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Mountaineer Family Camp @Massawepie

Hosted by Greater · Tupper Lake, New York
18 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 3769 acres
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Located on a 3,769 acre property with a private, mile-long lake, miles of hiking trails, and endless opportunity for outdoor adventure—Camp Mountaineer is one of the Adirondack’s best-kept secrets. Located at the historic Massawepie Scout Camps in Piercefield, NY, Mountaineer can serve as your vacation spot, home away from home, or gateway to Adirondack exploration. Camp Mountaineer is located at Massawepie Scout Camps, 65 Massawepie Road in Piercefield, NY - just west of Tupper Lake. The campground features a variety of camping options to suit your group’s needs—cabins, RV sites, tent sites, and group campsites are all available. Various amenities are provided to make your stay even more enjoyable. Situated in the North Central Adirondacks, Camp Mountaineer provides an opportunity for great on-site outdoor recreation as well as a jumping off point to adventures throughout the Adirondack Park. The facilities and services available at Camp Mountaineer make this a great choice for your family or groups’ adventure. Camp Mountaineer is owned and operated by the Greater Finger Lakes Council, Scouting America headquartered in Rochester, NY. First opened as a Scout camp in 1953, Mountaineer now serves as a campground equipped to suit your group’s needs. Any group can make a reservation. Our 2026 Rental Season runs July 2 -August 7

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Campsite Gray

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Tent site · Sleeps 8
Each site includes its own campfire pit and picnic table. Best setup for tent camping. Overflow is available for additional vehicles. While these campsites do not include electric or water hookups, they offer a true camping experience immersed in nature, where campers can disconnect from technology and embrace the simplicity of outdoor living. A rec hall located on the campground is available to campers with games and tables for additional relaxation and fun.
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Group Campsite Wright

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Tent site · Sleeps 25
This site can accommodate up to about 20 campers between personal tents and a rustic 4-sided shelter that sleeps 8 on bunk beds. The site has its own campfire pit, picnic tables, and wash basin.
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Group Campsite Panther

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Tent site · Sleeps 25
This site is designed to accommodate up to approximately 30 campers with personal tents, offering space for everyone to spread out and enjoy the outdoors. A highlight of the site is its large pavilion. Overflow is available for additional vehicles.
Campfires allowed
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Group Campsite Cascade and Porter

Booked 5 times
Tent site · Sleeps 40
This site can accommodate up to 40 campers between personal tents, and 2 rustic 4-sided shelters that sleep 8 on bunk beds. This site has its own campfire pit, 3 picnic tables, and hand washing station. There are on sight vault toilets.
Campfires allowed
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RV/tent sites

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Campsite Street

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 12 ft
Each site includes its own campfire pit and picnic table. Best setup for tent camping, with the possibility of a 12-ft max trailer without hookups. Overflow is available for additional vehicles. While these campsites do not include electric or water hookups, they offer a true camping experience immersed in nature, where campers can disconnect from technology and embrace the simplicity of outdoor living. A rec hall located on the campground is available to campers with games and tables for additional relaxation and fun.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Campsite Redfield

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 12 ft
Each site includes its own campfire pit and picnic table. Best setup for tent camping, with the possibility of a 12-ft max trailer without hookups. Overflow is available for additional vehicles. While these campsites do not include electric or water hookups, they offer a true camping experience immersed in nature, where campers can disconnect from technology and embrace the simplicity of outdoor living. A rec hall located on the campground is available to campers with games and tables for additional relaxation and fun.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Campsite Colden

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 12 ft
Each site includes its own campfire pit and picnic table. Best setup for tent camping, with the possibility of a 12-ft max trailer without hookups. Overflow is available for additional vehicles. While these campsites do not include electric or water hookups, they offer a true camping experience immersed in nature, where campers can disconnect from technology and embrace the simplicity of outdoor living. A rec hall located on the campground is available to campers with games and tables for additional relaxation and fun.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Campsite Nye

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 12 ft
Each site includes its own campfire pit and picnic table. Best setup for tent camping, with the possibility of a 12-ft max trailer without hookups. Overflow is available for additional vehicles. While these campsites do not include electric or water hookups, they offer a true camping experience immersed in nature, where campers can disconnect from technology and embrace the simplicity of outdoor living. A rec hall located on the campground is available to campers with games and tables for additional relaxation and fun.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup

RV-only sites

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RV 2 Gothics

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Situated at the entrance of Mountaineer Family Camp, each RV site offers a gravel pad equipped with a 30 amp electric hookup and water hookup. A dump station is situated in the Camp Office parking lot, across from the RV sites. Every site includes a picnic table and a fire pit, as well as an individual trail that connects to the hiking trail that runs along the lake and connects to the beachfront. A bathroom and shower are located at the camp office for the use of our RV guests.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Pets allowed
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RV 1 Armstrong

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Situated at the entrance of Mountaineer Family Camp, each RV site offers a gravel pad equipped with a 30 amp electric hookup and water hookup. Every site includes a picnic table and a fire pit, as well as an individual trail that connects to the hiking trail that runs along the lake and connects to the beachfront. A bathroom and shower are located at the camp office for the use of our RV guests. For convenience, a dump station is situated in the Camp Office parking lot, across from the RV sites.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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RV 4 Basin

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Situated at the entrance of Mountaineer Family Camp, each RV site offers a gravel pad equipped with a 30 amp electric hookup and water hookup. A dump station is situated in the Camp Office parking lot, across from the RV sites. Every site includes a picnic table and a fire pit, as well as an individual trail that connects to the hiking trail that runs along the lake and connects to the beachfront. A bathroom and shower are located at the camp office for the use of our RV guests.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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RV 3 Saddleback

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Situated at the entrance of Mountaineer Family Camp, each RV site offers a gravel pad equipped with a 30 amp electric hookup and water hookup. A dump station is situated in the Camp Office parking lot, across from the RV sites. Every site includes a picnic table and a fire pit, as well as an individual trail that connects to the hiking trail that runs along the lake and connects to the beachfront. A bathroom and shower are located at the camp office for the use of our RV guests.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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RV 5 Haystack

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Situated at the entrance of Mountaineer Family Camp, each RV site offers a gravel pad equipped with a 30 amp electric hookup and water hookup. A dump station is situated in the Camp Office parking lot, across from the RV sites. Every site includes a picnic table and a fire pit, as well as an individual trail that connects to the hiking trail that runs along the lake and connects to the beachfront. A bathroom and shower are located at the camp office for the use of our RV guests.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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RV 6 Sawteeth

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Vehicle site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Situated at the entrance of Mountaineer Family Camp, each RV site offers a gravel pad equipped with a 30 amp electric hookup and water hookup. A dump station is situated in the Camp Office parking lot, across from the RV sites. Every site includes a picnic table and a fire pit, as well as an individual trail that connects to the hiking trail that runs along the lake and connects to the beachfront. A bathroom and shower are located at the camp office for the use of our RV guests.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup

Lodging

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Cabin Esther

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Cabin · Sleeps 4 · 2 bedrooms · 3 beds
Esther is a great cabin for 2-4, outfitted with a Queen Bed in one room, and a bunk bed in the other. (linens not included) Esther does not have kitchen or bathroom inside, but bathroom, shower, washroom and laundry facilities are available nearby. There is a fire pit and picnic table available for the cabin just outside. A charcoal grill is located on the deck (charcoal not provided).
Campfires allowed
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Pets allowed
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Cabin Dix

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Cabin · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Dix is a cozy, rustic cabin suitable for a single camper or couple. The cabin is outfitted with a full-sized bed, full size futon (linens not included). It features a kitchenette including a stove-top, cookware, sink, and mini fridge as well as a bathroom with sink, toilet and shower. Outside is a charcoal grill on the front porch (charcoal not provided). Down a small path is a secluded fire pit with a view of the lake.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
No picnic table
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Cabin Skylight

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Cabin · Sleeps 12 · 2 bedrooms · 10 beds
Skylight Lodge is a rustic, refurbished Scout camp trading post that can sleep up to twelve overnight with bunk beds in two bunk-rooms (linens not provided). Skylight campers will have a full-size fridge, a hand-washing station, a microwave, stove, oven, and coffeepot available in the cabin. A large table with benches and a seating area are in the main room. The dish washing room and Bathroom/Shower-house are located just across the road. A fire pit, deck, and several picnic tables allow for plenty of space to enjoy. Overflow parking is located a short walk away.
Campfires allowed
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Cabin Whiteface

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Cabin · Sleeps 7 · 2 bedrooms · 6 beds · 1 toilet
Whiteface is a two bedroom cabin, outfitted with a queen bed and a 5-bunk bedroom. (linens not included) Includes a full bathroom/shower, and a full kitchen with utensils, plates and cutlery. The kitchen is also stocked with a Coffee maker, toaster, toaster oven, stove top, microwave and crock-pot and the queen bedroom includes a love seat. Fire pit and picnic table are available outside.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
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Pets allowed
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Picnic table

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98% Recommend65 ratings · 48 reviews

Location

Tupper Lake, St. Lawrence, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Greater Finger Lakes C.

Joined in June 2024

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