Frontier Town Campground is located approximately 65 miles southwest of Burlington, Vermont, in the eastern Adirondack region. Situated at an elevation of 1,150 feet, the campground experiences typical Adirondack weather patterns with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day and dropping to 50-60°F at night. The area serves as a strategic base for equestrians looking to explore multiple trail systems through the Adirondack Park.
What to do
Trail riding from camp: Frontier Town provides direct access to multiple trail systems suitable for all experience levels. As one camper noted, "This is an old-growth forest area to a site on the west side of the road gives best Morning sun - sites 57 and 59 are good examples."
Swimming at nearby lakes: Branbury State Park Campground offers excellent swimming options with "a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available."
Hiking mountain trails: The region features numerous hiking trails across various difficulty levels. At AuSable Chasm Campground, campers appreciate that "there were SO MANY trails. Made the most of them with running, but overall, a fantastic campground."
What campers like
Clean facilities: Campground upkeep receives consistent praise. A Frontier Town camper remarked, "The bathrooms are the cleanest I've seen so far and we do this full time."
Spacious equestrian sites: Frontier Town Campground offers exceptionally large sites in the equestrian area. One reviewer stated, "I was in site 43, it was long enough it could have fit two of the biggest RVs I have ever seen. My 75 foot starling cable did not even reach all the way back out to the road."
Pond access: The water features near many campgrounds enhance the experience. At New Discovery State Park, "There are remote walk-in shelters on the Osmore Pond. The shelters are rustic, have shared outhouses between a few sites, fire pits and small picnic tables."
Brewery proximity: The convenience of having refreshments nearby is appreciated. A camper noted that at Frontier Town "There's even a brewery a ten minute walk down the road."
What you should know
Weather preparedness: Temperature fluctuations can affect comfort, particularly in shoulder seasons. One Frontier Town camper advised, "The only disappointment was that the hot water doesn't get very hot in the shower so you better do some jumping jacks to get pumped before showering during colder temps!"
Supply planning: Limited shopping options mean advance planning is essential. A reviewer cautioned, "Get your supplies before you arrive! Not many places around to quickly grab charcoal if you need it."
Insect protection: Summer months bring increased bug activity. One camper warned, "I saw the bugs, some of them clearly mosquitoes and I never saw one get away with biting me. But I ended up with two lower legs and two forearms that constantly itch like mad. I will never go back in June."
Horse-specific considerations: New Discovery State Park Campground offers additional equestrian accommodations: "There are sites with stalls if you're into horses."
Tips for camping with families
Beach day planning: For families seeking water activities, scheduling is important. At Branbury State Park, "The concession stand is open during day use hours" which helps with family meal planning.
Playground access: Several campgrounds offer play facilities. A parent shared that at Branbury, "The day use section has a wonderful beach with a swimming area and boat launch. Large trees provide shade on a grassy lawn, and grills are available. There's a nature center with all kinds of information and activities. A large playground."
Activity rentals: Groton Forest Road Campground offers water equipment: "The lake was gorgeous to swim in and had different rafts and stuff in the water for public use."
Wildlife awareness: Bear safety is essential when camping with children. As noted about Branbury State Park, "There are bears in the area, so be aware and store all food properly. My family loves camping here."
Tips from RVers
Site selection for connectivity: For remote workers, choosing the right site matters. At Frontier Town, "Site 33 which is in the equestrian camping area. It's really open with little tree cover which is perfect for those who work remote using Starlink. We had fantastic connection."
Site orientation considerations: At Branbury State Park, "The camp sites near the beach are in a large grassy field, and across the road, the campsites are wooded, and some have lean tos."
Water fill challenges: Water connections can vary between horse campgrounds near Burlington, Vermont. As one experienced RVer at AuSable Chasm Campground explained, "Luckily, we found we could unscrew the head of the hose at the dump station and had no problem filling our tank with potable water."
Campsite layout concerns: Some RVers note design issues at equestrian campgrounds. One Frontier Town camper observed, "Sites are built wrong so it is hard to get you camper into your site correct."
