My husband Jim and I discovered Donaldson's Campground last year and loved it there so much that we…read morewill return every chance we get. I felt right at home because of all the wonderful people there. The owner is a fantastic, honest and very laid back kind of guy. He makes everyone feel welcome. His office girl Amanda is absolutely the best, so friendly and very helpful. We can't wait for camping season!

My husband's family has been camping at Donaldson's for YEARS, starting in the late 1940's I…read morebelieve. It's quite the gem of the Adirondacks. This is not your modern new-age campground. There isn't an activities center to send the kids off to...no arcade, no swimming pool. But there is a nicely provisioned store at the top end, and an ice cream stand. There's also a small beach. This is your campfires at night and watching for shooting stars kind of camping. A nice disconnect from most modern amenities. 4G for cell phones is hit or miss. There's plenty to do during the day within driving distance though, so no one will be bored for long.

Overall impression of this place was very positive. I was visiting over a holiday weekend, and it…read morewasn't overly crowded. Was pulling a 42ft 5th wheel (that'll come into play later). Lots of good to say about this place, and 1 not so good thing, so let's go. The good: -It's in a pine forest, so there are many beautiful, mature trees everywhere. -It's a big, sprawling complex with lots and lots of sites. Being in the Adirondacks, there's a big demand for tent sites, so there are more than you'd normally see at a KOA, but there are definitely more than enough RV sites as well. -The sites themselves (both RV and tent) are spacious and well shaded with big trees. Just about every tent site I saw was hammock-ready. Some of the austere tent sites are way down the hill next to the Au Sable river. They're a bit of a hike, but worth it if you're into that. -The facilities here are nice and well maintained. From the numerous bath houses to the recreation facilities, everything is kept in working order. The camp store is pretty nice, and has just about anything you'd expect to find in one. -The staff is super friendly and courteous, however, they actually enforce rules here. I've been to many campgrounds where they didn't, so this is a good thing. From speeding on campground roads to unattended barking dogs, they hand out notices. Not in a mean or obnoxious way, just maintaining order in the campground. That's not to say that the place is a madhouse. It's actually very laid back. I didn't notice any obnoxious late-night partiers. A very family friendly atmosphere. The not-so-good: Remember all those big, beautiful trees? There are large ones on the corners of almost every row, and if you have a larger rig, splitting those uprights can be a daunting task. We arrived after hours and had to negotiate this obstacle course in the dark. If you lead every turn exactly right, it's (mostly) doable, but difficult. At one point, we watched a triple-axle toy hauler do this same dance, only to get to their site and find that it was not physically possible to get into it because of how closely spaced the trees were. They had to go around the block to a different site. The strategic removal of one tree at the end of each of the tighter rows, and a select few in some of the sites, would likely alleviate the problem. Overall, quite pleased width this campground. Would visit again.

Terrible campground. If you consider camping as sitting in a field then it's for you. Was told we…read morewould have waterfront property and that was a total lie. I will never be back

I stayed here 4th of July weekend with some friends and family and it was amazing. We stayed in…read moregreat spot on Weller pond off of Middle Saranac. The boat ride to our spot took about an hour but it was peaceful and serene especially on the river between the Lower and Middle sections. Our spot was secluded and made for a nice relaxing weekend.

Awesome campground in the ADK high peak range. 25 minutes from whiteface trailhead(s) and even leaa…read moreto the Adirondack loj. Was here on a Friday into Sunday after 4th of July and no complaints on anything here. We stayed at one of the dry sites with a tent and a hammock, but there are hook ups here for RVs as well as cabin options. Front desk sells firewood, ice and has a very friendly and informative staff.

Meh. For $25 a night I got to sleep in a field with zero privacy and tons of noise. The 10 PM quiet…read morehours are not enforced ( at least they weren't for the 2 nights my husband and I stayed). Bathrooms were decent ( better than NYSDEC camp grounds). Our main reason for our stay here was proximity to the high peak trailheads at ADK Loj. I would not stay here again at a field site, but maybe the wooded sites are better. Check in staff was friendly. $5 firewood, $2 bags of ice were a definite plus.

Fun place to camp! Bathrooms and sites were clean. Fun location, close to Lake Placid. Look forward…read moreto returning!

Easy to find location and convenient to lots of outdoor activities and downtown Lake Placid…read more Unfortunately some sites are small or very exposed; others are quiet and in the woods. We were serenaded nightly by live bands at the neighboring BBQ place for a couple hours. Staff was very helpful by phone and stayed late in order to check us in. Pre-registration via the website did save time at check-in.

The place at camping is gorgeous!!! I am so glad that we were able to make the reservation in the…read moreadvance and got to see the beautiful place!! We stayed at camping spot on lakeside and it was perfect! I'm very surprised that we didn't get a lot of mosquitoes. Maybe it could be something do with lake itself. Who knows! The bathroom is clean but I'm very impressed how CLEAN in the shower site!!! I love their shower because it's clean and hot water!!!! They have the specific time to clean the shower which they closes from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM daily. I would say it is worth to wait because we get a clean shower stall that I can't complain!!! Thank you so much for keeping the bathroom and shower site clean much as you can!!! I would recommend anyone to go camping there and perfect place for children to play as well.

Gorgeous two nights camping here with friends. Dog friendly. Every site has water access for the…read moremost part. What a spot!

Just LOVE it here!!! My boys and I just love the campground and the absolutely BEAUTIFUL view!!! -…read moreAntonette

Great cabin accommodations!!!! HOT water, AC, Keurig Coffee maker, grill....what more do you need??…read moreLOV'd owners and view! Thank u guys!!! We will b back w/ friends and our Harley's!!!

Arrogant, condescending, and dismissive. Numerous times I've gone here only to be met with an…read moreattitude that made me feel as if it were my privilege to be waited on. I inquired about work on my canoe and was made to wait while the manager caught up with his "bros" Make the trip to Old Forge

We rented a tandem kayak today from ALTO. We had an awesome time. They have lots of options,…read moreincluding bringing you different places. The staff is friendly and helpful.

We stayed there on the way to our home in Wilmington NY, we thought we could make it, but got…read moredelayed. Then with so many State campgrounds reservations only or closed, we were looking at the side of the road. Found this place on the internet. It was dark when we arrived and the office was closed, but the owner could not have been nicer. Note it is cash only, but the site was level and the price for a full hook-up was only $32. Very relaxing and quiet and strong Wi-fi even at the edge of the park. I would plan to stay here again if the opportunity arose.

Want to say how wonderful this place is. Very clean, friendly. The rate is low and they even supply…read moreunlimited firewood for $5. Very relaxing and quiet. FREE WIFI

If I can give this place 10stars I would..what a great place to stay..I havr never been to a…read morecampground that offers water and electric on every site,camper or tent..thats incredicble!! The owner is the nicest man and let me also add that the bathroom..SPOTLESS.. SO CLEAN. SHOWERS ARE HOT..Its on ghe lake with boat rentals which we took adcantage of ysterday..what a beautiful affordable place to stay close to everything..Im still here for 1 more night and I definitely will return..BRAVO

Blue Jay Campsite... more like heaven!!!! We've made so many great friends here that will last a…read morelifetime how cute. The bathroom facilities are nice and clean especially for a campsite. The staff is super helpful and also good looking might I add ;) Highly recommend this beautiful place