Between Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, Meadowbrook Campground operates on open terrain managed by New York's Department of Environmental Conservation from mid-May through early September. The facility accommodates RVs up to 30 feet with electric, water, and sewer hookups, though some reviewers report conflicting information about hookup availability at all sites.
Sites feature standard picnic tables and fire rings, with outer loop locations offering more privacy through tree and shrub barriers. The central loop sites remain more open with closer spacing. Sam L. notes "the sites were clean, but the fire pit was showing its age." Bathrooms receive consistent praise for cleanliness, with hot showers available when systems function properly. A dishwashing sink near the restrooms adds practical convenience.
Road noise from Route 86 affects sites closest to the highway, while interior locations provide somewhat more buffer. The campground's village setting means sounds of traffic and equipment are audible throughout. Walking distance to ice cream shops, restaurants, and a convenience store makes supply runs simple.
A trailhead for Scarface Mountain departs directly from the campground, connecting to the Saranac 6ers hiking challenge. The location serves as an efficient base for exploring both Lake Placid's Olympic sites and Saranac Lake's recreational opportunities. Campers looking for additional area options can explore campgrounds near Ray Brook.
Description
Meadowbrook campground is the best bargain in town for those visiting the Lake Placid Olympic Training venues and the Village of Lake Placid. Located only 4 miles from the center of town, campers have no shortage of activities available to them. The nearby villages offer a variety of restaurants, gift stores, shopping, golf courses, boating, fishing, and various other activities. The campground is near many hiking trails for both the experienced and novice hiker. Also a short distance from the campground is Whiteface Mountain and the Memorial Highway, which offers spectacular views of the surrounding area. Amenities 62 campsites, hot showers, flush toilets, trailer dump station, recycling center, a small day-use area, pavilion rental, firewood sales and hiking.
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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
Location
Public CampgroundMeadowbrook Campground is located in New York
Directions
From the Northway (I-87), northbound: Take Exit 30, Route 73 North to Lake Placid. Take Route 86 to the campground (on the left side of the road, in Ray Brook, NY). From the Northway (I-87), southbound: Take Exit 34, Route 9N South to Jay; take Route 86 south through Lake Placid. The campground is located four miles west of Lake Placid in Ray Brook, on the left side of the road. From Tupper Lake: Take Route 3 East to Saranac Lake. Follow Route 86 East four miles. The campground is in Ray Brook.
Address
1174 NYS ROUTE 86
Raybrook, NY 12977
Coordinates
44.29900071 N
74.07700067 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 3/31/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 31 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 2 hrs 14 min from Watertown, NY
- 2 hrs 50 min from Utica, NY


