Top Tent Camping near Star Lake, NY

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367 Reviews of 22 Star Lake Campgrounds


  • Matt S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Swan Bay Resort - The 1000 Islands Premier RV Park & Marina

    This is a great park.

    We stayed at Swan Bay Resort in Alexandria Bay, NY, for our last trip this year. Spoiler alert… we had a great stay! 

    This is a great park. It’s an easy mile from I-81 and just 10-minutes drive to Alexandria Bay downtown. The staff was great— friendly and helpful. Our waterfront pull-IN site was a level concrete pad and gravel with FHU and everything worked great. Oh, and the best part was our view of the St. Lawrence River with passing ocean liners and lots of migrating birds. 

    The park has 2 swimming pools, a tiki bar, a food truck, and nice communal hang-out areas. There’s a marina with pontoon boat rentals. They put on Octoberfest during our stay which featured a live band and food and craft vendors. 

    There are plenty of restaurants and stores nearby. Adjacent to the entrance is a self-service car wash with bay large enough for motorhomes. 

    I have nothing bad to say about this place and encourage you to visit when you can.

  • Brian O.
    Camper-submitted photo from Wellesley Island State Park
    Oct. 1, 2024

    Wellesley Island State Park

    crowded. fine if you're spending your days on the water

    We came to this campground after a week in Algonquin Provincial park in Canada and the contrast couldn't have been greater. Up north we stayed on a large, shady site in a radio free loop and everyone had canoes. In New York we had a cramped, open site and everyone seemed to have a motorboat on a trailer. Our neighbors across the road set up a movie screen . The overall feel was NOT "getting away from it all".
    The facilities are good and there's a nice beach and well stocked General store, also a big boat ramp facility with some docks.
    We chose this location because we were attending the Antique Boat Show in Clayton, 13 miles away, and this was the closest available. It suited us just fine for that.
    Keep your stuff secure, there are brazen raccoons.

  • Jacob D.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Cranberry Lake  - DEC
    Sep. 13, 2024

    Cranberry Lake - DEC

    Quiet and dark

    Stayed here one night and it was super quiet and dark 8pm until we woke up. I hammocked right next to the water of Cranberry Lake. It has showers with hot water, which is timed and high pressure. Checkout was at 10am

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose River Plains
    Jul. 14, 2024

    Moose River Plains

    Great for free

    Easy drive and nice for a free spot in the Adirondacks. Super private sites, we’ll spaced. Gave us some weird vibes though, these woods definitely have a strange energy about them.

  • Tyler C.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Jones Pond NYSDEC Primitive Campsites
    Jul. 13, 2024

    Jones Pond NYSDEC Primitive Campsites

    Nice spot for a couple nights

    Stayed here with a group of friends at site #4. Was a great spot and lots of room for our 4 tents/3vehicles. It was over the July 4th week, so very busy and found people would just walk through your campsite. Which of course would make our dogs bark at them. Also a lot of people just walking the road, so privacy can really be hit or miss. A lot of people have their dogs off leash as well. One of the rangers stopped by and sure did have a big chip on his shoulder. Overall would stay again, but would maybe instead stay at site 5 or over at a short hike in spot along Jones Pond rd. Overall a great place, just wish people would have more respect when around others campsites.

  • J
    Camper-submitted photo from Old Forge Camping Resort
    Jun. 30, 2024

    Old Forge Camping Resort

    Very tight, no grassy areas

    The roads are through the campground are very tight making backing into a spot very difficult. There was very little grass around the sites, mainly dirt. They also charge for every extra activity. In general just too tight for my liking.

  • Sam L.
    Camper-submitted photo from Meadowbrook Campground
    May. 27, 2024

    Meadowbrook Campground

    Average campground great location

    We stayed at Meadowbrook over Memorial Day weekend in 2024. 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. There are showers (the hot water was broken the day we were there, but the attendant said we could go to nearby campgrounds to use theirs), toilets, and water spigots. I had decent Verizon signal. 

    The sites were clean, but the fire pit was showing its age. We stayed in site 37, which was a bit more private and surrounded by trees. The sites in the two loops closest to Rte 86 (#1-13, 27-34, and 51-62) were much closer together, and some didn't have trees between sites. Even at our more "isolated" site, we could still see our neighbors. 

    The bathroom was actually one of the nicest I've seen in a DEC campsite; it looked like it had recently been rebuilt. 

    There are positives and negatives about the location. On the plus side, there's ice cream and places to eat within walking distance. We also forgot lunch for our hike the next day and were able to walk to a convenience store to grab supplies. And if you're doing things in Lake Placid and Saranac, the location is tough to beat. On the minus side, there's a bit of road noise and some of the campsites looked like they had great views of a parking lot.

  • Dane P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Stillwater Reservoir
    Apr. 10, 2024

    Stillwater Reservoir

    Excellent place! Went for Solar Eclipse

    a 20 mile ride of just woods on a bumpy road. Pretty cool! Surprisingly the place wasn't that populated as I expected it to be. I went to a accessible campsite near the dam so I can pull stuff i needed from my car. The restaurant in the town had great food, the staff were nice, and had two cute dogs!

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Eighth Lake Campground
    Jan. 18, 2024

    Eighth Lake Campground

    great location

    I've just recently started camping in the ADKs and love this campground. it is huge, clean and well maintained.  There are a surprising amount of bathhouses and a trash facility on the way out. All sites have fire pits and some have enough trees for hammocks, but it is easier if you have a hammock stand.  I used my Tensa4.

  • Miccal  M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose River Plains
    Jan. 18, 2024

    Moose River Plains

    nice spot above a river

    Moose River Plains is an amazing place to camp.  there are so many sites. the only issue is it is getting a little overused and people need to clean up after themselves more.

    The main road through is a little rough, take it slow and you should get through with any vehicle, but I would recommend only high clearance 8" plus vehicles.  Every site has a pit house and fire ring.

  • Alex R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Blueberry lean-to campground
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Blueberry lean-to campground

    Great campsite near the Seward range.

    On the Blueberry trail not far from the Ward lean-to.

    Very close to the trail to Seward, Donaldson and Emmons.

    Lean-to, privy, fire pit, table, and water around.

  • Alex R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Ward Brook Campsite
    Oct. 1, 2023

    Ward Brook Campsite

    Great campsite at the bottom of Seymour mountain

    Great campsite with a nice lean-to. 

    Fire pit, picnic table, and a privy. 

    A bit further you will find some tent spots too. 

    Plenty of water around.

  • Oleńka S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Fish Creek Pond Campground
    Sep. 10, 2023

    Fish Creek Pond Campground

    Kayaking paradise!

    This is a gorgeous campground on the banks of Fish Creek Pond and Square pond close to Tupper Lake and Saranac Lake.

    Very site has water access, and 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. Sites 65-100 get a great view of the sunset! Our site was level and dry, as were the surrounding sites. There’s not much brush on the sites and there are lots of old, tall trees, so I had tons of places to put up our dogs tie out, my hammock, and the clothes line.

    There were clean bath houses everywhere and one shower building on the west side of Square Pond. I was surprised by the number of bathrooms, you’ll never be far from one while camping here.

    Over all, one of my favorite camping weekends ever, it was a gorgeous spot for water sports and great for a run or bike ride. Don’t sleep on this spot!

  • Dave N.
    Camper-submitted photo from Moose River Plains
    Aug. 18, 2023

    Moose River Plains

    Remote & Beautiful Wild Forest!

    Plenty of campsites available, ranging from exposed/near the road to secluded/tucked away. All seemed to include an outhouse. The forest is vast and inviting… only wish there were more connecting trails from the campsites. Expect a slow and bumpy ride in - but keep your eyes peeled for the massive & incredible ravens flying by!

  • LL J.
    Camper-submitted photo from Singing Waters RV Park
    Aug. 7, 2023

    Singing Waters RV Park

    Before you make reservation

    Spent this weekend on a "full hookup site" in our class A motorhome. We used a surge protector when plugging in to electric. It wasn't long before our power kept kicking off. We contacted the office and a staff member came and advised us that they do not have enough power for all of the campsites they have and we should not have our hot water on electric. Until we get our LP fixed that is all we have so no hot water the whole weekend and our power kept kicking off the entire weekend. When we left the sewer backed up on our site when we emptied out tanks. The staff is not friendly and our site was mostly mud. Just an FYI before you go. Wish I knew these things before I made reservations.

  • Alex R.
    Camper-submitted photo from Cranberry Lake
    Aug. 4, 2023

    Cranberry Lake

    Tons of free campsites and lean-to

    Tons of free campsites and lean-to everywhere.

    Some with picnic tables and fire area.

    First arrive type! 

    I camped while hiking the full CL50 loop.

    You can also swim or go fishing!

  • Mark B.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Singing Waters RV Park
    Jul. 29, 2023

    Singing Waters RV Park

    Total Dump

    Total Shi!-Hole.

    First let me start by saying that we are not new to rv parks or camping. We average about 10,000 miles a year in our coach.

    This particular trip is 5,000 miles over 23 days and 18 campgrounds.

    We are a “big rig”. 45 ft Class A with a 16ft tow.

    This is NOT a place for big rigs.

    We had booked a water front lot, full hookup and their most expensive lot. About $75 for the night.

    The roads and lot signs are scarce and other than handing us a very inaccurate map of the property, we were on our own.

    We damaged our rig getting to our lot. The roads and turns are not wide enough for a 45’ rig even with the tow disconnected to make turns.

    Wide enough for travel trailers and 5th wheels but not a large class a.

    The lots are also not gravel and not level. Ours was dirt and mostly mud and even with our leveling jacks down, we could not level due to the mud and lack of a gravel base.

    Ours (lot 134) was filthy. Food, cigarette butts, trash and dog shit. Not to mention a pile of mulch. Maintenance seems non existent.

    ZERO prep or cleanup was done on the site.

    Water pressure good but water reaks of chlorine. DO NOT drink the water. Made the mistake of using it for morning coffee. So much chlorine its like pool water.

    Internet very good. Only positive thing that I can say.

    Power sucks. 30amp only but not truly providing that. We kept blowing the breaker and noted our lights flickering. We can easily run on 30amp. This is typical of an overbuilt park with not enough power for the campers onsite.

    Once we were in and set, we first noted that other campers were cutting through our lot to get to the river. A constant flow of kids, adults and inner tubs all walking through our site.

    We then went to walk our dogs and had numerous encounters by dogs not on leashes. We could not leave our dogs outside on their tether's due to worrying about unattended dogs.

    The other thing is that cars and trucks were flying on the roads with no safe speed limit. It seems that they drop off tubers on the river near our lot and then the drivers fly out of here to go meet them downriver.

    This is a low class dump made up of travel trailers, tent campers and fifth wheels. No maintenance, no enforced rules. No pride in the property or operation.

    Not a place for large coach owners or seasoned RVrs who know how the rest of the country is.

    We will not be back and strongly advise any Class A big rig owners to avoid.

  • Tate T.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from North Lake Resevoir
    Jul. 22, 2023

    North Lake Resevoir

    Over night stay

    We only stayed for one night on a spur of the moment camping trip for our birthday, and we were blown away with how nice it was. Beautiful area, very clean, quiet, fire rings at most sites, privies / out houses at some of the sites. Important note there is limited to no cell service here. "10/10 would camp here again" -The girlfriend

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA
    Jun. 18, 2023

    Natural Bridge/Watertown KOA

    Nice KOA, great owners

    The sites are small, but there are mature trees between them & woodsy areas around the campsites. The campground is clean and well kept. The laundry room and bathrooms were clean. I didn’t have a chance to use the deck or the indoor pool.

    The owners made me feel welcome from the minute I arrived. They went above & beyond for me.

    The facilities are not wheelchair accessible. The owners said that they are working on that.

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Cranberry Lake
    May. 22, 2023

    Cranberry Lake

    Perfect Camping Spot!

    So far this has been the best campground we have experienced in NY. Cranberry Lake is massive and absolutely gorgeous. The people that work here are very nice and helpful. Try to get a site on the water. Pretty good privacy site to site. The hike up and around Bear Mountain was a good workout and fun experience for our whole family (littlest is 6). We cannot wait to get back there and camp again!

  • C
    Camper-submitted photo from Kring Point State Park
    May. 18, 2023

    Kring Point State Park

    Beautiful but cramped

    Beautiful campground. The ladies at the check in point were very nice and helpful! Bathrooms were clean (no hot water). Just didn't expect the plots to be so small with no privacy. Thought we chose a plot in an area with tents only, but there was a massive camper right beside us with noisy people. I would go back again if I could pick a site that had the neighboring ones not reserved, to get a little more privacy.

  • sam T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Green Pond - Bonaparte State Forest
    May. 14, 2023

    Green Pond - Bonaparte State Forest

    Free well kept camp site

    This is my second time camping at this location and I’ve enjoyed it so much. Not very well know and really quite however the training range can be a little loud at times.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Stillwater Reservoir
    Feb. 27, 2023

    Stillwater Reservoir

    An island paradise

    Having both camped, and trained with my SAR Unit, on Stillwater Reserve, I must say it's a wonderful place to "get lost" (voluntarily at least)!



Guide to Star Lake

Camping near Star Lake, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking to pitch a tent or park your RV, there are plenty of options to enjoy the great outdoors.

What to do:

  • Hiking: There are numerous trails nearby, perfect for exploring the stunning landscapes. One camper mentioned, “We went and hiked the mountain, which was amazing,” highlighting the great hiking opportunities around the Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday.
  • Water Activities: Kayaking and canoeing are popular here. A review from Fish Creek Pond Campground noted, “Every site has water access, and the water is super shallow all along the shoreline. It’s perfect for dogs, kids, and hanging out in the water.”
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds, like Cranberry Lake - DEC, are known for great fishing spots. One visitor said, “Well maintained, peaceful with wonderful fishing, swimming, and water access.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-kept restrooms and showers. A review for Wellesley Island State Park Campground stated, “Nice bathrooms, a small park near the cabins, and a huge park near the beach and store.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many campgrounds offer roomy sites. One camper at Nicks Lake Adirondack Preserve said, “The campground is on Nicks Lake and it is the only establishment on the lake. Beautiful sites and new facilities.”
  • Friendly Staff: Campers often mention helpful staff. A review for Old Forge Camping Resort noted, “The bathrooms and grounds are well maintained and accessible from wherever you are in the park.”

What you should know:

  • Limited Amenities: Some campgrounds may not have all the amenities you expect. A visitor at Sun Outdoors Association Island mentioned, “The internet was down for 24 hours, and there was no hot water in the showers.”
  • Bugs: Be prepared for bugs, especially in warmer months. One camper at Moffitt Beach Campground said, “The sites are a good distance from each other, but the bugs can be a nuisance.”
  • Booking in Advance: Popular sites fill up quickly. A review for Cranberry Lake - DEC advised, “Book early and get a site on the lake shore.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Kid-Friendly Activities: Look for campgrounds with activities for kids. One camper at Wellesley Island State Park Campground mentioned, “They have a beautiful nature center with a lot of kids' activities.”
  • Safety First: Always keep an eye on kids near water. A review from Fish Creek Pond Campground noted, “The bottom is sandy with some rocks, good to have water shoes but not essential.”
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Many campgrounds enforce quiet hours. A camper at Nicks Lake Adirondack Preserve said, “After they play taps at 10 pm, it's completely quiet.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Big Rig Friendly: Many campgrounds can accommodate larger RVs. A review for Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday mentioned, “Good cell reception & tons to do nearby.”
  • Check Hookups: Make sure to verify if the campground has the necessary hookups for your RV. One camper at Old Forge Camping Resort noted, “The roads are very tight making backing into a spot very difficult.”
  • Explore Nearby Towns: Don’t forget to check out local towns for supplies and dining options. A visitor at Sun Outdoors Association Island said, “The closest towns are Watertown to the east which has any store you could need.”

Camping near Star Lake, New York, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories. Whether you're with family or friends, there's something for everyone in this beautiful area.

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