30, Tupper Lake 891-3239 Adjacent to Fish Creek, Rollins Pond is the quiet alternative, but with the same great access to area lakes. Rollins s 290 campsites, however, are open only mid-May through Labor Day. Fishing within this area is fantastic, and even though plenty of people may be visiting the campsites, many of the small ponds are devoid of crowds. Backpack Camping Saranac Lake Islands State Campground N.Y. Rt. On islands in Lower and Middle Saranac Lake, these public camping sites are accessible by boat or canoe only, but they are well worth the effort to access, as campers often have an island all to themselves.
Islands often come with their own sandy beaches and spectacular views.
Although islands offer limited hiking opportunities, the canoeing and fishing options are endless. The campgrounds has no running water, no showers and generally no neighbors. This is one of the highest-rated KOA campgrounds in North America, so it must be doing a lot of things right. Among its notable qualities is its location, on the grounds of the famed Ausable Chasm. The campground offers 135 sites 68 have electric hookups and a complete range of services.