Come to the office to sign off on rules and regulations and we will direct you to your site. Please call for late check-ins, we might be able to accommodate you.
These rules & regulations are not subject to individual interpretation. Little Wolf Beach Campgrounds reserves the right to take any action at equity and/or law that we deem appropriate to enforce the Rules and Regulations of Little Wolf Beach & Campground. All campers and their visitors are required to obey all municipal ordinances, resolutions and other laws, all county regulations and laws, all state laws and all federal laws. The office will maintain a record log to track all violations for the season. After 3 violations, you will be evicted from the campground. If there are problems, please let us know. We cannot correct or fix these problems if we do not know about them.
LITTERING
Littering is not permitted anywhere. Use trash receptacles provided.
SMOKING/VAPING
Smoking/Vaping is permitted in individual campsites. Please use the proper receptacles for butts, do not litter. Smoking/Vaping is prohibited around Concession Stand, in restrooms/showers, on the beach and in the pavilion.
FIREWORKS
No fireworks allowed on beach or premises. While some fireworks are legal in New York State, no fireworks are allowed on Little Wolf Beach & Campground.
SEWAGE
A dump station is available by the front entrance of the campground. There is a $10 use fee for campers not staying at Little Wolf Campground.
WILDLIFE
DO NOT feed ducks, geese, seagulls or other wildlife. Please be aware of bears and other critters; do not leave food unattended.
SPEED LIMIT
Speeding WILL NOT be tolerated. Please observe the 5 MPH speed limit at all times.
GROUP GATHERINGS/SPECIAL EVENTS
Group gatherings or special events such as family reunions or celebrations are permitted as long as the group number remains at a reasonable size. Guests should use public parking by the beach area. Please see Recreation Director with questions about group sizes.
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY
No more than 8 people permitted per RV site or 6 guests per tent camping site overnight. RV sites are permitted one RV/camper and one tent per campsite (screen tent, gazebo or sleeping tent). Tent camping sites are permitted one large tent or two small tents per campsite.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS/SHOWERS
Restrooms, changing stalls and outdoor shower are open to the public. Indoor showers are reserved for guests of the campsite only. See the campground caretaker for instructions.
SNACK BAR
The Snack Bar will operate Memorial Day through Labor Day. Snacks, drinks, firewood and ice are available. See campground caretaker with questions regarding the Snack Bar.
CAMPSITE APPEARANCE
Campsites will be kept neat and tidy. For safety reasons, a maximum of two picnic tables will be permitted at each site, one of which will be provided by Little Wolf Campground. Campers must safely maintain all hoses and connectors to their units. Please keep access to camper’s primary entrance clear for emergency purposes. Management has the right to enter campsites for repairs or emergencies without notice. Camping units on wheels (RVs, camper vans, truck campers, pop-up units, travel trailers, fifth wheels) must reserve an RV site and are NOT allowed in tent sites. Camping in the parking lot is NOT permitted.
CHAIN OF COMMAND
Any unusual activity, out of the ordinary incidents and/or emergencies requiring Police, Rescue or Fire Response must be reported using the proper chain of command.
Caretaker → Recreation Director → Town Supervisor → Town Board
Examples of reportable incidents include; injuries, accidents, missing person, property damage, substance overdose, physical altercations, domestic disputes, medical emergencies, disorderly conduct, etc.
VISITORS AND CHILDREN
All campers and their visitors are required to conduct themselves in a respectable manner. Offensive activity such as; excessive noise, vandalism, public intoxication etc., of any kind will not be tolerated. All children must obey the curfew of 9:30 PM and be at their campsite or accompanied by a parent. All non-camping visitors must leave by 10:00 PM. No children under the age of 18 may be left at the campground without adult supervision. Children under the age of 10 must be supervised at all times in playground area. The site holder is responsible and will be held accountable for behavior of guests, including but not limited to; damages, vandalism, and disorderly conduct.
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES
Use of illegal substances WILL NOT be tolerated. Subject to immediate removal from campground. No refunds will be issued.
NOISE & LIGHT ORDINANCE
Quiet hours are to be observed from 10:00 pm to 8:00 am. Music and excessive lights/noise must end by 10:00 pm each night. Excessive noise at any time will not be tolerated. Excessive lighting includes; flood lights, flashing/strobing/party lighting.
SEASONAL SITE SUBLETTING or TRANSFER OF SITE
Seasonal sites are reserved for the name on the reservation only. Seasonal campers that vacate their site before the end of the season (Labor Day) are NOT permitted to sublet their sites. Seasonal campers are NOT permitted to transfer their site to anyone, including family members, at any time. Seasonal campers that leave before the end of the season should notify the campground caretaker of their departure.
GARBAGE
Use designated garbage trailer for your campground garbage. Be sure garbage is properly bagged. This service is for registered campers only. Violators will be prosecuted. No garbage or cigarette butts are permitted in the fire rings
SEASONAL RENTALS
A $100.00 non-refundable deposit for seasonal rentals is due on or before Labor Day of the previous season. Remainder of payment for seasonal rentals is due IN FULL by May 1st 2025. There will be no exceptions. If a seasonal site is not paid in full, the site will be forfeited. Seasonal site-holders must be present each consecutive year to retain their site. If unforeseen health circumstances arise, which prevent you from being present, the Town Board will assess your situation, and may offer the option to hold your site for up to one camping season. Seasonal rate MUST be paid in full, no refunds will be offered. If circumstances persist after one season, the seasonal site must be forfeited.
CABLE/WIFI
Cable TV is available at each site. Campers must make their own arrangements with their cable service provider. Public WiFi is available to campers at no additional charge. WiFi Password: LWCampground12986 (it is case sensitive)
CAMPFIRES
Campfires must be attended at all times and must be contained in the designated fire ring. One fire ring will be permitted per campsite. A maximum of a half cord of wood can be stored per camp site. Only local firewood will be allowed due to invasive species, firewood is available for
purchase at the concession stand. Do not place ashes in your camper or garbage cans, contact caretaker for assistance with ash cleanout. No garbage, cigarette butts, or shells are to be left in fire ring. All fires must be extinguished at night before bed, as well as before you depart the campground.
DOGS/PETS
All pets must be attended, leashed and cleaned up after at all times. No poop bags are to be left in the bathroom garbage cans. Provide proof that your pet(s) is up to date on all required shots prior to check-in. Pets are NOT allowed on the swimming beach.
PAVILION
The pavilion is available for first-come-first serve use unless it is reserved for a private event. Please contact the Recreation Director at the Town Hall; 518-359-9261 for information. The pavilion is reserved by Tupper Lake Day Camp every Tuesday and Thursday, July through August from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm.
VEHICLES & PARKING
THERE ARE NO WHEELED VEHICALS ALOUD IN THE TENT AREA. All tent campers must unload and park in our parking lot. No more than 2 vehicles are permitted at a site at any given time. Please advise guests that additional parking is available by beach area. No parking on vacant sites at any time or for any reason. In accordance with the town ordinance: No ATV’s (3 & 4 Wheelers), electric scooters, or dirt bikes are allowed in the campsite. Campers should not have golf carts, side-by-sides or other recreational vehicles inside the campground. Special exceptions may be made for guests with mobility issues. NO wheeled vehicles are permitted in the tent area. Tent campers must park in the parking lot. Please reach out to the Recreation Department with concerns.
Tent Camping
No wheeled vehicles are allowed in the tent area. Our tent area faces west with nothing blocking the lake effect winds please be prepared to properly steak down tents, screened in rooms, or pop ups. Tent camping sites are permitted one large tent or two small tents per campsite.
PUBLIC BEACH
Campers must follow Little Wolf public swimming beach rules. Rules are posted on Lifeguard Chairs along the shoreline. NO SWIMMING in unattended areas. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied and supervised by parent/guardian at all times.
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