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Tucked away on the northernmost edge of Columbia County and just a few miles south of Albany, NY, Kinderhook Lake is a popular getaway spot among the motorhome camping enthusiasts in New York State. The lake owes its name to Henry Hudson who while traversing the region in the early 17th century came upon a group of Mohican Indian children playing along the lakeshore. This prompted him to name the lake ‘Kinderhoeck’ which means ‘children playing.' Hundreds of years later, the lake is now a serene fishing hotspot hidden away from the hassle and bustle of big city life. To get the most out of your vacation, search for an RV in Columbia County, and make lifelong memories camping with an RV at Kinderhook Lake.

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Getting Outdoors

While you’re out camping in a motorhome, nothing beats the simple pleasure of an afternoon out fishing with the kids. Some of the fish anglers can expect to catch here are northern pike, largemouth bass, and white. Keep in mind that anglers of more than 16 years of age need a New York State fishing license.

Camping at Kinderhook Lake

When you plan to do some camping at Kinderhook Lake, it is always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the RV Parks in the area. As you’re looking to camp as near as possible to the lake, check out Schodack Island State Park Campground in Schodack Landing. The campground has a combination of both back-in and pull-thru sites that are big rig accessible. The sites are connected to electric hookups only, and some of the amenities include restrooms, showers, and a children’s playground.

Exploring the Area

As you’re enjoying a wonderful time camping at Kinderhook Lake, time will fly by at an alarming rate. Make sure that, however, you tour the surrounding towns and attractions before packing up your campervan and leaving as it may be long before your return. Kick start your tour by visiting the October Mountain State Forest if you’ve still not had enough of the trails. If there’s one trail to hike here, it has to be the gorge trail which snakes through the vivid Shermerhorn Gorge.

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Recent RV rental reviews in Kinderhook Lake

Eric Z.

December, 2025

This was a great rental camper for our lil family. Hollys communication and service was awesome, would definitely do it again.
Holly’s Dreamster
Holly’s Dreamster
Adam M.

December, 2025

My wife and I found this van for our first rental through Outdoorsy... Emily was outstanding... friendly, communicative, informative... we loved the van, and she was great to deal with. We drove down to Georgia from Connecticut and back and the van was solid and smooth... the dogs loved the space and it was much quieter than a typical RV that you might find with a company like Cruise America. I HIGHLY recommend Emily and this killer van... Thanks Emily!!
VANLIFE! The Perfect Van Adventure - FUEL EFFICIENT
VANLIFE! The Perfect Van Adventure - FUEL EFFICIENT
Trey W.

December, 2025

Everything was timely. Initial communication through ending the trip was top notch. I truly appreciated having everything set up upon our arrival creating a completely seamless transition. Highly recommend !!
2021 Sport Trek Touring
2021 Sport Trek Touring

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