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Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve

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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.

Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve, near Saranac Lake, New York, is a fantastic destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. With its beautiful wooded sites, many right on the water, it’s a prime spot for tent camping, RVs, or even glamping.

The campground is known for its serene atmosphere, where visitors can enjoy the sounds of nature, including the haunting calls of loons at night. Campers rave about the wildlife, with sightings of chipmunks, ducks, and even cranes adding to the experience. As one happy camper put it, “Falling asleep to loons is priceless!”

For those who love water activities, Rollins Pond offers excellent opportunities for kayaking and canoeing. Many sites provide easy access to the water, making it simple to launch your boat right from your campsite. Plus, the views of the lake are simply stunning, with some reviewers emphasizing that “with the lake views, you can't complain.”

The campground also features clean facilities, including bathrooms and showers, which visitors appreciate after a day of outdoor fun. While there are no hookups, the natural beauty and peaceful surroundings make it worth the trip. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer stay, Rollins Pond is a great place to unwind and reconnect with nature.

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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Rollins Pond Campground

Rollins Pond should be at the top of your list if you like canoes, rowboats, or kayaks. All are available for rent at the boat launch livery site, and this long, narrow body of water provides the ideal setting for days of fun, as you take turns on all of them. Adventurers can canoe the waterway leading to Fish Creek or try their luck fishing in Whey Pond, adjacent to the livery area and stocked with trout. For landlubbers, there's hiking, bicycling, and picnicking.

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION

  • On water sites are on the pond side of the campground road. Some have hills to the shoreline. Off water sites are on the other side of the campground road. These sites have limited or no access to the pond
  • Boats cannot exceed 25 horsepower limit. This includes personal water craft
  • Garbage must be taken to a recycling area at designated times for processing. Clear plastic bags are required. Instructions will be provided directing you in recycling procedures

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 -Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly
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

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Location

Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve is located in New York

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Directions

From the Northway (I-87), northbound: Take Exit 30, Route 9 North, to Rte 73 North to Lake Placid. Take Route 86 North through Saranac Lake to Rte 186 West to Rte 30 South. Drive 9 miles to Fish Creek Pond Campground. Rollins Pond Campground is accessed from site 135 in Fish Creek Pond Campground. From the Northway (I-87), southbound: Take Exit 38, Rte 374 West, to Rte 3 West to Saranac Lake. From Saranac Lake, follow the directions above. From I-81: Take Exit 48, Rte 342 East, to Rtes 3 & 30; then take Rte 30 North to Fish Creek Pond.

Address

4523 STATE ROUTE 30
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

Coordinates

44.30697557 N
74.40649597 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Electric Hookups
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2021

Great place to unplug

WE love staying at Rollins Pond in a tent! Our family always meet friendly people and falling asleep to loons is priceless! We always have wildlife at our site. This past trip we had chipmunks, squirrels, ducks, and a crane. The time before, we had a family of loons!

Site160
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Kristina L., August 8, 2021
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Kristina L., August 8, 2021
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2021

Beautiful campground on the lake

This campground is beautiful, and most of the sites are lakefront. Some sites are more spacious than others, but with the lake views, you can't complain. No hookups, so a bit trickier for rv's, but being right on the water makes it worth it. We loved renting canoes/kayaks and exploring the lake. An ice cream truck and firewood truck make the rounds (ice cream truck may just be on weekends). Did I mention the lake views?!

Site247
Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Jun. 4, 2019

lake kayak tent camping !

if you want a nice place you can combine all 4 items. Rollins pond is for you. some campgrounds are by the roadway but some are really just bu the water. i highly recommend number 201, ot is pretty much secluded from others and has areally nice natural docking spot to put your kayak or whatever easily next to your tent. this site is pretty large, i am sure you will like it. the restroom could be in better condition but all in all it is definitely a place i wouls go back again

  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Murat H., June 4, 2019
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Murat H., June 4, 2019
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Murat H., June 4, 2019
Reviewed Apr. 1, 2019

Nice and Peaceful

My family and I have stayed at Rollins Pond many times. 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 by? The site we have stayed at almost exclusively has amentities very close by which is always handy, but you do get quite a bit of traffic nearby as such. While I have really enjoyed 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. If you are prepared for that though, you'll have an amazing time.

Site41
Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Aug. 27, 2018

Peaceful, spacious, wooded sites on the lake

Rollins Pond was the perfect tent-camping campground for our first trip to the Adirondacks. It was generally quiet Memorial Day weekend, and we were able to snag a lakeside site with plenty of trees and space for our tent, SUV, and more. The campground is hilly, so we drove to the nearby showers and garbage. The only drawbacks were the campground’s boathouse doesn’t open until June/July, which was not mentioned on the website, so we weren’t able to rent kayaks to use on the pond. There are no dishwashing sinks at the bathrooms.

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Francesca L., August 27, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 14, 2018

The peace you are looking for!

Beautiful scenery, plenty of hiking and kayaking right from your campsite, mountain trails a short drive away - all the ingredients for renewal and recharging!

Reviewed Jun. 11, 2018

Great for Canoers

Great sites and access point to nice canoeing waters. Moter boats restricted and sites are very wooded.

Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Jun. 9, 2018

Nice, woodsy

Nice clean bathrooms, and showers. sites are far enough apart. rangers always there to help if needed. Great place to camp.

Site177
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Scott B., June 9, 2018
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Scott B., June 9, 2018
Reviewed May. 2, 2018

Great time

Beautiful park, Clean bathrooms and showers, Very helpful staff

Site172
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Scott B., May 2, 2018
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2018

Marvellous views

Our extended family goes every year for a long weekend, and it’s often the best weekend of the year for a lot of us. Rollins is well maintained and the views are spectacular. If you bring a canoe (or rent one) you can access a vast network of ponds and streams, if you prefer hiking, there are beautiful and extensive trails to hike on.

Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jul. 22, 2016

Rollins Ponds Back to Nature

On a recent trip to the Adirondak Mountains we camped at Rollins Ponds. A beautiful wooded campground with adjoining ponds. If you are a kayaker, canoer, or rowboat enthusiaist you'll love this park. There are no motorized boatd allowed on the pond as of the time we camped there. There is however a boat ramp where you can rent these and enjoy the placid waters of the ponds. If you are a fisherman(which we are) there is good fishing in Whey Pond which is stocked with hungry trout. We took a canoe portage from Rollins through Whey through Fish Creek and back crossing narrow strips of land to get from pond to pond. There are great hiking and biking trails as well. The camp ground is very wooded and private and many sites are right on the water. There are more than ample bathroom facilities with hot showers for your convenience. If you are looking for a nearby day trip we climbed one of the High Peaks and for those not so adventurous Lake Placid Olympic facilities and Adirondak Museum at Blue Mountain Lake are approximately 30 miles away. We will go back as we enjoyed this area.

  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Brian O., July 22, 2016
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Brian O., July 22, 2016
  • Review photo of Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve by Brian O., July 22, 2016
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve?

    Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Rollins Pond Adirondack Preserve, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.