Paddlers, anglers, and swimmers all find plenty to work with at Lewey Lake Campground, a NYS DEC-managed facility set within Adirondack Park in Lake Pleasant, New York. The campground spreads across more than 200 sites distributed around Lewey and Indian Lakes, ranging from lakefront tent sites where campers can launch a kayak or canoe directly from their spot to more primitive off-shoot sites with outhouses and no running water. The day-use area includes a sandy beach and a boat launch, and kayak and canoe rentals are available on-site. Anglers have pulled lake trout from the water here. The adjacent Indian Lake Islands Campground adds more options for those wanting island-based camping nearby.
Site selection matters at Lewey Lake. Waterfront sites fill first, particularly on holiday weekends, and some sites near the highway are close enough to Route 30 that road noise is audible and the road is visible from camp. Sites 205 through 174 run along Sucker Brook, which reviewers note makes for good sleeping. Shaded inland sites tend to cool off by mid-afternoon in early fall, so campers visiting in September should plan for that. "Not super quiet but I'd still camp here again," notes The Other Kim K. of a waterfront tent site.
The bathroom and shower facilities are consistently described as clean and well-maintained. Showers are single-occupancy closet-style units. Wood and ice are sold at the main entrance. Cell service is essentially nonexistent here, T-Mobile included, so download maps and any needed information before arriving. This is a bear area, and at least one camper reported mice getting into food left in a car, so a hard-sided sealed container for provisions is worth bringing.
The Sucker Brook Trail is accessible from the campground and gets busy later in the day; an early start helps. Cedar River Entrance Camping and Moffit Beach Adirondack Preserve are among the other campgrounds in the broader region for those planning multi-stop Adirondack trips. The town of Speculator is roughly a 15-minute drive and has gas, groceries, and restaurants. Reservations are available and recommended, especially for lakefront sites during summer weekends. The season runs mid-May through late September, with $20 nightly rates.
Description
Lewey Lake Campground offers wonderful amenities, like a swimming beach and comfortable campsites, and a range of outdoor activities, including fishing and hiking. Its campsites are secluded and wooded, offering campers a true opportunity to "get away from it all."
CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION
WHEN YOU ARRIVE -You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration
CHECK-IN TIME -From 2pm until 9p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited
CHECK-OUT TIME -11:00 a.m. on your departure date
OCCUPANCY -Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)
AGE REGULATIONS -Campsites must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older
LENGTH OF STAY -Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground.
QUIET HOURS -From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted
GENERATORS -The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited
FIRES -Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited.
FIREARMS -Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time
ACCESSIBLE SITES -At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground
SWIMMING -A swimming beach available. * Please take note the swimming facilities at this location are not supervised by a lifeguard or other responsible person. In place of on-site supervision, this facility has established a series of safeguards to be followed by all guests, the details of which are outlined in a brochure presented to customers upon arrival at the facility.
PETS -Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsLewey Lake Campground is located in New York near Speculator
Directions
From New York State Thruway (I-90), take Exit 27 at Amsterdam; go north on Route 30 through the villages of Wells and Speculator. The campground is 12 miles north on Route 30 from Speculator, on the left side of the road. From Adirondack Northway (I-87), take Exit 23 at Warrensburg; take Route 9 north to Route 28 west to Indian Lake Village. Turn left onto Route 30 at intersection in Indian Lake. The campground is 12 miles south of Indian Lake, on the right side of Rte. 30.
Address
4155 Route 30N
Lake Pleasant, NY 12108
Coordinates
43.64624972 N
74.388163 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 16 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 38 min from Albany, NY
- 2 hrs 13 min from Watertown, NY
