Lake George, New York, is located at the southeastern base of the Adirondack Mountains. Historically, Lake George was one of the nation's first major travel destinations, and still remains a popular location for tourists and campers.
More than a dozen campgrounds are located around the Lake George area. Most campgrounds provide sites for both RVs and tents, and some also have cottages and cabins available to rent.
Lake George has 170 islands, 44 of which are available for camping. All of the area's island camping is accessible by boat only, and only tent camping is permitted. Some campsites on the islands are lakefront, while others are located within the woods.
Most sites in Lake George area campgrounds have designated areas for campers to build campfires. Tents should be pitched on dry, flat surfaces that are away from bee hives, ant hills and poison ivy. It is also important to tightly seal stored foods to prevent wild animals from invading the campsite.
