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Top-rated campgrounds
Public campgrounds near Saranac Lake
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Bryan
November 2025
Tent
Holly has a great setup boardering state park land with trails that connect. The area has a lot to offer with some great hikes. They have potable water available close to the camp site and a porta potty at the site. If you like animals, they have all sorts of farm friends for you to watch and visit with. It was a wonderful place to stay.
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John
September 2025
20 ft campervan
With pets
The plateau is a perfect getaway spot. Quiet overlooking Lake Champlain and the sailboats moored up. The night sky was a beautiful view of the milkyway. Host is very accommodating. We will be back again.
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Marie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
It has the most beautiful view of Lake Champlain. A little cafe clean bathrooms and clean porta-potty’s and laundry
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Lynn
September 2025
26 ft travel trailer
With pets
We always enjoy camping at Bridgeview it is quiet and friendly!
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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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James
September 2025
26 ft Class C
With kids
This was a great weekend with friends and family it was the most beautiful spot.
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Stephanie
August 2025
Tent
With pets
We have four dogs, and absolutely loved the private off to the side campsite that the Pumphouse was. We had plenty of space to spread out, lovely view of the lake and boats. Fun to watch the farmers market Friday night. Enjoyed the live music and vendors.
Quiet and peaceful at night, Tje noisiest neighborhoods were the delightful owls. Beautiful view of the Champlain Bridge and amazing sunrise views.
Bathrooms were clean and comfortable. Showers were clean and lovely water- perfect pressure and easy temperature adjustment.
This is a great campsite for privacy and space. We had fun cycling down to the marina with the dogs.
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Robin
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We loved camping at Hee Haw Haven! My kids loved all of the different animals, play areas, zip line, and camping for the first time. Holly and her husband were so welcoming and generous. They want to return soon (in their minds all camping happens there) and wonder if they can build a portal to get there faster.
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Michael
August 2025
14 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful view from the pump house site. Very private. Checkin was easy.
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Adam
August 2025
Tent
With kids
Nice view on a secluded spot away from other campers.
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Eddie
July 2025
Tent
Pump House site was a great secluded spot with view of the marina. Was a little worried initially as there is also a famers market/live music hosted at the marina on Fridays during the summer, but was able to find the site with the signage.
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Maria
July 2025
Tent
Thank you Sarah for enabling my husband and I to camp on your wonderful site. Excellent views, clean bathrooms, cool little cafe (need some vegetarian or vegan options). Friendly staff and Vibe at Dockside Cafe and open to suggestions.
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Mike
July 2025
29 ft travel trailer
Great views and great customer services. Friendly people and very family friendly atmosphere.
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Jacob Wixted
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
Hee Haw Haven is an awesome camping spot! Flat, sandy ground, fire pit, and plenty of room for our two vehicles. Picnic table, outhouse and garbage can at the campsite. They supplied us with a water cooler too, and had fill spots around the property.
They have additional picnic tables in the shade next to the donkey pastures.
A 3-5 minute walk through the woods to showers and lake at a public campground.
Holly gave us a tour of the property and introduced us to all of their farm animals.
We opted for the donkey clinic, and it was so much fun! Brushing, cleaning, and leading the donkeys on a walk through the woods.
The site and their farm is a short drive from Plattsburgh, other Lake Champlain beaches, and Adirondack hikes.
Ultimately it was a fantastic camping spot, and I would recommend it to anyone!
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Jenny
June 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful site , view of the lake and sailboats . Enjoyed our time there , will be coming back! Clean and spacious, dogs had a great time swimming and relaxing .
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Mike
June 2025
29 ft travel trailer
Great place to camp and great people to do business with. Great views and good food; bring your kayaks and bikes.
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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.