Lake George Campgrounds, RV Parks & RV Resorts in the Adirondacks

Camping around Lake George puts you in the southern Adirondack woods, with the lake, its rivers, and miles of hiking trails all within reach. A campground gives you an outdoorsy alternative to a standard hotel stay, and the region's options range from bustling RV resorts to quiet, wooded tent sites.

You can pitch a tent along the nearby Hudson and Schroon rivers just outside town, close to kayaking and tubing, or find a spot tucked into the mountainside. Local camping options generally fall into two categories: privately owned resorts packed with activities, and state-run public campgrounds built around a simpler, back-to-basics experience.

Choosing Your Camping Style

The vibe of a camping trip depends on where you stay and the type of setup you prefer. Private resorts and state-run campgrounds alike tend to sit along main roads like Route 9, Route 9N, and Route 149, so proximity to pavement isn't what sets them apart — it's what's waiting at your site once you park.

• Resort-Style RV Parks: These properties offer paved sites, full hookups (water, sewer, and electric), and recreation areas built around swimming pools and sports courts. Lake George RV Park on Route 149 is one of the larger examples, with 400 pull-through and back-in sites plus amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, a splash pad, and pickleball courts. Lake George Escape in nearby Diamond Point takes a similar full-hookup approach along the Schroon River, with a rotating schedule of family activities through the season.
• State Campgrounds: Public parks like Hearthstone Point and Lake George Battleground offer heavily wooded, rustic spots for tents and trailers. You get nearby bathhouses, but no individual hookups at your site.
• Island Sites: These are waterfront sites right on the Lake George islands. Reachable only by boat or canoe/kayak, they offer a genuinely secluded stay away from road noise.
• Glamping & Canvas Tents: If skipping the gear hassle appeals to you, Huttopia Adirondacks in Lake Luzerne offers custom-built canvas and wood-frame tents furnished with real beds, with some models including a private bathroom and kitchenette. Several other private resorts also offer camping cabins and rental trailers that are ready to go on arrival.

Location matters as much as amenities when picking a site. Lake George Campsites sits in Queensbury, within walking distance of Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor, making it a practical base for families splitting time between the campground and the park.

Closer to the village itself, Lake George Camping Village is a three-minute drive from downtown, so campers get a wooded, secluded site without giving up quick access to restaurants and shops.

On the budget end, Whippoorwill Motel and Campsites south of the village combines RV and tent sites with motel rooms on the same property, and sits near the hiking trails on French Mountain.

When to Go and When to Book

The local camping season follows the warm mountain weather, running from mid-May through Columbus Day weekend in October. July and August are the busiest months for families on summer vacation. If you prefer cooler weather and quieter campgrounds, aim for the shoulder months of June and September.

Because this area is highly popular, you need to plan ahead. State-run sites open their reservations months in advance on a set schedule, while private resorts manage their own calendars, often booking out a full year in advance for holiday weekends and summer events.