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Tent campsites around Stony Creek, New York range from established sites with minimal amenities to primitive dispersed areas in the surrounding Adirondack forest lands. Stony Creek Family Campground offers tent camping with some facilities, while Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off provides a more secluded experience for those seeking primitive tent camping. Several sites in the Lake George Islands area are accessible by boat and offer unique lakeside tent camping experiences.
Most primitive tent sites near Stony Creek feature uneven natural terrain with minimal site preparation. Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off provides tent-only sites with fire rings but lacks drinking water, toilets, and trash facilities. Campers should pack in all supplies and be prepared to filter water from nearby streams. Sites like Murphy Lake Leanto, accessible only by hiking trails, offer free tent camping but require greater self-sufficiency. These backcountry camping areas generally follow standard forest regulations with 14-day stay limits and requirements to camp at least 150 feet from water sources. Bear-resistant food containers are recommended throughout the region.
The surrounding wilderness offers excellent opportunities for solitude and immersion in nature. At Murphy Lake Leanto, tent campers find "a forest full of wood" and ample room for tents alongside the lean-to structure. The area's primitive tent campgrounds serve as ideal baselines for hiking, fishing, and paddling adventures. Sites at Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off provide privacy with a nearby river that "helps keep it fairly cool at night," according to a visitor. Most tent-only sites in the region offer varying degrees of tree cover, with some providing full shade and others offering partial sun exposure. Campers seeking true wilderness experiences will find the more remote walk-in tent sites particularly rewarding despite requiring additional effort to access.
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"This site is campsite 6 and very private (I believe there must be others located close by). The site has it’s own private road. A car is not reccomended."
"When camping on lake George, staying on an island to camp is a must-do. We rented kayaks and actually reserved a spot on our own private island. It was little, slightly wooded, and private."
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"The Murphy Bennett Trails is a technical challenge to hike, or bike in on. And be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but windhappens in the old growth forest."
"DEC has designated and constructed 12 camp sites in areas around Shelving Rock Road and Dacy Clearing Road."
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"I have stayed on Nobles Island & Floating Battery Island in the Narrows of Lake George. You must have a power boat ride out there or be up for a long paddle."
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LegendWhat an amazing find! This was a perfect location for the first 2 days of our vacation. Steve and Michelle were incredibly accommodating and wonderful hosts! We truly enjoyed our stay and will definitely return!
GuideGot a super site almost level with the water. Went for a swim. Oddly, the lake has no plant life, but a sand bottom. Lots of ducks. Many people enjoying the shallow warm water on kayaks and such. Most sites level. The bathrooms did not offer hot water, or any way to dry your hands .They were clean, and enough to go around. The showers on the other hand were quite distant. A 5 minute walk . But clean, and plentiful. I guess better that than dirty and close by? No hiking trails is a letdown, but here its all about the lake.
RangerShadey lakeside campground with large sites, mine has easy lake access.
RangerLarge sites, shade, beautiful beach,
GuideGood size campground with three loops. 2 shower / restroom facilities. Many of the sites are simply grass. There are a few gravel ones. The staff has no problem with driving on the or parking on grass. All sites have a firepit. Wood can be obtained locally. There is no store at the camp. There is only one dump station. There is a boat launch with limited trailer parking although when we stayed (Aug 2026) the water was only 18 in to 2 ft deep at docks. Heavily choked with vegetation. Shower facilities were clean enough but could use more attention, heavy cobwebs at lights, corners and edges of shower pretty dark with mold. Plenty of fresh water spigots throughout the camp. Camp is on the banks of lake Champlain, although only a couple sites have a lake view. Ruins of two pre-revolutionary war forts are within walking distance and offer a great introduction to life in the early 18th century. Fort Ticonderoga is a 30 min drive and will take most of the day to tour. Well worth the trip. Only 3 min drive to Vermont. I would stay again.
LegendWe spent a long weekend at Moose Hillock in Fort Ann, New York, to visit Lake George. This is a difficult place for me to review. But I’ll do my best to share my experience.
The pool is the main attraction here and probably the largest and most ridiculous I’ve ever seen at a campground. Great for young kids.
THINGS I LIKED:
— The sites are enormous and private, probably the biggest sites we’ve ever seen at any campground we’ve stayed at.
— The mature trees are everywhere, great for privacy.
— It’s located about 25-minutes to the heart of Lake George. Easy drive away but not in the loud and busy area.
— The camp store is pretty good and sells snacks, drinks, basic supplies, and souvenirs.
THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— Our site(# 709) was sloped, so much that even with leveling boards under the rear wheels, rear jacks fully extended and front jacks fully retracted, we couldn’t level. That’s annoying and so easily fixed by a campground this size with this array of equipment and resources.
— Except for the entry roads, the rest of the park is gravel and dirt, which was extremely dusty. Our vehicles and our stuff were instantly covered by this dusty dirt which was a never-ending battle to keep outside.
— I’m ok paying premium money for a great site, but this site wasn’t matched to the price. I paid$647.38 for 3-nights. That’s$215.79 per night.
WOULD WE COME BACK?
Probably not. For me, having a level site that’s not covered in dirt and dust is important— especially when it costs$215 per night. There’s a much nicer park about 10-minutes away(closer to Lake George) where we’ve stayed in the past. The sites are smaller, but they’re level.
TravelerThis campground will not respond to phone calls, email or facebook. It appears no one in charge
ScoutVery welcoming... great place. Upkept everything is up to par. Showers are prolly the nicest as far as campgrounds goes.
GuideHad a great time. The sites are very spacious. Bathrooms and showers fine. Very pretty. Learned this is a BIG lake, for motor boats, not really for kayaks.
Tent camping near Stony Creek, New York offers backcountry wilderness experiences within the southeastern Adirondack region, typically at elevations between 800-1500 feet. The area's mixed hardwood and conifer forests create variable camping conditions throughout the year, with July temperatures averaging 70°F and January dropping to 14°F. Winter camping requires additional preparation as snowfall can exceed 65 inches annually in this section of Warren County.
Paddle the Cedar River: Cedar River Entrance Camping provides direct water access for kayaking and canoeing adventures. "There is a small landing to launch kayaks or canoes. A dam with some additional sites on the other side," notes Matthew D., who recommends exploring further into the area for additional camping options.
Island hopping excursions: Long Island Group — Lake George Islands offers unique boat-accessible camping experiences. "Worth a trip from just about anywhere. Absolutely beautiful and you can't beat camping on an island," shares T K., who visited in spring when fewer boaters are on the lake.
Mountain biking trails: Ushers Road State Forest features bicycle-friendly nature trails that connect to potential camping locations. "I explored both directions on my bike, riding approximately half a mile down each side. The terrain eventually transitions into a low-lying, swampy area," reports one visitor who discovered multiple potential campsites branching off from the main trails.
Waterfront proximity: Glen Island Group campers appreciate the lakeside setting. "Definitely need a decent sized boat with a gas outboard to get there, but wow. What an experience. Me the wife and our 3 children had an amazing time on our three night stay," Justin B. shares about their island camping adventure.
Private retreats: Campers at Cod Pond Dispersed Pull-Off value the seclusion. "Decent site right off of the 'main' road. 'Main' because it was quiet. Easy to access via a short dirt road, but also easy to miss," notes Josie W., who found the site offered good privacy despite proximity to the road.
Family-run hospitality: Stony Creek Family Campground maintains a welcoming atmosphere that keeps campers returning. "It's a nice family ran campground. We love it here and plan to come back!" writes Elizabeth P., highlighting the personal touch that distinguishes established campgrounds from dispersed options.
Island camping requirements: Narrow Island Group — Lake George Islands demands thorough preparation. "TAKE EVERYTHING you need including extra ice. Once there, settle in & relax, you aren't going anywhere," advises Rebecca E., who recommends checking weather forecasts to select sites based on wind direction.
Navigation challenges: Finding tent camping sites near Stony Creek often requires careful attention. At Cod Pond Pull-Off, Taylor A. warns, "The directions in the app are accurate - but do keep in mind that the campsite is down a dirt road which is well hidden from the main road if you aren't paying close attention. There is no service at all."
Bathroom facilities: Cedar River Entrance Camping offers basic amenities. "There are many outhouses, a picnic table, and a fire ring close by," states one reviewer, which represents more facilities than many dispersed camping options in the area where campers must follow leave-no-trace principles.
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