Paddling Adventures with Kids in New York
We pulled these 21 paddling trips out of our full catalog of kid-friendly spots in New York. Every listing has the ages it suits, what it costs, how long to budget, parking notes, and what to pack.
21 adventures found
Lake George Islands Camping
Lake George, NY
CampingBoat-access island camping on pristine Lake George. Paid entry. Best from about age 5. Plan to stay …
Saranac Lake Islands Camping
Saranac Lake, NY
CampingPaddle-in island camping on the Saranac Lakes with 87 primitive sites. Paid entry. Best from about …
Keuka Lake State Park
Bluff Point, NY
SwimmingSandy beach and campground on one of the cleanest Finger Lakes. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …
Keuka Lake State Park Camping
Bluff Point, NY
CampingOpen lakeside and shaded wooded campsites with a swim beach and boat launch on Keuka, the quietest …
Cranberry Lake Campground
Cranberry Lake, NY
CampingRemote lakefront campground on one of the largest and wildest Adirondack lakes. Paid entry. Best …
Moss Lake Trail
Eagle Bay, NY
HikingEasy loop trail around a pristine Adirondack lake perfect for young hikers. Free. Best from about …
Moreau Lake State Park
Gansevoort, NY
SwimmingSandy lake beach, campground, and ridge trails near Saratoga Springs. Paid entry. Works from toddler …
Grafton Lakes State Park
Grafton, NY
SwimmingLifeguarded sandy beach, easy nature trails, and shore fishing at Grafton Lakes State Park near Troy …
Indian Lake Islands Campground
Indian Lake, NY
CampingPaddle-in island camping on scenic Indian Lake in the central Adirondacks. Paid entry. Best from …
Eighth Lake Campground
Inlet, NY
CampingLakefront campground with beach and calm water on the Fulton Chain of Lakes. Paid entry. Works from …
Limekiln Lake Campground
Inlet, NY
CampingLarge pine-shaded campground on a clear lake near Inlet, with a sandy beach, boat launch and the …
Heart Lake
Lake Placid, NY
SwimmingSandy mountain lake beach with High Peaks backdrop and canoe rentals. Paid entry. Works from toddler …
Mirror Lake Paddle
Lake Placid, NY
KayakingPaddle a kayak or canoe on the calm motor-free waters of Mirror Lake. Paid entry. Best from about …
Mongaup Pond Campground
Livingston Manor, NY
CampingSandy beach and motor-free paddling on the largest Catskill pond, with wilderness trails from camp …
Forked Lake Campground
Long Lake, NY
CampingMostly paddle-in shoreline campsites on a quiet Adirondack lake, a real step up from car camping for …
Kenneth L. Wilson Campground
Mount Tremper, NY
CampingLakeside Catskills campground with sandy beach and boat rentals. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …
Golden Beach Campground
Raquette Lake, NY
CampingLong sandy swimming beach with a gradual toddler-friendly entry on Raquette Lake, backed by …
Raquette Lake Beach
Raquette Lake, NY
SwimmingQuiet sandy beach on one of the prettiest lakes in the central Adirondacks. Free. Works from toddler …
Fish Creek Pond Campground
Saranac Lake, NY
CampingMassive waterfront campground with beach and access to a chain of Adirondack ponds. Paid entry. …
Floodwood Pond
Saranac Lake, NY
KayakingMotor-free interconnected ponds perfect for family kayaking and canoe adventures. Free. Best from …
Rollins Pond Campground
Saranac Lake, NY
CampingMotor-free Adirondack pond camping next door to Fish Creek, with glassy water, loons at dawn and …