Saranac Lake Islands Public Campground

Category: Campground in Saranac Lake, New York

Address: 4468 State Rte 3, Saranac Lake, NY 12983, USA

Phone: +15188912841

Reviews

Gerald Schmidt

Aug 25, 2018

fantastic camping experience, loons calling at night, if you canoe watch for wind conditions.

Caleb Hiddleson

Jul 8, 2018

We had an amazing time camping on Middle Saranac Lake. The weather was great, the views were stunning, and we loved the seclusion and serinity. We look forward to making a return journey next season!

Mark Hillman

Jul 1, 2018

When the weather is good, camping is much better. This year paid off and the weather is delivering an awesome camping trip. If you like bare bones campsites with a table, fire pit and rustic out house this place will fit the bill. Weather is a significant driver of the experience since when the weather is wet and cold guess what, you are. But when that happens take a trip to town and spend the day bowling at the Saranac lanes or get lunch/dinner in town to wait it out. Fishing is good so far with large Pike and bass to be caught (and released in our case) for your enjoyment. Fishing license is a bit expensive for 7 day out of state, but guess that's the price to pay to support fishing. You can prebuy license online we we're told, but we bought in Lake Placid. Floating dock at launch and good parking accommodations.

jerry meagher

Dec 29, 2016

One of the Most Beautiful Places in America. Have camped on both Eagle and Halfway Islands, and would highly recommend the campground. Rent a canoe, grill on the island, listen to the loon calls...as tranquil as it gets.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed?

Marianne Z | Aug 11, 2019
Mike Deaton | Aug 12, 2019

Yes. My dog loved being on the island

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Is that we can only get to the island site by canoe? Do they have canoe for rental? I assume for the other bank camp site, the RV is accesable right? Thanks

Qing Li | Aug 11, 2019
Gerald Schmidt | Aug 12, 2019

cranberry lake is a nice option for rv camping. it is further west in the adk. there is canoe rental in saranac and lake placid not sure about delivery

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How busy are the campsites during Fall? Should we plan to get there early to snatch a campsite up?

Emily McDonnell | Nov 13, 2020
Robert Westfall | Nov 14, 2020

They are by reservation. They are also closed after Columbus Day. Not sure the legality of using them with the campground closed for the season.

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Are there rv accessible campsites at or near saranac lake.

ralph pazienza | Aug 10, 2020
akhilesh malge | Aug 11, 2020

No RV accessible campsites at saranac lake. But nearby there are. You can search for them

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Can you camp there in the winter? like Jan/FEB?

R Vucetich | Aug 11, 2019
Merle Smith | Aug 12, 2019

You cannot make reservations for later than Columbus Day

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Is there a spot to ride my jet ski?

Amari Linzy-Richardson | Jul 27, 2021
Leon Charette | Jul 28, 2021

Appsolutly

I have a reservation on Weller pond. How can I get there if I rent a canoe

eric castner | Jul 20, 2021
Gerald Schmidt | Jul 21, 2021

best to park in the western parking lot at the small inlet. about 1 mile west of the main launch and check-in station. once out of the inlet you paddle north about 2 miles. hug the western shore if it is windy. get a paper map at checkin and orient yourself by the site numbers. it will take you a about 1h of paddling. there is a reed section in the north east corner of m. saranac lake and that will connect you to weller pond. there are no markers but the path is obvious as you get close.

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