Where is the best public (state-owned) place to camp in the Adirondacks?

[Jeromeville]

Originally Posted by ss20ts

Who did you speak to that said there were no bears in Raquette? They either lied to you or are on another planet! Raquette has had issue with bears for YEARS in the state campground - Golden Beach. You can't leave coolers in your car unless they are coverred because the bears have been known to break windows to get into coolers.

This was the ranger back at Brown Tract, which is pretty far from civilization, so it's possible the bears don't actually hang around there. But as I said, you should follow precautions anyway.

[JesicaP]

I have had multiple Bear encounters in the Adirondacks while camping at the state park campgrounds. In just the last couple of years I have had Bears in my campsite at Brown Tract Pond Campground, Nicks Lake Campground, Limekiln Campground, and Point Comfort Campground at Piseco Lake. It is very important to follow the Bear Safety Sheets!!

[ki0eh]

We were just at Lake Durant. They have a hand painted "no bears" (bear with a red slash through it) sign at the trash/recycling center. The attendant said they hadn't really had bear issues but maybe they've just been lucky. Or the sign does it. Now I wish I had taken a picture. Our 6yo daughter was even skeptical of it.

[cheese9988]

Originally Posted by ckhthankgod

Check out campsites from this list:Welcome to the Adirondack Mountains, Old Forge, NY

I have been to Old Forge a number of times. Very nice campsite. It is secluded, and the sites are in the shade. They do not allow motor boats on the lakes, so it is very quiet. They do allow paddle boats, row boats etc. There is a small town nearby for supplies and some extra touristy stuff.