Campgrounds and RV parks near Plattsburgh West, NY

Plattsburgh West sits just inland from the western shore of Lake Champlain in New York's North Country, close to Exit 39 on Interstate 87 and roughly ten minutes from downtown Plattsburgh. The area works well as a base for RV travelers heading into the Adirondacks, across the ferry to Vermont, or north to the Canadian border and Montreal. Options within a short drive range from a state-run lakefront campground to smaller private RV parks. Cumberland Bay State Park, on the west shore of Lake Champlain, is a very popular day-use area because of its large natural sand beach and picnic grounds with tables and grills, and the park has campsites, a playground, and playing fields. The campground has 152 tent and trailer sites, 18 of which include electrical hookups. Private parks in the area include Shady Oaks Camping Resort, Shady Oaks RV Park, Plattsburgh RV Park, and Iroquois R V Park and Campground. Shady Oaks Camping Resort sits near Exit 39 on I-87, a convenient stop for RV travelers coming off the interstate on their way to or from the Adirondacks.

Cumberland Bay State Park is reserved through New York State's ReserveAmerica system. Reservations must be made 7 days ahead of arrival and can be made up to 11 months in advance. Same-day walk-in availability at the campground is possible when sites remain, and reservations can be made online or by phone through the ReserveAmerica call center. A 14-night maximum continuous stay applies. Cancellation and change rules are set by New York State Parks and are enforced through ReserveAmerica, so review the current policy at the time of booking. Private parks in the area, including Shady Oaks Camping Resort, Shady Oaks RV Park, Plattsburgh RV Park, and Iroquois R V Park and Campground, are booked directly through the park by phone or website. For summer weekends and holidays, book several weeks out.