02 Feb Prepare for the Cabin Camping Season in Lake George, NY
Our Lake George campground with cottages is the perfect place to experience cabin camping! Our cabins can sleep up to six, come in five different styles, and two (Iroquois Cottage #1 and Whiteface Cottage #18) are equipped for pets.
Keep reading to find out our top tips to prepare for the upcoming camping season in Lake George, especially if you’ve never been before.
Interior of Iroquois cottage
Find Out What’s Included With the Cabin
Knowing what is included with a camping cottage or cabin stay is the first step to understanding what you’ll need to pack.
We have five different styles of cottages – Algonquin, Cascade, Iroquois, Marcy, and Whiteface – and all of our cabins include:
- Heat and air conditioning
- A kitchenette or full kitchen
- A full bathroom with stand-up shower or tub
- A dining area
- At least one TV
- Toilet paper and basic toiletries (shampoo, soap, paper towels, etc.)
The kitchens and kitchenettes include a microwave, coffeemaker, toaster, oven/stove or electric cooktop, pots/pans/dishes, utensils, and a mini or full refrigerator.
Linens, pillows, and towels can be added to reservations for an additional $50. Otherwise, guests must bring their own.
Outdoor shared fire pits and picnic tables are available for all guests to utilize.
Screened-in porch of Algonquin cottage
Plan Your Itinerary & Meals
Although you’ll want to leave some room for downtime and exploring, have a basic idea of what your day-to-day camping trip is going to look like, including daily meals and snacks.
If you’re staying in a cabin, you’ll have access to a cooktop and can prepare accordingly – although you’ll want to bring any special tools and supplies needed to cook over the campfire if you plan to do that. We do sell firewood and s’mores supplies in our Camp Store if you find yourself in a pinch!
Make a list of your must-do activities around Lake George during your stay. We’re down the road from Six Flags Great Escape & Hurricane Harbor and are close to other area attractions. You may also want to fit in a hike or some water-based activities, like kayaking or whitewater rafting, each of which are available close to our campground.
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Pack Your Gear, Food & Supplies
When you know what’s included with the cabin and have an idea of what the cooking and meals situation will be, you can start your packing list, which might include:
- Plenty of food and water
- Storage and disposal items like trash bags and Ziploc bags
- Recreational gear as needed: hiking boots, stand up paddle boards, fishing poles, etc.
- Entertainment items as needed: board games, deck of cards, laptop/iPad, etc.
- Clothes, including jackets/sweatshirts for cooler evenings and pajamas
- Pet supplies (if applicable)
Campfire & S’mores Event, July 4th Weekend, and Birthday Weekend
See If There Are Planned Events or Themed Weekends
Some campgrounds, including us here at Lake George Campsites, offer special events or themed weeks or weekends, which can help you with the planning process, as you narrow down what dates you want to reserve.
Events are posted on our events calendar and on our Facebook and Instagram pages, and the 2024 themed weekends are as follows:
- May 3 – 5: Rise & Shine
- May 10 – 12: Flowers & Rainbows
- May 17 – 19: Jurassic Fun
- May 24 – 27: Red, White & Blue
- June 1 – 2: Pirates & Princess
- June 7 – 9: Blast From the Past
- June 14 – 16: Science & Space
- June 21 – 23: School’s Out for Summer!
- June 28 – 30: Sweets & Treats
- July 4 – 7: Party in the USA!
- July 12 – 14: All About Pets
- July 19 – 21: Christmas in July
- July 26 – 28: Water, Water, Water
- August 2 – 4: Summer Olympics
- August 9 – 11: Tropical
- August 16 – 18: Carnival
- August 23 – 25: It’s Everyone’s Birthday!
- August 30 – September 2: Heroes
- September 6 – 8: Country Western
- September 13 – 15: Sports Fanatic
- September 20 – 22: Celebrate Lake George
- September 27 – 29: Fall Fun
- October 4- 6: Happy Halloween
- October 11 – 13: Camper Appreciation
Events centered around each theme can include activities like crafts, science experiments, dance parties, karaoke, or s’mores around the fire.
One of the perks to staying at a private campground with cottages, as compared to backcountry camping, is the sense of community, which is largely brought out by these planned events.
Interior of Cascade cottage
Make Reservations Ahead of Time
It’s never too soon to start planning your Lake George camping trip! The earlier you start planning the better chance you have of snagging your first choice cabin or campsite, for the dates that you wish to use it. Weekends and holidays tend to book up far in advance, so if you’re planning to come for Americade or the 4th of July, you’ll want to get planning as soon as possible!
That said, there’s nothing to stop you from making a last-minute reservation, should some time open up in your schedule, if the campground has the availability.
Either way, as you get closer to your arrival date, you’ll want to keep an eye on the weather, and make any adjustments in your plans or packing list. (No worries if the weather looks less than perfect – there are plenty of fun rainy day activities to enjoy in Lake George!)
Ready to Book a Cottage at Lake George Campsites?
The cozy cottages at our Lake George campground in Queensbury, NY are the perfect place to spend your next camping trip. Enjoy the perks of your own private space combined with that back-to-nature feeling you crave from camping.