The best private sites RV parks near Lake Placid, New York

Nestled in the Adirondacks, this New York village blends natural beauty and outdoor adventure for memorable camping. The mountain air and cool summers made Lake Placid a premier vacation destination during the Gilded Age. But you don't need a big budget to pitch a tent, cast a fishing line or launch a canoe into the tranquil waters.

The town itself is really between two lakes: Lake Placid and Lake Mirror. The latter is named for its clear waters, offering stunning views from a kayak or canoe. Not far from downtown is the public beach. The sandy shore is excellent for swimming, with a dock and diving platforms.

Lake Placid has hosted two winter Olympics. Today, the former facilities are open to the public. You can bobsled with a pro driver down the Olympic track, or take in the view from the 120-meter tall ski jump.

Explore the Brewster Peninsula nature trails while you're in town. The easy loops pass through quiet pine groves and hug the southern shore of Lake Placid.

Experienced hikers should consider pitching a tent at Meadowbrook campground. About 4 miles from town, the grounds are right next to the Scarface trailhead and close to the Haystack Mountain trail.

If you prefer to camp closer to town, check out the private campgrounds and camping cabins. These are also your best bets for creature comforts like Wi-Fi, as well as electrical hook-ups for RVs.

First-rate trout fishing can be found on the West Branch Ausable River. Get an early morning start by spending the night at the Wilmington Notch campground. Several tent sites are a stone's throw from the river, and the facilities cover basics like hot showers. The grounds are close to Veterans' Memorial Highway, a scenic drive leading to the top of Whiteface Mountain.

Saranac Lake is about 10 miles west, but well worth the trip for kayakers. There are four lakes here connected by locks, making it ideal for all-day exploring in small craft. The Saranac Lake Islands campground puts you right on the water. Most of the sites are primitive but include several tiny islands that you can call your own for the night.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Lake Placid

Adirondack Adventure Base

1. Adirondack Adventure Base

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23mi from Lake Placid · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Overlook Lean-To, Treehouse, primitive campsites, and so much more! This is glamping at its finest. Our property was originally used as a seasonal hunting/fishing camp in the 1920's. Sheila and Bob bought it in the early 80s and have turned it into an amazing compound built for their family. They blinked their eyes and their children are gone, so this beautiful 50 acre diverse property and its private trail system are meant to be shared. Nestled in a mature, private pine forest, this well cared for property boasts abundant wildlife and a network of walking, skiing and mountain biking trails which take you past wetlands, cliffs and a variety of forest types. They have all kinds of lodging options from a beautiful vacation cabin they rent, to an Adk lean-to, to a Treehouse, and primitive campsites. You'll find a little bit for everyone at Adirondack Adventure Base.

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Ellea Pine Camps

2. Ellea Pine Camps

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31mi from Lake Placid · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Welcome to Ellea Pine Camps, a 240+ acre off-grid glamping retreat located inside the Adirondack park. We offer an immersive off-grid cabin experience with added comfort where it counts: solar power, heaters, luxury bedding, private heated outhouse, hot shower, outdoor cooking station with gas grill, & more. 40+ miles of breathtaking mountain views and mesmerizing night time skies. We offer miles of trails to explore with exclusive back country access to over 157k acres of forever wild forest. Malone: 15 mins Paul Smiths VIC Center: 20 mins Saranac Lake: 35 mins Lake Placid: 50 mins Tupper Lake: 55 mins

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ADK Saddle Hill

3. ADK Saddle Hill

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23mi from Lake Placid · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

This was a very old dairy farm owned by the Duntley Family. Old farming equipment dispersed throughout the property. An old foundation from a sugaring house. Beautiful old rock walls. Deer and wildlife galore. Pitch your tent or bring your camper to our 150-acre working farm oasis. Beautiful views of the Adirondack Mountains. Easy drive to great hiking spots. Easy access in Essex for the ferry to Vermont. Lake Placid, high peaks 30 minutes. Or just relax at your campsite with a fire. There is a water spigot to the left of the big brown metal building with easy access with the driveway in front of the building. Each site has its own outhouse, picnic table, two Adirondack chairs, fire ring with a cooking grate. Snow mobile access during winter months. Please use hashtag #saddlehill Happy Camping!

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Outer Space

4. Outer Space

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26mi from Lake Placid · 4 sites · Tents, RVs

Our property dates back to the early 1800’s where it began as a family farm and was operated that way until the 1960’s when it became a tree farm. In 1986 is when it entered our family. Much of our property remains a Red Pine tree farm with modern improvements along the way. With a Wedding Officiant on site special occasions are always welcome such as family reunions or couples seeking to elope<3

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Sprinter Van: Parking in the Pines

5. Sprinter Van: Parking in the Pines

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9.7mi from Lake Placid · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Two premium location Sprinter Van / Camper Van parking spots in Keene NY. Beautiful woodlot with mountain views. Private. Quiet. In the heart of the High Peaks. Minutes from most 46er peaks and mountain bike trails. 20 minutes to Whiteface. Footsteps away from the Ausable River. Peaceful spot on quiet back road. In town but out of town. Restored pine plantation and fruit orchard (active restoration in progress). No PortaJohn. No running water. Guests must have their own water and restrooms. Owner lives on the premises.

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9.7mi from Lake Placid · 3 sites · Tents, RVs

Two premium location Sprinter Van / Camper Van parking spots in Keene NY. Beautiful woodlot with mountain views. Private. Quiet. In the heart of the High Peaks. Minutes from most 46er peaks and mountain bike trails. 20 minutes to Whiteface. Footsteps away from the Ausable River. Peaceful spot on quiet back road. In town but out of town. Restored pine plantation and fruit orchard (active restoration in progress). No PortaJohn. No running water. Guests must have their own water and restrooms. Owner lives on the premises.

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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Taylor

October 2025

16 ft car

2 nights at ADK Saddle Hill

A great, convenient, and thoughtfully laid out site. I stayed two nights while exploring the trails and really enjoyed the view over the field with their horses during the day and the stars at night were amazing. The outhouse was convenient and clean as well. I definitely plan on returning someday soon!

Katy

October 2025

24 ft Class B

Weekend Trip to ADK Saddle Hill

Incredible spot!!! Beautiful view of foliage and mountains. The sites are huge with great privacy. We will absolutely be back!

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Margaret

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Outer Space

We loved Outerspace! We stayed at the Knotty Pines site and it was awesome - private, cozy, and had everything you’d need for camp including table & chairs, cooking grate, some utensils, and sink. Cara was so nice and had some great suggestions for things to do. Easy to find, easy to drive in an out, clean toilet…a really great spot!

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Justine

October 2025

20 ft campervan

With kids

Weekend Trip to ADK Saddle Hill

This was a lovely camping spot with lots of space and beautiful fall views. Picnic table, fire pit with chairs, and your own porta-john. Close and easy to get to from the highway, but with no loud traffic. It's quiet at ADK Saddle Hill and highly recommended!

Tres

September 2025

15 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Outer Space

A perfect campsite for a brisk evening - thanks! Cara was quick to respond and directions were accurate. Sky was clear which made for very vibrant star gazing. Nice, quiet, clean and secluded campsite - highly recommend!

James

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Outer Space

This campsite was amazing! We wanted the pond site originally but so happy we went with Knotty Pines. It has everything you want to have when camping. Big pines, view of the stars, and a big fireplace. Not to mention a swing set, picnic tables, and plenty of space. This campsite was BIG! Our host Cara was by far the kindest host we have ever had on our hipcamps. She was so welcoming and down to earth. She’s committed to make sure your experience a good one. Could not have been happier with this site. We absolutely loved it!

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Rachel

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to ADK Saddle Hill

I am still not over the views at this campground and never will be 😭😍 my husband and I went on our anniversary trip this past weekend and waking up to the mountains and seeing sunset every day was beyond a dream. Sarah’s horses were so sweet and friendly too, and they even came right up to the fence when we were sitting there one day. And on another note, SHE HAS THE 👏🏻 NICEST 👏🏻 OUTHOUSE 👏🏻🤣 it has a light and is clean as a whistle 😂😂😂😂 in addition, Sarah answered our questions speedily and recommended some hiking spots in the Adirondack Mountains. We stayed at camp site #2 for reference and saw the views in the pics below 😍anybody would enjoy their time at Saddle Hill:)

James

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to ADK Saddle Hill

This was a surprise, we had no idea how beautiful this place would be! It was private and the site was very large. We stayed as late as we could because we loved it so much. It was great seeing the horses graze and deer trot by. The host was kind and welcoming. Loved it!

Lots of beautiful, quiet, privacy in the pines.

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Jennifer

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Adirondack Adventure Base

Woodland Grove Camping at Adirondack Adventure Base is such a gem. The property is calm, pristine, and full of charm with cute little trails to wander right on-site. It feels like a perfect mix of peaceful and fun. Bob and Sheila are the kindest, most thoughtful hosts, and it was such a treat getting to spend time with them. Mim is just the coolest human being ever and made the stay even more special. We also got to try their maple syrup, which truly was the best we’ve ever had. The spot is also in an ideal location, just a short drive to Saranac Lake, Lake Placid, and some of the most beautiful hiking and sightseeing in the Adirondacks. We left already talking about when we’ll come back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable Adirondack stay.

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Anna

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to ADK Saddle Hill

Great spot with a lot of privacy and amazing views!

Todd

August 2025

16 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Outer Space

What a great spot and hosts! The setting was great, and the amenities were awesome! Can't wait to go back again!

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Mallory

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to ADK Saddle Hill

Beautiful site up in the Adirondacks. The shady areas were a lifesaver in the summer heat. Really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back again

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elliot

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Outer Space

Knotty Pines was such a lovely secluded spot. Cara and her sweet dog Jack welcomed me upon arrival. She gave me all the details on the site and surrounding area. I arranged to have firewood ahead if time through the Hipcamp site, and everything was ready when I got; Cara even covered it to protect it from a possible thunderstorm. Super site, next time I'll stay for more than one night.

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Michael

August 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

With pets

3 nights at ADK Saddle Hill

Tear drop camper on site #1, set up was great. Great access to the high peaks area and the lake.

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Luke

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Outer Space

First time taking the family out camping and was a great success. Beautiful weather and amazing site made it that easier to be less stressful. Hands down will come here again. Super clean and ever easy to get to. Thank you for letting us come!!!!

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Anna

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to ADK Saddle Hill

We had a lovely stay at this campsite! The property is super cute and well-maintained, with a nearby outhouse that even has lighting — a nice touch for nighttime use. There was plenty of firewood provided, which made evenings by the fire really easy and enjoyable. Just a heads-up: if you’re booking Site One, it’s the closest to the main highway, so you’ll hear some traffic noise. Also, while the mountains are nearby, the view is a bit obstructed by trees from this particular site. Still, it was a peaceful and cozy spot overall!

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Madison

July 2025

19 ft Class B

With kids

Weekend Trip to Outer Space

This was a beautiful spot!! And perfect family weekend getaway. It was just as expected and better upon arrival👏🏽 quiet, peaceful and beautiful scenery

Jessica

July 2025

16 ft car

With pets

1 night at Outer Space

Beautiful camp spot. Only stayed one night but would totally come back. Very nice layout and great amenities :)

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Grace

July 2025

Tent

4 nights at Outer Space

We absolutely loved camping in Knotty Pines! The site, while on the property they live on, was very secluded and peaceful. Lots of birds chirping and plenty of good hammock trees made for a very relaxing time there. The site was very roomie and had one of the best fire set ups I’ve seen at any campsite: a place to keep logs off the ground and covered with a tarp plus a huge brick fire pit. The location was central to many of the hikes we wanted to do in the area and is only about 15 minutes from any shopping needs you may have. Only thing to note is that the coyote population is high in the area and we heard them howling and barking nearby a couple nights. That is to be expected anywhere in this area and didn’t bother us much, but if you have small animals you camp with, make sure you keep them nearby and have space for them in your tent or camper.