Hiking, fishing, and wildlife viewing draw campers to South Meadow Campground, a drive-in site set within Hammond Pond Wild Forest in the Adirondacks near Lake Placid. The terrain runs open, meaning little canopy cover overhead. Managed by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, the campground charges a fee with pricing that varies. Lincoln Pond Campground sits roughly two miles to the northwest for campers weighing nearby alternatives. Come ready to explore the surrounding forest on foot or by rod.
Description
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
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSouth Meadow Campground is located in New York near Lake Placid
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.
Coordinates
44.11500048 N
73.56400017 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
Drive Time
- 52 min from Glens Falls, NY
- 1 hr 23 min from Burlington, VT
- 1 hr 36 min from Albany, NY
- 2 hrs 19 min from Utica, NY
