Fish Creek Pond State Campground

  • 4523 State Route 30, Saranac Lake
  • info@lakeplacid.com

Amenities

Credit Cards Accepted, Dump Station, Fireplaces, Flush Toilets, Hot Showers, On Water, Online Reservations, Pets Allowed with Restrictions, Picnic Tables/BBQ, Pond/Lake, Wood Available

Facilities

RV sites, Tent Sites, Waterfront Sites, Wooded Sites

Recreation

Basketball Court, Boat Launch, Boating, Fishing, Playground, Swim Beach

Camping

Fish Creek Pond Campground is highly regarded as one of the best Adirondack state campgrounds. There is a natural sand shoreline and water access for most campsites, and is accessible to both motorized and non-motorized boats. Enjoy an Interpreter Activity Program, canoeing and boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.

Amenities

  • 355 campsites, accommodating all equipment from tents to RVs.
  • Picnic area, beach, amphitheater, and playground.
  • Coin operated hot showers. Flush toilets throughout campground. On-site trailer dumping station and firewood sales, offsite boat and canoe rentals.
  • Boat launch, hiking trails, volleyball and basketball areas. Recreation activities program from early July until Labor Day.
  • Designated swimming areas will have a lifeguard on duty during posted beach hours. Even non-campers can use campground amenities with payment of a small day use fee.
  • Day use, camping, picnic pads, grills, picnic tables, camping pads, showers, restrooms, pavilion, fishing pier.

Additional information

This is a popular campground, so book early! It is built around a natural sand shoreline that connects Square Pond and Fish Pond. It also connects with Rollins Pond State Campground and allows motorized and non-motorized boating, with a boat launch.

The organized recreation activity program is especially fun for kids. It happens daily at the amphitheater, which includes nature hikes, crafts, games, and live entertainment. 

Hiking trails are right at the campground, such as the Otter Hollow Loop and Floodwood Loop.

There is a fee for camping and day use.