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- Ballston Lake
Tent camping next to private pond
Hosted by Paul · Ballston Lake, New York
10 guests max
Paul is a Star Host
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All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 30 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Back-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs, class C RVs, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Bins available
Cooking equipment present
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
No wifi
Laundry absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Tent camping next to private pond
100%
(49)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
100% Recommend49 ratings · 41 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Awesome private well kept spot. Paul is a great host and provided all the information for my stay before my arrival. Would definitely go again.
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Patrick M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2026
Great spot (my dogs had a blast!)
Tent · With pets ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Awesome place! it was beautiful and scenic, a great place to camp with family and friends. It’s 10 mins from a grocery store, 5 to a gas station so if you forget anything that’s super convenient.
The lake is beautiful and there is a cute snapping turtle that kept away while we swam, our dogs had the best time and we had a lot of fun, it’s not as secluded as it looks (since it’s close to the road) but it’s very private and you forget that it’s so close to civilization.
They have a bathroom pit and a few spots to set up a fire and overall I would recommend it and stay again.
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Jillian E.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Very Picturesque site with the pond and tree line beyond. Paul was a gracious host and a pleasure to deal with.
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Carlos G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
16 ft car ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Great spot, really peaceful. No-one around to disturb and sunset over the pond was lovely.
Richard S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Amazing spot, beautiful pond, well maintained mowed area to set up tents, grill food, have a bonfire. Perfect place to camp after a show at SPAC. Thanks I’ll definitely be back!
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Daniel W.
3 reviews
Paul is the BEST host! Another solid stay making memories with some dear friends around Paul’s private camp & lake. Thanks Paul!!
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Jim R.
4 reviews
This spot was so beautiful and private. Paul was great and his dog and my dog had a great time playing!
Em B.
11 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
The pond was beautiful and it was a very private site.
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Emily N.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Camp site was very pretty! Before arriving, I received a call from Paul about direction, which was very helpful and fishing was great. Easy spot for car, and even though our tent broke, it was super fun!
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Julia C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Cute little camping spot. Pond was great for fishing, and picnic table was very handy. Paul gave some good info before we got there!
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Mary S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
20 ft campervan · With pets ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Paul has a hidden gem of a camp spot! Secluded with a great pond! Driving around the pond is a little tight. We parked by the cabin and enjoyed the fire pit at the edge of the water. We would definitely return if in the area again.
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Ryan O.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Stop scrolling and book this site!
Tent · With pets ·
Tent camping next to private pond
We loved Paul’s camping site sooooo muchhhh!!! As a returning camper to Paul’s camping site, I can confidently say that this is the one of the nices spot I’ve found in HipCamp! Would love to come again sometime this year!!
Minji L.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Perfect spot for a big group!!
Tent · With pets ·
Tent camping next to private pond
We loved Paul’s place- very private and gorgeous yet easy to access!!! The pond view was amazing especially with beautiful foliage. Everything was as described except for the firedwood- we were allowed to gather dead branched on the ground (instead of buying them), which we truly appreciated! Would love to come back.
Minji L.
5 reviews
The place was perfect, Paul was a great host, will definitely be back. 5 stars!
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Jacques G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent camping next to private pond
The camp site was absolutely gorgeous. Well kept. You can really tell the owner takes pride in it. Had An amazing stay!
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Jesse W.
2 years on Hipcamp
The tent camping on Paul's land was wonderful! It was nice and private and the pond was beautiful! We had fun fishing and a great fire. The outhouse was nice and clean too. Definitely worth it! You can hear some traffic from the surrounding roads but it wasn’t too bad.
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Elizabeth K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Nice area and great place to stay with a clean bathroom and lots of trails to walk around!
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Yasamin B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Great campsite and very private, highly recommend
George B.
7 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
The site was awesome! This was my first hipcamp booking it exceed expectations. Outhouse was clean and the small shed was great to keep stuff out of the rain and hot sun. As others have mentioned, bring a pop up tent. The camp spot is in full sun in the afternoon so a bit of shade would be nice. The pond was great. We caught a few bass and sunfish. It’s really convenient for SPAC concerts only 15 minutes and a straight shot from the venue.
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Merlin E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Tent camping next to private pond
This was my second time tent camping here and it was just as wonderful as the first time. Theres so much to do in the area and the spot to camp is lovely.
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Lizzie S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2023
25 ft campervan ·
Tent camping next to private pond
It was a beautiful place to wake up to. Outhouse was clean. Super friendly dog that we enjoyed visiting us. Nice convenient place to sleep at. Thank you!
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Carrie P.
3 reviews
This place was amazing!!
Private, beautiful, sucked clear instructions from the host.
I want to come back and I would absolutely recommend…. In fact I already have ;)
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Michelle I E.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Tent camping next to private pond
My son and I had a great time camping here! We had traveled up for a concert at SPAC, and it was so convenient (only 20 minutes down the road). It was close enough to all of the main attractions, yet remote enough that we did not see another car or person the whole time. Paul and his dog Baron were very friendly. We would love to come back and would recommend to everyone.
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Lizzie S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
🙏🏻A Celebration Of Life & Music
Tent · With pets ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Many of my friends and I all came into the area to celebrate the life of a friend who was about to expire from this realm. We needed a private place to feel connected, and Paul’s place was perfect in every way. We were close enough to the action of Saratoga, yet felt as if we’re time zones away.
Host: best of the best! Paul was so welcoming, and also left us to ourselves to take in the wonderful property he has. He was so kind, patient and understanding 10/10
Location: Ballston Spa is a lovely offshoot of Saratoga. Paul’s place is about 8min south of there, but it is great. If you have a car, it is easy to get to. On busy weekends, it can be a bit tricky to land an Uber/Lyft, but if you are kind and resourceful, you’ll find your way ;)
Amenities: A private pond/lake!?! Woah! Lovely to enjoy that. A cute shed to keep stuff dry in case of rain. A fire pit and a couple grill offerings were put to great use by use during our stay. There’s some real gems around the pond and we had a blast lighting them up. The outhouse with outhouse stuff, all good in my book. This place rocks and I hope I am fortunate to spend some time here again. Biggest thanks to Paul! He’s the BEST
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Jim R.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
My wife and I just enjoyed another wonderful visit to this gem of a site! We're already looking forward to next year.
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John T.
6 reviews
I loved camping at Paul’s private pond! Our favorite part was his dog that hung out with us the whole weekend! We will definitely be back!
Christina D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
20 ft campervan ·
Tent camping next to private pond
Paul was so helpful and great! Would 100% stay here again! Beautiful super convenient spot with super friendly dog! Our car even got due to the rain and he helped us get our car and camper out!!
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Amy I.
3 years on Hipcamp
Wonderful location. Their privacy, yet you are close enough to town if you needed anything. There are a lot of birds, fireflies and bullfrogs at night. Wonderful night sky. There is a clean outhouse. I would recommend bringing sort of canopy for the afternoon sun. I brought 10 gallons of water for 5 days of camping per person. That was plenty to drink and to wash up with. Garbage disposal and recycling are a plus. I did kayak in the pond several times. The water was nice and warm. The pond is long enough to have a leisurely paddle. There were a lot of fish. The solar lights around the pond at night gave this property the extra touch.
The site is within walking distance of a bike path. If you’re looking for an easy walk through some beautiful woods, I would suggest Anchor Diamond Park. They have a clean porta-potty in the parking lot. There was a busy winery close by the park.
Fast response from the host with any questions. Very accommodating. The site is within hearing range of train tracks and the occasional main road noise, however my dog is super sensitive to noises she isn’t familiar with and she didn’t react once. I look forward to returning.
Cheryl P.
9 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
My friend and I had an amazing time camping on Paul’s land. It’s a super pretty spot with a very nice outhouse, firewood, plenty of chairs, a fire pit, and a nice pond that we caught bass out of. It’s really close to lots of fun stuff too. I am hoping to go back and stay again because it was really great!
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Allison C.
3 reviews
Plenty of grassy, level space by the pond with lots of privacy and easy access to Saratoga. Owner has a very cool pooch too. We enjoyed our three-night stay and would definitely return!
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John T.
6 reviews
Location
Ballston Lake, Saratoga, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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