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Enjoy the Adirondack Mountain countryside's pristine mountains, lakes and streams when you escape the city to say at Lake Placid/ Whiteface Mountain KOA. The Lake Placid and Whiteface region of the Adirondacks is one of the oldest vacation destinations in the country, and camping gives you plenty of opportunities to take in the big views, big scenery and big history this area is known for.
Located in Wilmington, NY near Lake Placid and Whiteface Mountain, our campground is your gateway to all the world-class recreation you will find in this region. That means fly-fishermen and hikers alike will feel right at home when choosing one of our tent camping or other sites as your home base. We are also an ideal destination for a romantic getaway or a family adventure in the great outdoors.
From the South: Interstate 87, Exit 30. Left on Route 73. Right on Route 9N towards the town of Jay. Left on Route 86. Left at the stop sign. From the North: Interstate 87, Exit 34. Route 9N towards the town of Jay. Right on Route 86. Left at the stop sign.
Adults 18+, Kids 13-17, Free 0-12
I must admit that I was disappointed to see the former Whiteface KOA closed and moved 2 miles away. On the negative side, the pet area here is much smaller, almost worthless. There is also no pool. On the positive side, the staff is very good, the bathrooms and grounds spotless, and the property has access to lots of hiking and biking trails. You can walk to Wilmington Town Beach which I highly recommend! Some of the fastest WIFI I've ever had in a campground. Well stocked store. Fun weekend activities for families like Choo Choo train, tie dye, and smores. They pick up your trash at your campsite, and all RV sites have shade and decent spacing. Game room and large DVD Library. Laundry has newish machines, all working, and not over priced. By the end of our stay, we all agreed this KOA did not disappoint. We would be happy to come back.
Very nice cabins and bathrooms. Old location was great with easy access to Ausable river but still nice for new location. Tried having firewood left at cabin since checking in late and sent email day prior to arrival and left VM which neither were replied to.
If you were a regular at the old KOA location on Fox Rd you will not be a fan of the new location. I cannot believe they have the nerve to charge the same price as the old location for a very inferior product. I have been going to the old location for 40 years. It was such a beautiful campground. The new location cannot compare. It also doesn't have the amenities of the old location. I will start looking for other options when I want to visit the Adirondacks as the prices can no longer be justified for the current location.
Also the sites are not nearly as nice. No decks or privacy on deluxe cabins but paying same price?? Our cabin and firepit were practically sitting on top of the road. Our toilet was not bolted down so it moved when you sat down. The shower handle wasn't working properly so it was hard to get hot water.
First time staying here. Second time staying at a Wilmington area KOA. This location is a new acquisition. The one around the corner we stayed at last year was closed for a reconstruction. They plan on having having 3 KOAs there soon. This one was nice and small. Bathrooms were clean. The cabin we stayed in was neat and cozy. The staff was exceptionally polite and courteous.
The location is beautiful, well cared to and clean.
But what blew my mind was the staff: absolute professionals. Always super helpful, nice and friendly. Our car needed a jump start and they hurried to help us, and with a smile. They saved our trip !
They do smores night, and for the fall fest, we got donuts and cider for free !
For 45$ a night for a tent spot, that was more than value price.
