Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites
Facilities & details
Amenities and on-site features reported for Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites.
Know before you go
Practical things to prepare for a trip to Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites.
- This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Location
Where Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites sits on the map and how to get there.
Nearby cities & towns
Towns and cities closest to Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites — browse campsites near each.
What’s nearby
Shops, drinking water, fuel and attractions within reach of the site.
🏞️ Attractions
mountain in United States of America
mountain in United States of America

The High Peaks Wilderness Area is the largest wilderness area of the Forest Preserve in the U.S. state of New York. It is located in three counties and six towns in the Adirondack Park: Harrietstown in Franklin County, North Elba, Keene, North Hudson and Newcomb in Essex County and Long Lake in Hamilton County.
🛒 Amenities & services
🍽️ Food & drink
- The Hungry Hiker
- Mountain Pass Lodge Café
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
- Showers
🎾 Sports
- Lake Placid Olympic Sports Complex
- Mt. Van Hoevenberg Bobsled Push Start Facility
- Lake Placid Sliding Center
Weather
Current conditions and the forecast to help you plan your trip.
Best time to visit
Typical monthly temperature and rainfall at Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites.
Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Who runs Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites?
Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites is operated by NYS DEC.
Reviews
Ratings, nightly prices and photos from people who’ve camped here.
No reviews yet — be the first!
Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Marcy Dam Backcountry Campsites.
- Wilderness Campground at Heart Lake · Adirondack Mountain Club
- Lake Colden Campground
- Livingston Point Campsite · DEC
- Sno-bird · NYSDEC
- Draper's Acres Campground
- East River Trail · NYS DEC