Meadowbrook

[rbi99]

My wife and I (and our two dogs) are coming up to Lake Placid in mid August. Since I won't be backpacking we decided to stay at the Meadowbrook Campground in Lake Placid. How is this place? I ask because very few people seem to use it, and at $18 per night I would think it would be full. While few people makes for a better experience, I hope it isn't because the place leaves a lot to be desired.

[DSettahr]

It's not exactly a wilderness or even a primitive experience. There is very little setback from the highway, and you've got the tail of the pup BBQ joint right next door... which I believe will often have life music on weekend nights. (The food there is ok, not great.)

If you want peace and quiet, it's probably worth it to stay elsewhere- Rollins Pond or Meacham Lake or Buck Pond would be good options. They are a bit of a drive from Placid, but still close enough that you can head into the Placid/Saranac Lake area for the day, then return to your campsite at night without too much driving.

[adkdremn]

I've always wondered why people would even want to stay at Meadowbrook. Just my opinion though.

[rbi99]

Thanks for the info. Personally my wife and I have eaten at the Tail twice and hated it, and to have it in our tent's backyard would suck. I knew it was close, but not that close. Cascade Inn only costs $60 a night and dogs are free, so we might just go that route. I only wish the Inn had beer on tap!!

[DSettahr]

Originally Posted by adkdremn

I've always wondered why people would even want to stay at Meadowbrook. Just my opinion though.

I think it gets a fair amount of use by the peak-bagging crowd... folks looking to climb high peaks, who want to camp less primitively with a few more amenities than backpacking would provide, but also aren't willing to pay more for a hotel room. Basically just a cheap place to car camp while you work on the 46.

[mr33]

I've stayed at that campground a few times. There's nothing wrong with it, but don't stay there if you want to rest up for an early hike the next day--the music will make that impossible. I'd rather snag a spot at South Meadows, and if it's needed pay a quarter for the shower at the HPIC, which is more than adequate, though a bit of a walk from the campsites.

[RockON]

Originally Posted by adkdremn

I've always wondered why people would even want to stay at Meadowbrook. Just my opinion though.

Because there is adequate food and cold draft beer just a walk around the fence. Clearly it is not a wilderness setting but no state campground is. Jus as clearly Mr. "D" is correct in saying it's a great place for peak badgers. I stayed there the night before and the night after hiking the Sewards. I was delighted after the hike to get a shower and walk around and be served my dinner and some cold Long Trail Ales.