Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
NOW LOCATED AT 5591 NYS Route 86. From the South: Interstate 87, Exit 30. Left on Route 73. Right on Route 9N towards the town of Jay. Left on Route 86. Left at the stop sign. From the North: Interstate 87, Exit 34. Route 9N towards the town of Jay. Right on Route 86. Left at the stop sign.
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As winter blankets the Adirondacks in snow, a world of adventure awaits! From thrilling sports to serene stargazing, here are a collection of our favorite wintertime activities near Lake Placid, NY.
Experience the thrill of downhill skiing with locals at several "hidden gems" in our region. Explore Mount Pisgah Ski Area, Titusville Mountain or Newcomb Ski Slope. Or, tackle the greatest vertical in the East at Whiteface! Whiteface is famous for hosting the 1980 Olympic Winter Games. With options for all skill levels, you can enjoy lessons before ending your day sharing stories with fellow skiers in the après-ski lounge.
Did you know the Motel at Lake Placid KOA is less than two miles from the North Pole?! (Of course, that's North Pole, New York!) Santa's Workshop at the North Pole, NY has been spreading holiday cheer for over 75 years and is considered one of the oldest continuously operated theme parks in the country. Explore the North Pole Village or enjoy a number of fun rides and attractions.
The Lake Placid, NY is rich with Olympic history. Since hosting the 1980 Olympic Winter Games, the area has continued to welcome future Olympians and winter enthusiasts to incredible facilities. Mt Van Hoevenberg is one of very few places in the world where you can experience some of these sports first-hand. Plan in advance and you can Experience Bobsled, learn Cross Country Skiing, Discover Luge, or try Skeleton!
Explore lower-elevation trails or nearby easy trails in local villages. Snowshoeing is beginner-friendly and perfect for families—if you can walk, you can snowshoe! Enjoy the beauty of open fields and state-owned land covered in pristine snow.
Take advantage of the clear, crisp air and dark skies in the Adirondacks for breathtaking stargazing. The area around Tupper Lake is considered some of the best sky viewing in the Eastern US. Visit the Adirondack Sky Center and Observatory in Tupper Lake for educational lectures and family-friendly events that celebrate the night sky.
Join the fun at one of the region's unique winter festivals. Don’t miss the Saranac Lake Winter Carnival, one of the longest-running winter events in the nation. This Winter Carnival usually includes the construction of a massive Ice Palace and fireworks! Explore other festivities like the Long Lake Winter Carnival.
The Lake Placid / Whiteface Mtn. KOA Holiday offers a number of ways to stay near Lake Placid, NY. During the colder months, our Motel at Lake Placid KOA is an affordable place to stay near Whiteface Mountain. The motel offers several different room styles to accommodate families and groups of many sizes. During the warmer months, the Lake Placid / Whiteface Mtn. KOA Holiday is a wonderful place to camp in an RV, book a relaxing Cabin Getaway in the Adirondacks or enjoy tent camping among the mountains.
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