Campgrounds near West Chazy, New York offer camping options within the Champlain Valley region, where the area sits at elevations between 100-500 feet along Lake Champlain's western shore. Winter temperatures typically drop below freezing while summer highs reach 75-85°F from June through August. The camping season generally runs from May through mid-October, with most campgrounds closing after Indigenous Peoples' Day weekend.
What to Do
Rafting at AuSable Chasm: Cross the street from AuSable Chasm Campground to experience tubing, hiking, and adventure courses at the famous chasm. "The campground is within minutes of Ausable Chasm, which offers great hiking trails and rafting/tubing," notes reviewer Heather M.
Biking the Island Line Trail: Cycle from North Beach Campground along Lake Champlain to explore Burlington. "Bring your bikes! You're tucked away in the woods on gorgeous lake Champlain and can bike into Burlington for meals and city street strolls," recommends Mackenzie B.
Water sports at Burton Island: Take the ferry to Burton Island State Park for a car-free camping experience. "There are kayaks and canoes to rent," shares Tara S., who adds "Once you're on the island, you can borrow a cart to bring your gear to your site, or you can pay one of the park rangers to haul it in one of their golf carts."
What Campers Like
Quiet adult-only accommodations: Champlain Resort Adult Campground offers peaceful cabin camping experiences without children nearby. One visitor mentioned, "It is child free which means it is super quiet and so relaxed. We spent about 11 days in absolute paradise at this campground. All of the sites are charming in their own right and the access to the lake is wonderful."
Affordable cabin options: Several campgrounds provide budget-friendly alternatives to hotels. Reviewer Patrick noted at Camp Skyland, "Great tent/RV/cabin site on an island in Lake Champlain. Tent area is a large field with cabins on the rock bluffs and RV row along the road."
Lake views and access: Lakefront cabins provide direct water access for swimming and boating. At Campbell's Bay Campground, Robert M. shared, "Cabins are clean, neat & very close to the water. Everything is clean, no litter on grounds or in water. Boat access is very easy."
What You Should Know
Seasonal booking patterns: Many cabins are booked year after year by repeat visitors. At Camp Skyland, Whitney W. discovered, "Owner said they book up in advance and it's a YOY reservation that previous bookers get first access each year for dates."
Mosquito preparation: Bring proper insect protection, especially during summer months. "Mosquitos were intense here, so bring spray & plan accordingly! Our screened-in tent area saved us from being eaten up," noted Whitney W. about Camp Skyland.
Rocky beaches: Lake Champlain shorelines often feature rocks rather than sand. Sebastian D. observed at Champlain Resort, "Lake is good to swim in just a little slippery," while another visitor recommended "wearing shoes into the water as the rocks are very slippery on bare feet!"
Tips for Camping with Families
Playgrounds and recreation: Apple Island Resort offers multiple family-friendly amenities. One visitor reported, "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."
Nature programs: Some state parks provide educational activities for children. Jessica G. mentioned at Grand Isle State Park, "It was a quiet, family friendly campground with a cute little beach and nature center with youth programs."
Swimming areas: Look for designated swimming zones with varying depths. Doris B. noted at Burton Island, "There is a day area with a beach as well as many places around the island to swim. Just wear water shoes since it is mainly a rocky coast."
Tips from RVers
Site drainage considerations: Choose elevated sites to avoid water pooling during rain. Rita M. commented on Burton Island, "The site drained well and was plenty big enough for our tent and needs."
Full hookup availability: Not all camping cabins near West Chazy offer complete utility connections. Nancy W. observed at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday, "We stayed in a full hook-up site that was plenty long enough for our 45' RV and tow car. The water spigot at our site broke when I was hooking up the water which was then gushing everywhere. Staff were really prompt at coming out and shutting off the water and getting it fixed."
Road conditions: Many campgrounds have unpaved access roads. At AuSable Chasm Campground, a visitor reported, "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."
