Tanya F.
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ScoutSpacious Skies Adirondack Peaks
Beautiful views by river
This was our first trip away from home. The campgrounds are clean with beautiful views.
Glamping near Tupper Lake, NY
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Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake near Saranac Lake provides unique glamping accommodations within the Adirondack Park, just 30 miles from Tupper Lake. The property features comfortable cabin and glamping sites suitable for all-season stays, with options ranging from basic tents to fully-equipped yurts. Modern amenities include clean shower facilities, picnic tables, and dedicated camping areas with proximity to water access. "Absolutely beautiful," shared one guest who stayed in a lean-to. "The staff were really friendly and someone is available 24/7 in case you run into issues. The bathrooms are really nice and warm, especially during the cold off season." Nearby, Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday offers glamping options with more resort-style camping features including trash service, market access, and full hookup availability.
The Adirondack region surrounding these glamping locations provides abundant recreation opportunities directly from campsites. Heart Lake serves as an ideal base for exploring High Peaks Wilderness trails, with Mount Marcy trailheads accessible within walking distance. Seasonal activities vary from summer paddling on pristine lakes to winter snowshoeing, with most glamping campsites operational year-round. According to a visitor, "My boyfriend and I visited in late March when there was still a decent amount of snow on the site. Despite the lake being frozen over, the views just steps away from our lean-to were gorgeous." Guests appreciate the combination of wilderness immersion with comfortable accommodations, particularly the heated facilities during colder months. Wildlife viewing opportunities exist throughout the region, though the proper food storage practices required at these glamping sites help minimize encounters at campsites.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Tupper Lake (18)
1. Rollins Pond Campground
"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 Availability2. Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday
"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."
3. Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake
"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 Availability4. Buck Pond Campground
"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 Availability5. Draper’s Acres
"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 Availability6. Meacham Lake Campground
"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 Availability7. Brown Tract Pond Campground
"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."
"Beautiful, peaceful large pond/small lake. Loons. Ducks and ducklings. Beaver. Canoes($20/day) and kayak rentals. Firewood for sale ($9?) or gather downed wood. Fishing."
from $18 / night
Check Availability8. Stillwater Reservoir
"It's first come first serve so best to find another place if you intend to drive up to your campsite. The drive up campsite had an outhouse though so that was nice"
"Cooler weather meant no bugs to contend with Next year we took a canoe to our site, it was July, warm weather, warm water and the bugs were not terrible, we were at Site 1, secluded in a cove, not a lot"
9. Adirondack Adventure Base
from $65 - $295 / night
Check Availability10. Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks
"Spacious sites close to great amenities!  Super staff!  Clean and updated facilities. Close to beautiful hiking, lake activities and rail bikes. We can’t wait to come back!"
"The doggos and husband absolutely loved being able to walk the beautiful trail in the cooler weather, especially the husky."
from $999 / night
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 43 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 44 min from Watertown, NY
- 2 hrs from Burlington, VT
- 2 hrs 14 min from Utica, NY
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Glamping Reviews near Tupper Lake, NY
154 Reviews of 18 Tupper Lake Campgrounds
Snooz H.
GuideLake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday
Riverside view worked great
Originally 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.
Stu T.
TravelerDraper’s Acres
They Are What They Advertise!
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.  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.
RebeccaTravelerCrane Pond Dispersed Site
4th of July
My 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.
Sue B.
RangerCrane Pond Dispersed Site
Great waterfront site!
We 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!
Janet R.
LegendBrown Tract Pond Campground
Backwoods at Brown Tract Pond
This is a small rustic state forest off the beaten track, remote from but not too far from the village of Inlet in the Adirondacks. It is smaller than some of the other are forest campgrounds, and more quiet and peaceful. While in a rustic location at a distance from the main road, amenities do include picnic tables and firerings, flush toilets as well as privvies, and a trailer dump station 9but no hooksups)Â Sites are spacious and private and well shaded. You can paddle and fish right here, with lots of good hiking in the area. Fairly easy to get to from the Utica area, and with reasonably close access to a quaint Adirondack village, but still providing a remote expereince at the edge of the wilderness.
Note: just 3.5 miles from the campground is the very nique and special Ferd's Bog reserve. There is a floating boardwalk into the trail, under the shadow of Cascade Mountain. Myriad unique boreal plants for view by botany fans, about a 1.2 hike in and back, and easy trail access from nearby Uncas Road, more info here:Â https://cnyhiking.com/FerdsBogTrail.htm
Nicole S.LegendLake 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!!
Debbie T.TravelerMeacham Lake Campground
Good times
Love this campground ,nice big spots, I was on the water which made my trip, came home tried to book two weeks there and there was nothing available, bummer. There is no cell or internet there
Angelina B.TravelerScaroon Manor Campground
Great Place
It’s in a great location. Clean, quiet, and well taken care of. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable. No full hookups. Poor cell reception
Guide to Tupper Lake
Located in the heart of the Adirondacks, Tupper Lake sits at approximately 1,600 feet elevation within a transitional hardwood forest zone. The area experiences true four-season camping with summer temperatures averaging 75-80°F during the day and dropping to 50-55°F at night, making insulated accommodations like yurts especially valuable during spring and fall seasons.
What to do
Paddling network access: From Rollins Pond Campground, kayakers and canoeists can connect to multiple waterways. "Great kayak and canoe access to a whole network of lakes in the St. Regis/Saranac area," notes Jeffrey B., who appreciates the secluded atmosphere after traveling through the busier Fish Creek campground.
Swimming at natural beaches: Brown Tract Pond Campground offers swimming from a sandy shoreline with no motorized boats allowed. "There is a small beach for if you don't get a waterfront campsite," explains Angela, who recommends renting canoes or kayaks if you want to explore the pond.
Hiking to Whiteface: Stay at Draper's Acres for direct trail access. "Behind the 100-Acre section are trails that lead to Whiteface Mountain so you don't have to get in the car to start a hike," shares Nancy W., who found this convenient for morning hikes with her dog.
Remote water exploration: Stillwater Reservoir offers island camping for those with boats. Sam T. reports, "My wife and I kayaked to Long Island and stayed for a weekend. It was quiet and had the whole island to our self. Would recommend if you want to break away from technology because you get zero service out there."
What campers like
Yurt accommodations: At Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks, yurt camping near Tupper Lake provides a balance of comfort and immersion. "The kids loved the gem mining and train rides!! We enjoyed the water view and the staff was so nice to us!" shares Gayle S., highlighting the family-friendly amenities at this yurt-equipped campground.
Waterfront access: Many campers value lakefront sites at Rollins Pond Campground. "It was nice splashing around in the water right at our campsite. Even better was watching the sun set over it," Amanda K. writes, adding that the pond "is massive. It's more like a lake."
Wildlife viewing: Campers frequently mention hearing and seeing wildlife. "WE love staying at Rollins Pond in a tent! Our family always meet friendly people and falling asleep to loons is priceless!" explains Kristina L., who adds, "We always have wildlife at our site. This past trip we had chipmunks, squirrels, ducks, and a crane."
Stargazing opportunities: The lack of light pollution creates exceptional night skies. "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," John E. observes about Brown Tract Pond Campground.
What you should know
Cell service limitations: Most campgrounds have limited or no connectivity. "No cell service or WiFi. No hookups," reports Lawrence L. about Brown Tract Pond. At Buck Pond Campground, however, Mara S. notes "Great cell reception with Verizon; what more do you need."
Seasonal considerations: The area experiences variable spring conditions. Alex G. cautions about Rollins Pond: "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."
Road conditions: Some campgrounds require travel on unpaved roads. Monica F. notes about Brown Tract Pond: "Easiest access is from Raquette Lake. From the west you will drive over 5 miles on a dirt road (slow going if towing)."
Bear safety protocols: Some campgrounds have strict food storage policies. "Odd bear rules that basically make you pack up your site when not in use, unless you have a trailer or RV. No bear proof lockers to help out like federal campgrounds," mentions Lawrence L. about Brown Tract Pond.
Tips for camping with families
Ice cream options: Several campgrounds offer sweet treats. "Ice cream truck every night," mentions surfycampers about Rollins Pond, while Trina W. recommends Buck Pond because "There was an ice cream place not far away, with a long line, and it was the best ice cream we had all summer!"
Kid-friendly water access: Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake provides a beach area for children. "I was absolutely impressed with the restrooms, dishwashing station, and beach area," Tigan W. notes, adding that "despite rather high density of sites they are well designed and the campground is quiet and dark at night for good rest!"
Playground availability: Some campgrounds offer play areas. Nicole S. describes Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn KOA: "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."
Yurt camping for temperature control: For families with small children, yurt camping around Tupper Lake provides temperature stability. "Got a bit cold in the early morning, so we turned on the heat," notes Steve A. about the yurt's heating system at Spacious Skies, highlighting how these structures can extend the camping season.
Tips from RVers
Site selection strategy: At Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, there are two distinct camping areas. Nancy W. advises: "There are two distinct sections of this campground– the 'Resort' section and the '100-Acre Woods' section... This section has tall shad trees and much more space between sites than the resort area."
Road navigation challenges: Some campgrounds have tight turns for larger RVs. Nancy W. observes: "One bad thing about this park is that you have to pay high fees for visitors... 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."
Waterfront RV options: Jennifer O. recommends Draper's Acres: "We had a full hookup, pull through site surrounded by trees. There was some road noise during the day but it was nice and quiet at night." This provides RVers with scenic options while maintaining convenience.
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