great, slipping some.

    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 slip. it is owned by corporate KOA and it shows that the making money is more important than making it a home away from home that I use to love.. still will come back

  • Linsey S.
    Sep. 6, 2021

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    Great Campground, Full Amenities

    Spent 3 days, 2 nights here from a Wednesday-Friday. 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. Cons- tent sites aren’t given much privacy, on the days we stayed we were put very close to the main building when we requested a spot near the back away from the busy area, kids allowed to run and yelling and screaming WELL after quiet hours.

  • Beau B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 16, 2018

    Mount Philo State Park Campground

    Great little park

    What a great little park! apparently this is the first state park in Vermont. Only 8 campsites so try to book early. Nice trails that lead to scenic views of Lake Champlain. Bathrooms and showers were clean. Showers were quarter operated, 50 cents for 5 minutes. Firewood sold on site. Sites are well groomed and have a fire pit and picnic table.

  • DeAnna V.
    Aug. 22, 2024

    Rogers Rock Campground

    Worst Campground We Have Ever Been To

    Absolute worst campground we have ever been to(and we do a TON of camping in state parks both in NY and out of state and private campgrounds as well). When we arrived our site was covered in trash and the picnic table was in the site next to ours with old propane tanks sitting on them. Beer bottle caps and cigarette ends were EVERYWHERE on our site, crushed cans and bottles scattered around, tons of garbage throughout the site(plastic spoons, cardboard pieces, plastic wrappers, a huge metal pipe, etc.) We spent the first half hour there cleaning up all the trash on our site and we didn't even get it all. All of the sites next to us had just as much trash in them as well and were never cleaned up the duration of our stay either. When walking around we noticed tons of other sites with garbage left in them too. I don't think any of the sites are checked after checkout and if they are they are definitely not cleaned up at all after check out. We stayed on the'other side of the road' and the bathrooms were absolutely disgusting and falling apart. They were never cleaned at all during our stay(although we seen workers sitting in the golf cart goofing around and talking several times instead of actually cleaning the bathrooms). The only thing the workers did was add toilet paper(and not even enough because there were several times we went and there was no toilet paper). We were there 5 nights and the trash can wasn't emptied once and none of the garbage or toilet paper on the floor was ever picked up. There was also poop smeared across the wall and door in the one stall and poop all over one of the other toilets that was like that our whole stay as well. Mirror was literally tapped together with black tape, there was only one faucet handle and locks on the stall were broken. We had to go across the street into the other side of the campground to shower and the showers were absolutely disgusting. Black mold covered the shower curtains, was all in the lights and on the lower and higher sections of walls and it smelled like mildew. It was gross and cannot possibly be safe. This is definitely a party campground and no quiet hours are enforced. People were up partying, drinking and blasting music literally all night. It's such a shame because the location of this campground is amazing and it has the potential to be a great campground but we will never go back. We have never been to any campground this dirty, unkempt and with workers who literally just don't care or do their jobs. Such a disappointment. Wish I had seen all the other bad reviews before going.

  • Deborah W.
    Oct. 1, 2021

    North Beach Campground

    Nice location

    Excellent location due to proximity to north beach that offers beautiful views of the Adirondacks across Lake Champlain. The campground is adjacent to paved Burlington bike / walking trail with easy access to the trail and beach. The only sites with electric are RV sites that are packed in more than we prefer. Bath rooms are ok, but showers need deep cleaning or replacement. Bath house is vented but not heated so it’s rather cold in October. Hot water is just warm.

  • John E.
    Jun. 19, 2018

    Brown Tract Pond Campground

    I fell in love with this place

    As I sat having by my coffee, watching steam rise from the pond, I listened to the distant calls of Loons.

    I’d describe this campground as a hidden gem, but it’s not for everyone. To get here you leave the paved road and take a gravel road a little ways. On our way we spotted a group of Turkeys wandering about. This campground is for the adventurous. No electric or water hook ups (for RVs) and no shower facilities, but there are restrooms.

    Staff was friendly and helpful. Helped me pick out a site and made sure I was good once I set up. Bring or rent a Canoe and you can travel out to an island in the middle of the pond from which families jump from a large rock into the lake.

    As the sun sets and the stars come out, you’ll look up and suddenly realize just how small you are as you stare at the heavens and see the Milky Way.

    Nothing but peace and quiet. When it’s quiet hours, the only thing you here is nature and the occasional crackle of someone’s fire.

    Would I go here again? Brown Tract is one of those places that after you go once, you find yourself going again and again. Our tripped was booked as soon as we could.

  • Drew H.
    Aug. 27, 2024

    Scaroon Manor Campground

    Excellent views on the lake

    We stayed in the rustic campground right down the road from the main campground. We parked in a lot and walked about 5 minutes to the campgrounds on the lake. They were beautiful and well kept, even had a small pile of fire wood for us.

    The site had a relatively nice outhouse, a picnic table, a fire pit and a grate for grilling. It was right on the lake. There were a ton of other people in the main campground but only one other camper in the rustic area. $25 a night to camp.

    There was some noise from the highway but not too bad. Coyotes were howling all night and definitely heard some around our campground.

  • Mary Elisabeth D.
    Jun. 5, 2022

    Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday

    Amazing

    This is a Class A 5⭐️KOA Campsite! We arrived late and Jox & his sweet wife helped us manuever our RV into our pull through site B05. We were super close to the office, store, snacks, laundry & activities. Our site was a “ dirt” site that had a picnic table and fire pit with full hook ups. This campsite has concierge service that will help you out with any of your wants/needs. Great site in nature’s finest.

  • Natalie N.
    Jul. 25, 2018

    Draper’s Acres

    Campground with options

    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. The showers are a bit gross, but free. The cabins look nice but a little close together. They don’t pick up the phone right away so call a few times to get ahold of someone. We had 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! We camped in site 45 and were pleasantly left alone.


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