Tent Camping in New York

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Have you ever considered tent camping in New York for your next vacation? If New York only brings to mind traffic jams and tall buildings, think again. When you visit New York State, you have the opportunity to experience the second oldest mountain range in the world--the Adirondack Mountains. Adirondack Park covers over six million acres and boasts 2,547 lakes for your enjoyment.

Fly fishing the Ausable river.

Tent Camping in New York

Within the Adirondack area there are 20 campgrounds offering tent camping sites. Amenities vary from dry sites in the woods to sites offering water, electric, hot showers and more. Here is a brief overview of some of the best sites for tent camping in New York.

Adirondack Camping Village

Adirondack Camping Village is located at the northern edge of Lake George Village. It offers 50 private, wooded tent sites that are open from May 15th through early October. Pets must be kept on a leash at all times.

  • Amenities: This campground has many wonderful amenities and activities including
    • Heated pool and Kiddie pool
    • Nightly movies
    • Playground
    • Game-room
    • Water and electric
    • Restrooms with hot showers
    • Camp store
    • Laundry facilities
  • Rates: Tent sites with water and electric are $34 per night for two adults and their children under 18. One family with one vehicle and one tent per site are permitted. Weekly, seasonal and off-season rates are also available.
  • Reservations: A $50 deposit is required on most reservations. Reserve your campsite by filling out this form.

Adirondack Gateway Campground and Lodge

This secluded 166 acre campground offers 23 tent camping sites for your enjoyment. Well behaved pets are welcomed.

  • Amenities: This campground offers several amenities as well as a wide range of activities. Some of the options available include
    • Camp store
    • Firewood
    • Fishing
    • Game-room
    • Hot showers
    • Laundry
    • Swimming pool
    • Playground
    • Biking
    • Horseback riding
    • Movies
    • Volleyball
    • Driving range
  • Rates: Daily rates for tent sites start at $19, water and electric are $25 and water, electric hookups and sewer are $27.

Alpine Lake RV Resort

Located between Lake George and Saratoga, this campground offers 30 tent camping sites from May 1st to October 15th. Well behaved pets with current vaccinations must be on a leash at all times.

  • Amenities: Alpine Lake RV Resort offers a long list of activities and beautiful facilities, some of which include
    • Trolley service to Saratoga Springs and Lake George Village
    • Two swimming pools and a beach
    • Fishing
    • Laundry facilities
    • Hot showers
    • Boat rentals
    • Playgrounds
    • Teen pavilion
    • Free movies
  • Rates: Many money saving packages are available. Tent sites with water are $32 per night for up to two people. Additional campers aged 16 or older are $6 per day.
  • Reservations: Call 877-362-6736 for reservations.

Ausable River Campsite

This campground is located on 130 acres along the Ausable River and is open May 1st through September 31st. Their 15 tent camping sites provide a memorable family vacation as one of the top ten family campgrounds in New York rated by Fodor's Travel Guide.

  • Amenities: Ausable River Campsite has something for the whole family including
    • Gift shop
    • Movies
    • Laundry facilities
    • Fishing
    • Swimming pool
    • Planned activities
    • Playground
    • Bicycle trail
  • Rates: Tent camping sites with no hookups are $20 per day, $120 per week or $360 a month for two campers. Additional campers aged four and up are $5 per day each.
  • Reservations: Online reservations can be made here or you can call 518-834-9379.

Daggett Lake Campsites

This 400 acre campground boasts an 80 acre private lake for your enjoyment as well as a "Dog Beach" where vaccinated pets are allowed, leashed at all times. The 15 tent sites are available from the middle of May until October 15th.

  • Amenities: Daggett Lake has many offerings for camping in New York including
    • Bicycling
    • Hot showers
    • Water skiing course
    • Wakeboard lessons
    • Swimming
    • Fishing
    • Boat rentals
    • Play area
    • Laundry facilities
  • Rates: Tent camping sites are $27 per night for two people. Additional people are $6 for adults and $3 for children.
  • Reservations: Call 518-623-2198 for reservations or email pam.near@daggettlake.com.

Lake George Campsite

With 100 relaxing, open or wooded tent sites, and well behaved pets allowed this campground makes for an awesome camping experience.

  • Amenities: Countless activities and sparkling facilities at Lake George Campsite include
    • Swimming pool
    • Playground
    • Internet
    • Laundry facilities
    • Movies
    • Horseshoes
    • Crafts
    • Volleyball
    • Bingo
    • Relay races
  • Rates: Basic sites are $25 per night for two adults and two children.
  • Reservations: Reservations can be made by calling 800-542-2292 or by clicking here.

Stony Creek Family Campground

Stony Creek Family Campground offers tent camping sites just minutes from Lake George and is open from mid-May through October.

  • Amenities: Besides the many tourist activities in the Lake George area, this campground offers
    • Horseback riding
    • ATV trails
    • Clean bathrooms with showers
    • Panning for gemstones
    • Playground
    • Swimming pool
    • Game-room
    • Planned activities
    • Nature trails
  • Rates: Basic tent camping sites are $25 per night for two adults and two children under the age of 16.
  • Reservations: Call or fax 518-696-5029 to reserve your tent camping site.

Yogi Bear Jellystone Park

Yogi Bear Jellystone Park is a clean, family oriented park with 10 tent camping sites. Open from May 1st to October 20th, this campground welcomes well behaved pets that are leashed at all times.

  • Amenities: Activities for the whole family include
    • Boat rental
    • Fishing
    • Game-room
    • Hot showers
    • Laundry facilities
    • Play ground
    • Snack bar
    • Miniature golf
    • Movies
    • Gemstone panning
    • Much, much more
  • Rates: Ranging from $41 to $52 per day for two adults and two children, this campground offers the most for your money. Special rates and packages are also available.
  • Reservations: Call 800-232-5349 or visit the website to reserve your site to go tent camping in New York and enjoy your vacation in the Adirondack Mountain area.
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