The amenities at this campground are provided by Mother Nature; bird song, tall white pines, and a quiet atmosphere. The roads are fairly narrow in some areas and a bit bumpy, but the sites are easily accessible and level. The shower and bathroom facilities are clean and the area is only 3 miles off the interstate. There is a pavilion down on the stream with picnic tables. Overall we loved our stay there. read more

Small NY DEC campground with mostly level sites. No frills by DEC standards with no recreational water feature for boats or beach ( just a guess but this keeps visitors with children looking elsewhere). This campground is mainly for either folks who totally enjoy the camping experience within a fairly primitive campsite facility or for those who want to venture off site and take in the numerous High Peaks region activities. The nearest store for ice and snacks is 7 miles away and the nearest full size town for all other options is Schroon Lake which is over 20 minutes south. Lake Placid is about 40 miles away. Firewood is available at the check in station but is more plentiful and cheaper a bit down the road at a local roadside stand that caters to campers. Most of the sites are very well spaced out for a state campground and there is one trail with a few stated mileage points that originates within the campground. I believe the overall round trip of this trail is about 12 miles. The mileage points ( which are streams and lakes) gives hikers a chance to make the hike shorter if they wish. It is a fairly easy trail , well marked, and well traveled. Unlike many state campgrounds this one will leave a sign up at the office stating which campsites are reserved after it closes for the evening and if an arriving party wishes to pick another site without a reservation please do so and then check in in the morning. A great policy IMO. All in all a hidden gem for a state campsite....don't expect much in the way of frills, but nicely kept and wonderfully private. read more