Here Are 5 of the Best Campgrounds In the Capital Region

Here are five 5-star campgrounds close to the Capital Region of New York. A staycation might be just what the doctor ordered for the summer of 2026.

The bad news is, the winter of 2025/2026 has been a long, cold, wet, and white experience. The good news is, spring arrives Friday March 20th, at 10:46am to be exact. New Yorkers deserve a spring, summer and fall, filled with warmth, sunshine and the great outdoors. Let's go camping!

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With prices the way they are at the moment, the cost of flying or renting a car and filling the tank is making Americans consider vacations options closer to home. Luckily we have several great campgrounds in and around the Capital Region. Here are some 5-star campgrounds according to Campspot.

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Sun Retreats Adirondack Getaway - Gansevoort, NY

• RV, cottages, cabins
• Swimming pool
• Catch-and-release fishing pond
• Prices starting around $60 per night

Country Roads Campground - Gilboa, NY in the Catskills

• Hiking
• Hot tub/sauna
• Ice cream and pavilion
• Prices starting around $40 per night

King Phillip's Campground - Lake George, NY

• Lake George trolly pickup
• Close to Million Dollar Beach
• Pool and Internet access
• Prices starting around $47 per night

Waubeeka Family Campground - Copake, NY

• Live music
• Canoeing and Kayaking
• Golf Cart rentals
• Prices starting around $79 per night

Granite Hill Lodge & Campground - Fort Ann, NY

• 130 acres of private land
• Hiking and stunning views
• Views of Fort Ann and the Adirondack Mountains
• 20 minutes to Lake George
• Prices starting around $40 per night