Lake Placid and Boston

[skrams]

We're looking for RV sites close to Lake Placid and close to Boston (two campgrounds, obviously lol). Suggestions? We'd prefer electricity, but not tied to it, and proximity to both locations is more important.

We're going in September if that makes a difference.

Thanks.

[Scooter86]

On the flip side, if you find something nice up that way let is know op! Last time I camped near Lake Placid it was on Algonquin in a back packing tent. Beautiful area and I don't get up there nearly enough obviously.

[GeoBoy]

Hey Avan, there you have it. Maybe you should stop taking that Valium you referred to, it's clouding YOUR thinking/perceptions.:S

[Lantley]

skrams wrote:

Scooter86 wrote:
Avan, come on, really? OP from Ontario looking to stay near Lake Placid and Boston. Of course they are talking about Lake Placid, NY and Boston, MA. I mean, former Olympic venue, high peaks area, Adirondacks. Lake Placid is still a huge tourist destination and on the way to Boston for them.

This Lake Placid, and this Boston. I would assume both are major enough /famous enough that it was clear. If it was somewhere like Portland, I'd specify Maine or Oregon, or Washington, state or DC.

Thanks for the suggestions.

For the record I assumed you meant the obvious locations.
The other locations are too obscure to be taken seriously.
I clearly understood your original post,some would like to make your question a trivia contest.
There is only one Lake Placid and/or Boston with that has achieved national recognition.

[skrams]

Scooter86 wrote:
Avan, come on, really? OP from Ontario looking to stay near Lake Placid and Boston. Of course they are talking about Lake Placid, NY and Boston, MA. I mean, former Olympic venue, high peaks area, Adirondacks. Lake Placid is still a huge tourist destination and on the way to Boston for them.

This Lake Placid, and this Boston. I would assume both are major enough /famous enough that it was clear. If it was somewhere like Portland, I'd specify Maine or Oregon, or Washington, state or DC.

Thanks for the suggestions.

[avan]

No really? to it. OP asked a question giving minimal information. Everyone, meaning everyone, has answered the question based on their perception of what the OP asked. I'm from FL and go through Lk Placid, FL numerous times per year. Prior to moving here, I full timed for nearly 15 yrs and camped from time to time in Lk Placid, FL. I gave my answer based on my perception and life experience.

All but two of those responding are from NY or the NE and, I presume, also responding based on their regional knowledge and presumption of what the OP meant. Nonetheless, since the OP hasn't been back, your and GeoBoy's GUESS as to what OP meant is still a guess. Maybe a better one than mine, maybe not, but it is a guess. The OP asked a question and I provided a valid answer so take a valium.

BTW, in several of the states that have an actual "Lake Placid", there is also a town named "Boston" and"on the way" would apply there as well even though OP didn't mention "on the way" as some sort of defining characteristic for his/her question. Nor did OP the OP define the question in terms of "former Olympic venue" "high peaks(really?? :))", "Adirondacks" or "tourist area" so not sure where you came up with those as pertinent to the OP's inquiry. 🙂 🙂 🙂

[Scooter86]

Avan, come on, really? OP from Ontario looking to stay near Lake Placid and Boston. Of course they are talking about Lake Placid, NY and Boston, MA. I mean, former Olympic venue, high peaks area, Adirondacks. Lake Placid is still a huge tourist destination and on the way to Boston for them.

[GeoBoy]

To the OP which Lake Placid were you referring to?

[avan]

Not splitting hairs at all. Just wondering why responders have been assuming that the Boston being referred to is the one in Mass and why the assumption that the Lake Placid being referred to is in NY? Must be a northeastern thing.

Those in fly over country or here in the redneck south or on the left coast might assume differently 🙂 That's not splitting hairs. It's a big country that spans far from the NE.

As to placid lakes - I sure would agree with your statement. In addition to the the many lakes in this country that are named "Lake Placid", there are dozens more named "Placid Lake.":)

[jplante4]

avan wrote:
Geo(graphy?)Boy. Read the title and the post. Not one word about NY. Is Boston in NY? OP is from Canada. Nothing, absolutely nothing, in the post or about the poster to connect Lake Placid to NY. I know of at least 7 states that have a Lake Placid within their borders. Apparently some need to broaden their horizons 🙂

Well, if we're splitting hairs here, I'll bet the every lake in the world is placid at some point in time. 😉

[avan]

Geo(graphy?)Boy. Read the title and the post. Not one word about NY. Is Boston in NY? OP is from Canada. Nothing, absolutely nothing, in the post or about the poster to connect Lake Placid to NY. I know of at least 7 states that have a Lake Placid within their borders. Apparently some need to broaden their horizons 🙂

[GeoBoy]

Have never heard of Buttonwood Bay in NY by Lake Placid, NY. Back to the North Pole Resort, if you have a big rig the 100 Acres side is nice, a little quieter.

[avan]

Buttonwood Bay RV Resort just a few miles north of Lake Placid. RV sites on a lakeside property, with 2 pools, a cafe, hiking trails & a boat ramp.

[jplante4]

Normandy Farms is about 25 miles from Boston and close to a commuter rail station. It's a large RV park with lots of amenities. For a more wooded experience, try Boston Minute Man in Littleton. Once again close to a commuter rail station for access to Boston.

Whatever you do, don't drive you RV into Boston.

[msb1766]

North Pole is nice, So is the KOA in Wilmington
As far as Boston I have heard that Normandy Farms is really nice.