The best campgrounds near Old Forge, New York with climbing

Looking to climb near Old Forge, New York? Hipcamp has over 300 options for camping near this location with climbing opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top campsites like ADK Mountain View (111 reviews), Patterson Creek Camp (91 reviews), and Willow Hill Farm and Mountains (87 reviews). With prices as low as $20 per night and an average price of $57 per night, you'll find options to fit any budget. Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and campfires, and indulge in activities such as wildlife watching, swimming, and snow sports.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to climb near Old Forge, New York? Hipcamp has over 300 options for camping near this location with climbing opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned climber or just starting out, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top campsites like ADK Mountain View (111 reviews), Patterson Creek Camp (91 reviews), and Willow Hill Farm and Mountains (87 reviews). With prices as low as $20 per night and an average price of $57 per night, you'll find options to fit any budget. Enjoy popular amenities like trash disposal, potable water, and campfires, and indulge in activities such as wildlife watching, swimming, and snow sports.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Beaver Camp

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15mi from Old Forge · 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. Rockclimbers Paradise

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46mi from Old Forge · 8 sites · Tents · Little Falls, NY

This scenic land in the historic Mohawk Valley was once home to the Dolgeville Branch Railroad which ran from Little Falls to Dolgeville and was a light-gauge rail line which ran its last ride in the 1960's and is also home to the only lake in the City of Little Falls, Green Lake which abounds with bullhead, small rockbass, turtles and wild fowl of all kinds.Learn more about this land:Camping with a mile-long nature trail that follows the course of the old Dolgeville/LIttle Falls Railroad Line. Parking available, firewood is on property for foraging and streams with cool water and a few waterfalls to soak under after a hot day. Best rock-climbing from the Gunks to Albany with renowned climbs such as The Wind Wall and the Diehidrals, a sheer face with bolts and runs already set up by pros from our area. Bicycling and bushwacking road and trail. Historic rockcuts form the 1800's through beautiful wooded trail and an antique Rock-crusher with works of art inside.

3. Luisa Woods

43mi from Old Forge · 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

4. 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 Old Forge

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Nicks Lake Campground

1.6mi from Old Forge · 104 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

Canoeing through the Fulton Chain of Lakes

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Alger Island Campground

5.4mi from Old Forge · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Limekiln Lake Campground

8.3mi from Old Forge · 260 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

Eighth Lake Campground entrance at Seventh Lake.

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Eighth Lake Campground

14mi from Old Forge · 116 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Brown Tract Pond Campground

15mi from Old Forge · 84 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Tioga Point Campground

19mi from Old Forge · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Golden Beach Campground

20mi from Old Forge · 195 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Forked Lake Campground

26mi from Old Forge · 77 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

Poplar Point Campground

29mi from Old Forge · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

Point Comfort Campground

29mi from Old Forge · 63 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Little Sand Point Campground

29mi from Old Forge · 74 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

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Indian Lake Islands Campground

29mi from Old Forge · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Adirondack State Park

Stories from the community

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Tom

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Rockclimbers Paradise

Good location where I needed to stop on my bicycle trek across America.

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ga

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rockclimbers Paradise

Lots of wooded area to set up camp. Near the train tracks, but when you’re in the woods they kind of lull you to sleep.

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Ella

June 2025

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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.

Martha A.

May 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Rockclimbers Paradise

Nice vantage point from which to explore the history of Little Falls.

Across the Mohawk River from the Hip Camp.

Martha A.

May 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Rockclimbers Paradise

Nice location - if you love trains you will be delighted. Honestly, they come by quite often but they do not blow their whistles hardly at all so it’s not that loud. I can definitely sleep through them. Since it rained every day I ended up sleeping in my van. There is a place to hike along the river along the closed portion of River Rd. It’s also close to the Erie Canal Lock 17 and the historic ruins of an older lock.

Martha A.

May 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Rockclimbers Paradise

Interesting property not far from the train tracks. Great to explore Little Falls from.