Forest camping near Lake Luzerne
Lakefront, riverside, or mountain-top—campers have their pick of views in this southern Adirondacks town.
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The Pines Lakeside Canoe & Camping
1 site · Tent13 acres · Stony Creek, NY
Enjoy a secluded lakeside campsite with two points of water access. There are no other sites on this 13 acre property, so it's very private. Complimentary canoe and stand up paddle boards for your use. New York State hiking trails just one mile down the road, plus lots of other activities like rail biking and rafting a short drive away.
The campsite is just 100 steps down a well-marked trail accessible from the parking spot. Pitch your tent on the elevated platform encircled in pine trees with a view of the lake. Next to the tent area you’ll find a solar shower, picnic table, Cleanwaste toilet in outhouse, fire pit and Adirondack chairs.
The site comes equipped ample firewood, fire starters, and many kitchen items including plates, bowls, utensils, cups, frying pan, can opener, wine opener, salt and pepper, cooking tongs, dish wash basin, and dish soap.
Please note, that during Mother's Day and Father's Day is black fly season in the Adirondacks. Difficult to predict, but good to be aware of.
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Patterson Creek Camp
4 sites · RVs, Tents5 acres · Warrensburg, NY
Located near the confulence of the Hudson and Schroon rivers. Rich in local and regional history. Some of or most influntial events in our history took place on or near this location. Henry Hudson the namesake of our beloved river camped on the confluence and met with the native tribes to plot a cource northward.Our area is rich with the history of the ealy USA.
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Secluded Lake George Campground
4 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. Situated on 130 acres, the four bedroom three bathroom lodge allows family and friends to enjoy each other as well as the surrounding landscape without the need of camping gear. 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.
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Camp TedRock Adk. Forest Retreat
2 sites · Lodging, Tents5 acres · Thurman, NY
Camp TedRock Adirondack Forest Retreat provides private and secluded off grid campsites and structures on 5 forested acres within the Blue Line of The Adirondack State Park in Thurman New York. Just minutes from I-87 and the Lake George Region, our A Frame site offers a 120 square foot authentic A-Frame cabin with an open Adirondack Lean-to approach. This 1-4 person A frame comes with 2 sleeping cots each with quilted pads, 2 hammocks with hanging space inside or out and plenty of space to pitch a tent all around, tent included. Down by the stream you'll find a fire ring with a cooking grill and outdoor seating. Inside the A frame you're provided with authentic oil lanterns and flashlights, gas cook stove, kitchen ware, food storage cooler and small table and chairs. 14 gallons of potable water is provided with a nearby stream for additional supplies. There is a small corner loo inside the A frame with a flushing RV type toilet and also a comfortable Adirondack outhouse with an ecological waste removing system. Although the A frame is unheated, there is a small propane space heater to take off the chill of a cool Adirondack evening. This 5-acre quiet paradise is surrounded by on site walking trails where the only sounds are the owls and an occasional airplane. Camp TedRock is close to many popular Adirondack adventures including nearby Crane Mountain, spectacular Garnet Lake, The Hudson River and many more. Top quality kayak packages are available upon request at an additional charge. The popular Lake George and Adirondack High Peak Regions await your exploration and provide endless adventures, all just minutes from your camp. Cancelation Policy: If you cancel at least 7 days before your check in day and time, you’ll receive a full refund (minus Hipcamp fees). If you cancel within the 7 days before check in, there will be no refund.
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Romantic Lake George View!
1 site · Tent21 acres · Ticonderoga, NY
Learn more about this land:Are you ready for Breathtaking Beauty and Refreshing Mountain Air? Located in the Eastern Adirondacks in the beautiful town of Hague, New York this is an ideal setting for the ultimate romantic camping experience. With incredible views of the Adirondack Mountains and stunning views of Lake George, enjoy this rustic experience high atop your own private camping area. Let the crackle of a campfire and the soothing sounds of an evening in the woods stimulate your senses. Encapsulate yourself in this experience by spending your anniversary high atop this camping retreat or surprise your sweetheart by proposing with the picturesque beauty of Lake George as your backdrop. Enjoy roasting s’mores in the fire ring provided or relax while you and your sweetheart gaze at the stars. The acreage is bordered by the Hague Brook on one side and it is nestled against 51 acres of state land behind the camp site. There is also a quaint stream running through the property as well. Enjoy a nice hike up to the camping area accompanied by guide ropes. There are nearby activities (see list) with easy access to scenic drives, historic sites, and attractions. Great for families with children 8 years and above. Don’t forget to check out the Hague Brook waterfall a few minutes’ walk on route 8.*This camp site is only accessible on foot and is 190 ft hike from the parking spot. You must be able to use ropes to hike up a 50-60 degree incline. This is not appropriate for small children. You will want to get there during daylight hours so you can safely find the site.Fun Facts: * Benjamin Franklin camped in Hague twice during the American Revolution. *Sam Ackerman discovered natural graphite in the area in 1887 the basis for the Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil. See Graphite Mountain. *Major Robert Rogers made his historic escape sliding down what is now famously known as Roger’s slide.Nearby Activities: Fire House Restaurant (transformed from a real firehouse), a deli and convenience store, Maplefields Gas that offers hot showers, Hague Town Beach with lifeguard, and playground all within walking distance, Elephant Rock, Rogers Rock State Park Day Use area, Buck Mountain, Five Nations Miniature Golf, LaChute River Walk, hiking, a boat dock at the beach where you can rent or bring your own boat or jet ski, kayaking, canoeing, parasailing, fireworks on Lake George, concerts, arts and crafts. Don’t forget to check out the Hague Brook waterfall a few minutes walk on route 8 across the street from the property.Amenities: Bathrooms at Hague Town Beach (300 yards away) Passive water collection via blue rain barrel (not suitable for drinking), A shower platform is provided. You will need to bring a shower bag and tent system or the beach is minutes away. Picnic Table Insulated Tent Platform approx. 16x12 with D rings and astro turf. A Fire Ring surrounded with bench seating Plenty of down trees for firewood Level parking, right off the road Rake, shovel, and broom provided for use while on property Items you will need to bring: Solar Shower Bag and Tent system. Be sure to bring Gloves and sneakers for the hike Garbage bags and ability to pack out garbage Drinking Water Bug Spray And all other necessary camping needs not included in Amenities list. *If you forget anything, the convenience store is at the bottom of property, across street. They have a deli, grocery items, and camping supplies. You will love this rustic retreat nestled high above the babbling Hague Brook with its majestic views of the Adirondack Mountains and its beautiful view of the crystal clear waters of Lake George. Perfect for any nature lover or the romantic in you. Be sure to book now and discover your own little piece of heaven in historic Hague, New York. This is truly the best private camp site overlooking Lake George! Come share our little piece of paradise!
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Graphite Hill Farm.
2 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Greenfield Center, NY
We are a small private horse farm just minuted outside of Saratoga Springs, NY but you'd never know you're so close to town. Feel free to explore our 100 acres of mostly wooded land either on foot or by bike or skis or snowshoes. Take a short drive into town to experience some of the best restaurants in the area or spend a day at the historic Saratoga Racecourse. After a long day doing whatever you enjoy come back to a quiet farm setting, sit by the fire, relax to the sounds of the peepers, crickets or whippoorwills. The Saratoga area has so much to offer, outdoor activities of every sort, shopping, dining, horse racing, you name it.
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Grateful Acres Vermont
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents12 acres · West Dover, VT
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Welcome to Grateful Acres Vermont, a 420 friendly, Grateful Dead inspired camping destination in the heart of the Green Mountains. We have space available for tents, campers, and trailers. Kayaks available to rent for use at the reservoir located just up the road. WE ARE NOT A COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE, just a family with some land in Vermont that we would.like to share.
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Rustic Barn Campground
14 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents50 acres · Corinth, NY
Our campground borders the Adirondack Park and is just minutes from Saratoga Springs and Lake George, NY. We offer wooded tenting sites and spacious RV sites. We also have luxury cabin rentals if you need comfortable lodging but want to be closer to nature than you would be in a hotel. We have seasonal RV sites available for those who like to escape for the weekend and relax or just like to be close to the action for the summer season.
We have several tent sites as well as an Airstream to rent!
3 Night minimum for Holiday weekends including July 4th and Labor Day. 2 night minimum on weekends, but sometimes we can make an exception if it's short notice and there are sites available.
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Farm Animal Sanctuary Retreat
2 sites · Lodging125 acres · West Pawlet, VT
We’ve moved to a beautiful new location in the Mettowee Valley of Vermont, with 125 acres of fields and forest, 7 acres of u-pick blueberries, a spring fed pond, the Mettowee River for swimming, and of course our many rescued farm animals who love attention ❤️. Only min from Granville, NY, the colored slate capital of the world, 30 min from Manchester, and 20 min from Dorset. When you book with us, you help us care for our rescued farm animals, and continue our mission to rescue and offer sanctuary to more animals in need. Get back to nature, spend time with the animals, and find your peace here. We hope you’ll come stay with us! Feel free to contact me with any questions, or follow us on instagram @kinderwayfarmsanctuaryvt for more photos and updates!
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Fish house campsites
2 sites · RVs, Tents19 acres · Galway, NY
Learn more about this land:Fish House campsites is a Southern Adirondack primitive camping experience.We are 2 miles from Galway Lake and 2 miles from the Great Sacandaga Lake (GSL) which offers exceptional fishing and water Recreation.There is a free boat launch onto the GSL 5 minutes away and we have ample room to store your boat while camping with us.We are 20 minutes from Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) and the Saratoga RaceTrack and Racino plus numerous other places to explore the many historic sites this area has to offer.For hiking enthuses we offer the Henning preserve which offers 606 acres of trails to explore just five minutes from us.Do a search for the hennig preserve in Galway New YorkPlease note there is no ADA access at this time.
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Hilltop Hideaway
1 site · RV10 acres · Lake George, NY
Private, secure, hilltop rv site on 10 acres.
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Surrounded by forest, on a peninsula on beautiful Lake George. Large parking area can accommodate up to 25 foot vehicle, including camper vans and small travel trailers or Class C motorhomes.
Very quiet, peaceful nice camping spot.
Must have self contained camper. There are no bathroom facilities on site.
Hammock, picnic table, large fire pit, gas grill, horse shoe pit, cooler for guests and trash can on site. Camp chairs and some led lighting already set up. 7 miles to Lake George beach and attractions. Lots of hiking trails within a couple of miles. 7 miles in either direction to major thruways. 10 minutes from exit 21 on I87 (the Northway). There is water available to fill your tanks if needed. There's firewood on site as well.
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The TrailHouse
12 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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Forest camping near Lake Luzerne guide
Overview
On the southern cusp of the Adirondack Mountains, Lake Luzerne is a small town with a big sense of adventure. Forested slopes lead down the shores of the namesake lake, where you can swim, fish, and kayak from the three sandy beaches. Just minutes away, the Hudson River is the spot for river tubing, stand-up paddleboarding, or jet-skiing, or you can head out into the hills to hike, mountain bike, or horseback ride. Campers can stay lakeside at the state campground just north of town, pitch a tent along the Hudson, or seek out backcountry campsites in the surrounding wilderness.
Where to go
Lake Champlain Valley
Northeast of Lake Lucerne, campers make a beeline for Lake George, the “Queen of American Lakes,” where you can enjoy everything from paragliding to water-skiing. If you’re lucky enough to snag a spot (sites can book up months in advance), camping on the lake’s private islands is an unmissable experience. To the north, there’s first-come, first-served primitive camping in the Pharaoh Lake Wilderness Area, and plenty of choice around Lake Champlain on the Vermont border.
Western Foothills
Heading west, lowland lakes and forested valleys blanket the western foothills. If you’re looking to escape the crowds and explore the wilderness, you’ll find some of the region’s best backcountry camping around the Moose River Plains, while rustic shelters dot the trails of the West Canada Lakes Wilderness Area. There’s also island camping on Indian Lake and plenty of RV camping around Old Forge and Inlet.
Hudson Valley
The Hudson River curls its way south from Lake Luzerne in an endless panorama of forested riverbanks and historic towns. Albany and Hudson are the main hubs, but there are camping and glamping options dotted along the riverside and hidden away in the surrounding countryside. West of Hudson, head into the Catskill Mountains to hike, mountain bike, camp, or ski, depending on the season.
When to go
The best time to visit Lake Luzerne is from May to August, when the weather is ideal for swimming, water sports, and tent camping. This is peak season, and popular spots can get crowded, so book ahead. Hiking is particularly scenic in fall when the landscapes are aglow with autumnal colors. Ski season in the Adirondacks runs from November through April, but there are backcountry cabins, cozy glampsites, and RV parks open year-round.
Know before you go
- Lake Luzerne has grocery stores, restaurants, and shops selling camping and fishing supplies.
- Tick season runs from April through September in the Lake Luzerne region, so cover up when hiking and check for ticks after outdoor activities.
- There is no fee to enter Adirondack Park, but state campgrounds charge a fee, and many require reservations. A New York State Fishing License is required for any kind of fishing.
- Backcountry camping is allowed on state forest land through Adirondack Park, but you must not camp within 150 feet of any road, trail, or body of water unless marked with a “camp here” sign.
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