Reservations are available at this NYS DEC-managed campground in the Adirondacks, with nightly rates at $20 and a season running mid-May through late September. Drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in access all serve the site, and RVs up to 30 feet can hook up to electric, water, and sewer connections. A dump station is on-site. One practical note worth flagging: the dump station layout requires driving through campsites rather than looping around at the road's end, which can be awkward for larger rigs.
The Sacandaga River runs directly through the campground, and several sites sit right along its banks. Campers use the river for rock-hopping, cooling off, and floating downstream. The surrounding forest features maple, oak, and large white pine, with an understory that stays relatively open. Sites tend to be rocky, which helps them drain quickly after rain, though leveling a trailer can take some effort. Walk-in tent sites provide more separation from the road for those who prefer it. Eric G. describes the feel as "secluded, but not claustrophobic," which holds up across multiple reviews.
A heads-up on the water supply: campers report mineral content high enough to leave scale deposits in water bottles, so filtering before filling an RV system is worth the extra step. Facilities, including restrooms and showers, have been noted as clean and well-maintained. Fishing and biking trails round out the on-site activity options, and waterfalls and hiking are within reach of the campground. Nearby, Moffit Beach Adirondack Preserve provides an alternative base if this campground fills up. Those planning around places to camp near Wells will find the surrounding area has reasonable density for a multi-night itinerary.
Description
143 campsites (some designated as accessible for the mobility impaired), picnic area with tables and fireplaces (some designated as accessible for the mobility impaired), hot showers/flush toilets (some designated as accessible for the mobility impaired), trailer dump station, boat launch on back side of Algonquin Lake, recycling center, pay telephone.
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 & DirectionsSacandaga Campground is located in New York near Wells
Directions
From the NYS Thruway (I-90), take Exit 27 at Amsterdam and follow Route 30 north approximately 40 miles. Sacandaga Public Campground is located on the left side of the road.
Address
1047 State Highway Route 30
Northville, NY 12134
Coordinates
43.35434814896616 N
74.28114560155909 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent 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)
- Group
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 3 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 6 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 20 min from Utica, NY
- 1 hr 53 min from Pittsfield, MA
