From towering pines to elusive moose, the Adirondacks are a haven for biodiversity, home to hundreds of species of trees, mammals, birds, and fish, inviting exploration of its vibrant ecosystem.
7 Sites | 315.369.3224
Experience unique island camping on Alger Island, accessible only by boat on Fourth Lake, part of the Fulton Chain. The Fourth Lake Day-Use Area serves as your headquarters for permits and launch access, with a state-owned ramp on Route 28 in Inlet for motorized vessels, blending island remoteness with easy access to nearby Old Forge.
90 Sites | 315.354.4412
Experience one of the Adirondacks’ best-kept secrets. This secluded campground offers a quiet, relaxing escape off the main tourist route. Enjoy large, private, well- forested campsites that accommodate everything from tents to 30-foot RVs. A variety of recreational activities are available, including canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.
104 Sites | 518.835.4241
Discover Caroga Lake Campground, where large, level sites welcome everything from small tents to 40-foot RVs. Stay active on our 18-station outdoor fitness course, enjoy boat rentals, swimming, and explore nearby hiking trails, all while surrounded by history from the French & Indian and Revolutionary Wars.
126 Sites | 315.354.4120
Eighth Lake Campground, nestled on the southeast shore of the 314-acre lake, offers a private, well-forested setting for tents to 30-foot RVs, boasting excellent lake trout fishing and adjacent salmon ponds, plus opportunities for canoeing, boating, hiking, and biking on both Eighth and nearby Seventh Lakes.
204 Sites | 315.354.4230
Explore the Central Adirondacks from Golden Beach Campground on Raquette Lake! With 204 sites, enjoy boating, views of historic Adirondack Great Camps, fishing for trout & bass, swimming, and picnicking with views of 99 miles of shoreline.
80 Sites | 518.624.6646
Escape to the wilderness at this remote, beautifully planned campground, where comprehensive planning ensures a great experience amidst beautiful surroundings. Enjoy private campsites, some of which are large and well- forested. Access varies; some sites require a boat or trail access, while three specific sites welcome 30-foot RVs. Recreational opportunities abound, including canoeing, boating, and fishing.
54 Sites | 518.648.5300
Experience premier wilderness camping at this popular Adirondacks destination, located on the southern shore of 4,365-acre Indian Lake. The campground features large, private, and well-forested campsites, all exclusively accessible by boat. With beautiful wild forest islands and excellent recreational boating opportunities, camping here provides a unique and highly sought-after island or shoreline experience.
65 Sites | 518.352.7797
Enjoy a relaxing, private retreat at Lake Durant Campground, offering spacious, wooded sites for all camping styles (tents to RVs) with spectacular Blue Mountain vistas in a remote Adirondack setting, perfect for boating, fishing, hiking, and biking.
135 Sites | 518.624.2641
Find tranquility at Lake Eaton with its secluded campsites, convenient boat rentals, and a blacktopped roadway ideal for cycling and strolling. Discover nature on the northern interpretive trail or venture onto nearby hiking paths. Just a mile from this peaceful setting, the lively, historic village of Long Lake provides thrilling seaplane tours, capturing the essence of the Central Adirondacks.
194 Sites | 518.648.5266
Escape to tranquility at this lakeside campground, set in the heart of the Adirondacks on a 90-acre lake, featuring secluded, forest-bordered sites. Enjoy classic outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, fishing, and picnicking, with opportunities to explore history at the nearby Newcomb Visitor Center or Blue Mountain Lake Museum.
270 Sites | 315.357.4401
Discover the ultimate family summer destination near Old Forge, packed with adventure! Splash at the water park, explore unique shops, delve into history at the Adirondack Museum, or hit the golf course. Hike scenic trails like Rocky Mountain or Black Bear Mountain, with direct access to the vast Moose River Plains Wild Forest. Plus, enjoy swimming, boat rentals, and excellent fishing (perch, bullhead, splake) right at the campground!
255 Sites | 518.548.7102
Discover a popular family campground nestled beneath towering white pine trees, offering a true rustic ambience. Many spacious, level sites are located right on the water, providing easy access to Sacandaga Lake for fishing and water sports via the boat launch. Enhance your stay with swimming, a large picnic area, and an informal nature trail.
112 Sites | 315.369.3314
Your perfect outdoor getaway awaits in the Black River Wild Forest, offering boat launches, swimming, and extensive hiking. Whether you’re trolling for trophy fish at dusk or enjoying family time at the playground, basketball, and volleyball courts, this spot has it all.
217 Sites | 518.863.6000
Nestled on the northwest shore of 29-mile-long Great Sacandaga Lake, this campground provides large, level sites nestled in pines or open to sandy shorelines. Kids can join the Junior Naturalist program while families enjoy the boat launch, beach, rentals, and pavilion, with endless fishing and water sports opportunities.
98 Sites | 518.548.7585
This Adirondack campground on beautiful Piseco Lake, featuring tranquil camping in the Little Sand Point Loop and Point Comfort Loops, offers secluded serenity alongside water sports like fishing, boating (with a concrete launch), and hiking with access to the famous Northville-Lake Placid Trail, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking both quiet and adventure.
142 Sites | 518.924.4121
Discover peace at this riverside campground, set in white pine and hardwood forests, providing campers access to excellent fishing, hiking on state lands, and engage children with the Junior Naturalist Program, fostering a love for nature through hands- on exploration.
25 Sites | 315.354.4101
This central Adirondack campground offers secluded, wooded sites on a 90-acre lake, perfect for hiking, fishing, and picnicking, with nearby attractions like the Adirondack Park Visitor Interpretive Center at Newcomb and Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake to explore the region’s history.
