Meacham Lake Campground

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119 STATE CAMP ROAD, DUANE NY 12953
DUANE, NY 12953

Campers at Meacham Lake are provided with a wide-open view of a truly undeveloped area and can often hear loons calling, in the early morning and late in the evening. Aside from a fisherman's paradise, the campground has an activities area, complete with Environmental Interpreters, volleyball, horseshoes, a playground, and a beach.

From the end of June to Labor Day, an organized recreation activity program is offered daily, which includes nature hikes, crafts, games, and live entertainment. Other activities include boating, fishing, hiking, swimming, and picnicking.

Park amenities include campsites, hot showers, flush toilets, a trailer dump station, a recycling center, a boat launch, boat and canoe rentals, firewood sales, ice sales and a playground. A large beach and spacious picnic area are located on the north shore.

Camp site features

Across 214 camp sites:

  • Picnic table: 2 of 214 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 214 sites
  • Group sites: 4 of 214 sites
  • Longest RV: 40 ft
  • Largest party: 12 people

Fees

Non-Peak Primitive Site $10.00 Non-Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00 Non-Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00 Non-Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00 Peak Primitive Site $10-$12 Peak Standard Full Hookup $22.00-$24.00 Peak Standard with Electric Hookup $19.00-$21.00 Peak Standard with Water and Electric Hookups $21.00-$23.00

Rules

CAMPGROUND SPECIFIC INFORMATION Garbage must be taken to a central recycling area at designated times for processing. Clear plastic bags are required. Instructions will be provided directing you in the proper recycling policies. WHEN YOU ARRIVE-You must sign for your own site. Have your equipment with you and be ready to camp when you register. Names of all campers on a site must be listed on the permit at time of registration CHECK-IN TIME-From 2:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Campers must register for their campsite by 9:00 p.m. on the first night of their reservation or the campsite will be subject to re-rental and all fees will be forfeited CHECK-OUT TIME-11:00 a.m. on your departure date OCCUPANCY-Limited to 6 individuals per campsite and 2 tents or 1 unit of hard wheeled camping equipment and 1 tent. Only 2 vehicles permitted on any campsite. Extra vehicles will be required to park in a designated area (additional fees will apply) AGE REGULATIONS-Campsites must be registered and occupied by a responsible person 18 years of age or older LENGTH OF STAY-Your camping permit can be issued for a maximum of 14 nights. From July 1 through Labor Day only 14 cumulative nights will be permitted at any campground. QUIET HOURS-From 10 p.m. until 7 a.m., and are strictly enforced. Violators of this policy may be evicted GENERATORS-The use of generators may be limited to no more than 5 hours per day and fall between the hours of 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. daily. If the use of a generator is deemed unreasonably loud by the facility staff, then individual use of a generator may be prohibited/limited FIRES-Must be built in fireplaces provided. Only dead and down wood may be used for fuel. No chainsaws are allowed in campgrounds, and cutting down trees, alive or dead is prohibited. FIREARMS-Are not allowed in campgrounds except during the Fall and Spring hunting seasons. Firearms must not be discharged within campground boundaries at any time ACCESSIBLE SITES-At least one member of the camping party must have a mobility disability, or the party may be turned away. SWIMMING-Swimming at DEC campgrounds is unsupervised by lifeguards. DEC advises those wishing to swim to access the water from the designated beach area(s) only. Beaches are maintained and patrolled by campground staff. Swimming is prohibited from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour after sunrise. PETS-Are allowed with proof of a currently valid rabies vaccination in the form of a current year's tag or a certificate issued by the veterinarian. Campers can walk dogs on a leash no longer than six feet as long as the animal is under control. Dogs cannot be left unattended and are not allowed in facility structures, on the beach, or in day use areas

Directions

From the Northway (I-87), northbound: Take Exit 30, Route 9 North to Route 73 North (to Lake Placid). Take Route 86 through Lake Placid and Saranac Lake to Paul Smiths; turn right on Route 30 North and drive approximately 9.5 miles to the park. From the Northway (I-87), southbound: Take Exit 38, Route 374 West to Route 3. Turn right on Franklin County Road 30 to Rte 86; turn right to go to Paul Smiths. Turn right on Route 30 North and drive approximately 9.5 miles to the park. From Tupper Lake: Take Route 30 North approximately 40 miles.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

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