Lake George Wild Forest offers 63 designated primitive tent sites and 8 lean-tos across multiple locations including Palmer Pond, Lily Pond, Jabe Pond, and the Hudson River Special Management Area, with free year-round access.

Multiple hand launches provide paddling access to Lake George, Jabe Pond, Long Pond, Lily Pond, and the Hudson River, while fishing is popular on Lake George, the Upper Hudson River, and numerous stocked ponds throughout the forest.

The Hudson River Special Management Area features 19 designated campsites with some accessible by motor vehicle through the MAPPWD program, and several parking areas provide convenient access to both water recreation and backcountry camping.