The camper-voted awards provided a fitting conclusion to a milestone season celebrated under the theme "Sixty Years of SMILES." More than 3,200 people participated and over 10,000 votes were cast in this year's awards, recognizing outstanding campgrounds and outdoor hospitality experiences across New York State.
Reservations are now being accepted for the park's 2027 camping season, beginning another chapter in a family tradition dating to 1966.
Six Decades of Innovation and Family Hospitality
Founded by Victor and Jessica King in 1966, Lake George RV Park was among the pioneers of what has become the modern camping resort experience.
At a time when many campgrounds offered little more than a place to park a travel trailer or motorhome, the Kings envisioned something different: a destination combining the freedom and natural beauty of camping with exceptional hospitality, recreation and resort-quality amenities.
Over the following six decades, recreational vehicles became larger and more sophisticated, technology transformed the travel experience, and outdoor hospitality developed into a major segment of American tourism. Lake George RV Park evolved along with it, continually investing in its facilities, amenities and guest experience while remaining under the leadership of the King family.
For 60 years, three generations of the King family have welcomed guests from across North America, helping create millions of unforgettable vacation memories. Many longtime guests who first visited Lake George RV Park as children now return with children and grandchildren of their own.
"Reaching our 60th anniversary has given us an opportunity to reflect on just how much has changed since my parents opened the park in 1966—and also on the things that haven't changed," said David King, President and CEO of Lake George RV Park. "RVs are different, technology is different and our park has grown tremendously, but families still come here for many of the same reasons they did 60 years ago: to spend time together, enjoy the outdoors and create memories."
Award-Winning Amenities and Pet-Friendly Hospitality
Today, the 130-acre resort features 370 full-hookup RV sites accommodating RVs of all sizes, including the largest luxury motorcoaches and Big Rigs, along with 26 luxury cabins and four fully equipped rental trailers.
The Lake George RV Park experience extends well beyond accommodations. Resort amenities include heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools, Cascade Cove aquatic playground, a 38-person hot tub, two indoor movie theaters, live family entertainment, complimentary paddle boats, lighted pickleball and tennis courts, extensive recreational facilities and on-site trolley transportation.
The Best Campground Amenities award recognizes the resort's extensive collection of recreational facilities and services, developed through decades of continuous reinvestment.
The Best Pet-Friendly Campground award highlights another important part of the guest experience. Among the park's signature facilities is Charlie's Bark Park, a two-acre off-leash recreation area featuring separate areas for large and small dogs, walking trails, agility equipment, a spray fountain and dog wash facilities.
"These awards are particularly meaningful because they come from the campers themselves," King said. "Our family and staff have always believed that providing an exceptional camping experience means continually listening to our guests, reinvesting in the park and finding new ways to make their vacations more enjoyable. Receiving these honors during our 60th anniversary year makes them especially gratifying."
The new statewide recognition adds to Lake George RV Park's longstanding reputation as one of the nation's premier camping resorts, including recognition among RV LIFE's 2026 Best of the Best.
From "Sixty Years of SMILES" to Season 61
While the 2026 season provided an opportunity to celebrate the park's history and honor the generations who helped shape it, the King family is already focused on the future.
Reservations are now being accepted for Lake George RV Park's 2027 camping season, continuing a tradition in which families plan their Lake George vacations months in advance and return year after year.
"Sixty years is certainly a milestone worth celebrating, but we have never been a business that spends much time looking backward," King said. "My parents were always thinking about what could be improved or what we could offer our guests next. As we prepare for season 61, that same philosophy continues to guide us."
For King, one of the most rewarding aspects of the anniversary has been seeing generations of guests return to the park.
"We've watched children become parents, parents become grandparents, and now grandparents introduce another generation to Lake George RV Park," King said. "That's really what 'Sixty Years of SMILES' has represented. We're tremendously grateful to the guests and employees who have been part of our first 60 years, and we're excited to see what the next chapter brings."
With its 60th anniversary season now complete, Lake George RV Park looks forward to welcoming returning and first-time guests in 2027.
Reservations for the 2027 season are now open. For additional information or reservations, visit LakeGeorgeRVPark.com or call (518) 792-3775.
About Lake George RV Park
Founded in 1966 by Victor and Jessica King, Lake George RV Park is a family-owned and operated camping resort in New York's Adirondack Mountains. The 130-acre resort features 370 full-hookup RV sites, 26 luxury cabins, four rental trailers and an extensive collection of resort-style recreational amenities. Six decades after its founding, Lake George RV Park continues to build upon the King family's original vision of providing an exceptional outdoor vacation experience for generations of families.
SOURCE Lake George RV Park
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