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Lake George Island Camping Reservations: Overnight & Day Use

Lake George island camping reservations should be made far in advance, because the campsites are very popular, and fill up quickly! Although, the DEC is making it easier to do last-minute bookings - check out the details below for overnight camping on the islands and day use.

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Reservation Tips

For Overnight Island Camping

Make your reservation through Reserve America. Patrons can now book a camping reservation for DEC campgrounds, including the Lake George islands, as late as 5pm on the day of arrival.

Keep scrolling down to see more info on making a reservation for overnight island camping, depending on which of the three groups of islands you're looking to book a site at.

For Day Use Island

In the past, permits for day use island camping (picnic islands) had to be obtained in person on a first come, first serve basis. The DEC has transitioned to automated, online sales, which can be made up to seven days in advance, and up to the day of.

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For Non-Reservable Campsites

Obtain a reservation during check-in at the appropriate island group ranger station (see FAQ for more info).

Reservation Pricing

Renting a campsite on an island in Lake George costs $28 a night, or $196 a week. 

The day use islands are $12 a day.

Island Contact Information

If you have specific questions about the islands which cannot be answered by Reserve America, then we recommend contacting the DEC ranger station for your island group:

Make Your Reservation

Use the Reserve America links listed below to reserve campsites in the Lake George area:

For general questions, contact Reserve America Reservations at 1-800-456-2267 or Customer Service at 1-800-777-9644.

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Plan Your Trip

First time camping in the Lake George area? Make sure you have all the camping gear and equipment that you need for a comfortable and fun trip.

See Our Suggested Camping Gear

Find More Adirondack Campsites

There are a variety of campgrounds in the Lake George Region and Adirondacks. If you're looking for a new adventure, consider some of these Adirondack campgrounds:

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