Camping in the New York Adirondacks

Pitch your tent beside a mountain lake, paddle to an island campsite, settle into an RV campground, or head into the backcountry. Spanning six million acres across northern New York, the Adirondack Park offers hundreds of places to camp and an incredible variety of settings. Find a base camp for hiking, paddling, and exploring nearby communities, or choose a campsite where simply waking up in the Adirondacks is the adventure.

view through the opening of a camping tent in the Adirondacks

Find Your ADK Camping Style

There’s more than one way to camp in the Adirondacks. Choose the experience that fits your trip, from easy-access campgrounds with plenty of amenities to remote campsites tucked away in the wilderness.

Campgrounds

Choose from public and private campgrounds throughout the Adirondacks, with options ranging from basic tent sites to campgrounds with beaches, boat launches, showers, and other amenities.

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Island & Waterfront Camping in the Adirondacks

Wake up on the water at lakefront campsites or make the journey part of the adventure with boat- and paddle-access camping on Adirondack lakes and islands.

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Glamping in Comfort

Trade the sleeping bag for a real bed. Adirondack glamping experiences combine time in nature with creature comforts, from furnished canvas tents to cabins and other distinctive stays.

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NY Backcountry Camping

For a more remote Adirondack experience, hike or paddle into the backcountry to primitive campsites and lean-tos on public lands in the Adirondack wilderness. Before camping in the backcountry, know the regulations, prepare for changing conditions, and practice Leave No Trace principles.

Backcountry Camping Tips

camping tent set up in the Adirondack wilderness

RV Camping

Bring your home on wheels to Adirondack RV parks and campgrounds offering everything from wooded sites and mountain scenery to full hookups and family-friendly amenities.

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Camping Information by Regions

Know where you want to make camp? Learn more about local camping information, places to stay, and trip-planning resources from the 10 regions that make up the Visit Adirondacks destination: