Looking for some RV park / campground suggestions specifically in the lake placid area. We are a family of 5 with twin 10 yr daughters and a 17 month boy. When camping local we are more state park type people but we do want hookups and are not opposed to the "KOA type" parks as long as they feel somewhat like a campground and not a parking space. We will be using our 33' TT.Looking for beautiful sights and rustic feeling, access to water for kayaking, hiking, etc. but also want some things to entertain the kids like possibly a pool or beach. We have been to lake George in the past and loved it. Looking to go a bit further North. Will be there second week in August. Thanks for any suggestions!

I think it's called North Pole Campgrounds in Wilmington/North Pole NY. More/less at foot of Whiteface Mtn toll road. Have herad it's very nice. There is a KOA nearby, but not mentioned much and when we scoped it out couple years ago, didn't impress us much. Lake Placid isn't all that far away, on same road as base of WF mtn ski resort, road to top of WF mtn literally a miles or so from CG. Last I knew it was 10/15 bucks for car/driver and 5 for each add'l person. to drive to the summit. Lake geo is about 90 min away +/-. Not sure how you'd be going up, but diesel maybe a bit hard to come by up there at a place that turns it over a lot. If heading up 81 and across above Watertown, Long Ways Truck Stop right off 81 (x48?). If going up I-87, x16 Scotty's truck stop. Hope this helps some.

ACZL wrote:I think it's called North Pole Campgrounds in Wilmington/North Pole NY. More/less at foot of Whiteface Mtn toll road. Have herad it's very nice. There is a KOA nearby, but not mentioned much and when we scoped it out couple years ago, didn't impress us much. Lake Placid isn't all that far away, on same road as base of WF mtn ski resort, road to top of WF mtn literally a miles or so from CG. Last I knew it was 10/15 bucks for car/driver and 5 for each add'l person. to drive to the summit. Lake geo is about 90 min away +/-. Not sure how you'd be going up, but diesel maybe a bit hard to come by up there at a place that turns it over a lot. If heading up 81 and across above Watertown, Long Ways Truck Stop right off 81 (x48?). If going up I-87, x16 Scotty's truck stop. Hope this helps some.Perfect, and we can take the kids to visit Santa while we are there ;) Thanks! I will look this up. It sounds great!

North Pole Resorts. Woods side has spacious sitesites with lots of Shade! Santa is very close but I think, only open on weekends.

Just in case that won't work for you, the KOA was very nice (IMO) when we stayed there - but that was some years ago (2007?) Anyway, quite wooded so plenty of shade there too.

X2 on KOA from stay two years ago.

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kfp673
Explorer II
Jul 06, 2018
Thank you for the replies! Regarding North Pole, everyone has said 100 acre woods. Why is that? The "resort" section says it's along the river and has water front sites. Are the 100 acre sites better shade and larger? Just curious why the overwhelming choice of 100 acre section. Thanks again!
GeoBoy
Explorer
Jul 06, 2018
The 100 acre sites are large, level shaded sites away from the pool, playground and cabins. If you want the pool it is a short walk to get to the pool.
kfp673
Explorer II
Aug 21, 2018
Wanted to thank everyone for the replies and suggestions. We just got back from a week at North Pole resort. Thank you very much for suggesting hundred acre side!! We got a huge pull through, very shady and quiet site. Amazing the difference between the two areas of this campground. Would have been nice to drop my kayak in right at the site, but the other side was so tight it was amazing. Hundred acre was perfect. Also, what a beautiful area! We enjoyed all of the Olympic attractions as well as hikes and sight seeing. Great area to visit!
ACZL
Explorer
Aug 21, 2018
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ YAHOO! Glad you had a great time!!!!!^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
GeoBoy
Explorer
Aug 21, 2018
Glad you enjoyed the North Pole Resort. We are here now and leaving tomorrow.

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