Camping Near North Creek

Camping – Primitive Camping 13th Lake and Garnet Lake

Camping in the North Creek Area is blessed with a 114,000 acre state designated wilderness area called The Siamese Ponds Wilderness.  Wilderness is the strictest land use regulation in the Adirondack Park with a blanket prohibition on motorized use of any kind.  There is however over 75 miles of marked trails lots of backcountry ponds, lean-to camps and primitive campsites.  13th Lake is the gateway to the area and has 11 campsites on it’s shores.  The 2 campsites at the parking area off Beach Road are quite popular especially on weekends.  All camping is first come, first served.  No reservations are allowed. Primitive Camping Regulations/Info

Use the map here or the interactive map below – look for the “Camp Here” sign to set-up your campsite.  More Hiking Info Here.  Regional Office, Warrensburg, NY (518) 623-1200.  Camping longer than 3 days require a permit from the local Ranger – Art Perryman – (518) 897-1303. 
Rescue and Emergencies – call 518-891-0235 or Dial 911

Map of Siamese Ponds Wilderness campsites 13th Lake and lean-to  Wilcox Lake Wild Forest Map, Camping Garnet Lake  

The 13th Lake camping is not true “automobile camping” but the state of NY administers a large number of automobile campsites in the Adirondack Park – the closest ones to North Creek are Lake Durant and Lewey Lake to the North and Lake George area campsites to the South.  See the complete list – interactive guide here.