State Forest
Adirondack Backcountry - Marcy Dam
Lake Placid, NY
Operating window: May 1 – Oct 31 · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
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Total Sites
2,400 ft
Elevation
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8 Tent
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- Address:Lake Placid, NY
About
Popular backcountry campsite area near the former Marcy Dam in the Adirondack High Peaks. Gateway to Mt. Marcy (New York's highest peak), Algonquin Peak, and other 46er summits. Lean-to shelters and tent sites available.
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Amenities
Fire Rings
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (8)
#1
Site 1
Loop Main
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#2
Site 2
Loop Main
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#3
Site 3
Loop Main
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#4
Site 4
Loop Main
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#5
Site 5
Loop Main
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Site 6
Loop Main
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Within ~30 miles
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Adirondack 10 Peak Tour
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Algonquin Peak and Wright Peak via Algonquin Trail
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Indian Pass and Heart Lake Loop Trail
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Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the New York hunting page
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