More than 70 native tree species, 55 species of mammals, 218 different birds, plus 86 species of fish reside in the Adirondacks, making it a perfect place to see all kinds of flora and fauna.
17 Sites | 315.369.3224
This boat-access-only campground is located on Fourth Lake of the Fulton Chain of Lakes. Fourth Lake Day-Use Area is the headquarters where registration and permits are issued for Alger Island. A state-owned boat launch, with ramp for launching larger, motorized boats, is located on Route 28 in the Village of Inlet. The facility offers 15 lean-to sites, hiking, boating and fishing.
90 Sites | 315.354.4412
Tucked away in seclusion a short way off the main tourist route, this “jewel” of a campground remains one of the best kept secrets in the Adirondacks. The remote Adirondack setting of this facility offers a relaxing, quiet beauty all its own. The campsites offer privacy; they are large and well-forested and camping equipment from tents to 30-foot RVs can be accommodated. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking and bicycling.
105 Sites | 518.835.4241
Caroga Lake Campground offers large, level sites to accommodate the smallest tent to 40-foot RVs. A Diversified Exercise course with 18 exercise stations wanders through the campground challenging those who enjoy staying physically fit in an outdoor environment. The campground offers boat rentals, swimming and numerous hiking trails which are located nearby. The area offers historic interests from the French and Indian and Revolutionary wars.
126 Sites | 315.354.4120
Located on the southeast shore of 314-acre Eighth Lake, this campground offers great fishing for lake trout with special salmon ponds adjacent to the campground. The campsites offer privacy; they are large and well-forested and camping equipment from tents to 30-foot RVs can be accommodated. Eighth Lake Campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking and bicycling.
204 Sites | 315.354.4230
Located on the shore of the beautiful 5,935-acre Raquette Lake this 204 campsite park offers many opportunities for enjoying the Central Adirondack Mountains. Boating on Raquette Lake provides the opportunity to explore the 99 miles of shoreline with views of some historic Adirondack Great Camps or fish for varied species of fish including lake and brook trout, small mouth bass and perch, to name a few. There is a shallow boat launch, one of the largest natural beaches in the area, a picnic area and swimming available.
80 Sites | 518.624.6646
Comprehensive planning and beautiful surroundings, combined with the remoteness of this campground offers a great wilderness experience to the public. All the campsites offer privacy and some are large and well-forested. Campsites are accessible by boat and/or trail (not all sites are accessible by trail, some are boat-access-only), except for three which can accommodate 30-foot RVs. The campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: canoeing, boating and fishing.
54 Sites | 518.648.5300
This boat-access only campground is located on the southern shore of 4,365-acre Indian Lake. Beautiful wild forest islands offer wilderness camping and some of the best recreational boating in the Adirondacks. All the campsites offer privacy, are large and well-forested and are accessible by boat only. The opportunity to camp on an island or along the shore of Indian Lake makes this one of the most popular camping destinations in the Adirondacks.
65 Sites | 518.352.7797
The remote Central Adirondack setting of this facility offers a relaxing, quiet beauty and breathtaking views of Blue Mountain. The campsites offer privacy; they are large and well-forested and camping equipment from tents to 30-foot RVs can be accommodated. Lake Durant Campground offers a variety of recreational opportunities including: canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking and bicycling.
135 Sites | 518.624.2641
Lake Eaton offers a number of secluded sites, boat rentals and a blacktopped roadway for biking and walking enthusiasts. An interpretive nature trail is located along the northern boundary of the campground and there are numerous hiking opportunities nearby. Seaplane rides are available only a mile away in the nearby Village of Long Lake which is a quintessential Central Adirondack town, and has been a hub of activity since the mid-nineteenth century.
195 Sites | 518.648.5266
This campground is located in the central portion of the Adirondack Park, on a 90-acre lake and offers secluded, wooded sites. Swimming, hiking, fishing and picnicking are some of the activities campers can enjoy while at this facility. The Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center at Newcomb and the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake are a short drive and feature the history of the Adirondack Mountains.
271 Sites | 315.357.4401
A great family spot with many summer activities nearby such as a water park, various shops in Old Forge, museums including the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake and golf courses. Hiking opportunities in the area include Old Dam Nature Trail, Rocky Mountain, Black Bear Mountain and Bald Mountain. Access to Moose River Plains Wild Forest is also close by. The campground also offers swimming, boat rentals and access to fishing for a wide variety of fish including yellow perch, bullhead and splake.
260 Sites | 518.548.7102
This popular family campground offers large, level sites within the 70 to 80 feet tall white pine trees to provide a rustic camping ambience. Many of these sites are located on the water’s edge. A newly constructed boat launch aides in accessibility to Sacandaga Lake’s fine fishing and water sport opportunities. This campground offers a Junior Naturalist Program to enrich the camping experience, swimming, a large picnic area with pavilion and an informal nature trail.
112 Sites | 315.369.3314
Located in the Black River Wild Forest, this campground offers a picnic area, a large beach, boating, swimming and more than five miles of hiking trails. And don’t forget that fishing pole because the fishing is great too. If paddling around at dusk trolling for that lunker bass or brown trout, listening to the sound of the loons, and watching the sun set sounds a little too relaxing for you then how about a modern ADA Accessible playground for the little ones, volleyball and basketball.
224 Sites | 518.863.6000
Located on the northwest corner of 29-mile long Great Sacandaga Lake, this campground offers a variety of large, level camping sites, from the seclusion within the tall white pines and northern hardwoods, to the openness of the sandy shoreline. The campground offers a Junior Naturalist program, a large boat launch, a natural sand beach with a swimming area, boat rentals, a large picnic area with pavilion and excellent fishing and water sport opportunities.
Located on picturesque Piseco Lake, the Pisecos offer the seclusion and serenity for family camping. The Pisecos are divided into two campgrounds: Little Sand Point and Point Comfort. Each facility has its own headquarters to make site registration as convenient as possible. Nestled within the hardwood and conifer trees are larger, level sites with moderate remoteness to one another. Piseco Lake offers fine fishing, canoeing, sailing, and all types of water sports, accessed via a concrete boat launch. Numerous hiking trails to challenge the day hiker to the 133-mile-long Northville-Lake Placid Trail are located just minutes away.
78 Sites | 518.548.7585
76 Sites | 518.548.7586
143 Sites | 518.924.4121
Situated in a stand of white pine and northern hardwoods on the Sacandaga River, this serene campground offers the camper a wide selection of fishing and hiking on nearby state lands. The campground offers a Junior Naturalist Program, a nature based program that encourages children to explore the surrounding environment.
25 Sites | 315.354.4101
This campground is located in the central portion of the Adirondack Park, on a 90-acre lake and offers secluded, wooded sites. Hiking, fishing and picnicking are some of the activities campers can enjoy while at this facility. The Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center at Newcomb and the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake are a short drive and feature the history of the Adirondack Mountains.
