Peru, New York, draws RV campers to the Ausable River's trout runs and Lake Champlain's bass waters. Four parks in our directory put you riverside or lakeside. Park your rig here to launch fishing trips, kayak outings, and Adirondack hikes from easy base camps.
Peru clings to the Ausable River's banks, where fly fishers cast for brown trout amid riffles and pools. Lake Champlain spreads wide nearby, inviting boat launches from Valcour Island's historic shores. Families picnic at Point Au Roche State Park, five miles south, while hikers tackle the Taylor Pond Wildlife Management Area trails for moose sightings and blueberry patches. Plattsburgh's Strand Theater hosts summer plays ten minutes away.
Iroquois Campground and RV Park fits groups with WiFi, showers, 50-amp hookups, and big sites from $37 nightly. Ausable Pines RV Park & Campground thrills families via its pool, pet welcomes, 30-amp power, and $27 starting rates. Solo adventurers or couples snag budget waterfront at Ausable Point Campground for $25. Iroquois RV Park & Campground adds flexible options near town.
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Peru excels in Ausable River fly fishing and Lake Champlain boating. Anglers target trout in river pools and bass offshore. Families explore Point Au Roche State Park's beaches and trails just five miles away, while history buffs visit Valcour Island battle sites nearby. Adirondack foothills offer hikes with wildlife views.
Iroquois Campground and RV Park, Ausable Pines RV Park & Campground, and Ausable Point Campground top the list near Peru. Iroquois delivers 50-amp sites and group areas along the river. Ausable Pines adds a pool and pet spots five minutes from Lake Champlain launches.
Yes, Ausable Pines RV Park & Campground explicitly allows pets. This family spot pairs leashed dogs with its pool and 30-amp sites from $27. Other parks like Iroquois focus on groups but check policies; most Adirondack-area sites accommodate well-behaved pets on leads.