Lake George, New York, Campgrounds

Lake George is in the Adirondack Mountains in the northeastern part of New York State. The 32-mile-long lake is a popular site for water sports, fishing and swimming. The surrounding region offers summertime hiking, hang-gliding, balloon rides and whitewater rafting along the Hudson River Gorge. Both public and private campgrounds are available in the area.

King Phillip's Campground

King Phillip's Campground is family owned and operated and offers pine-tree shaded sites for both tents and RVs. Park amenities include a convenience store, propane service, laundry and private showers, wireless access and 24-hour security patrol. Recreation includes a swimming pool, badminton and volleyball, billiards and pingpong. King Phillip's is on the local trolley line that takes guests to the shopping and dining venues of the village. RV sites are equipped with full hookups and cable television, and many sites are pull-through to accommodate larger rigs.

King Phillip's Campground
14 Bloody Pond Road
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5763
kingphillipscampground.com

Adirondack Camping Village

The Adirondack is located three minutes from Lake George Village and offers quiet, wooded campsites for tents and RVs. Camp amenities include a picnic table and fire ring at each site, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities, a camp store, and a dump station for recreational vehicles. Pull-through sites with 50-amp electricity are available, but dirt bikes, ATVs and four-wheelers are not permitted at this campground. The campground has basketball and volleyball courts, a heated swimming pool, horseshoes and shuffleboard, nightly movies and daily hayrides. Pets are allowed, and seasonal rates are available.

Adirondack Camping Village
43 Finkle Road
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5226
adirondackcampingvillage.com

Hearthstone Point

The Hearthstone is a 100-acre state park located on Lake George two miles from the town. All 251 sites have picnic tables and cement pads to accommodate trailers. Park facilities include showers, restrooms, laundry, a dump station and a recycling center. A sand beach and swimming area are nearby, but a boat launch is not available from this campground. The three-mile-wide Lake George has 32 miles of shoreline and is a popular fishing spot for trout, bass, pike and pan fish. The Hearthstone is open seasonally.

Hearthstone Point
3298 Lake Shore Drive
Lake George, NY 12845
(518) 668-5193
dec.ny.gov

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Article Written By Nikki Jardin

Nikki Jardin began freelance writing in 2009 and focuses on food and travel articles. She has been a professional cook and caterer for more than 20 years. She holds a degree in environmental science from Humboldt State University.

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