Adirondack Mountain Camping

[Reader1]

We are planning a trip to Acadia Nat'l Park this fall and want to stop somewhere in the Adirondacks. If you have been there do you have any information on attractions, things not to miss, and where you would recommend camping. Thanks in advance. Last year you gave us amazing information about the U.P. of Michigan.

[ericosmith]

Reader1 wrote:
It seems like there is a lot to do. We normally do a lot of hiking and like to see local history, crafts, etc. We would probably avoid 6 Flags. Thank you so much, we have a lot to review and decisions to make.

If you like to hike, the Lake Placid KOA (which isn't actually in Lake Placid) has lots of trails you can take in the the Park that you can get to right from the campground. Really enjoyed being able to do that.

[Reader1]

It seems like there is a lot to do. We normally do a lot of hiking and like to see local history, crafts, etc. We would probably avoid 6 Flags. Thank you so much, we have a lot to review and decisions to make.

[mbopp]

For a private cg we like North Pole Resort (100 Acre Woods side) in Wilmington, 10 miles from Lake Placid. The KOA also gets good ratings but we've never stayed there. And there are many State (DEC) cg's but they don't have hookups.
High point attractions include Lake Placid and the Olympic venues, and +1 for the Wild Center in Tupper Lake and the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake. If I had to chose one it would be the Adirondack Museum.
Sorry, but the Old Forge & Lake George areas don't do anything for us (except the Old Forge hardware store.)

[Dutch_12078]

One of our favorite stops in the Adirondacks is "The Wild Center" in Tupper Lake, NY. Fascinating live displays, nature trails, and other features.

[southernsky]

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[Community Alumni]

Come and visit Ausable Chasm campground where we camp, there's lots to see and do in the area including the Chasm hikes and rafting.

http://www.ausablechasm.com

[Stars101]

X2 on the Adirondack Museum in Blue Mountain Lake. Totally a must see! I enjoy it so much more than Lake Placid. But it's all in what you want to do.

Lake Placid is a tourist town (but still interesting), ADK Museum is just an awesome place to learn about the history of the area. Most people go back for a second day once they see it for the first time... yeah, it's that good.

[DrewE]

There are many state campgrounds in the Adirondacks.

Lake George RV park is pricey but very highly rated and regarded—I've never stayed there myself. There are others in the area, too.

IMHO Six Flags Great Escape is unexceptional; it's not a bad amusement park, but Six Flags has bit by bit removed a good bit of what made the pre-six-flags Great Escape neat (and, to be fair, added a bunch of rides and Six Flags stuff). Admission and parking seem to me rather steep for what the park offers.

Just across the lake, Burlington's North Beach park has a pretty nice campground that's reasonably priced, as well as a lovely beach. (This is a city park.)

[Wally_Walleye]

If you like museums don't miss the Adirondack Museum. Lots of history about the area and they have a complete Pullman car inside. Lake Placid is great, there are also a few forts in the area that you can tour. Have fun. If you like covered bridges there are several on the way to Maine.

[AdirondackJack]

Born and grew up in the Adirondacks and we still spend most Summers Workamping there. Some of our favorite places are Lake George for a lunch cruise on the Lake as well as a Six Flags Theme Park or visit a real sanctioned rodeo nearby in Lake Luzerne. Fort Ticonderoga is a stop to experience one of the finest fort restorations in America. Then there is Lake Placid home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics where you can visit the venues and watch our young hopefuls in training (watching the Summer ski Jumping is a hoot!) That's just a few ideas depending on what you like to do -there is so much more to do and see in the Adirondack Mountains. There are many campgrounds in the Adirondacks and several very good ones around Lake George from which you can take day trips in all directions.

[AdirondackJack]

Born and grew up in the Adirondacks and we still spend most Summers Workamping there. Some of our favorite places are Lake George for a lunch cruise on the Lake as well as a Six Flags Theme Park or visit a real sanctioned rodeo nearby in Lake Luzerne. Fort Ticonderoga is a stop to experience one of the finest fort restorations in America. Then there is Lake Placid home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics where you can visit the venues and watch our young hopefuls in training (watching the Summer ski Jumping is a hoot!) That's just a few ideas depending on what you like to do -there is so much more to do and see in the Adirondack Mountains. There are many campgrounds in the Adirondacks and several very good ones around Lake George from which you can take day trips in all directions.

[AdirondackJack]

Born and grew up in the Adirondacks and we still spend most Summers there. Some of our favorite places are Lake George for a lunch cruise on the Lake as well as a Six Flags Theme Park or visit a real sanctioned rodeo nearby in Lake Luzerne. Fort Ticonderoga is a stop to experience one of the finest fort restorations in America. Then there is Lake Placid home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics where you can visit the venues and watch our young hopefuls in training (watching the Summer ski Jumping is a hoot!) That's just a few ideas depending on what you like to do -there is so much more to do and see in the Adirondack Mountains. There are many campgrounds in the Adirondacks and several very good ones around Lake George from which you can take day trips in all directions.