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    Lake Champlain Camping

    4.0 (1 review)

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    Ausable Chasm

    Ausable Chasm

    4.0(143 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    Ausable Chasm, NY - billing itself as "the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks" is a shamelessly…read moreambitious boast for an attraction that I'd more accurately describe as Watkins Glen with the consumer interface of Bushkill Falls, but there's no denying Ausable Chasm is a fun, scenic, and daring adventure for all ages! We came during the off season at the end of April, before the more high thrills activities like rafting & tubing, riverwalk, Via Ferrata adventure trail, rappelling, rock climbing, etc. were open for the season (usually around late-May to June through autumn). That was no problem as we are visiting with our toddler who isn't old enough to do most of these activities anyway, and, as we discovered, it was actually perfect and to our advantage, since as first-time visitors we only wanted/had time to explore the chasm itself. And as there were very few other visitors on a weekday, it was as if we had this private park all to ourselves! No need to jostle for views/photos, can enjoy lunch & snacks at the best picnic tables by vista points, and it's also more pleasant than hiking in hot summer, though many of the trails are shaded. The basic "trails only" admission is about $20 for adults & teens, $12 for kids 5-12, and free for under 5. All the other activities have additional fees, which can add up so you might explore packages, or even stay overnight at their campground & cabins. We are a family of hikers so wanted to do the whole perimeter and see the entire gorge (about 2 miles). But if you only wish to see the exciting parts and leave time for other activities, then you can turn back halfway and do the shorter loop (1 mile if you do the Inner Sanctum Trail which I 100% recommend as this is the "signature" trail along the canyon's edge. But note it has many stairs up & down). We took the Inner Sanctum (yellow) trail, crossed over to Big Dry Chasm and hiked to the Whirlpool Basin Overlook at other end, then looped back around on the orange trail via Little Dry Chasm. The trails are well maintained, with most of the outer edge trails on comfortable soft padded ground. They're mostly well marked except the end part is not really shown clearly on the park map so I used AllTrails. The orange trail (Dry Chasm Trail) is marked as more difficult, but it's basically just a regular wooded hiking trail that's not paved, with rooty and rocky sections. The park is very walkable for most able-bodied people. Even our 3yo was able to hike the whole thing by himself, with a bit of help over the orange trails. We loved our visit and are excited to come back when our child is older to do more activities! Will update my review when we've had a chance to experience all the action-packed adventures the park has to offer. TIP #1: No trail maps are given out so take a photo ar a screenshot. But there are maps placed along the trails marked with where you are. TIP #2: Porta-potties only on either end of the trails, so I recommend taking your nature break before setting out. TIP #3: There's a cafe by the Welcome Center but it's only open seasonally. Bring water. No garbage bins along the trails (cos bears!) so trash is carry-in carry-out.

    This place is the best. Great for families. Do the explorer package with river walk...ropes…read morebridges are awesome. Boat is mild, it's not white water rafting. Very safe. Go here and enjoy!

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    AuSable Chasm campground - t38

    AuSable Chasm campground

    2.9(15 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    After our Hike we came here for the night. We rented a rustic cabin. It was perfect, minimalist but…read morea notch above sleeping on the floor of a tent. The cabin was clean, a double bed and bunk beds a little desk and a couple of chairs. Outside there was a fire ring, picnic table and a food grill ish... Our cabin was perfectly located and was private with the woods surrounding us near by. The bathrooms and common areas were super clean , I didn't take a look at the showers but unlike some campground they are free... wood is available at the store along with some other useful camping things that we ofter forget. Unfortunately we went in Oct with crisp weather so we didn't get to take advantage of the pool or the playground but it looks very nice and well maintained. I will definitely be back here and highly recommend

    We recently stayed at the AuSable Campground, and I have to say, it was one of the worst…read moreexperiences I've ever had. We booked Cabins 2 and 6, as those were the only ones available. Cabin 2 had a terrible smell that hit us as soon as we opened the door. It was a mix of mustiness and a perfumy scent that seemed to be an attempt to mask the odor--it was unbearable. We tried airing it out, but the stench was so embedded that nothing helped. Oddly, it seemed slightly better in the mornings, but by late afternoon the smell was back in full force, even with the fan running and windows open all day. To make matters worse, there was visible mold in several areas. This is a serious health hazard, and it was clear that the cabin hadn't been properly maintained for quite some time. Cabin #6 showed some signs of mold, but it did not smell as bad as Cabin #2. Our neighbors in Cabin #5 had it even worse. When they arrived late at night, they found mold all around the cabin and had to have the staff scrub the walls with bleach for over an hour. What a nightmare! Aside from the unbearable conditions of the cabins, there were many other issues. While the bathrooms were clean, most of the stalls did not properly lock. In the women's bathroom, only one stall locked, and in the men's bathroom, half of the stalls didn't lock either. When I approached the staff about the issue, I was politely told that if I was concerned, I should use the bathrooms at the other end of the campground, which apparently had properly locking stalls. On top of that, the staff seemed to pick the most inconvenient times to clean the bathrooms--like right at 8:30 a.m., when a lot of people were trying to brush their teeth or use the toilet after a morning coffee. The pool was a nice addition for the kids, but at only 3 feet deep, many kids scuffed their knees jumping in, not realizing how shallow it was. There is also zero shade around the pool, which makes it very hot for anyone supervising the younger ones. Overall, I'm extremely disappointed with the condition of the cabins and the lack of care from the management. I would not recommend staying here unless they do some serious cleaning and maintenance. We won't be coming back here--if you value your health, I would also recommend not booking a cabin here!

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