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Taylor Pond Campground

Taylor Pond Campground is a state-run RV camping facility on the northeast shore of Taylor Pond in Clinton County, New York. This small 10-acre campground is in a beautiful location, surrounded by over 8,000 acres of state forest and mountains. Only 25 sites are available for camping with an RV, and the maximum length available for your rental RV is 30 feet.This really is a great spot to get away from everything and enjoy the peace and quiet of the mountains. This is a primitive campground with access by a short dirt track. There are no flushing toilets or showers on site, but drinking water spigots are available.This campground is very popular with fishermen, naturalists, and bird spotters, who love the seclusion and the vast array of fauna and flora. Birds of prey are particularly active here, thanks to the huge expanse of forest, with loons, osprey, and eagles in abundance.There’s a boat ramp within the campground, and boat rentals are available. There are numerous hiking opportunities in the area, including trails starting from the campground. If you are looking for a getaway from it all camping experience, then book an RV in Clinton County, and you won’t be disappointed.



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Camping with an RV

Have you ever wanted to sleep at the foot of a mountain or wake up to the sound of the ocean’s waves gently crashing on the shore? When on a road trip, do you like to stop at every weird and wonderful roadside attraction? Do you ever just want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and get out into the great outdoors? Then renting an RV is definitely for you.

Camping in an RV allows you to adventure on your terms. Whether you’re looking to bond over an open fire with family and friends or you just want to get away for a while, there’s no better way to do it than from behind the wheel of an RV.

How Outdoorsy Works

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Find the perfect RV

Choose your location, dates, and send the host a request to book.

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Delivery or Pickup

Arrange a pick up time with the host or have it delivered to your driveway or destination.

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Most hosts have the option to deliver and set up the RV right to your destination.

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Adventure awaits!

Enjoy the freedom of the open road nd the assurance of 24/7 roadside assistance.

After your trip, return the RV to the host in the same condition you recieved it.

The Great Outdoors

The campground is in a mountainous area with thousands of acres of forest. One of the best ways of discovering the great outdoors is by hiking, and this area has plenty of trails. Right from the RV campground is the Taylor Pond Trail, a four-mile hike along the shoreline of the lake, but it’s possible to hike the entire eight miles of the shoreline. It is generally flat, easy, and suitable for the whole family.From Taylor Pond Campground, you can also hike a few miles north to pick up the Silver Lake Mountain Trail. This moderate trail is around two miles out and back, climbing all the way. But it’s worth the effort on a clear day for the great views of Silver Lake and Taylor Pond.Fishing is popular both from the bank and by boat, with good stocks of salmon and trout. The perfect spot to catch your next meal!A few miles south of Taylor Pond Campground is the Whiteface Mountain area. During the summer, there are downhill mountain biking trails that, in the winter, turn into a large ski area. The resort caters to real thrill-seekers, with the AirBag free Fall experience, a free-fall jump landing on a soft inflated pillow! You can also take a 4x4 vehicle tour of the mountain, play disc golf, or get the most extreme view of the mountain on the gondola rides. If that’s all too exciting, how about mountain yoga, dining at the summit of the mountain, or taking in one of the Saturday night concerts?

Exploring the Area

The closest town is Au Sable Forks, a few miles east of Taylor Pond Campground or Clayburg to the north. Both offer only basic amenities. The nearest town of any size is Keeseville, on the shores of Lake Champlain. Here you can find everything you need, such as gas and supplies before RV camping at the primitive campgrounds in the mountains.Lake Champlain stretches for over 120 miles, separating New York from Vermont. All along the shore are towns and communities worth a visit while in the area. The town of Willsboro sits astride the Bouquet River that feeds into Lake Champlain and is a pleasant place to explore. Most of the original buildings from the 18th century have vanished, but Adsit Cabin built-in 1778, still survives. It is believed to be the oldest log cabin in North America that is still in its original location.Keep heading south past Willsboro, and you will come to Crown point and its fort on the prominent spit of land protruding into the lake. Fort Crown Point was built by the British in 1759, where Lake Champlain narrows, as a strategic defensive position. The ruins of the fort are open to visitors, and there is a museum on-site. Fort Crown Point also played a role during the Revolutionary War.Continuing on the historical path, Ticonderoga is a little further south and has another star-shaped fort, this time built by the French. The fort is much better preserved than the one at Crown Point, with several complete buildings, some still being used today.If golf is your passion, you will be spoilt for choice, with many top-class courses, and of course, they all offer wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.


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Find the perfect RV for Taylor Pond Campground

Questions about RVs?

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What type of RV should I choose?

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Start by determining how many people are planning to travel with you. Going on a solo-journey? Choose a camper van or a teardrop trailer. Bringing the whole family along for the ride? Consider a spacious Class A or five-wheel.

You’ll also want to consider amenities. For example, if you’re planning to cook on the road, you’ll want a kitchenette. If your campground doesn’t have public restrooms, you’ll want to search RVs with bathrooms. Check out full descriptions of our models to help you decide here.


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Do the RVs have bathrooms?

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Yes. Class A’s, Class B’s, and Class C’s and five-Wheels typically have bathrooms. Depending on where you plan on camping, you’ll want to double-check the availability of restrooms if selecting a rig without a bathroom. Nervous about renting an RV with a bathroom? Owners can help show you how to clean the tank or will offer to do it for you for a fee.


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How does check-in work?

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Once an Owner approves your RV reservation, you can coordinate a time to pick up your rig or have it delivered to your doorstep or campsite. At that point, the owner will do a key exchange with you and walk you through the RV and answer any questions you might have.