RV rental Lake Placid, NY: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

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Lake Placid is a fairly large and well-known lake, situated in the Adirondack Mountains, in upstate New York. The nearest town is Lake Placid, NY, which sits on the southern shore of the lake. The nearest larger town is Plattsburgh, which is around 50 miles to the northeast, while the nearest larger city is Albany, at almost 150 miles to the southeast.

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Getting Outdoors

An RV rental at Lake Placid makes it easy to enjoy all the activities available throughout the local area. At Lake Placid folks are able to enjoy boating, swimming, fishing, beach access, and paddle sports. There are actually three separate islands within the lake's waters that can be explored as well. Picturesque views of the nearby Adirondacks are available all around the area.

Camping at Lake Placid

Camping with an RV will not be a problem in this area. Campsites are found around the lake as well as throughout the nearby region.

Exploring the Area

Rent a camper in Essex County, and you will find there are plenty of attractions to see. This area hosted the Winter Olympics in 1980, and there are several sites from that competition available to explore. These locations include the Ski Jump, Bobsled and Luge Complexes, as well as the Olympic Center where events such as the opening ceremony were held. There is also a museum in town that offers information on the sites and the events. Guided tours are available of the various attractions. An RV rental near here will make it easy to explore all the interesting sites found nearby.

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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds

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  • Cobble Hill, NYAdirondack Park, NY
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  • Jackrabbit Trail to McKenzie Pond, NYAdirondack Park, NY
  • Whiteface Mountain Trail past Lake Placid and Connery Pond, NYAdirondack Park, NY
  • Haystack Mountain Trail, NYAdirondack Park, NY
  • Pine Pond , NYAdirondack Park, NY
  • Scarface, NYAdirondack Park, NY
  • Copperas Pond, NYAdirondack Park, NY
  • Cascade to Porter Mountain Trail, NYMount Van Hoevenburg Recreation Area, NY
  • Pitchoff Mountain and Balancing Rocks Trail, NYAdirondack Park, NY

Recent RV rental reviews in Lake Placid

Lisa H.

August, 2025

The RV was immaculate and ready for us when we arrived. Carrie is an excellent host. Very helpful, accommodating and responsive. Cannot wait to book our next trip with Carrie and Thor!
Jackie S.

August, 2025

Andy was phenomenal to workwith. Andy delivered, setup and the trailer was ready to use. Clean and well equipped.
Lori W.

August, 2025

We had an absolutely delightful time traveling with Thor again this year. Our host, Carrie, was very hospitable and thought of absolutely everything we might need and had it packed, at our disposal. Carrie was very easy to communicate with, start to finish.

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