Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks is a terrific basecamp for exploring New York State’s magnificent Adirondack Park.  After venturing out into the rugged landscapes, you’ll appreciate returning each night to this family-friendly campground and it’s two pools and other fun amenities.

First, you need to understand the Adirondacks. The Adirondack Park encompasses one third of the land in New York, giving you a huge area to explore. In it, there are truly classic larger resort towns like Lake George and Lake Placid, which we love visiting. We’ve reviewed some great campgrounds near these bustling resort towns before, like Moose Hillock Campground. But outside of the resort towns, this region can be rugged and expansive–and filled with opportunities for outdoor adventure.

Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks is roughly in the middle of Lake George and Lake Placid, making each an easy day trip. Lake George is around 40 minutes south of the campground, and Lake Placid is around 50 minutes northwest of it.  This puts both of these awesome towns within easy striking distance for a day trip from Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks.

Aside from visiting the resort towns, Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks offers easy access to some of the smaller, quaint villages that dot the Adirondacks. Schroon Lake is easily accessible and adorable (just 10 minutes away), and it has all of the supplies, restaurants, and shopping that you will need. More on some of our favorites below.

Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks is what we would call a medium-sized park. It has a small cozy vibe but really has a wide variety of sites and accommodations. The campground offers over 150 RV sites, plus tent sites, cabins, and yurts. It some ways it reminded us of the old Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA, which was always one of our go-to places for the Adirondacks. Unfortunately, the campground is closed and some reports suggest that KOA is trying to turn it into a glamping resort. If you were a fan of the old Lake Placid KOA you definitely might want to give Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks a try.

Our favorite sites were #1-11, which are located on a cool loop with easy access to the river and some great views. In fact, there’s a whole row of sites along the river. There is a road across the street from the river. You might get some road noise that’s noticeable if you’re sensitive to that sort of thing. However, our friends camped in these sites in a pop-up and in an Airstream and were not bothered by the road at all.

For a quieter experience, look at some of the interior sites. We stayed in a cabin near the back of the park, and it was very peaceful.

The park offers a ton of site options, with pull-thrus and back-ins. Some have full hookups, while others are water/electric only. Check out the Campground Map page for an overview plus a virtual street-view tour of the park.

Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks uses dynamic pricing. To get a firm sense of pricing, you’ll need to input your actual dates on the website. That being said, we were pleasantly surprised by the pricing. For the summer dates in 2024 that we checked (and for the nights we were there), RV sites can be found for around $50-60 a night. The cabins are around $100-140 a night.

Considering the amenities and activities that are offered on site, these prices are a very good value. We know many campers are looking for budget camping options, and we think this park really hits the mark! Just remember, the prices are subject to change and vary by date and season.

This campground hits the sweet spot for family camping! For us, it’s those classic amenities that we really appreciated when our boys were young. It doesn’t have to be the polished over-the-top resort-styled stuff that even drives the prices up sky high. Things like a cool camp store and the ability for kids to bike around the park make for a relaxed family vacation.

Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks offers all of these things and more. The park has two pools, including one with a waterslide, as well as a new playground. Additionally, the camp store provides an awesome selection of local ice cream (the most important supply), along with their own special Spacious Skies Sundae!

A large recreation hall has ping-pong tables and offers crafts and movies, as well as other activities for themed weekends. The reading corner is especially charming, with a variety of books for kids of all ages. Also, the kids can also burn some energy on the jumping pillow and with the pedal bike rentals. Finally, for dogs, check out the Cosmic Canine Dog Park–which is located in a shady spot in the back of the park.

This only covers some of the park’s amenities. Check out more on the campground website. Most importantly, Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks has great customer service with a friendly welcome. The campground manager and staff greeted every single camper that entered the camp store with a huge hello and asked them what they were up to that day and if they needed any help or recommendations for things to do in the area. Their friendliness and knowledge of the area really helped give this campground a homey and charming vibe.

As mentioned earlier, Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks is located in an area near some charming restaurants and shops. Here are a few places we enjoyed in/near the campground and in Schroon Lake:

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• Paradox Brewery: This is within walking distance and is known for great brews and food! They also have tasty smash burgers.
  
• Frontier Town Gateway: Located across from the campground, this diner has a solid mix of options and is super convenient. They also have camp supplies.
  
• Spacious Skies Camp Store & Snack Bar: You can find cute souvenirs, camp supplies, and some food right onsite!
  
• Schroon Lake Department Store: The old-town vibe and quirky selection of goods makes this a fun stop in the village of Schroon Lake.
  

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• Pine Cone Mercantile & North Woods Bread Co: A charming gift shop with great bread–what more could you need? It has tons of books and a good selection of camping gifts. It’s a must stop!
  
• Stewart’s Shops: Great stop for gas, ice cream, and supplies.
  
• 9 Mile Coffee Co: Of course, you’ll need a great place to get your coffee fix, and this is it. It’s also a charming spot to sit and relax or get some work done.
  

Finally, for outdoor recreation, make sure to head over to Schroon Lake. It’s a great spot for paddling. You might also want to check out Split Falls, a waterfall with a cool place to hang out. Then, as mentioned earlier, you can easily day trip into Lake George and Lake Placid.

Really, with all of the amenities in the campground and all of the things to do nearby, as well as the major day trip options, you could easily spend a whole week at Spacious Skies Adirondack Peaks. You’ll have the perfect mix of campground relaxation and things to see and do in the wild and wonderful Adirondack Park.

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