Luzerne Campground
Defenitly in the woods!
The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!
Luzerne Campground stands as the only campground in New York State specifically designed to accommodate horseback riders. The campground features campsites that come with stalls for horses, allowing equestrians to camp alongside their animals. Sites are built with horse owners in mind, providing ample space for trailers and equipment. The campground offers both tent and RV camping options with electric hookups, water hookups, and sewer connections available. Sites are deep in the woods, creating a secluded atmosphere for campers and their horses. The campground is clean with private, well-maintained shower facilities. Frontier Town Campground also caters to the equestrian community with a dedicated equestrian loop, though some campers note the layout can be confusing with shared pedestals and numerous fences.
Trail access is a key feature for horse campers at these locations. Luzerne Campground provides access to numerous trails in the back of the property for riding opportunities. The campground's location offers convenient access to Lake George, approximately 20 minutes away, making it an excellent base camp for exploring the region. Frontier Town's equestrian area connects to additional riding opportunities in the surrounding Adirondack region. Both campgrounds maintain seasonal operations, with Luzerne open from May 19 to September 10. Horse owners should note that proper manure management and feed storage are expected at both locations. The campgrounds' proximity to local attractions provides opportunities for non-riding activities between trail excursions, with small country stores nearby offering supplies for both campers and their horses.
$22 / night
"The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!"
"We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too."
$20 - $75 / night
"This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake."
"Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation."
"The site was so scenic with a little waterfall and stream nearby. The camp staff was so nice. They kept the the bathrooms and areas so clean."
"Love to lake access, secluded camping, the hiking and remote area. Planning on revisiting next summer, even in august the nights get to a good sleeping temperature a vast majority of the time."
$25 - $50 / night
"We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It’s really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection."
"It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping. I won’t be going back there anytime soon."
"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."
The only campground in all of New York that acquires to house back riders. There are campsites that also come with stalls for your horse!
We stayed in site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It’s really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection. The sites in the equestrian camping area are huge and so clean. The bathrooms are the cleanest I’ve seen so far and we do this full time. The only disappointment was that the hot water doesn’t get very hot in the shower so you better do some jumping jacks to get pumped before showering during colder temps! The trails are well marked and well maintained. Overall, this is a fantastic campsite. There’s even a brewery a ten minute walk down the road. We didn’t go but looks nice. Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it.
Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct. It is definitely catered to the equestrian part of the camping. I won’t be going back there anytime soon.
I was in site 43, it was long enough it could have fit two of the biggest RVs I have ever seen. My 75 foot starling cable did not even reach all the way back out to the road. I drove through the equestrian loop and found it very confusing. Lots of fences and shared pedestals. I stayed in the next loop, stagecoach. Everything looked spic and span like it had just opened last month. The young man at the check in station said there were very few people there except on the weekends. I only saw three or four other rVs and two of them had to camp right next to me. I saw the bugs, some of them clearly mosquitoes and I never saw one get away with biting me. But I ended up with two lower legs and two forearms that constantly itch like mad. I will never go back in June.
This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake. The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience.
Although the campground was right off the road, it's still in a forest with big pine trees and mossy boulders. It was easy to access from 87. Given the proximity to the road, there is road noise, so that doesn't allow for that super outdoorsy experience you might desire. At night though it would get very dark and quiet - there weren't a lot of campers there during our stay. The camphost lives in a home onsite and was mostly helpful. Be sure to mention the 5 nights for 4 deal on their website upfront, otherwise she won't reimburse. Upon working with her to extend our stay, she said people were scheduled to come into our spot. We moved and no one arrived, so that was a bit annoying.
To get to the sites, we had to take it a bit slow because there are some low hanging trees and a turn, but made it fine. Our first site, 22, was a back-in, 30 amp, full hook-up. It was a long site with plenty of room for our RV and SUV. We had to back it up to the very end to find the flattest option to level. With the way they have their sites set up, you need a 50 ft hose for water. This site was close to the showerhouse but next to a longterm trailer with crap everywhere and we weren't super thrilled that was our view from our windows in our living area. Our second site, 50, was also a back-in, 30 amp, full hookup. It was very pretty but hard to level. The site slopes up, so the backend was high. We tried about every way to sit our rig in there to level, but we ended up driving our front tires up on some leveling blocks and went up with the jacks as much as we safely could. We didn't get a perfect level, but we decided it was ok since we only had 2 days left. We had to wiggle our SUV in kind of sideways, but it worked.
There were some "residents" there in tents, which was interesting and a couple longterm trailers (with the typical cluttered lots you see at campgrounds that offer longterm stays). The campground is clean and the shower houses were faithfully cleaned everyday around 11a. Showerhouses were dated, but had super hot water for showers.
A few miles further down the road is the town of Lake Luzerne. We visited their small grocery which had the basics and we ate at one of the restaurants which had a view of the water (Upriver Cafe). The campground was in a perfect location to visit Lake George and surrounding area (Six Flags, outlet shops, putt-putt, restaurants etc). If you're wanting to explore even more you're only 1.5 hrs to Lake Placid and the Green Mountain National Forest.
Work was difficult with my husband dependent on AT&T. The Weboost got Verizon working fine, but AT&T was spotty. We had some issues with our RV that we were trying to get fixed locally which extended our stay, otherwise we would have left earlier due to this. The camphost told us that they had invested in some sort of mini Verizon tower for their personal use, so that was what was helping the Verizon signal. The campground offers wifi at the office/pool/rec room area, but when the "residents" come down, it brings it to a snails pace. My husband would go down there in the morning to work and had to go to Starbucks in Lake George at times when all the kids at camp decided to be on their devices at the same time.
Pool is not heated, so not many people were using it. They charge $2 per garbage bag to be put in their dumpster. They sell a few necessities in their office and firewood. They have laundry with 1 working residential washer $1 and 1 residential dryer $.75 and 1 industrial sized dryer $1. We did a couple loads with no issue. They are outside in a patio area.
Bring the bug spray. The mosquitos were as big as birds and tenacious!
The road to our campsite was paved and in good shape but there were a few tight spots because of the trees that make it tricky for a big rig (Loop A seems to be the best for big-rigs). Great thing about this park is the hiking trails and lake so you don’t even have to leave to the park to enjoy great outdoor recreation. We found it enjoyable just to hang out in the park rather than trying to find things to do in the area. After hiking and paddling, we loved relaxing out at our campsite with a campfire.
Our campsite was spacious but required some maneuvering to avoid scraping trees with our RV. Campsites are spacious, shady, and had good separation between the neighboring sites which we enjoyed. Generators are allowed but not too many people were using them. The few other campers around that used them were mindful of quiet hours. Since it was still a little cool and our windows were closed and we never heard anyone’s generator. The park was not very crowded when we were there, but we can imagine it could get very busy and noisy in the busy summer season. The beach area seems to be a draw for people so the summer camping season is probably packed. The snack bar and gift/supplies shop at the sandy beach area were not open as we were there late in the season. There is also a nice playground for kids to enjoy.
This is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower. Both were clean but the shower fluctuated between lukewarm, hot, and warm during my shower. Oh well, the shower felt good after our active days. There are two pavilions you can rent which are nice if big groups want to gather. Take note that only two pets are allowed per campsite, so plan accordingly if you are a pet owner.
Access is fairly easy, just off I-87, and there are plenty of signs directing you which way to go. Saratoga Springs and Lake George are nearby if you want to explore. We recommend visiting the National Horse Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, if you have time. We would definitely stay here again.
Moreau Lake has (in my opinion) superb facilities as far as state run campsites go. The beach is nice, large picnic facilities, and the campgrounds are well maintained with nice bathroom/shower buildings.The park has a large number of hiking trails for every level of outdoorsman and the staff is friendly and helpful. The main issue is the fact that due to it's proximity to I-87 and being conveniently located 20 minutes from both Lake George and Saratoga Springs the park draws large crowds of downstate tourists, not itself a wholey bad thing but during the summer season I wouldnt go here expecting to have the park to yourself,.
we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here a a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here. We get our site close to the lake so we can walk down and swim and my husband fishes. The showers are so nice and private and clean. Love that we can rent boats too. Also, the little mom and pop store across the street is perfect for last minute needs and have the best homemade chocolate cream pie. Very close to great escape. Hiking available too.
Equestrian camping near Whitehall, New York offers convenient access to both Adirondack wilderness and nearby attractions. Situated between Lake George and Vermont's Green Mountains, the area features elevations ranging from 100 to 2,000 feet with mixed hardwood forests. Summer temperatures typically reach 80°F during the day with cooler evenings around 55-60°F, making it comfortable for camping with horses and other outdoor activities.
Water activities on Lake Dunmore: Visitors at Branbury State Park Campground enjoy swimming at the beach area with full amenities. "The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available. The concession stand is open during day use hours," reports Lisa S.
Hiking trails for all levels: The area offers extensive trail networks for hiking enthusiasts. At Moreau Lake State Park Campground, campers have access to "over 20 miles in hiking trails," according to Michi P., making it ideal for day excursions. Troy H. adds there are "great hikes, horseback riding, canoe/kayaking, zip lines, great local food and breweries in the area."
Fishing opportunities: Local lakes provide productive fishing spots for anglers. Robert L. notes Moreau Lake is "nice for canoeing and kayaking but fish number and sizes are limited due to number of people fishing it on a regular basis." Meanwhile, another camper states Luzerne Campground offers "good fishing" with boat rentals available.
Private, spacious sites: Many campgrounds feature well-separated sites that provide privacy. At Luzerne Campground, Emily B. appreciated "being deep in the woods" and noted "It was nice to have a little country store right across the street from the entrance of the campground. They had anything and everything you might need or had forgotten!"
Clean facilities: Campground cleanliness is consistently mentioned by visitors. Matthew L. appreciated the "clean bathrooms" at Luzerne, while at Branbury State Park, a reviewer noted: "The camp staff was so nice. They kept the bathrooms and areas so clean."
Family-friendly atmosphere: Parks in the region cater well to families. Antoinette W. calls Luzerne "Best family campground," adding, "we have been going to this campground for almost 15 years and my husband went here as a kid with his family. We always get the same site, for 15 years. My daughter loves it here."
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the Whitehall area operate on a limited seasonal schedule. Moreau Lake State Park is open "May 6 to October 13" while Luzerne Campground operates from "May 19 to September 10," so plan your equestrian camping trip accordingly.
Wildlife awareness: Proper food storage is essential when camping in this region. At Branbury State Park Campground, Nicole E. warns, "Just make sure you put your food and trash away- there are black bears in the area!" Lisa S. confirms: "There are bears in the area, so be aware and store all food properly."
Varied terrain: Some sites feature challenging terrain that requires preparation. When visiting Murphy Lake Leanto, Tony F. advises, "be prepared to go over downfalls. The area is maintained, but wind happens in the old growth forest." The trails are "well marked with blue Trail Blazers" but feature "rocky, rooted terrain and pine tree barrens."
Beach access for kids: Families appreciate the swimming options at several campgrounds. Amy M. describes Luzerne: "Beautiful beaches, lots of places to hike and lots of places to take a bicycle and go exploring! We loved it here and will be returning!"
Playground amenities: Many parks offer dedicated play areas for children. At Moreau Lake State Park, Nancy W. notes "There is also a nice playground for kids to enjoy," making it easier for families with young children to keep everyone entertained.
Nature programs: Educational activities provide learning opportunities. Regarding Branbury State Park, J L. mentions "There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities," along with "a large playground. Volleyball and horseshoe pits."
Site selection considerations: RV campers should choose sites that accommodate their specific needs. At Frontier Town Campground, Charles K. recommends: "a site on the west side of the road gives best Morning sun - sites 57 and 59 are good examples." However, Butch K. found the equestrian loop "very confusing. Lots of fences and shared pedestals."
Spacious RV sites: Many campgrounds offer generous site dimensions. Charles K. notes at Frontier Town: "Stayed twice - first time at site 59 with a 28' travel trailer... This is a great home base to explore from the Lake George region to Ticonderoga to day hikes or cycling."
Limited hookup options: Check specific amenities before booking. Nancy W. reports that Moreau Lake "is dry camping so there are no hook-ups but there are restrooms and shower. Both were clean but the shower fluctuated between lukewarm, hot, and warm during my shower."
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