Campgrounds and Cabins
Camping
Wilmington Notch Campground
Riverside state campground in the notch between Lake Placid and Wilmington, minutes from High Falls Gorge and Whiteface Mountain
Ages
3–18+
Cost
Paid
Duration
~24hrs
Difficulty
Easy
Setting
Outdoor
A small state campground squeezed into the notch between Lake Placid and Wilmington, right along the West Branch of the Ausable River. The river is the reason to stay: it is famous fly-fishing water and the rocky banks are perfect for kids to wade and skip stones. High Falls Gorge is a couple of minutes up the road and the Whiteface toll road is barely farther. Sites are close together and traffic on Route 86 is audible, which is the trade for a location right between the two towns.
Dog Friendly
Pricing
Campsites from $22/night booked through ReserveAmerica. The campground is small, so summer weekends need advance reservations (verify)
Common Questions
- How much does Wilmington Notch Campground cost?
- Admission to Wilmington Notch Campground is paid. Campsites from $22/night booked through ReserveAmerica. The campground is small, so summer weekends need advance reservations (verify)
- What ages is Wilmington Notch Campground good for?
- Wilmington Notch Campground is best for kids ages 3 to 18+.
- Is Wilmington Notch Campground stroller friendly?
- No, Wilmington Notch Campground is not considered stroller friendly.
- Can I bring my dog to Wilmington Notch Campground?
- Yes, dogs are welcome at Wilmington Notch Campground.
- How hard is Wilmington Notch Campground?
- The difficulty level is easy. Plan for about 24 hours.
- Is Wilmington Notch Campground free?
- No, there is a cost to visit Wilmington Notch Campground. Campsites from $22/night booked through ReserveAmerica. The campground is small, so summer weekends need advance reservations (verify)
- What should I bring to Wilmington Notch Campground?
- Tent, sleeping bags, camp stove, water shoes, fly rod, bug spray, warm layers for cold river nights
- How long does Wilmington Notch Campground take?
- Most families spend about 24 hours at Wilmington Notch Campground.
- When is the best time to visit Wilmington Notch Campground?
- Late June through early September. Fall foliage in the notch is excellent.
- Is there parking at Wilmington Notch Campground?
- Parking at each campsite directly off Route 86