96% (1.9K) • 267 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Saranac Lake
Camp Moonset
1. Camp Moonset
100%
(8)
20mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Our cabin is an original Adirondack hunters camp nestled on the toe of Pelkey Mt. Vintage twin beds and built-in bunks sleep up to 4 people comfortably with a wood stove, propane lighting and a dry sink to load with ice and goodies. This off-the-grid, rustic cabin is the ONLY camp on over 600 acres of land, of which Pelkey Mt is the dominate feature. World class hiking, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing all within minutes of Camp Moonset and set in one of the most beloved areas by ADK locals. Enjoy the Adirondacks' High Peaks region without the crowds.
**New pictures added from the April 2024 eclipse, top of Pelkey Mt looking south east towards Catamount Mt.
**New pictures will be posted soon with recent cabin interior up grades.
**2 night minimum required during the summer season.
Toilets
Campfires
from
$121
/ night
Scott’s Summit
2. Scott’s Summit
94%
(9)
31mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Lodging
This property is part of an original hundred acre woods
in the Adirondack Park overlooking Lincoln Pond. My grandfather moved an old ice house under the property in 1943 and built the existing camp in 1949. Her family lives in Florida and has continued to maintain and improve the old camp for the last 40 years. After having done selective logging two years ago we discovered a spot in the back of the property overlooking the pond and with the removal of a couple of trees have a beautiful view of Lincoln Pond. The deck with the Yurt is the beginning of an eventual cabin. I live in the main house from late May until late October and decided to share it with like minded nature loving folks. It’s a 1/2 mile hike from the parking lot with total privacy.Learn more about this land:Located on top of a hill on a 100 acre wildlife sanctuary overlooking Lincoln Pond and the Adirondack High Peaks. Private Yurt on wooden deck with solar shower and water pumped up from nearby creek. Access from parking area over old logging road by SUV or ATV or a 12 minute hike from the parking area. 15 minute drive to numerous Adirondack hiking trails. Enjoy starry nights with a Biolite Bonfire. Two twin air beds and one king air bed. Bring your sleeping bags. Glamping at its best!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$85
/ night
The Cabin
3. The Cabin
73%
(13)
26mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Secluded log cabin set in 16 acres of private woodland in the Adirondacks.
Easy access to all the region has to offer, from world class fishing, hiking, climbing and paddling with white face mountain 20 minutes away for skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
The Cabin is off the grid, with solar power for lighting and well pump, propane for the fridge and stove, and two wood burning stoves for heat. There’s an outhouse for a washroom..
There’s a screened in porch that has a bbq as a second cooking option.
The property is teaming with wildlife, providing a home to many species native to the region.
An ideal location to immerse yourself in nature !
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$130
/ night
Camp Okwáho
4. Camp Okwáho
19mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Tent, RV
Located within the Adirondack Park, our camp is a private woodlot with a fantastic view of Jay Mountain! You’ll enjoy peace and quiet, with no road noise or light pollution. The eastern exposure of the site provides plenty of sunshine. Although you’re likely here to explore the Adirondack Mountains, our property invites you to truly relax and enjoy the surroundings.
The driveway leads to a level area for car camping or pitching a tent. You’ll also find a stone fire pit with firewood available for purchase (honor system) on site. A unique timber framed outhouse is just a short walk from the campsite. As a rule, we leave the outhouse stocked with toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and trash bags. However, because we won’t be on site to restock supplies between guests, it’s best to come prepared with those items.
We think you’ll agree that our location is hard to beat! You’ll see and hear wildlife throughout your stay. Listen for the drumming of a Ruffed Grouse by day, and for barking foxes, chatty coyotes, and hooting owls at night. While fully immersed in a prime Adirondack setting, you’ll still be surprisingly close to nearby attractions and conveniences:
1 mile from the Jay Mtn trailhead
2 miles from the Ice Jam Inn (dinner)
2 miles from the ADK Cafe (breakfast, lunch)
4 miles from Ward Lumber (camp supplies)
4 miles from Jay Covered Bridge/swimming hole
8 miles to Keene (beer, gas, groceries, etc)
10-20 minutes from lots of High Peak hiking access (Giant, The Garden, and others)
16 miles to Lake Placid
While we do mow and cleanup up several times per year, our Camp is fairly primitive. That being said, you might encounter tall grass and an occasional fallen tree (free firewood!).
The driveway and campsite are navigable in a vehicle with 4WD/AWD. A bit of extra ground clearance will help. If you have concerns about whether or not your ride can handle it, feel free to contact us… we can weigh in.
Please treat the land with respect. We ask that all guests clean up after themselves upon checkout, and take their trash with them when leaving. Thank you for your interest in Camp Okwáho. We know you’ll enjoy your stay!!! 🐺
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Minerva Hipcamp
5. Minerva Hipcamp
97%
(18)
39mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · RV
PRIVATE RV/CAMPER SITE. Relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the magic of the Adirondacks at our family property, a quiet, peaceful lot nestled in pine, fir and oak trees at the edge of Olmstedville in the town of Minerva.
Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with you and leave no trace.
The campsite provides SEWER AND WATER HOOK-UP.
Site includes a fire ring and picnic table.
There is NO ELECTRICITY , NO BATHROOM .
A short walk from the campsite is a canoe access point on the river that runs through town, and it is an easy walk or drive to stores/restaurants.
Swim, kayak, fish in local rivers and lakes. Explore the many hiking trails throughout the Adirondack Park. Enjoy beautiful Minerva Beach just a few minutes down the road!
6 miles from Gore Mountain, 16 miles to Schroon Lake, 3O miles to Lake George.
Water hookup
Sewer hookup
from
$38
/ night
96% (1.9K) • 267 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Saranac Lake
Camp Moonset
1. Camp Moonset
100%
(8)
20mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Our cabin is an original Adirondack hunters camp nestled on the toe of Pelkey Mt. Vintage twin beds and built-in bunks sleep up to 4 people comfortably with a wood stove, propane lighting and a dry sink to load with ice and goodies. This off-the-grid, rustic cabin is the ONLY camp on over 600 acres of land, of which Pelkey Mt is the dominate feature. World class hiking, boating, swimming, biking, and fishing all within minutes of Camp Moonset and set in one of the most beloved areas by ADK locals. Enjoy the Adirondacks' High Peaks region without the crowds.
**New pictures added from the April 2024 eclipse, top of Pelkey Mt looking south east towards Catamount Mt.
**New pictures will be posted soon with recent cabin interior up grades.
**2 night minimum required during the summer season.
Toilets
Campfires
from
$121
/ night
Scott’s Summit
2. Scott’s Summit
94%
(9)
31mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Lodging
This property is part of an original hundred acre woods
in the Adirondack Park overlooking Lincoln Pond. My grandfather moved an old ice house under the property in 1943 and built the existing camp in 1949. Her family lives in Florida and has continued to maintain and improve the old camp for the last 40 years. After having done selective logging two years ago we discovered a spot in the back of the property overlooking the pond and with the removal of a couple of trees have a beautiful view of Lincoln Pond. The deck with the Yurt is the beginning of an eventual cabin. I live in the main house from late May until late October and decided to share it with like minded nature loving folks. It’s a 1/2 mile hike from the parking lot with total privacy.Learn more about this land:Located on top of a hill on a 100 acre wildlife sanctuary overlooking Lincoln Pond and the Adirondack High Peaks. Private Yurt on wooden deck with solar shower and water pumped up from nearby creek. Access from parking area over old logging road by SUV or ATV or a 12 minute hike from the parking area. 15 minute drive to numerous Adirondack hiking trails. Enjoy starry nights with a Biolite Bonfire. Two twin air beds and one king air bed. Bring your sleeping bags. Glamping at its best!
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$85
/ night
The Cabin
3. The Cabin
73%
(13)
26mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Lodging
Secluded log cabin set in 16 acres of private woodland in the Adirondacks.
Easy access to all the region has to offer, from world class fishing, hiking, climbing and paddling with white face mountain 20 minutes away for skiing and snowboarding in the winter.
The Cabin is off the grid, with solar power for lighting and well pump, propane for the fridge and stove, and two wood burning stoves for heat. There’s an outhouse for a washroom..
There’s a screened in porch that has a bbq as a second cooking option.
The property is teaming with wildlife, providing a home to many species native to the region.
An ideal location to immerse yourself in nature !
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$130
/ night
Camp Okwáho
4. Camp Okwáho
19mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · Tent, RV
Located within the Adirondack Park, our camp is a private woodlot with a fantastic view of Jay Mountain! You’ll enjoy peace and quiet, with no road noise or light pollution. The eastern exposure of the site provides plenty of sunshine. Although you’re likely here to explore the Adirondack Mountains, our property invites you to truly relax and enjoy the surroundings.
The driveway leads to a level area for car camping or pitching a tent. You’ll also find a stone fire pit with firewood available for purchase (honor system) on site. A unique timber framed outhouse is just a short walk from the campsite. As a rule, we leave the outhouse stocked with toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and trash bags. However, because we won’t be on site to restock supplies between guests, it’s best to come prepared with those items.
We think you’ll agree that our location is hard to beat! You’ll see and hear wildlife throughout your stay. Listen for the drumming of a Ruffed Grouse by day, and for barking foxes, chatty coyotes, and hooting owls at night. While fully immersed in a prime Adirondack setting, you’ll still be surprisingly close to nearby attractions and conveniences:
1 mile from the Jay Mtn trailhead
2 miles from the Ice Jam Inn (dinner)
2 miles from the ADK Cafe (breakfast, lunch)
4 miles from Ward Lumber (camp supplies)
4 miles from Jay Covered Bridge/swimming hole
8 miles to Keene (beer, gas, groceries, etc)
10-20 minutes from lots of High Peak hiking access (Giant, The Garden, and others)
16 miles to Lake Placid
While we do mow and cleanup up several times per year, our Camp is fairly primitive. That being said, you might encounter tall grass and an occasional fallen tree (free firewood!).
The driveway and campsite are navigable in a vehicle with 4WD/AWD. A bit of extra ground clearance will help. If you have concerns about whether or not your ride can handle it, feel free to contact us… we can weigh in.
Please treat the land with respect. We ask that all guests clean up after themselves upon checkout, and take their trash with them when leaving. Thank you for your interest in Camp Okwáho. We know you’ll enjoy your stay!!! 🐺
Toilets
Campfires
from
$75
/ night
Minerva Hipcamp
5. Minerva Hipcamp
97%
(18)
39mi from Saranac Lake · 1 site · RV
PRIVATE RV/CAMPER SITE. Relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy the magic of the Adirondacks at our family property, a quiet, peaceful lot nestled in pine, fir and oak trees at the edge of Olmstedville in the town of Minerva.
Guests will need to be self-contained, take waste with you and leave no trace.
The campsite provides SEWER AND WATER HOOK-UP.
Site includes a fire ring and picnic table.
There is NO ELECTRICITY , NO BATHROOM .
A short walk from the campsite is a canoe access point on the river that runs through town, and it is an easy walk or drive to stores/restaurants.
Swim, kayak, fish in local rivers and lakes. Explore the many hiking trails throughout the Adirondack Park. Enjoy beautiful Minerva Beach just a few minutes down the road!
6 miles from Gore Mountain, 16 miles to Schroon Lake, 3O miles to Lake George.
Water hookup
Sewer hookup
from
$38
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Remy
October 2025
With pets
This is my second time back to Camp Moonset and I loved it again! Bill has a beautiful piece of land, summiting Mt Pelkey is always a treat- beautiful view during peak foliage all to ourselves! The camp is basic but has everything you need.
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Karuna
August 2025
3 nights at Scott’s Summit
Paige and I had a wonderful time at Scott’s site! The views were incredible, beautiful sunrises and sunsets were had. The site itself had a lot of great amenities and was well maintained. Scott was a phenomenal host who quickly answered any of the questions we had and gave us plenty of privacy. Plenty of great trails to hike around just a short drive away. Would highly recommend having a larger vehicle like an SUV to get to the site and navigate the terrain. I drive a Toyota rav4 and got around just fine. Would definitely recommend this site, we had a phenomenal time.
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Sarah
July 2025
4 nights at Scott’s Summit
We had a lovely stay at Scott’s tent. The view was absolutely beautiful and made the entire stay worthwhile! It was also such a perk having a flushing toilet and creek water for washing. If you’re thinking of booking Scott’s tent, a couple of things to note: Although there is a road that takes you close to the tent, you have to park in a designated parking area which requires about 200 feet of an uphill hike to get your things to the tent. The paths were a little overgrown and the road up was a little tricky. We had no issues in our Jeep Wrangler, but I probably wouldn’t want to drive the road in anything with lower clearance or a much wider body. You can hear the highway at the site, but we got used to it after the first day. There is a flushing toilet in a tent not too far from the main camp, which we loved having available! The site is also very private, which we loved! All in all, as long as you feel comfortable with the drive and hike up, this was a nice spot to spend a long weekend.
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Jennifer
July 2025
26 ft travel trailer
Group trip
Its a nice private site with good amount of shade. Just a 4/5 minute drive to minerva beach. Beautiful scenery, nice people, small town. We will deffinetly be going back to this site soon!
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Remy
December 2024
2 nights at Camp Moonset
What a beautiful property! I had a great stay, Bill was super responsive and I had everything I needed in the cabin. It was a fun hike up to Mt Pelkey. The snow made it a true winter wonderland ❄️ The cabin was very private but close enough to the road that it wasn’t a hassle to get in and out. Great host, great property, highly recommend!
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