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LAKE GEORGE BATTLEGROUND, NY

Status: Closed through Thu May 20 2010   Season Dates
Max reservation window: Sat Aug 21 2010   Later Dates

Description

Lake George Battleground Campground holds great historical significance for many of its visitors, who visit to view the remains of the numerous military activities that took place here during the Colonial period. The 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 sunbathing is another popular activity here, and campers also have the option of boating, fishing, and hiking. Shopping and theme parks are also very close by, so there is something for everyone here!

Geography:

Lake George Battleground Campground is located just 1/4 mile south of the village of Lake George, a popular summertime resort.

Recreation:

Activities include boating, fishing, swimming, and hiking.

Facilities:

The park offers tent and trailer sites, hot showers, flush toilets, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, and handicapped accessibility.

Nearby Attractions:

Nearby Prospect Mountain Memorial Highway offers a spectacular view of the surrounding area. The Lake George region offers some of the most diverse recreational opportunities in the state of New York, including boating, canoeing, hiking, and mountain climbing. Shoppers will enjoy the outlet malls, and everyone can enjoy the restaurants, theme parks, theatres, and historic sites.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Bird Watching
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Hot Showers
  • Picnicking
  • Recycling Station
  • Restaurant
  • Showers
  • Telephone
  • Water Drinking
  • Water Fillup Station
Within 10 Miles
  • Baseball/Softball
  • Biking
  • Boat Launch
  • Boat Rental
  • Boating
  • Canoe Rental
  • Canoeing
  • Convenience Store
  • Cultural Activities
  • First Aid Station
  • Fishing
  • Golfing
  • Hiking
  • Horse Rentals
  • Horseback Riding
  • Museum
  • Paddle Boat Rentals
  • Powerboating
  • Rafting
  • Sail Boarding
  • Sail Boating
  • Shopping
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Tubing
  • Water Skiing

Alerts and Important Information

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION
  • There is no day use area at this facility. There is no boat launch at this facility
  • A recycling center is available for refuse disposal
TO ENSURE FAIRNESS-For all NY customers, any reservation with a departure date outside the 9 Month Maximum Window can not be changed or cancelled until 18 days after the reservation was made
WHEN YOU ARRIVE-You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. The names of all campers staying on a site must be listed on the camping permit when you first register at the facility
CHECK-IN TIME-Is from 12:00 noon until 9:00 p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited
CHECK-OUT TIME-Is 11:00 a.m. on your departure date
OCCUPANCY-Is limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles are permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply)
AGE REGULATIONS-Every campsite must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older
LENGTH OF STAY-Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 2 weeks. From July 1 through Labor Day, only 14 cumulative nights of camping will be permitted at any campground.
QUIET HOURS-Are from 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted
GENERATORS-The use of electric generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily
FIRES-Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited.
FIREARMS-Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time
ACCESSIBLE SITES-At least one member of the camping party staying on the site must be mobility impaired (i.e. in a wheelchair or uses a walker) or the camping party may be turned away at the campground
SWIMMING-Is allowed at campgrounds with supervised bathing areas during designated hours when a lifeguard is on duty. Please note that there may be times when lifeguards are unavailable, and for the safety of our customers these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited. Not all campground locations offer swimming, to inquire please contact the campground directly
PETS-Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach or in day use areas
CANCELLATIONS-To cancel more than 2 days prior to your arrival date cancel online or by calling 1-800-456-2267. To cancel a reservation within 2 days of your arrival contact the campground directly
REFUNDS - Will not be issued except in cases of bona fide emergencies. Supporting documentation will be required. Refunds are not issued directly at campgrounds

Getting There:

Lake George Battleground
2224 State, Route 9
Lake George NY 12845

From the Northway (I-87), take Exit 21 to Route 9N North. The campground is one mile down, on the right, 1/4 mile south of Lake George Village.

Phone Park for More Information:

Project Office: (518)668-3348