Local Area Recreation Near Lake Placid / Whiteface Mtn. KOA Holiday

Lake Placid/Whiteface Mtn. KOA is the perfect location for day trips to all the Olympic venues, pristine lakes and stunning vistas the Adirondack region is famous for. If you're on the adventurous side, easy access to extreme mountain biking, hundreds of miles of hiking trails and some of the best skiing in the region are right at our doorstep. Add world-class fishing, great community events and some of the country's best scenery and we've pretty much got it all!

If you're looking for the best in outdoor recreation, then the Adirondack's is the place for you! With easy access to hiking and biking trails, the Ausable River and Flume Waterfalls, there is no better way to stay. Check out our campground map and book your getaway at Lake Placid/Whiteface Mountain KOA Holiday online or on the phone!

Fishing

Fishing

Whether you're a fly-fisher or a spin angler, a serious trout chaser or a novice who gets out once or twice a year, the Whiteface Region is for you. Here, trout bums mix with beginners, and while it's usually pretty easy to tell them apart once they begin casting, this is a place where everyone feels at home on the water. Success is a relative term, but most anglers walk off the water with a smile on their face. It's the kind of place so scenic you'd probably wet a line even if you knew there weren't any fish swimming out there.
NY Fishing License required.

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New England Antiquing

New England Antiquing

Looking for a piece of history to take home? Lake Placid and the many surrounding Adirondack towns and villages boast many antique shops just waiting to be discovered. Treasure hunters take note!

Adirondack Scenic Flights

Adirondack Scenic Flights

Experience the Adirondack Mountains from a whole new perspective! Leaving daily from the Lake Placid Airport (weather permitting), the various tour routes offer guests pristine views that can't be seen anywhere else. The best part, no reservations are required!

27 Airport Lane

Lake Placid, NY 12946

866-439-2399

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Mountain Climbing

Mountain Climbing

Working on becoming a "46er" by climbing all of the Adirondack's designated high peaks? Let us be your basecamp! Located in the heart of a mountain climber's paradise we won't be running out of terrain for you anytime soon. If you're looking for something a little less challenging, great family hikes for trekkers of all ages start right here at the campground.

Wilmington Town Beach

Wilmington Town Beach

This great little beach is located on Lake Everest in Wilmington. With a large, shaded picnic area and a playground for the kids, this is a perfect spot to spend the day. Boat rentals are also available, and there is a public boat launch.

Town of Wilmington Beach

Wilmington, NY 12997

The Flume Fall aka Wilmington Flume

The Flume Fall aka Wilmington Flume

This location is just downstream from High Falls Gorge, a very popular Adirondack tourist attraction featuring waterfalls.

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Santa's Workshop

Santa's Workshop

Santa's Workshop is a small theme park just off Route 86 on the Whiteface Memorial Highway. It was created in 1949 and is the oldest theme park in the United States!

324 Whiteface Memorial Hwy

Wilmington, NY 12997

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