Camping near Lake George

Island camping and lakeside camping are the big draws for campers at the "Queen of American Lakes".

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Riverside Retreat and Tiny Cabin

5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Poultney, VT
Refreshing riverside retreat with tent sites, RV/camper parking, and tiny house cabin on over 5 acres, featuring sunny meadows, veggie garden plot, 4-wheeler paths, and seasonal direct access to snowmobile trails. The property is perfectly nestled near the Green Mountains and the White Mountains, with a swimming hole and river fishing available right in the backyard. Bike trails, walking trails and stunning motorcycle routes are all at your fingertips from the property. Village amenities, such as groceries, bike shops, convenience stores, cafes, restaurants, and laundromat are all in walking distance (about 1 mile or less). Lake St. Catherine State Park (hot showers here) and Lake Bomoseen and others are close by for fun park activities. Visit a local winery (Whaleback Vineyard), see how maple syrup is made (Thrall Road Maple), shop the neighboring farm stands for local eggs and produce. Close regional access to hunting, skiing, snowboarding. Lightning bug / firefly season is here at the riverside retreat! As you settle in for the evening, keep an eye out for our little lantern carrying friends, while the river babbles below. Coming soon: berry picking! Blackberry and raspberry bushes are fruiting and ripening in the coming weeks. They have already bloomed and are currently growing an abundance of berries, which you are welcome to pick. In the fall, feel free to collect crab apples from our 100+ year old former orchard. New additions: 6-seater triple hammock stand with built in picnic table, fire pits added to The Boatyard and Orchard sites, a second fan added to the Tiny Cabin, solar twinkle lights added around the property. Tent sites can accommodate multiple tents, for group camping. Multiple fields available for yard games. Can accommodate parties and celebrations. 10’x20’ pop up shade tent available to rent upon request (has sidewalls). Excellent site for photo shoots, glamping, stargazing, sunbathing, leaf peeping. Want us to stock a cooler for you? Charcuterie, snacks, meals, beverages, etc. available upon request, customizable to your dietary preferences. Coming with a special guest? We can also provide flowers, sweet treats, custom greeting cards, etc.
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The TrailHouse

13 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents38 acres · Poultney, VT
Historic, quintessential VT farmstead on 38 private acres at the end of a quiet dirt road. The Slate Valley Trails pass through our property - providing direct access to 50+miles of world-class mountain biking and hiking trails. We are located mid-point in the network at a perfect jumping off point for adventure. There are also miles and miles of quiet dirt roads and abandoned forest tracks in the area, offering near endless opportunities for gravel cycling adventures. The property features perennial gardens, a pond, open meadows, forestland, and picturesque southerly views from the top of the north meadow. The tent, van and glamping sites are thoughtfully located in protected nooks in the forestland and along the forest's edge. We have hot outdoor showers (3) and a handmade wooden building that houses our portable toilets. There is also a communal fire pit.
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Quiet Lake George Area Campground

7 sites · RVs, Tents130 acres · Fort Ann, NY
Granite Hill Lodge and Campground is a re-invented campground, brought back to life with the purpose of providing a place of quiet and leisure in the busy Lake George area. Only 20 minutes to Lake George beaches, downtown and outlet shopping, Granite Hill is in a great location to enjoy the beautiful Adirondacks while providing a getaway in the foothills of Fort Ann. The newly designed campground provides a small camping feel with plenty of outdoor space to bike and hike. The property is located on the Champlain Canalway Bike Trail and has an established hiking trail and a smaller walking trail to beautiful overlooks, looking over the Adirondack Mountains. The Campground has 20 sites with a mix of Tent sites, Full Hook up sites (P/W/S) and Power and Water Sites (P/W). Due to multiple reservation systems, we do not have all of our sites listed on Hipcamp. If you are with a group or are in need of another site, send us a message and we will see how we can accommodate.
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BlueberryHill Field Camp

6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents60 acres · Goshen, VT
The field is located next to the Blueberry Hill Inn and Outdoor, nestled in the heart of the Green Mountain National Forest and the Moosalamoo Recreation Area—offering stunning sunsets! We provide access to outdoor showers with hot and cold running water, as well as restrooms in the Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. For more information, visit our website at blueberryhilltrails dot com. While there is an internet connection near the buildings, please note that it's not guaranteed at your site. You can drive your car right up to your site, which offers privacy, though you may occasionally see other tents in the open field. For your campfire, you can forage for wood or request "bundles" (about a dozen pieces) by the morning of your arrival, and we'll have it delivered to your site. Please note, wood from outside Vermont is not permitted. Step outside your tent and you'll find a wealth of hiking, biking, and running trails. As stewards of these trails, your camping fees help support our efforts. Nearby, you can enjoy swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. Trail maps are provided upon arrival, and you can also view them online on our webpage at Blueberry Hill Outdoor Center. The Outdoor Center offers snacks and cold drinks for purchase, including our inn-made chocolate chip cookies, chips, and cold drinks.You can also request a full breakfast, pastries, packed lunch, and coffee from the inn across the road. Don't miss our Pizza Nights at the inn—just be sure to reserve the evening before to guarantee availability. Payment for extras can be made on-site via Venmo or cash. In August, enjoy blueberry picking right here on-site!
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Slateville Farm Secluded Camps

10 sites · RVs, Tents350 acres · Granville, NY
Extremely Private Sites ~ Outdoor Private Hot Shower, Flush Toilet, Sink Available Sweeping pastoral hillsides mixed with densely wooded private acres make our camp sites unique with each one offering a different experience. We have developed a network of trails to enjoy and offer swimming in our red slate quarry, catch release fishing, hiking, and biking is nearby at the Slate Valley Trails or Merck Forest. Lots of places to picnic and enjoy the sunset. We have a farm stand stocked with seasonal goodies, unlimited firewood, ice, and free flowing spring water for you to enjoy. Our bucolic farmland was originally for milking cows, it was leased at times for mining red slate when Granville was at its peak. Technology changed and the industry left us with beautiful abandoned quarry holes that have filled with natural spring water. Our farm currently offers firewood, bagged spring ice, spring water, and we operate a farm stand on the weekends seasonally selling our own pesticide produce and free range eggs and camp related supplies. We consider 1 night reservations on week days and for our repeat guests, Inquire. Oak Tree - Pastoral with expansive views, Extremely Private Owl - Wooded, Hammocks, walkable to Quarry, our original site. Guest Favorite Pines - Wooded, Most Remote, Viking Chairs, Picnic Table Ridgeline - Open Pastoral, Covered Pergola with Pit & ADK Chairs, Great for Groups, RVS, Kids, Pets. Sunset Views Hops - Newly Renovated, Metal Pit, ADK Chairs, Combination Site Wooded/Open, Suitable for an RV, Graveled, May combine with Ridgeline for groups Quarryside - Close to Quarry Hole, smaller site, room for 2 tents on the trail network, Shaded, No Grill New Quarry for Small Gatherings - The grassy upper side of the Quarry has an outhouse, firepit, and large picnic table. On the opposite side of the Quarry is the swimming/kayaking entrance for our visiting campers. On Farm Activities: Large Red Quarry Swimming Hole, Catch Release Bass, Hiking, Biking, Yoga Pergola, Sunset Pergola, Farm Stand, Enjoy feeding carrots to the Scottish Highland Cows! We also have a 40 acre parcel with a Lookout Tower and Cabin that is Incredible. "Slateville Retreat" No words to describe!
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Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks

133 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents20 acres · North Hudson, NY
Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks combines the sweet nostalgia of classic campground fun with modern amenities and conveniences. As you roll your RV or family vehicle onto the grounds, you’ll take in your forested surroundings, a myriad of family-friendly activities, and a peek of the Schroon River that leads down to Schroon Lake. Pull in to your full hook-up site, deluxe cabin, or cozy yurt to begin your outdoor adventure! Our family-friendly amenities abound! Two swimming pools and waterslide; gaga ball; multiple playgrounds; gem mining; mini golf; a play house; pedal bike rentals; a spacious rec hall stocked with arts and crafts and arcade games; lazy river tubing; a riverside beach area and more – young campers will have endless options to choose from at Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks. A fully-stocked camp store, large laundry facility, and parkwide WiFi bring some creature comforts to your camp site.
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Bridgeview Harbour Marina

5 sites · RVs, Tents33 acres · Port Henry, NY
Bridgeview Harbour Marina is a family owned and operated full service marina, event space, and camping area on the Adirondack shore of Lake Champlain. Established in 2020 the Marina provides seasonal and overnight slips and moorings to boaters, fisherman, and lake-goers, three camp sites, and an on-site cafe. Marina services are available May thru October each year, with other events and services available throughout the year. The marina is set on 33 acres along Lake Champlain and hosts ~4150 feet of lake-frontage, it is accessible via car, boat, or via the adjacent Amtrak rail line. Prior to becoming a marina in 1989, the property was home to a very large Iron Foundry, rail yard, and barge-loading operation known as Cedar Point. Cedar point, part of the larger Witherbee-Sherman Mining Company, operated in the late 19th and early 20th centuries smelting iron ore to be shipped throughout the world via the Lake Champlain Canal and Hudson River, and is credited with providing iron to some of America's leading projects at the time. Some remains of the sites industrious past can be observed throughout the property. From Father's Day to Labor Day, the Marina hosts the Port Henry Waterfront Farmers' Market every Friday between 5PM and 8PM. The Market features farms, makers, artists, food trucks and Live Music every week. You can check out our live lake camera and weather station info at our website https://www.bridgeviewharbour.com/weather
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Camping near Lake George guide

Overview

In the southern Adirondacks in upstate New York, Lake George has been a popular vacation getaway since the 19th century. Surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains and Adirondack State Park, the 32-mile Long Lake is home to hundreds of islands while several historic towns dot its shores. Outdoor activities abound in the Lake George area, including swimming, fishing, boating, rafting, paddling, parasailing, hiking, biking, and adventure parks. Other nearby attractions include historic forts and sites, museums, amusement parks, and outlet shops. The area is home to plenty of New York state-run campgrounds,private campgrounds, and RV parks, making it easy to have a Lake George escape as a camping trip.

Where to go

Lake George Islands

The lake is home to more than 300 islands, including 44 state-owned islands that offer some 380 campsites spread over three island groups: Glen Island Group in the Narrows east of Bolton Landing, Long Island Group at the southern end, and the Narrow Island Group at the northern end. Several islands, including Hermit Island and Refuge Island, feature only a single campsite, offering campers the ultimate private island camping experience. Some areas, such as Red Rock Bay, offer water sites for cruisers with sleeping quarters. All Lake George island campsites are accessible by boat only.

West Shore Lake George

Several small towns, including Diamond Point, Bolton Landing, and Hague, can be found along the west shore and offer dining, shopping, and other amenities. Lakeside camping options are also available and include the state-owned Hearthstone Point Campground. Private campgrounds and RV resorts can be found in scenic settings that include mountains, woods, and rivers, and include options along the Schroon River and spots with tent sites, RV sites with full hookups, and camping cabins.

South Shore Lake George

The Village of Lake George is located right at the southern shore of the lake and offers several popular beaches, boat rentals, and all the amenities you'd expect in a resort destination. Further south, find the cultural hub of Glen Falls, the town of Queensbury, and additional attractions that include Prospect Mountain, Six Flags Great Escape, and Coopers Cave. Camping options are plentiful and include the state-owned Lake George Battleground and several large private campgrounds and RV parks, some with creature comforts including wifi and swimming pools.

North and East Shore Lake George

Camping options near the north shore are limited and include the state-owned Rogers Rock Campground and a few private campgrounds. The town of Ticonderoga can be found at the northern end, along with historic Fort Ticonderoga. The east shore of Lake George is rugged and undeveloped, with only a few small hamlets and two summer camps for kids. Natural attractions include Black Mountain, Buck Mountain, and Shelving Rock Falls.