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Top-rated campgrounds
94% (468)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Taylor
October 2025
16 ft car
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!
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Courtney
October 2025
Tent
Everything went well, the views were amazing, the bathrooms were great, the hosts were top tier. Will definitely be trying to return!
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Christina
October 2025
Tent
The site was absolutely beautiful with beautiful views from all angles! Loved kayaking and the store up front. Thanks for making that extra pot of coffee PJ! You and your wife were wonderful hosts! Thank you again!
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Katy
October 2025
24 ft Class B
Incredible spot!!! Beautiful view of foliage and mountains. The sites are huge with great privacy. We will absolutely be back!
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Justine
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With kids
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!
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Jim
September 2025
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
My doggie CB and I enjoyed the time we spent at Paul Birch's Lakeside CG.
The campers we met were extremely friendly and helpful and its a very dog friendly place!! Site 10 was awesome and we were grateful to be their for the Sept full moon which was a spectacular site over Lake Cranberry! Charlie Brown and I will be back
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Rachel
September 2025
Tent
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:)
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James
September 2025
Tent
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!
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Jennifer
September 2025
Tent
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
Great spot with a lot of privacy and amazing views!
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Mallory
August 2025
Tent
With pets
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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Michael
August 2025
14 ft pop-up camper
With pets
Tear drop camper on site #1, set up was great. Great access to the high peaks area and the lake.
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Joshua
August 2025
20 ft pop-up camper
With kids
Such a great find! This campsite was really awesome and you get so much for the price. We stayed in an RV site and had plenty of tree buffer between us and the next site. The bathrooms were nearby and this direct access to miles of beautiful hiking trail right at the site. We also had a lot of fun at their beach and rec center. We are definitely interested in coming back.
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Scott
August 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Group trip
Massawepie holds a special place in our scouting family. Kids attended and worked there, adults attended as leaders. The hip camp portion is on the old scout camp known as Camp Mountaineer. The Rv sites are basic with 30amp power and water. The waterfront is basic but functional. There are shower houses and a recreation building with games and hang out area.
They have only been renting “Family Camp/Camp Mountianeer” for a few years. Every year we return for a few nights to drop off or pickup a scout at a camp Pioneer down the lake. Every year the facilities and offerings are better. The only issue we have is the dump station is poorly designed and difficult to dump at because of its location at the top of a small rise in the parking lot. It is impossible to have the trailer level at the dump station. The sewer inlet is also recessed in a box that makes it so you have to continuously lift the sewer hose to get the black and gray tanks flow over the edge of the box.
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Anna
August 2025
Tent
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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Carolyn
July 2025
22 ft travel trailer
Great camp site. Location on lake was perfect and awesome views. Owners were nice and responsive. Clean bathrooms and showers. Awesome little general store. We will be back.
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Kylee
July 2025
Tent
We loved the views, the beach, the Rec Center with so many games. We hope to be back!
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ceejay612
July 2025
Tent
We tent camp at Colden campsite. The booking was easy and the communication was excellent. The site was a nice open field in the woods within a short walk to showers and latrines. There was a stone fire ring and picnic table on the site.
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Judith
July 2025
25 ft Class C
This is a great campground on a beautiful lake in walking distance of rare, huge bog. There is lots of scout activity across the lake so don’t be surprised by yelling and cheering, especially in the evenings. There are also day campers who use the area. The hot showers are a nice touch.
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Jerry
July 2025
Tent
Peace and quiet with a lot of wood for an inexpensive price. Great place to go and rejuvenate the mind and body. Thank you
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The best luxury RV camping near Saranac Lake guide
Where to go
High Peaks
South of Saranac Lake, the famous High Peaks are the headline act of the Adirondacks region. This is hiking heaven, with rugged trails crisscrossing the 46 mountain peaks, magnificent views across the forested valleys, and summits reaching up to 5,344 feet. Come prepared if you want to camp out—backcountry campsites are remote with minimal facilities, or you can venture off-piste and pitch your tent in the wilderness.
North-Western Lakes
Lakes, rivers, and forest-fringed wetlands speckle the landscapes north of Saranac Lake. Escape the crowds to paddle around the Saint Regis Canoe Area, where some primitive campsites can only be reached by water. Further west, there’s a state campground at Cranberry Lake, and the surrounding hiking trails can also be explored by snowmobile in the winter months.
Western Adirondacks
South of Saranac, the lively resort town of Long Lake is the gateway to the 14-mile-long lake, a popular spot for boat cruises, seaplane flights, and water sports. Check into one of the state or private campgrounds at Long Lake or neighboring Raquette Lake. Continuing west, there’s great backcountry camping in the Moose River Plains.
When to go
Anytime is a good time to visit Saranac Lake. May through August sees the biggest crowds, and the summer season is the ideal time to swim and get on the water. In fall, the forested shores transform with a rainbow of foliage, affording some of the best leaf-peeping in the Adirondacks, while in springtime, daffodils bloom throughout town. In February, the 10-day Saranac Lake Winter Carnival is one of the region’s most popular events.
Know before you go
- Saranac Lake has grocery stores, restaurants, cafés, and shops selling camping and fishing supplies.
- Tick season runs from April through September in the Saranac Lake region, so cover up when hiking and check for ticks after outdoor activities.
- There’s 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 fishing.
- Backcountry camping is allowed on state forest land through Adirondack Park, but you can’t camp within 150 feet of any road, trail, or body of water unless otherwise marked.