The best campgrounds near Fort Drum, New York with climbing

Looking to embark on an adventurous camping trip near Fort Drum, New York? Hipcamp has you covered with over 170 options specifically tailored for climbers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Explore top-rated campsites such as Adirondack Adventure Base (50 reviews), Hilltop Glamorous Camping (24 reviews), and Creekside Forest at Snow Ridge (23 reviews). With amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, popular activities including whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and, of course, climbing, are right at your fingertips. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the great outdoors.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to embark on an adventurous camping trip near Fort Drum, New York? Hipcamp has you covered with over 170 options specifically tailored for climbers. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Explore top-rated campsites such as Adirondack Adventure Base (50 reviews), Hilltop Glamorous Camping (24 reviews), and Creekside Forest at Snow Ridge (23 reviews). With amenities like toilets, showers, and potable water, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, popular activities including whitewater paddling, wildlife watching, and, of course, climbing, are right at your fingertips. So, grab your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the great outdoors.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Beaver Camp

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33mi from Fort Drum · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lowville, NY

Nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York, this 87-acre expanse of forest, streams, and lake is the perfect escape from the business of life. Located in the Adirondack State Park directly on Beaver Lake, we have access to the lake and Beaver River flow and the wide expanse of forests and trails of the park. With heated cabins, water and electric RV sites, and outdoor tenting areas, we provide a camping experience that can be tailored to fit the needs of small and large groups. Whether it's cozying up around the fire in one of our indoor lounging areas; pitching a tent at our outpost camp lean-to site in the middle of the woods; sipping complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, or tea as you watch the sunrise over the lake; or hiking through the woods (or across the lake when its frozen over) and watching the wildlife, Beaver Camp offers a great opportunity to unplug and soak in the peace and quiet of nature.

2. Luisa Woods

46mi from Fort Drum · 1 site · Tent · Camden , NY

built in 2006 lost luisa to cancer in 2013 ....it all about her 💖🪶 Learn more about this land: Tent camping; cabin nearby for emergencies. note that camping inside the cabin is not permitted only on the decks the lower deck and the upper deck this reason is for shelter From the elements.... the Outhouse on the deck is not for public use except for an extreme emergencies I'm try to have yourself some kind of portable toilet or dig a hole.... a porta potty is available at no extra cost but if you feel it you have to empty it and maintain its cleanliness

3. White Tail Hill

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33mi from Fort Drum · 1 site · Lodging · De Peyster, NY

Great country get away with all the natural scenery from deer, turkeys to bird watching. If hiking is your pleasure there are 2500 acreas along with our 300 acres. 20 minutes from the beautiful St Lawrence River. 30 minutes from Canada. Approximately 1 hour to the Adirondack Mountains. 35 minutes to Boldt Castle and Singer Castle. Fishing tournaments. Akwesasne Casino near Massena. Eisenhower Locks, Remington Museum, 4 State Parks Our apartment provides you with comfort and privacy. King and queen bed, full kitchen, washer & dryer.

4. Keewaydin State Park

47 sites · Alexandria Bay, New York

The park's interesting landscape includes steep, rocky outcroppings between the campsites and the shoreline, which makes for some cool boat watchin' along the river. Campsites look over the river, like little woodsy angels, as well as a swimming pool and picnic areas. If you were so eager to get to this little riverside getaway that you forgot to pack supplies, there's a shop on scene to help you rectify that s'mores debacle or fend off pesky mosquitoes with bug spray. You may also want to pick up a nice picnic lunch and stay a while, because there's a botanical garden that isn't gonna stroll itself.

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5. Adirondack State Park

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5193 sites · Long Lake, New York

The Adirondacks lounge across a million acres only a 4-hour drive from NYC.

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Public campgrounds near Fort Drum

Keewaydin State Park Campgrounds

21mi from Fort Drum · 47 sites · Tents, RVs · in Keewaydin State Park

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Nicks Lake Campground

47mi from Fort Drum · 104 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

The weekend I was there it rained. Beautiful shot of the sunrise on the final morning.

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Cranberry Lake Campground

49mi from Fort Drum · 167 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

Canoeing through the Fulton Chain of Lakes

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Alger Island Campground

50mi from Fort Drum · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

Stories from the community

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Weekend Trip to Beaver Camp

We loved staying at Beaver Lake Camp! The seclusion on chicken coop island was perfect and made for a perfect long weekend trip. Our favorite part was taking a sunset paddle around the lake and seeing beavers, turtles, and loons up close.