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Upstate New York (Adirondack Park)
Choose one of these top waterfront campgrounds for your next camping trip in the Adirondacks. Each is run by the New York State Department of Environmental Conversation (DEC). Sorry no hookups!

    Fish Creek Campground (DEC)

  1. Located north of Tupper Lake in the Adirondack Park of upstate NY
  2. 355 sites, over 90% are directly on the water
  3. one of the busiest of the DEC campgrounds, few private sites
  4. offers an extensive network of interconnected ponds for paddling as well as options for boating and watersports on the 3 main ponds as well as Upper Saranac Lake

    Rollins Pond Campground (DEC)

  1. Located north of Tupper Lake in the Adirondack Park of upstate NY
  2. 287 sites, 80% are directly on the water
  3. one of the busiest of the DEC campgrounds, some fairly private sites
  4. offers an extensive network of interconnected ponds for paddling on various ponds that are for non motorized craft only

    Eighth Lake Campground (DEC)

  1. Located north of Old Forge between Seventh and Eighth Lake
  2. 116 campsites, 27 are directly on the water (either Seventh or Eighth Lake)
  3. offers a peaceful and fairly private camping experience compared to other campgrounds
  4. great for fishing, paddling and swimming, boating and hiking
  5. area attractions include the Old Forge region with its amusement park, restaraunts and shops
  6. closed to the popular Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake

    Lewey Lake Campground (DEC) (partially done)

  1. Located in the central area of the Adirondack Park on a 90 acre lake
  2. 197 campsites, 68 are directly on the water, some are quite private
  3. a great destination for those looking for a more southerly destination in the Adirondacks
  4. ideal for paddling, fishing, and hiking

    Buck Pond Campground (DEC) (partially done)

  1. located just east of the town of Gabriel, north of Saranac Lake
  2. 116 campsites, approx 20 are on or close to waterfront on either Lake Kushaqua or Buck Pond
  3. one of the more quiet DEC campgrounds in the Adirondacks with many secluded sites, numerous water access, and a large beach area
  4. great for paddlers and fishermen, an abandoned railroad bed offers convenient hiking

    Lake Durant Campground (DEC) (coming soon!)

  1. Located south of Long Lake and just east of Blue Mountain Lake on Route 28
  2. 56 sites, 31 are directly (or set back) from the water
  3. one of the smallest, quietest and most remote DEC campgrounds
  4. great for fishing, canoeing and hiking
  5. close to the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake and the Adirondack Park Visitors Interpretive Center at Newcomb

    Meacham Lake Campground (DEC) (coming soon!)

  1. Located south of Malone near the upper border of the Adirondack Park
  2. 224 sites, approx 46 are directly on the waterfont of Meacham Lake, many are primitive and walk-in sites only
  3. A popular campground for fishermen, paddlers and hikers
  4. Area attractions include the Paul Smiths Visitor Center and hiking at Debar Mountain and St Regis Mountain

    Limekiln Lake Campground (DEC) (coming soon!)

  1. Located just north of Old Forge in the central Adirondacks
  2. 271 campsites, approx 45 are directly on the water at Limekiln Lake
  3. a great family campground with many summer activities nearby
  4. visit the nearby water park in Old Forge, visit various shops in Old Forge or visit the Adirondack Museum at Blue Mountain Lake
  5. great for fishing, paddling and hiking

    Cranberry Lake Campground (DEC)

  1. Located west of Tupper Lake in the Adirondack Park of upstate NY
  2. 167 sites, approx 20% are directly on the water
  3. one of the quieter DEC campgrounds, fairly private sites
  4. 15 miles of hiking trails, large lake for boatin, paddling and swimming

    Northampton Beach Campground (DEC)

    Caroga Lake Campground (DEC)

    Moffitt Beach Campground (DEC)

    Nicks Lake Campground (DEC)

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1000 Islands / Lake Ontario Region
For those looking for larger bodies of water. Head to Northwest NY along the shores of Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence. Many state parks offer electric hookups.

    Fair Haven Beach State Park

  1. Located on the Lake Ontario shoreline near Oswego, NY
  2. 184 sites, 46 with electric along with 32 cabins and 3 full service cottages
  3. one of the finest public lakefronts in upstate NY with high bluffs above sandy beaches and hilly woodlands
  4. 1500 feet of sandy beach including 600 feet of guarded swimming area
  5. inland centrally located ponds offer excellent paddling, fishing and boating opportunities

    Wellesley Island State Park (coming soon!)

  1. Located on Wellesley Island, on the St. Lawrence River, close to the town of Orleans, in Jefferson Country
  2. 412 sites, 163 with electric
  3. the largest camping complex in the Thousand Islands region
  4. to accommodate boaters, the park has a full service marina and four boat launches
  5. offers a sandy beach, a 9 hole golf course nearby, 3 miles of shoreline and open granite outcrops, and miles of trails for hiking
Finger Lakes / Western NY Region
Enjoy a variety of spectacular waterfalls along with the famous Finger Lakes vineyards at these popular State Parks.

    Watkins Glen State Park

  1. Located in the village of Watkins Glen at the south end of Seneca Lake.
  2. 305 campsites, 52 offer electric hookup
  3. Watkins Glen State Park is the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks, with its two miles of the glen's stream which descends 400 feet past 200 foot cliffs with 19 waterfalls along its course.
  4. Visitors will enjoy near by fishing, picnicking, a playground, hiking, hunting and swimming in an Olympic sized and kiddie pool
  5. There are 19 waterfalls to enjoy along the Gorge Trail

    Letchworth State Park

  1. Located in the Genesee River gorge, 35 miles south of Rochester
  2. 340 campsites, 258 have electric
  3. renowned as the "Grand Canyon of the East," is one of the most scenically magnificent areas in the eastern U.S. The Genesee River roars through the gorge, over three major waterfalls, between cliffs as high as 600 feet in some places. The river's cliffs are surrounded by lush forests. Hikers can choose among 66 miles of hiking trails. Trails are also available for horseback riding, and biking
  4. Letchworth offers nature, history and performing arts programs, guided walks and tours, a summer lecture series, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hot air ballooning, and two pools for swimming

    Verona Beach State Park

    Delta Lake State Park

More Lakeside Campground Coming in 2013!
In the spring of 2013 we will be doing additional photo shots of many more New York DEC and State Parks campgrounds that offer a lakeside experience.

Possible campground will include:

  1. Nicks Lake
  2. Delta Lake
  3. Lake Eaton
  4. Moffitt Beach
  5. Northampton Beach
  6. Rogers Rock
  7. Higley Flow
  8. Verona Beach
  9. Lincoln Pond
  10. Popular Point
  11. Little Sand Point

Hello fellow camper! How about choosing a campground up above! I have close to 14,000 photos to show you of some amazing campgrounds in, and around the Adirondacks of upstate NY!