Ausable Point Campground - United States
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RV quick facts for Ausable Point Campground
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full hookups | No hookups at sites; campground is non-electric |
| Dump station | On-site trailer dump station available to registered campers |
| Max RV length | Site lengths vary; confirm specific site dimensions when reserving |
| Reservation window | Reservations through ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance for NY DEC campgrounds |
| Cell service | Generally usable Verizon and AT&T coverage from nearby Peru and Plattsburgh towers |
| Generator hours | Generator use restricted during posted quiet hours, typically 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. |
| Road restrictions | Access via paved Route 9 and campground road; no low bridges or steep grades on approach |
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Best time to visit Ausable Point Campground
Late June through August is the prime window, when Lake Champlain water temperatures are warmest and all campground services are fully operational. July and August bring the busiest crowds and the most reliable beach weather, so reservations fill quickly on weekends. Shoulder months of late May, early June, and September offer cooler nights, fewer bugs after early summer, and easier site availability, but RV travelers should be ready for chilly overnight lows. The campground is closed outside the summer season, so winter and early spring trips are not possible.
Campground closed for the season
Campground closed for the season
Campground closed for the season
Campground closed; opens mid to late spring
Season typically opens mid-May; cool nights, blackflies possible
Warming lake, mosquitoes active near marsh
Peak season; reserve well ahead
Peak swimming season on Lake Champlain
Cooler shoulder season, good availability
Campground closes by mid-October; fall foliage
Campground closed for the season
Campground closed for the season
Things to do at Ausable Point Campground
- Lake Champlain Beach Day EasyRV parking available
The campground features a long sandy swimming beach on Lake Champlain with shallow, warm water ideal for families. RV sites sit within a short walk of the beach and bathhouse, and day-use parking is available for RV guests.
- Ausable Marsh Wildlife Viewing EasyRV parking available
The adjacent Ausable Marsh Wildlife Management Area is one of the top birding spots in the northern Adirondacks. A flat interpretive trail and viewing areas make it accessible for all ages, with waterfowl, herons, and songbirds common in summer.
- Boating and Fishing on Lake Champlain EasyRV parking available
A boat launch at the campground provides direct access to Lake Champlain for fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Anglers target bass, pike, and perch in the shallow bays near the Ausable River mouth.
- Ausable Chasm ModerateRV parking available
Ausable Chasm, sometimes called the Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks, is about a 15-minute drive north of the campground. The attraction offers rim walks, rafting, and tubing through a deep sandstone gorge, with a large paved parking area suitable for RVs and tow vehicles.
- Whiteface Mountain Veterans Memorial Highway Easy
The Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway climbs to near the summit of the fifth-highest peak in New York, about an hour southwest of the campground. Drivers reach a stone castle parking area with views across the High Peaks and Lake Champlain, and oversize vehicles are restricted, so check clearance before towing.
- Lake Placid Olympic Sites EasyRV parking available
The village of Lake Placid, roughly an hour from the campground, preserves venues from the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. Visitors can tour the Olympic Center, ride the bobsled track, and ascend the ski jump tower, with designated RV parking lots near the main Olympic complex.
- Point Au Roche State Park Day Trip EasyRV parking available
Point Au Roche State Park, about 20 miles north near Plattsburgh, offers additional Lake Champlain beaches, nature trails, and picnic areas. The park has wide paved roads and ample day-use parking that accommodates larger vehicles.
Top Hosts near NY, United States
The Rv worked out perfectly! This was our first experience! The host was helpful and immediately responsive to any questions. Unit was clean, well maintained and well appointed. Thank you Tim. We hope you will rent to us again.
Janet G. - Aug 2023
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Ausable Point Campground, NY, United States
How to get to Ausable Point Campground
The campground is just off NY Route 9 in Peru, about 12 miles south of Plattsburgh and roughly 160 miles (about 3 hours) north of Albany via the Adirondack Northway (I-87). Exit 35 off I-87 connects to Bear Swamp Road and Route 9, a short, flat approach with no tunnels, low bridges, or steep grades, making it one of the more RV-friendly Adirondack destinations. From Montreal the drive is about 75 miles south on Autoroute 15 and I-87, and travelers coming from Vermont can cross Lake Champlain on the Grand Isle or Port Kent ferries, though RV length and weight limits apply on the ferries, so check in advance. The nearest airport for fly-and-rent RV trips is Plattsburgh International Airport, with Burlington International in Vermont another option.
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