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Alps Family Campground
Overview
Alps Family Campground provides a quintessential Upstate New York outdoor experience, characterized by its mature trees and rolling terrain. This family-operated destination focuses on creating a quiet, community-oriented atmosphere where guests can truly unwind. Whether you are arriving in a large motorhome or a small travel trailer, the park offers a nature-focused retreat that emphasizes the beauty of the surrounding woods over the flashiness of modern commercial resorts. It is an ideal spot for those who value fresh air and a relaxed pace of life.
Location & Surroundings
Tucked away in the scenic landscapes of Averill Park, the campground is surrounded by the natural beauty of Rensselaer County. The park sits near the transition point between the Hudson River Valley and the Berkshire Mountains, providing a unique ecological setting. Guests enjoy the scenic rural roads and the close proximity to Burden Lake, which offers opportunities for water-based recreation just minutes from your campsite. The area is defined by its lush forest canopy and peaceful, hilly topography.
Amenities & Park Features
The park is designed with both comfort and recreation in mind, featuring well-maintained RV sites with options for full hookups or water and electric service. On warm summer days, the in-ground swimming pool serves as the central hub for relaxation and fun. Other essential features include a playground for younger campers, a community game room for rainy days, and modern bathhouses that are kept clean for all visitors. The camp store provides basic necessities, ensuring you don't have to leave the woods for minor supplies.
Nearby Attractions & Things to Do
The campground serves as an excellent jumping-off point for exploring the Capital Region and beyond. Just a short drive away, Grafton Lakes State Park offers miles of trails and multiple ponds for kayaking and fishing. History buffs and shoppers can head into Troy or Albany to visit the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market or explore regional museums. The proximity to the Berkshires also allows for easy day trips to world-class art institutions and seasonal festivals throughout the summer and fall.
Who This Park Is Best For
This park is perfectly suited for multi-generational families looking for a safe and engaging environment to spend quality time together. It is also an ideal choice for RV travelers who prefer the peace and quiet of a wooded setting rather than the noise of highway-adjacent stops. If your travel style favors a slower pace and a friendly, local feel, this park will likely exceed your expectations during your New York adventure.
Amenities
- Recreational Facilities
- Policies
- Other Amenities & Services
- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)
- Facility
- Internet
- On-Site Rentals
- Sites
User Reviews
Warren Wayland
Older campgrounds founded in the early 1930s. Camp owners are more than helpful
Samantha Kelly
Have family that stays every year, and this year I’ll be getting my family’s own lot! It’s a very homie family friendly place, lots of respectful people. Lovely place for family to spend time together. The owners are very nice and very careful to keep children safe. There is a fenced in pool open to all campers , laundry room, gathering pavillion, . Bathrooms and showers as well.
Woofer
The park is mainly for seasonal clientele, but they are more than happy to fit in travelers if sites are available. Much work has been done to address the negative issues mentioned in the very old reviews. These issues are not a problem now. Owners really seem to care about their guests. Some people are never satisfied. The Park has easy access to the western side of the Berkshires, Albany, and Troy, NY. They are "Big Rig" friendly, pull-through, full-hookup sites. Enjoyed our stay here for 5 days. These sites have easy access to four private individual shower/bathroom areas, with one being an extremely well-thought-out handicapped-accessible area with a roll-in shower. There are lots of things to see and do in the Albany-Troy area. This is a great area for antique shopping and hiking. A nice and quiet campground, water pressure is average for the New England area, it's there... but you're not going to blow out any fittings. They have a nice covered common area with a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, sink, Webber, and a couple of Blackstone grills. The pool was crystal clear and inviting. It is also KID-FRIENDLY. A 35-Amp site is currently $45, and a 50-Amp site is $55 per night,
Mitch
Overall it is a nice quiet campground. Lot is grass & dirt, somewhat level, had to use a block. Bathrooms are Not cleaned daily, no paper towels, no handsoap and the exhaust fans are so caked with dust, they're a fire hazard just waiting to happen. It's a shame because I would have given this place a 5 star had they maintained the bathrooms properly and had the office open daily, at least for a few hours.
Nina Powers
Spent time visiting friends at their campsite at Alp's this previous weekend (7/4/25 & 7/5/25). I was severely disappointed in the lack of care for the patrons and their guests in regard to rules surrounding dogs. My children and I witnessed dog fights on more than one occasion in the same day, the barking was nonstop and could be heard throughout the campgrounds at all hours. Even with the current policy for leashes and "no excessive barking", there was no enforcement of the current policy. No one should have to shield their children from watching dogs attack one another or listen to incessant barking. Moving forward I think the campground owners should be more present and enforce their policies regarding animals, possibly even screening the animals upon arrival to the campground. It's quite a shame, it's such a nice place and I was considering looking into getting a site for my family but not when there's safety issues that aren't being addressed.