- Waterside Camping
The best waterside camping near Manchester
98% (6.1K) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Manchester
Timbertrail Farm
1. Timbertrail Farm
99%
(567)
11mi from Manchester · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Come see Lake Shaftsbury State Park! This 200 year old farm is at the top of a dead end road on 150 acres. It sits in a region of Bennington County formerly called Healing Springs Vermont. The springs that flow off of West Mountain come down through the farm and across Route 7 where they feed the picturesque state park!
Best drinking water, anywhere to the left of the chimney at the white house.
Arrive at our 150 acre property at the top of this dead-end road.. (Please stay left all the way up to the top...the road becomes our driveway).. Step out onto this 200-year-old farm at your own private site all of which are several acres each minimum.. Walk to streams ponds and Lake Shaftsbury State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Fall Water Farm
2. Fall Water Farm
100%
(2)
35mi from Manchester · 1 site
We are a gateway to outdoor play in the Adirondacks. Lake George and hiking trails are a stone's throw away. Swim, sail, fish, boat, hike, rock climb, and white-water raft during the summer and down-hill or cross-country ski, skate, snow shoe, and ice fish in the winter.
Or sit with a book in secluded natural privacy.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$79
/ night
Tipi Camping at Thunder K Ranch
3. Tipi Camping at Thunder K Ranch
46mi from Manchester · 1 site
We are excited to offer this amazing tipi camping experience on our working horse property. The tipi design is the basic Sioux design; the makers of our tipi were chosen to provide all the tipis for the movie Dances with Wolves because of their respect for authenticity and excellent craftsmanship.
The tipi is 18' W x 15' H. Inside, it is roughly 16' in diameter and 13'2" high. It has a 6' entrance with a zippered door and mosquito mesh. There is mosquito netting around the top smoke flaps and a critter guard mesh that covers the bottom circumference where the tipi and floor meet. To keep things warm on those chilly nights or take the edge off the crisp morning air, there is a small wood pellet stove inside.
There is a queen-size futon and plenty of space to sleep on the floor with your own sleeping bags or cots. The maximum occupancy is 6 people. The campsite setup is a mixture of Indigenous and Cowboy Western culture. It features a dining area close to the tipi with a picnic table.
You can relax at the fire pit area beside the Kampfire Cauldron (handmade on-site!) and enjoy cookouts, campfires, and great conversations with friends and family while listening to the calm waters of Giles Brook a few feet away.
Firewood is included in your stay. An outhouse is also located nearby, so you don’t have to entirely "rough it." Potable water can be provided if you do not bring your own.
Local activities include: hiking trails, parks, lakes, horseback rides, kayaking, fishing, motorsports, relaxing by the creek on-site, axe throwing, range, skiing/tubing, and so much more!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$177
/ night
Camp Plymouth State Park
4. Camp Plymouth State Park
State park 29mi from Manchester · 14 sites
Discover Camp Plymouth State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
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Campfires
Romantic Lake George View!
5. Romantic Lake George View!
88%
(32)
47mi from Manchester · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Are you ready for Breathtaking Beauty and Refreshing Mountain Air? Located in the Eastern Adirondacks in the beautiful town of Hague, New York this is an ideal setting for the ultimate romantic camping experience. With incredible views of the Adirondack Mountains and stunning views of Lake George, enjoy this rustic experience high atop your own private camping area. Let the crackle of a campfire and the soothing sounds of an evening in the woods stimulate your senses. Encapsulate yourself in this experience by spending your anniversary high atop this camping retreat or surprise your sweetheart by proposing with the picturesque beauty of Lake George as your backdrop. Enjoy roasting s’mores in the fire ring provided or relax while you and your sweetheart gaze at the stars. The acreage is bordered by the Hague Brook on one side and it is nestled against 51 acres of state land behind the camp site. There is also a quaint stream running through the property as well. Enjoy a nice hike up to the camping area accompanied by guide ropes. There are nearby activities (see list) with easy access to scenic drives, historic sites, and attractions. Great for families with children 8 years and above. Don’t forget to check out the Hague Brook waterfall a few minutes’ walk on route 8.*This camp site is only accessible on foot and is 190 ft hike from the parking spot. You must be able to use ropes to hike up a 50-60 degree incline. This is not appropriate for small children. You will want to get there during daylight hours so you can safely find the site.Fun Facts: * Benjamin Franklin camped in Hague twice during the American Revolution. *Sam Ackerman discovered natural graphite in the area in 1887 the basis for the Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil. See Graphite Mountain. *Major Robert Rogers made his historic escape sliding down what is now famously known as Roger’s slide.Nearby Activities: Fire House Restaurant (transformed from a real firehouse), a deli and convenience store, Maplefields Gas that offers hot showers, Hague Town Beach with lifeguard, and playground all within walking distance, Elephant Rock, Rogers Rock State Park Day Use area, Buck Mountain, Five Nations Miniature Golf, LaChute River Walk, hiking, a boat dock at the beach where you can rent or bring your own boat or jet ski, kayaking, canoeing, parasailing, fireworks on Lake George, concerts, arts and crafts. Don’t forget to check out the Hague Brook waterfall a few minutes walk on route 8 across the street from the property.Amenities: Bathrooms at Hague Town Beach (300 yards away) Passive water collection via blue rain barrel (not suitable for drinking), A shower platform is provided. You will need to bring a shower bag and tent system or the beach is minutes away. Picnic Table Insulated Tent Platform approx. 16x12 with D rings and astro turf. A Fire Ring surrounded with bench seating Plenty of down trees for firewood Level parking, right off the road Rake, shovel, and broom provided for use while on property Items you will need to bring: Solar Shower Bag and Tent system. Be sure to bring Gloves and sneakers for the hike Garbage bags and ability to pack out garbage Drinking Water Bug Spray And all other necessary camping needs not included in Amenities list. *If you forget anything, the convenience store is at the bottom of property, across street. They have a deli, grocery items, and camping supplies. You will love this rustic retreat nestled high above the babbling Hague Brook with its majestic views of the Adirondack Mountains and its beautiful view of the crystal clear waters of Lake George. Perfect for any nature lover or the romantic in you. Be sure to book now and discover your own little piece of heaven in historic Hague, New York. This is truly the best private camp site overlooking Lake George! Come share our little piece of paradise!
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
98% (6.1K) • 6 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Manchester
Timbertrail Farm
1. Timbertrail Farm
99%
(567)
11mi from Manchester · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Come see Lake Shaftsbury State Park! This 200 year old farm is at the top of a dead end road on 150 acres. It sits in a region of Bennington County formerly called Healing Springs Vermont. The springs that flow off of West Mountain come down through the farm and across Route 7 where they feed the picturesque state park!
Best drinking water, anywhere to the left of the chimney at the white house.
Arrive at our 150 acre property at the top of this dead-end road.. (Please stay left all the way up to the top...the road becomes our driveway).. Step out onto this 200-year-old farm at your own private site all of which are several acres each minimum.. Walk to streams ponds and Lake Shaftsbury State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Fall Water Farm
2. Fall Water Farm
100%
(2)
35mi from Manchester · 1 site
We are a gateway to outdoor play in the Adirondacks. Lake George and hiking trails are a stone's throw away. Swim, sail, fish, boat, hike, rock climb, and white-water raft during the summer and down-hill or cross-country ski, skate, snow shoe, and ice fish in the winter.
Or sit with a book in secluded natural privacy.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from
$79
/ night
Tipi Camping at Thunder K Ranch
3. Tipi Camping at Thunder K Ranch
46mi from Manchester · 1 site
We are excited to offer this amazing tipi camping experience on our working horse property. The tipi design is the basic Sioux design; the makers of our tipi were chosen to provide all the tipis for the movie Dances with Wolves because of their respect for authenticity and excellent craftsmanship.
The tipi is 18' W x 15' H. Inside, it is roughly 16' in diameter and 13'2" high. It has a 6' entrance with a zippered door and mosquito mesh. There is mosquito netting around the top smoke flaps and a critter guard mesh that covers the bottom circumference where the tipi and floor meet. To keep things warm on those chilly nights or take the edge off the crisp morning air, there is a small wood pellet stove inside.
There is a queen-size futon and plenty of space to sleep on the floor with your own sleeping bags or cots. The maximum occupancy is 6 people. The campsite setup is a mixture of Indigenous and Cowboy Western culture. It features a dining area close to the tipi with a picnic table.
You can relax at the fire pit area beside the Kampfire Cauldron (handmade on-site!) and enjoy cookouts, campfires, and great conversations with friends and family while listening to the calm waters of Giles Brook a few feet away.
Firewood is included in your stay. An outhouse is also located nearby, so you don’t have to entirely "rough it." Potable water can be provided if you do not bring your own.
Local activities include: hiking trails, parks, lakes, horseback rides, kayaking, fishing, motorsports, relaxing by the creek on-site, axe throwing, range, skiing/tubing, and so much more!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$177
/ night
Camp Plymouth State Park
4. Camp Plymouth State Park
State park 29mi from Manchester · 14 sites
Discover Camp Plymouth State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Romantic Lake George View!
5. Romantic Lake George View!
88%
(32)
47mi from Manchester · 1 site
Learn more about this land:Are you ready for Breathtaking Beauty and Refreshing Mountain Air? Located in the Eastern Adirondacks in the beautiful town of Hague, New York this is an ideal setting for the ultimate romantic camping experience. With incredible views of the Adirondack Mountains and stunning views of Lake George, enjoy this rustic experience high atop your own private camping area. Let the crackle of a campfire and the soothing sounds of an evening in the woods stimulate your senses. Encapsulate yourself in this experience by spending your anniversary high atop this camping retreat or surprise your sweetheart by proposing with the picturesque beauty of Lake George as your backdrop. Enjoy roasting s’mores in the fire ring provided or relax while you and your sweetheart gaze at the stars. The acreage is bordered by the Hague Brook on one side and it is nestled against 51 acres of state land behind the camp site. There is also a quaint stream running through the property as well. Enjoy a nice hike up to the camping area accompanied by guide ropes. There are nearby activities (see list) with easy access to scenic drives, historic sites, and attractions. Great for families with children 8 years and above. Don’t forget to check out the Hague Brook waterfall a few minutes’ walk on route 8.*This camp site is only accessible on foot and is 190 ft hike from the parking spot. You must be able to use ropes to hike up a 50-60 degree incline. This is not appropriate for small children. You will want to get there during daylight hours so you can safely find the site.Fun Facts: * Benjamin Franklin camped in Hague twice during the American Revolution. *Sam Ackerman discovered natural graphite in the area in 1887 the basis for the Ticonderoga No. 2 pencil. See Graphite Mountain. *Major Robert Rogers made his historic escape sliding down what is now famously known as Roger’s slide.Nearby Activities: Fire House Restaurant (transformed from a real firehouse), a deli and convenience store, Maplefields Gas that offers hot showers, Hague Town Beach with lifeguard, and playground all within walking distance, Elephant Rock, Rogers Rock State Park Day Use area, Buck Mountain, Five Nations Miniature Golf, LaChute River Walk, hiking, a boat dock at the beach where you can rent or bring your own boat or jet ski, kayaking, canoeing, parasailing, fireworks on Lake George, concerts, arts and crafts. Don’t forget to check out the Hague Brook waterfall a few minutes walk on route 8 across the street from the property.Amenities: Bathrooms at Hague Town Beach (300 yards away) Passive water collection via blue rain barrel (not suitable for drinking), A shower platform is provided. You will need to bring a shower bag and tent system or the beach is minutes away. Picnic Table Insulated Tent Platform approx. 16x12 with D rings and astro turf. A Fire Ring surrounded with bench seating Plenty of down trees for firewood Level parking, right off the road Rake, shovel, and broom provided for use while on property Items you will need to bring: Solar Shower Bag and Tent system. Be sure to bring Gloves and sneakers for the hike Garbage bags and ability to pack out garbage Drinking Water Bug Spray And all other necessary camping needs not included in Amenities list. *If you forget anything, the convenience store is at the bottom of property, across street. They have a deli, grocery items, and camping supplies. You will love this rustic retreat nestled high above the babbling Hague Brook with its majestic views of the Adirondack Mountains and its beautiful view of the crystal clear waters of Lake George. Perfect for any nature lover or the romantic in you. Be sure to book now and discover your own little piece of heaven in historic Hague, New York. This is truly the best private camp site overlooking Lake George! Come share our little piece of paradise!
Pets
Campfires
Toilets
from
$45
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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eli
3 weeks ago
Tent
The cabin is secluded, cozy, and charming. Despite it being the snowy season, all the paths were shoveled and the heat inside kept us warm. Minutes away from the eastern coast of the lake and a short drive from Glens Falls and Lake George Village, the location makes you feel like you are in the woods while easily being able to grab a dinner in town. I thoroughly recommend this rental.
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Nathan
December 2025
3 nights at Fall Water Farm
This little cabin was a nice retreat away from home for a few days. Having bedding provided was a nice touch and the bed is very comfortable. The parking is not far from the cabin (maybe 50-100ft) and the driveway was even plowed very shortly after a few inches of snow fell during my stay. There’s a fair amount of yard space available, great for playing in the snow this time of year, and the steam right outside the cabin door is a pretty sight and sound every time you exit. This cabin is also perfect for anyone who doesn’t like dealing with a wood stove to keep warm, instead a gas radiator controlled by a digital thermostat keeps the cabin warm exactly how you like it, a very surprising but much appreciated bonus I found out after arriving. Overall, this cabin was fantastic, warm, and cozy, and I would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for somewhat easy cabin camping in the winter.
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Kim
November 2025
Tent
Spectacular view. Great spot for a vehicle with higher clearance.
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Jonathan
October 2025
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Alison
October 2025
16 ft car
This was a beautiful. Secluded spot to spend the night car camping. The view was stunning. I loved being under the Maple trees next to a rock wall.
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Joshua
October 2025
Tent
With kids
What a spectacular spot. The views can be beat. And Mike is quick to reply if you have any questions.
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Marshall-Ben
October 2025
4 ft campervan
Beautiful, secluded hilltop location. Having tea in the morning looking out of the view was wonderful.
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Stacey
October 2025
Tent
We have been here a number of times. This spot never disappoints. One of our favs!
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Shayna
September 2025
Tent
I needed a last minute getaway in peace and quiet, and this spot delivered. Easy directions to my campsite, lots of room to spread out, and it felt very private. No other campers this weekend, but if there were I do not believe we would ever meet. And that is perfect :)
Gorgeous sunrise and view! Forever wild field all around and lots of wildlife. Especially enjoyed the morning visit to the compost pit, what an experience! Added to my favorite spots!
Thank you for your kind hospitality Mike.
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Carly
September 2025
Tent
With pets
We stopped on our way through biking the VTXL - gorgeous site with amazing views and all the primitive amenities one could ask for! Highly recommended
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Chris
September 2025
Tent
Group trip
Awesome view from the campsite, having some chairs provided was nice too. My Sedan scraped the trail a bit while getting to the campsite so make sure you have ground clearance and you will be all set.
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Mike
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful spot, great privacy and amenities. Mike the host was super responsive and helpful. The outdoor shower hit the spot.
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Songjiang
August 2025
Tent
The night sky is superb and the sunrise too! Good spot to enjoy tranquility.
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Fi
August 2025
Tent
Our favorite campsite to date! If you’re looking for views, privacy and a nice layout then this is the spot for you. The space was large, comfortable and no view or noise from other campers.
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Ritwik
July 2025
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Alexis
July 2025
Tent
Group trip
We found Mike’s place a few years back and have been coming back every chance we get. The spot is so peaceful and the view is fantastic. The whole field that you get to look out over lights up with fireflies too if you’re lucky. Mike is super friendly too. We’ll keep coming back for as long as he is renting the site :)
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Esme
July 2025
Tent
Beautiful views, very friendly host. We really enjoyed starting here and would come back again.
The campsite was well appointed, with table, chairs, grill, composting toilet, and outdoor shower.
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Heidi
July 2025
16 ft car
A slice of heaven with an incredible view in a beautiful private clearing overlooking the Green Mountain Range! Mike was the perfect host...supplying a refreshing outdoor shower, firewood on site, picnic table and fire pit. Everything you could ask for and more! He was the ultimate host. Cannot wait to return to this beautiful spot!!
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Victor
July 2025
Tent
Very nice! Lovely views from all campsites! The proximity of a composting toilet next to the campsite is a welcome accommodation. Having a water source near the campsite is a wonderful feature. We had a nice stay. Peaceful, quiet and beautiful sights and sounds of nature abound. Mike is attentive and quick to respond. I definitely recommend Timbertrail Farm!
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Abby
June 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a fantastic stay at Mike’s campsite! He was very responsive and helpful with all our questions, which made everything smooth from the start. The site was clean, well maintained, and surprisingly private—we had neighbors, but couldn’t see or hear them at all. The views were stunning, and having a shower on-site was such a nice bonus after long days out exploring.
One of the things I loved most was the location. It was just a short drive to Lake Shaftsbury State Park, which is dog-friendly and perfect for a relaxing day by the water. We also enjoyed spending time in the nearby towns—there’s plenty to do, great spots to eat, and cute shops to wander through. All around a peaceful and fun getaway. Highly recommend!
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