RV Camping near Johnstown, New York

Royal Mountain Campground

In Johnstown, New York—in Fulton County at the southern gateway to the Adirondacks where the Mohawk Valley's historical corridor, Sir William Johnson's colonial-era Johnson Hall mansion, the Adirondack foothills' first-growth forests, and the 44 lakes of Fulton County's lake district create the specific upstate New York environment where Revolutionary War heritage, working-class Adirondack culture, and freshwater fishing intersect in one of the state's historically richest but least overcrowded regional corridors—Royal Mountain Campground provides tent and RV sites with water and electric hookups including 30 and 50-amp full hookup options, a stocked fishing pond, nature trails, volleyball and bocce ball and horseshoe courts, a playground, a community fire pit, laundry facilities, WiFi, and Granny's Ice Cream Shanty on-site in the family-operated Fulton County campground that the Johnstown location places within reach of the Adirondack Park's southern boundary, the historic sites of the Mohawk Valley, and the 44 Lakes region's summer recreation circuit. The stocked fishing pond, the on-site ice cream destination, and the Adirondack gateway positioning together constitute the combination that makes Royal Mountain a family campground rather than a transit stop. Water and electric hookup sites with 30 and 50-amp service, full hookup positions for guests requiring sewer connections, and tent sites provide the accommodation range at the family-operated campground. A stocked fishing pond on the property provides the immediate catch-and-release fishing access that the youngest campers particularly value—a pond 30 yards from the site requires no fishing license for children in New York and no early-morning boat launch logistics. Nature trails through the Fulton County woodland landscape connect the campground's grounds to the surrounding forest. Volleyball, bocce ball, and horseshoe courts provide the organized outdoor competition that family and group campground programming traditionally centers on. A playground, community fire pit, grills, and picnic tables complete the family outdoor living infrastructure. Granny's Ice Cream Shanty on-site provides the light food and dessert destination that transforms a campground ice cream stop into a reason guests who aren't camping drive to the property on summer evenings. Laundry facilities, hot showers, propane service, and WiFi serve the practical needs. Johnson Hall State Historic Site—in Johnstown—is the 1763 Georgian-style manor house of Sir William Johnson, British Superintendent of Indian Affairs and the most politically influential colonial figure in the Mohawk Valley, whose relationships with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the colonial New York government shaped the northeastern frontier in the decades before the American Revolution. The site's historic interpretation of colonial-era Mohawk Valley politics and Johnson's role in the French and Indian War makes it the most substantive historical attraction in Fulton County. The Adirondack Animal Land—accessible from the campground within minutes—is Fulton County's wildlife preserve and petting zoo providing the family day-trip destination that combines the native Adirondack wildlife education with the hands-on animal encounter that younger visitors specifically request. The Adirondack Rail Trail's converted railroad corridor provides the cycling and walking access into the Adirondack foothills' lake and forest landscape that Fulton County's outdoor recreation calendar makes available from the Johnstown area. Royal Mountain Campground is open seasonally through New York's camping calendar. Summer brings the lake district's peak recreation season, with the Fulton County Lake Association's 44 lakes providing the boating and fishing calendar that makes this region a genuine destination rather than a transit corridor. Reserve early for the peak summer weeks and the Adirondack foliage season in October, fish the pond on arrival evening, and let Johnson Hall's colonial heritage and Granny's Ice Cream earn the Fulton County stay that the 44 Lakes district has been providing upstate New York families for generations.

Spruce Creek Campground

31 RV Sites

### Welcome to Spruce Creek Campground **Room to relax. Creekside adventures. A place to actually enjoy camping.** Tucked into the southern foothills of the Adirondacks in Dolgeville, NY, **Spruce Creek Campground is 35 acres of wide-open camping, wooded escapes, and nearly a mile of frontage along beautiful Spruce Creek**—a state-stocked brown trout stream. Bring the whole crew and spread out on our **31 spacious full-hookup RV sites**, with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 65 feet. Our level stone sites range from **50' x 50' to an impressive 65 feet**, with a picnic table and fire pit at every site. Choose a shady wooded site, an open spot perfect for solar, or wake up right along the creek. Pull-through and back-in sites are available, all with water, sewer, and electric. And when you're ready to leave the campsite, **there's plenty to do.** Kids can splash in the splash pad or hit the playground, while the whole family can enjoy mini-golf, disc golf, volleyball, basketball, bocce, horseshoes, and cornhole. Follow the creek, explore the property, or simply settle into a chair around the fire and enjoy the sound of the water. You'll also find a **heated bathhouse with free hot showers, 24-hour laundry, a camp store, firewood, pavilion, and dump station**—everything you need for a comfortable stay. Beyond the campground, adventure is close at hand. Paddle, bike, fish, hike, or explore the history of the Mohawk Valley, with destinations like Fort Herkimer Church, Fort Klock, and Oriskany Battlefield all within an easy drive. **Whether you're here for a weekend getaway, a family camping adventure, or the entire season, Spruce Creek Campground gives you the space to slow down, get outside, and make some memories.** **Come for the creek. Stay for the camping. Leave wanting to come back.**

from $20/night

Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground

Welcome to Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground. One of New York’s Highest-Rated Family Campgrounds. Discover why generations of families and friends keep coming back year after year, making Cooperstown Shadow Brook Campground a camping tradition. We give our campers a safe, clean, friendly, and fun environment. Choose from our large park model cabins, deluxe or rustic log camping cabins, trailer rentals, or very large RV campsites for your motor home, travel trailer, 5th wheel, or pop-up. Large units up to 50' with multiple slides are welcome. We offer secluded tent sites, as well as tent sites with water and electricity right at the site. Come enjoy a fun-filled stay of camping, building campfires, and great fishing in our 3-acre catch-and-release fishing pond (which has some giant four-foot fish just waiting for you to catch them!).

from $45/night

Heritage Acres

164 RV Sites, 15 Tent Sites

Heritage Acres in Galway, NY, offers RV and tent sites with room for rigs up to 35 feet. Check that 35-foot maximum against your rig before booking — this is a small-rig campground, suited to vans, truck campers, and shorter trailers. Contact the campground for site count, hookups, and amp service, since those specifics aren't published. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, a general store, and WiFi cover the essentials. Pets are welcome. An outdoor pool, sport courts, basketball, a playground, and a stocked pond fill the grounds, with fishing and planned activities on the calendar. Galway sits in the quiet countryside of Saratoga County, a short drive from Saratoga Springs — the racing meet, the mineral springs, and the performing arts center — with the southern Adirondacks and the Great Sacandaga Lake within easy reach. Rates for sites and tent spots are on the booking page. Confirm your rig fits the 35-foot limit before you reserve, and ask about hookups when you call.

from $39/night

West Canada Creek Campground

57 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 3 Tent Sites

West Canada Creek Campground in Poland, New York, offers 57 RV sites, two cabins, and three tent sites directly on the creek in the Adirondack foothills, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 57 feet. Deluxe waterfront and premium waterfront back-in categories join premium and standard water-and-electric tiers, with an outdoor pool and general store. Fifty-seven sites span standard back-in, back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, premium back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, deluxe waterfront back-in, and premium waterfront back-in categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with cable TV, sized to 57 feet, with fire pits. The waterfront categories put you on the creek and are worth requesting early; confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric categories do not carry sewer at the site. Two cabins, including a four-person unit, and three tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with the creek supporting swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. A pond, playground, basketball, and biking fill the grounds, with planned activities through the season, productive birding, and a casino nearby. Pets are welcome. West Canada Creek is a fast-moving Adirondack stream, and the property occupies a forested stretch where hemlocks and northern hardwoods line the water. Poland sits midway between Syracuse and Albany, 12 minutes north of Utica. Summer and fall foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $58/night

Watersedge Campground

2 RV Sites

Watersedge Campground in Hadley, NY, offers 2 full-hookup back-in RV sites with 50-amp service and room for rigs up to 38 feet. Both sites are back-ins carrying water, sewer, and electric. Note the electrical: the campground runs 50-amp service, so a rig wired for lighter service will need an adapter, and the 38-foot maximum keeps this to mid-size rigs. A bathhouse with showers is on the property, and there's a playground. Two sites means you are effectively renting a piece of the lakeshore rather than a spot in a campground — no neighbors, no queue, no schedule. A fishing pier gives direct water access, with hiking from the property. Hadley sits on the Great Sacandaga Lake in Saratoga County, at the southern gateway to the Adirondack Park — the largest reservoir in the Adirondack watershed, and the swimming, boating, and fishing hub of the park's southern corridor. Rates and availability are on the booking page. With two sites, contact the campground directly and book as far ahead as you can.

from $65/night

Country Roads Campground

New York Camping Near Howe Caverns & Hunter Mountain If you enjoy nature and its peaceful surroundings, you’ll love Country Roads Campground. Country Roads is situated on a mountain ridge in the heart of the majestic northern Catskills, far away from the noises of daily life. With an elevation of 2175 feet, the campground offers a view that will warm a photographer’s heart, with every vista inviting tranquility as the pure mountain air and refreshing breezes dissipate summer heat. There’s something for everyone at Country Roads Campground. Whether you are seeking a moment of solitude or an opportunity for group activity, come and enjoy our beautiful area! Country Roads has a wide variety of recreational activities for everyone to enjoy, including weekend potlucks, roasts, Bingo, and other special entertainment frequently hosted in our large pavilion. From RV’ers to backpackers, people who enjoy nature truly appreciate Country Roads. We offer you a choice of wooded, semi-wooded, or grassy sites. You can bring your own RV, or rent a cabin onsite. We offer free camping to Scout Troops (must be a troop camp-out for boys or girls).

from $45/night

Sun Retreats Adirondack Gateway

17 RV Sites

Nestled in the heart of Upstate New York, Sun Retreats Adirondack Gateway, formerly known as Adirondack Gateway RV Resort and Campground, provides incredible accommodations and amenities for your family vacation. When you stay with us, you get to experience outdoor activities and the stunning natural beauty of the Empire State. Bring your RV and stay in the historic settlement of Gansevoort.

from $62/night

Adventure Bound Deer Run

499 RV Sites, 41 Cabins

Welcome to Adventure Bound Camping Resort - Deer Run, home of the exciting and thrilling Pirate's Cove Water Park! Located in the rolling hills near Saratoga, NY, our resort offers the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and relaxation. With comfortable accommodations, a wide range of activities, and of course, the stunning Pirate's Cove Water Park, there is something for everyone at Adventure Bound. Whether you're here for a weekend, a week or the whole season, our resort has everything you need for an unforgettable vacation in upstate NY. So come and enjoy the best of both worlds at our beautiful resort – the great outdoors and all the comforts of home. We can't wait to welcome you!

Saratoga RV Park

246 RV Sites

Saratoga RV Park in Gansevoort, New York, offers 246 full-hookup back-in RV sites with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 50 feet, just north of Saratoga Springs. Basic and premium categories join an outdoor pool, clubhouse, recreation center, and on-site dining in the Capital Region. Two hundred forty-six back-in sites run in basic and premium categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet. A laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, RV storage, and boat storage handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a clubhouse, recreation center, and on-site dining besides. Pickleball, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, and sports courts fill the courts, with walking trails, hiking, biking, and a playground across the grounds. A state park is nearby. Pets are welcome. Saratoga Springs is the draw, and it carries an unusual concentration for a city its size: world-class thoroughbred racing at one of America's oldest tracks, the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Revolutionary and Civil War history, and the natural mineral springs that made the city a destination in the first place. Directions from the south: take Exit 15 north off I-87, turn right, and follow NY-50 for eight miles — the park is on the left. The July and August racing meet is the sharpest demand spike of the year and fills lodging across the entire Capital Region. Reserve as early as you can if your stay overlaps it.

from $67/night

King Phillip's Campground

106 RV Sites, 1 Tent Site

King Phillip's Campground in Lake George, New York, offers 106 RV sites and a tent site 1.5 miles from Lake George Village, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 60 feet behind a gated entrance. Full-hookup deluxe categories at both amperages join a 30-amp water-and-electric tier and a tent/pop-up site, with a pool, beach, and recreation center. One hundred six sites span full hookup deluxe 30-amp, full hookup deluxe 50-amp, water-and-electric 30-amp, and tent/pop-up water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with cable TV, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric category does not carry sewer at the site. Cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and a gated entrance handle the practical side. An outdoor pool and beach anchor the summer, with the lake supporting boating, fishing, and swimming. A recreation center, game room, playground, pavilion, and hiking fill the grounds, with planned activities through the season and mountains in every direction. Pets are welcome. The campground sits 200 feet from the Warren County Bikeway, which is a genuine advantage for anyone traveling with bicycles — the paved trail runs into the village and on toward Glens Falls. Lake George itself is 32 miles of glacier-carved water inside the Adirondack Park's six-million-acre preserve, with the village's 19th-century hotel and steamship heritage still visible. Summer is decisively the season at Lake George, with foliage drawing a strong September. Reserve well ahead for July and August.

from $47/night

Glen-Hudson Campsite

117 RV Sites, 1 Cabin

Glen-Hudson Campsite in Warrensburg, NY, offers full-hookup RV sites and cabins, with room for rigs up to 45 feet. Contact the campground for site count and amp service, since those specifics aren't published. The property is rated big rig friendly within its 45-foot limit. Laundry, a bathhouse with showers, propane fills, firewood, a dump station, and WiFi cover the practical side, with cabins for guests without a rig. Pets are welcome. Direct Hudson River frontage is the reason to book. Guests tube, fish, and paddle straight from the site, with whitewater rafting, boating, swimming, water sports, and biking, plus a heated pool and organized weekend activities. Warrensburg sits on the Hudson in the southern Adirondacks, minutes from Lake George and its amusement parks, with the high peaks north. Rates for sites and cabins are on the booking page. Adirondack summer is short and the Lake George corridor fills — reserve well ahead, and call to confirm your rig's fit.

from $43/night