Motor Home Adventures in The Adirondack Mountains

The Adirondacks in upstate New York was one ofRV getaway for east coast city dwellers. There are
the first wild preserves set aside and protected ina variety of lodging options, and plenty of places to
the United States. It is more than 6 million acres ofpark your motor home. Here are some of the best
woods, lakes, ponds, and includes the majesticplaces to park your RV.
mountains themselves. It is an all around great motorLake George Schroon Valley Resort
home vacation.This RV park is near Warrensburg. It has sites that
Most people don't know how big the Adirondackare right on the Schroon River, giving you the option
Mountains are. The area stretches over 6 millionof riverside camping. Lake George Schroon Valley
acres, which makes it bigger than the Grand Canyon,Resort is off the beaten path a little, so it's rarely
Yellowstone, Yosemite and the Great Smokycrowded. They have tent camping, cabin rentals and
Mountains preserves combined. This includesRV sites with full hook ups. This RV park also puts
thousands of lakes and ponds for fishing, as well asyou close to Lake George and a variety of activities.
more than 2,000 miles of hiking trails, winding throughAdirondack Adventure Resorts
the terrain of rugged mountains and deep woodlands.The Adirondack Adventure Resorts are kind of an
But, most spectacular of all are the mountainsold tradition in the area. They have three different
themselves. The Adirondacks are not actually aresorts under the same management with locations
mountain range, but a collection of single peaks.at Lake George, Saratoga Springs and Schroon River.
These 46 mountains that give the area its specialLake George is the best of the three in terms of
character are known as "the 46," and most of thepretty views and remoteness, but all three are nice.
area's attractions center around these majesticThey have been in the area for a long time, and their
summits. The views of Lake Placid or Lake Georgefacilities are clean and fully equipped. In addition to
from the mountainsides are fantastic.the natural beauty of the area, there are lots of
The preserve is not a traditional park. You won't seefamily activities that they offer for guests.
a big entrance with a ranger station as you come in.Stony Creek Family Campground
The Adirondacks are a protected wild area, and theyThis is a great place if you really want to get away
are littered with towns, farms and homes wherefrom it all. Even though it's remote, it's only a few
people go about their daily business.minutes' drive to Lake George. They have lots of RV
The Adirondacks are full of scenic views, some ofsites as well as tent camping sites. One of the great
the best hiking in the country, canoe routes throughthings about Stony Creek is that they offer a wide
the many waterways, and quaint little towns whererange of fun family activities, so it is a great place to
you can learn about the area's culture and history.stay if you have youngsters. They do take
You can strap on a backpack and head to a remotereservations, so you may want to call ahead.
area where your only company will be moose. Or,If you're considering a motor home vacation in the
you can stay in a fully equipped motor home resortnear future, The Adirondack Mountains offers variety
with activities and fun for the whole family.and gorgeous scenery that will please any outdoor
If you live in the north east, it is a quick and easylover.
drive to the Adirondacks, making the area a great