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 towns, 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 Adirondack 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.

Adirondack 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. Bringing a dog? See pet-friendly places to stay.

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Island & Waterfront Camping

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. Bring a rod: learn about some of the best fishing spots in the Adirondacks.

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Glamping

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. Prefer a roof over your head? Browse Adirondack cabins and cottages.

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Backcountry Camping & Lean-Tos

For a more remote Adirondack experience, hike or paddle to primitive campsites and lean-tos deep in the backcountry. After dark, there’s nothing between you and the stars, which makes for unforgettable stargazing. 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 Parks and Campgrounds

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 Region

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