Open
Open May 15 through October 11, 2026. Reservations available via ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance. Maximum stay is 14 nights, with 14 cumulative nights allowed between July 1 and Labor Day.
About
Lake Harris Campground is a New York State DEC facility on the northern shore of 275-acre Lake Harris in Essex County. The lake is fed by the Hudson River, making it a scenic destination in the heart of the Adirondacks. Of the 89 campsites, 57 are shoreline sites offering direct water access, while 32 are set back from the water. Sites accommodate tents through 40-foot RVs, with equipment length limits ranging from 20 to 40 feet depending on the site.
The campground features hot showers, flush toilets, a trailer dump station, and a recycling center. An informal boat launch is located on-site, with a larger town-owned launch across the lake. Canoe and boat rentals are available. Swimming is permitted in a designated beach area but is unsupervised. The lake offers fishing for walleye, northern pike, largemouth and smallmouth bass, bullhead, and yellow perch.
Nearby hiking destinations include the Santanoni Preserve, Goodnow Mountain, Vanderwhacker Mountain, and the High Peaks Wilderness. The campground is located about 1 mile off Route 28N in Newcomb.
Directions
From I-87 (Northway) Exit 29, head west 18 miles on Blue Ridge Road/Boreas Road to Route 28N. Continue west 3.5 miles to Campsite Road in Newcomb. The campground entrance is 1 mile from Route 28N.
