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South Meadow Campground

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South Meadow Campground is located near the Adirondack Mountains in New York, offering a landscape of forests and mountains. Temperatures range from lows of 10°F in winter to highs of 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the High Peaks Wilderness and Lake Placid, providing opportunities for hiking and exploring natural beauty.

Description

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

Hammond Pond Wild Forest

South Meadow is the free parking and camping alternative to ADK Loj. There are a number of primitive campsites along the road. And one of the trails at this trailhead provides access to New York's high point, Mt. Marcy. Other trail will take you to John's Brook Lodge and the Great Range and to Mt. Van Hovenberg

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Location

South Meadow Campground is located in New York

Directions

From Rt. 73 turn on to ADK Loj Road. ADK Loj Road is about five miles before or after Lake Placid depending on which way you are heading. Continue for about 4 miles down ADK Loj Road until you see the DEC sign for South Meadows, it will be on your left. If you are looking for a campsite, they are strung all along the road so stop when you reach the one you want. If you are heading to the State truck Road, turn left at the fork 0.9 miles down the road. If you are going to Mt. Van Hovenberg, stop at the parking are 0.3 miles down the road. If you are heading to the Klondike Brook trail male a right at the fork and continue to the end.