Meadowbrook Public Campground

About

Meadowbrook Public Campground sits along Route 86 in Ray Brook, New York, offering a convenient base for exploring the High Peaks region of the Adirondacks. First opened in 1933, it remains one of the area's most accessible public campgrounds, located just 4 miles from Lake Placid Village and 15 miles from Whiteface Mountain Memorial Highway. The campground features 62 campsites suitable for tents and smaller RVs/trailers. Amenities include hot showers, flush toilets with a wheelchair-accessible shower building near Campsite 10, a trailer dump station, recycling center, and water spigots throughout. Each site accommodates up to 6 people with a maximum of 2 tents or 1 camping unit plus 1 tent. Sites are back-in style with driveway lengths typically ranging from 20-30 feet. Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 7 AM and are strictly enforced. Generators are limited to 5 hours daily during designated times. Campfires are permitted only in provided fire rings using dead and down wood or purchased firewood. Pets are welcome with proof of current rabies vaccination and must remain leashed.

Directions

Located 4 miles west of Lake Placid Village on NYS Route 86 in Ray Brook. From I-87, take Exit 30 and follow Route 73 north to Route 86, or take Exit 34 and follow Route 9N to Route 86. From the west, take Route 3 from Tupper Lake to Route 86.