Lake Placid / Whiteface Mtn. KOA Holiday Reviews

We spent six lovely nights at the Lake Placid / Whiteface Mountain KOA and had a wonderful stay. As campers who typically prefer smaller, family-owned campgrounds, we were pleasantly surprised by how much we enjoyed this KOA. We stayed in the Mountainside section, which features mature trees that provide plenty of shade and create a true outdoor camping atmosphere. In contrast, the Riverside section is much more open and grassy and felt more like an RV parking area. We were very happy with our Mountainside site. Upon arrival, our Starlink satellite unexpectedly malfunctioned, which was disappointing because we had hoped to watch select FIFA World Cup matches during our stay. Fortunately, the campground's Wi-Fi was more than adequate for streaming the games, with only minimal freezing or buffering. We were grateful to still be able to enjoy the matches while camping. The campground store was exceptionally well stocked with camping supplies, food and drink essentials (including locally made craft beers), gifts, and apparel. In fact, we were very impressed with the quality of the clothing selection. The T-shirts and sweatshirts were higher quality and more attractive than many of the souvenirs we found in downtown Lake Placid. Location is one of this campground's greatest strengths. It is just a short drive from the shops, restaurants, Olympic venues, and attractions of Lake Placid. It is even closer to the Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway, which provides access to the summit of Whiteface Mountain. The surrounding area also offers countless hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities. As an added bonus, there is a charming snack and ice cream stand, established in 1968, located directly across the street from the campground. This KOA serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring everything the Adirondack Mountains have to offer. We visited in late spring before most schools had let out for the summer, so the campground was wonderfully quiet throughout our stay. The staff were friendly and helpful, the grounds were clean and well maintained, and we always felt safe and secure. We especially appreciated the short hiking trails around the perimeter of the campground, which were perfect for walking our dogs between the Adirondacks' frequent pop-up mountain rain showers. Overall, we had a fantastic stay and would happily return. In fact, we're already planning to!

My husband and I had a very good experience at this campground. Staff was friendly and campground was super clean and very well maintained.