Where is the best place to camp in New York?

[JJ_Haulers]

My wife and I are looking for suggestions on where is the best place to camp in New York. We are thinking about camping somewhere in the Adirondacks in August. Our trailer is about 23 feet tip to tail. Any suggestions or comments are welcome. Anyone who has been to the Adirondacks especially if you have any suggestions or comments it would be helpful.

Thanks.

[mbopp]

The State parks / DEC campgrounds will have a dumping station, water is available at faucets scattered through the campgrounds.
Favorites for us are Watkins Glen and Letchworth SP in the Finger Lakes area.
In the Adirondacks we like Cranberry Lake and Fish Creek / Rollins Pond. Cranberry is just sort of out there, unless you hike or boat there's not a lot in the area. Fish / Rollins are closer to Saranac Lake and Lake Placid.
For a private full hookup cg we like North Pole Resorts in Wilmington, 10 miles or so from Lake Placid.

[Community Alumni]

Here's a similar thread from a little while back, it may be of some help;

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26904739/gotomsg/26906214.cfm#26906214

[bukhrn]

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/camping.html
http://nysparks.com/parks/

You can start with these, but by no means is this all, there are also many private CG's in the Adirondacks.

[JJ_Haulers]

I forgot to mention that we enjoy hiking, but mostly would just like to find a nice campsite on the waters edge where we can enjoy the views.

[JJ_Haulers]

Thanks for all the good suggestions. We were looking for a place to go but now we are trying to decide on which one to go to. We don't mind boon-docking but prefer the state parks with at least a dumping station and potable water. We may bring our 85 lb Lab Retriever so we are always looking for pet friendly sites.

The wife was looking at Lake Meachom today on-line. Anyone ever been there? Let us know how it was.

[kampinggal]

There is also Cooperstown KOA in Richfield Springs, NY. Small campground, but owners are absolutely the nicest people we have met when camping. Lots to see and do in the area as well. Campground is immaculate.

[kampinggal]

Ledgeview RV Park in Lake George. Inexpensive, well kept, great owners.

[Mike__Rose]

What are you interested in doing?
We personally like Lake George and Lake Placid areas. One of our favorite place to stay is Lake George RV Resort. In Lake Placid we stayed at the North Pole Campground.

[NYMac4]

Check out Letchworth State Park ....beautiful spot ....you could also go to Niagara Falls from there - not too much further. There's always Lake Placid which is nice and you can visit the Olympic sites. We stay at the KOA when we go there. Lots of beautiful state parks in New York ....I guess it depends more on what types of things you like to do....

[Poppy___Nana]

Nick's Lake (Old Forge); Golden Beach (Raquette Lake); 7th Lake Campground (Inlet area) - get area for hiking, biking & noating!
All are state campgrounds, so it is dry camping only (no hook-ups)!

[D___M]

New York State is a big place. You neded to give more facts.

[Fire_Instructor]

The Adirondack Park is larger than many states! You have to be more specific as to what part of the Adirondacks you want to visit. If you aren't sure, or don't care, what are your interests, and maybe I can help point you to a specific location. I was a "field rep" for a busy state agency for many years, and much of my region covered from Albany, west to almost Utica, and north to the Canadian border.... so I covered the vast majority of the Adirondacks.....

[K_Charles]

There are a lot of good places to camp in NY. My list would start with the St. Lawrence Seaway, Finger Lakes or the Erie Canal.