Printer-friendlyLake George Battleground
Address:2224 State Route 9, Lake George, NY 12845
Campground Phone: (518)668-3348
Regional Office Phone: (518)623-1200
Camping Fee: $20
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Make a reservation at this campground with ReserveAmerica.
Located just 1/4 mile south of the Village of Lake George, a popular summertime resort. It is near Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Parkway, which offers many spectacular views of the surrounding area. The campground is close to many historical locations. Many campers visit the Battleground to view the remains of the numerous military activities that took place on and around the campground location during the colonial period. Battleground campground is near a self guided historical interpretive path with educational information at the Battlefield Park. A short walk to the Lake George Beach for swimming and sun bathing is also a very popular activity. Shopping and theme parks are also very close by.
Hours of Operation: The campground opens in early May and remains open through the Fall foliage season, closing on Columbus Day.
Directions: From the Northway (I-87), Exit 21 to Route 9N North, then approximately 1 mile on right. 1/4 mile south of Lake George Village.
Amenities: 68 tent and trailer sites, hot showers, flush toilets, trailer dump station, recycling center, handicapped accessibility, swimming at Lake George Beach Day-Use Facility.
Boating: Boating available on Lake George.
Fishing: Available on Lake George.
Hiking: Numerous trails nearby.
Day Use Facilities: Swimming at Lake George Beach Day-Use Facility. * Please take note that at facilities that offer swimming beaches, there are days which lifeguards are unavailable. For the safety of our customers, these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited.
Area Attractions: The Lake George region offers some of the most diverse recreational opportunities in the state of New York. Nature lovers will find boating, canoeing, hiking, and mountain climbing. Shoppers will enjoy the outlet malls, and everyone can enjoy the restaurants, theme parks, theatres, and historic sites.
Historic Interest: The park was established in 1927 at which time 45 sites were constructed. In 1929 11 more sites were added, and in 1955 12 more were constructed to bring the total to 68. Lake George Battleground is one of 4 campgrounds operated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on and around Lake George (Lake George Islands, Rogers Rock, and Hearthstone Point are the others).
