The best dog-friendly glamping in Catskills

Just over two hours away from New York City, this mountain region is loved for its rolling green hills, pristine forests, and hidden waterfalls. The natural beauty has drawn visitors for over a century, leaving a history of grand resorts and hotels. The Catskill Mountains are the birthplace of fly fishing, as well as a popular destination for skiing, hiking, kayaking and, of course, camping.

Summer is the high season for campers when the comfortable temperatures lure folks away from the sweltering city. Autumn has fans, too. Visitors come as the trees change color, recasting the land in brilliant oranges and reds.

Kaaterskill Falls is perhaps the most famous scenic spot. This stunning waterfall cascades down over 250-feet. The falls have inspired artists for centuries, including several Hudson River School painters. The North-South Lake campground is close by. The largest of the New York State campgrounds, this spot has many family-friendly amenities, including beaches, boat rentals, and hiking trails.

Experienced hikers come to the Devil's Path to tackle one of the country's most difficult--and dangerous--hiking trails. The path takes hikers over some of the highest peaks, including Hunter Mountain. In the winter, this mountain is a major thrill for skiers and snowboarders. The Hunter Mountain Skyride has chair lifts that take you to the top most days of the year.

The Esopus Creek offers some of the best fly fishing in the country, particularly for trout. For a home base, check out the Kenneth L. Wilson campground, just a short drive from Mt. Tremper. The ground is on Wilson Lake and has a fishing pier to cast off into the shallow water.

You can also explore the Catskill Forest Preserve by water, following the many tributaries and lakes. Little Pond campground is a nice jumping off point. In addition to tent sites, there are several remote campgrounds off the beaten path for more seclusion. Just down the road are Big Lake and Alder Lake, two favorite spots for flat-water paddling. Motorboats aren't allowed, so small craft have the water all to themselves.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Catskills

Just over two hours away from New York City, this mountain region is loved for its rolling green hills, pristine forests, and hidden waterfalls. The natural beauty has drawn visitors for over a century, leaving a history of grand resorts and hotels. The Catskill Mountains are the birthplace of fly fishing, as well as a popular destination for skiing, hiking, kayaking and, of course, camping.

Summer is the high season for campers when the comfortable temperatures lure folks away from the sweltering city. Autumn has fans, too. Visitors come as the trees change color, recasting the land in brilliant oranges and reds.

Kaaterskill Falls is perhaps the most famous scenic spot. This stunning waterfall cascades down over 250-feet. The falls have inspired artists for centuries, including several Hudson River School painters. The North-South Lake campground is close by. The largest of the New York State campgrounds, this spot has many family-friendly amenities, including beaches, boat rentals, and hiking trails.

Experienced hikers come to the Devil's Path to tackle one of the country's most difficult--and dangerous--hiking trails. The path takes hikers over some of the highest peaks, including Hunter Mountain. In the winter, this mountain is a major thrill for skiers and snowboarders. The Hunter Mountain Skyride has chair lifts that take you to the top most days of the year.

The Esopus Creek offers some of the best fly fishing in the country, particularly for trout. For a home base, check out the Kenneth L. Wilson campground, just a short drive from Mt. Tremper. The ground is on Wilson Lake and has a fishing pier to cast off into the shallow water.

You can also explore the Catskill Forest Preserve by water, following the many tributaries and lakes. Little Pond campground is a nice jumping off point. In addition to tent sites, there are several remote campgrounds off the beaten path for more seclusion. Just down the road are Big Lake and Alder Lake, two favorite spots for flat-water paddling. Motorboats aren't allowed, so small craft have the water all to themselves.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Catskills

1. The Catskill And Chill

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1 site · Lodging · Catskill, NY

Located In upstate New York is this hidden gem. This camper was old school, now turned new. With a full renovation to give it a Scandinavian look in the front, and a cozy cabin feel in the bedroom. This will give you a unique experience different from the normal camper your used to! Also at your campsite there is a firepit, garden hose,(not available during the winter)and a 8x8 hammock perfect to stargaze in! We are now offering kindling firewood with fire starter and matches. Feel free to reserve your own firewood. $10 *PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING* I want to be transparent with you guys on the property and size of the camper! -The camper is very small only 21ft. The average height clearance is 6'2" so if you are tall this may not be for you. (I'm 5'9" and its comfortable for me) -If you are a bigger person this may feel too tight for you especially in the bathroom area -The bed is a full size some couples may feel that this is to small for them. -A hot shower will last about 15 minutes once it is heated up. -In the summertime there is bugs some may get into the camper. We do treat the area with safe bug spray but it may not fully prevent them. -There are two other tiny houses and a main house on the property. They are far apart but the main house is close. We have a privacy fence that fully blocks the house. So you are still very private but you are not fully secluded. -In case of fire There is a fire blanket, fire extinguisher, and a smoke/carbon monoxide detector inside the camper. The bedroom door is only to be used as an emergency fire exit. (Door is locked from the outside but unlocked from the inside) There is also a water cannon outside for outdoor fires. Please be responsible with all fires! -If you want to cancel you must cancel within 24 hours of booking then I will issue a full refund. Any time after that its a strict policy and no refund will be issued. Thank you for reading this I want to make sure everyone is aware and knows what to expect. Its still an awesome place and people love it! Hope this helps! OTHER AMMENDITIES INCLUDED: Bottled water Wifi Heating Air conditioning Fan and air purifier First Aid kit Fire extinguisher, fire blanket, water cannon Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm Microwave Coffee and Tea Coffee maker/Kettle Fridge Toaster Cooking utensils Games Binoculars (stays on property) Fresh linens provided Toiletries Body wash, shampoo, conditioner Water heater(6 Gallon) Tv (with streaming apps)

2. Private Yurt Glamping

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2 sites · Lodging · Greenville, NY

Welcome to Yurt-Phoria! This off-grid, 30’ Yurt is ready for your Catskill Mountain get-a-away. The yurt features: Vaulted ceilings, organic mattresses, and very private, forest setting on 5 acres. Enjoy a primitive yet updated adventure like you've never had before. Hear the rain, snow, wind, birds, and owls all from within the comfort of your home. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience yurt life, off-grid living and a working organic farm with friendly chickens and gardens. When you book this yurt you will finally be able to unplug from electricity and Wi-Fi, relax and enjoy your more creative side. Musical instruments supplied(piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, etc.), as well as reading material, games, art and writing supplies. Relax and enjoy the yurts spacious 750sq feet. Don't let the fun be contained to just inside the yurt, take a walk or snowshoe (2 pairs provided) along the wooded path, sit outside and drink your morning tea or coffee(provided) on the deck, patio, or picnic table. Take a night walk. Interact with the friendly chickens and the yurt farm cat. The nights can be enjoyed next to the huge fire pit out back, relaxing by the wood stove, or gazing at the stars on any clear night. The propane heated shower system is an outdoor shower in the summer and indoors in the winter. Kids and kids at heart can enjoy the 10' enclosed trampoline right off the deck, forest sky swing right off the dirt path and 3 person hammock nestled in the woods. At the end of the day, climb into bed on organic cotton mattresses. A Berkey filtration system supplies your drinking water. An off-grid sink for light washing and cleaning. And a well with a hand pump for unlimited refilling, washing and cleaning, cooling down, or to use just for fun.Winter rentals: There are two heating systems in the yurt. A propane heater to keep the chill off and a wood stove to get it toasty warm. Two pairs of snow shoes are provided. The path is drivable in winter but not in snow, so expect a 2 min walk from the car to the yurt if snow is on the ground.Summer rentals: Firepit with s'mores essentials provided, 12 foot trampoline, 3 person hammock, outdoor seating, forest sky swing, flower and vegetable gardens, outdoor lawn games. Many upgrades are Coming new 2022, Air-conditioning and mini refrigerator.**New addition to the property** You will be sharing the properties 4 acres with a Skoolie rental. It is quite far from the yurt and will not intrude on your privacy!There is a dirt path back to the yurt. Most guests love the off road drive to our private parking area in the woods, including myself. There is plenty of off street parking. If you do not feel comfortable driving the dirt path back to the yurt, we have a cart for moving luggage and expect a 2-3 minute walk to get to the yurt. The path is not driveable once snow is on the ground.Learn more about this land:Welcome to Yurt-Phoria! This off-grid, 30’ Yurt is ready for your Catskill Mountain get-a-away. The yurt features: Vaulted ceilings, organic mattresses, and very private, forest setting on 5 acres. Enjoy a primitive yet updated adventure like you've never had before. Hear the rain, snow, wind, birds, and owls all from within the comfort of your home. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience yurt life, off-grid living and a working organic farm with friendly chickens and gardens. When you book this yurt you will finally be able to unplug from electricity and Wi-Fi, relax and enjoy your more creative side. Musical instruments supplied(piano, drums, guitar, ukulele, etc.), as well as reading material, games, art and writing supplies. Relax and enjoy the yurts spacious 750sq feet. Don't let the fun be contained to just inside the yurt, take a walk or snowshoe (2 pairs provided) along the wooded path, sit outside and drink your morning tea or coffee(provided) on the deck, patio, or picnic table. Take a night walk. Interact with the friendly chickens and the yurt farm cat. The nights can be enjoyed next to the huge fire pit out back, relaxing by the wood stove, or gazing at the stars on any clear night. The propane heated shower system is an outdoor shower in the summer and indoors in the winter. Kids and kids at heart can enjoy the 10' enclosed trampoline right off the deck, forest sky swing right off the dirt path and 3 person hammock nestled in the woods. At the end of the day, climb into bed on organic cotton mattresses. A Berkey filtration system supplies your drinking water. An off-grid sink for light washing and cleaning. And a well with a hand pump for unlimited refilling, washing and cleaning, cooling down, or to use just for fun.Winter rentals: There are two heating systems in the yurt. A propane heater to keep the chill off and a wood stove to get it toasty warm. Two pairs of snow shoes are provided. The path is drivable in winter but not in snow, so expect a 2 min walk from the car to the yurt if snow is on the ground.Summer rentals: Firepit with s'mores essentials provided, 12 foot trampoline, 3 person hammock, outdoor seating, forest sky swing, flower and vegetable gardens, outdoor lawn games. Many upgrades are Coming new 2022, Air-conditioning and mini refrigerator.**New addition to the property** You will be sharing the properties 4 acres with a Skoolie rental. It is quite far from the yurt and will not intrude on your privacy!There is a dirt path back to the yurt. Most guests love the off road drive to our private parking area in the woods, including myself. There is plenty of off street parking. If you do not feel comfortable driving the dirt path back to the yurt, we have a cart for moving luggage and expect a 2-3 minute walk to get to the yurt. The path is not driveable once snow is on the ground.

3. The Birdhouse near Farmer's Markets

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1 site · Lodging · Livingston Manor, NY

Welcome to The Birdhouse near Farmer's Markets, Lakes and swimming holes. This is a great place to gather in a small group and take in the Catskills. 10 min to downtown Livingston Manor + close to lots of amazing hikes! One of my favorite hikes is right down the road and the house is close to Giant Ledge / Panther for a little more exercise. :) You can have a lovely time on the property exploring the meadows and woods. There's even a natural spring 1/2 mile up the road if you want to take some fresh mountain water on your journey. We love enjoying meals on the deck and we are walking distance to rivers, streams and lakes are only a 10 min drive where you can sunbathe on the beach! We're @livingston_manor_birdhouse :). Follow us! Green Stay Linen Policy: At our property, we are committed to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact. To support this effort, we offer a $35 discount on your booking if you choose to participate in our "Bring Your Own Linens" policy. This applies to guests with any length of stay. Simply bring your own sheets, pillowcases, and towels (hand, dish and body), and we’ll pass the savings on to you while reducing our laundry output—it's a win for you and the planet! For one-night stays, which are available exclusively for midweek bookings (please directly request a one night stay by sending me a msg, nights are set to 2 night stay)(Monday through Thursday), participation in our "Bring Your Own Linens" policy is required. The prices for these one-night stays already reflect this policy, meaning no additional discounts will be applied. We appreciate your understanding and your help in making your stay as eco-friendly as possible! We would like to offer a queen sz air mattress and or twin sz kid bed which can easily be set up before your arrival. There is a $20 fee per person/night after 2 people. The house can accommodate 4 people comfortably Pets are welcome on a case by case basis. Feel free to bring up to 2 pets $80 /pet We have a solo one person kayak that you can use ($50/day)- need to sign a safety waiver. If you have any questions or need further details, feel free to reach out. We're happy to help!

4. Monarch Mountain Retreat

1 site · Lodging · New Paltz, NY

Views of the Gunks! Hiking trails nearby include Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Mountain House. Close to Wildflower Resort and Gardiner Bakehouse. The setting is tranquil and peaceful. Stay in our renovated 1976, 28-ft Argosy with a fenced-in yard. Amenities include a fire pit, clawfoot tub, hot and cold water, and heating and AC in the trailer. Bring a good book and relax!

5. Hudson Getaways @ Palenville

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2 sites · Lodging · Palenville, NY

Its a small 1.3 acre property in the middle of a hamlet called Palenville. It is not as secluded as our second property at Leeds but still offers peace and quiet.

Public campgrounds in and near Catskills

nature always wears the color of the spirit - r.w. emerson

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Mills Norrie State Park Campground

55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Mills Norrie State Park

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Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

86 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Taghkanic State Park

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Copake Falls Campground

114 sites · Tents, RVs · in Taconic State Park

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Kayla

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Private Yurt Glamping

Me and my group had an absolutely amazing time at the yurt, such a great spot!

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Kendall

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

The land was beautiful and the camper was well stocked and clean. Very nicely renovated. Loved the net out front where it was beautiful to star gaze and night and watch birds during the day. Very close to great hikes and an amazing bakery (Catskill mountain bakery & market). Had a great time! Would def recommend!

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Joe

July 2025

1 night at The Catskill And Chill

Easy directions. Nice place. Not a terribly big fan of the $50 cleaning charge.

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Kate

June 2025

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

We very much enjoyed our stay. It was just as described in the description. It felt very private and the wooded space in front of the RV was full of beauty. We saw wild turkeys and hundreds of fireflies at night.

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Lucy

June 2025

1 night at The Catskill And Chill

John’s camper was super fun! My partner and I loved it as a little summer getaway. Here’s some things to note: shower never got hot (there was instructions to wait 20 minutes after turning the heat button on and letting the water run but it never turned warm). Oven did not work :( If you plan to go to this site in the summer, be prepared to have a lot of buggy friends fly in to the camper at night. TV, bed, and everything else was amazing.

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Johann

June 2025

4 nights at The Catskill And Chill

We had such a beautiful time! John is an amazing host, he's down to earth and very helpful. He already mentioned this in the description, but the RV is tight! Me and my girlfriend both are 5'3" so we are good and found the space cozy. Cooking was good too, we got some groceries delivered from a nearby market that does free delivery. The RV has its own spot in the shared campsite and it feels private. The hammock outside is wonderful and we took a few naps there too. We forgot our cards but John has a deck in the RV which worked perfectly for us. We did fires every night and did some food in the grill. There are different species of birds in the campsite and at night the stars are gorgeous. We saw a few bunnies and a pair of deers around as well. We were there without a car so it was a bit harder to move around but taxi services work there! It just takes a bit of time. There are a lot of things to enjoy in Hudson, Catskill and Leeds! We did also a few hikes around the area and explored some thrift/antiques stores that were lovely. Oh and the wifi works good! We would love to come back! Thanks for everything John, we had a great time!

Nya

June 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Yurt Glamping

Nice responsive hosts. Great atmosphere, perfect place to unplug for a bit. The heated outdoor shower was an awesome addition. Wish we had planned to stay longer

Kristen

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Private Yurt Glamping

Absolutely loved our stay at the yurt. Even with the rain and getting our truck stuck (thanks Darren for helping us out) in the mud the yurt is one of my fav places I’ve stayed at. Loved just relaxing, hearing the rain on the yurt, while listening to the doors. Occasionally jumping on the trampoline. Nothing compares to the yurt.

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Danielle

June 2025

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

I was so blown away and impressed by John’s RV. On the outside, it appeared tiny, but inside was actually much bigger than expected, and every detail of the RV was thoughtfully accounted for. Everything was so clean and tidy, and the RV was well stocked with functional appliances. I would love to stay there again!!!

Got to see a deer. 50 ft from camper was very nice

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Michael

May 2025

With pets

2 nights at The Catskill And Chill

I love the Lil camper and everything functioning hot water toilets showers ,very clean ,and literally anything you forgot as soap it there ,also quiet and very peacful,john is great though we didn't meet in person any message I sent he quickly replied very comforting Elvis had a great time also,the dog 😀

Kaitlyn

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a night on our camping trip celebrating our one year and it was amazing! Very private , and it has everything you could imagine. Campfire , card games , cooking equipment , even lint rollers lol. Located a good distance from everything like breweries, good eats and hiking and fishing spots. Would definitely recommend !

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Juan Carlos

May 2025

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

Perfect little RV for a couple’s getaway. Cozy, clean, and well-equipped. Loved the layout and how easy it was to drive and set up. Would definitely rent again!

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samantha

March 2025

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

I loved this spot clean and very cute for a little get away with the hubs we enjoyed the downtown during the day as well, it did rain a bit so I wish they had the tent cover on the pop up tent that was over the table vs just the metal part of it so we could of enjoyed still being outside but still enjoyed 😊

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Aiden

March 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

My only complaint is that I didn’t stay another night! Easy directions to find the site even in the dark, super cute cozy camper, very clean, well-stocked, overall the perfect HipCamp experience. Planning to come back!

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Pramita

January 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

The camper was wonderful! It was very cozy and warm even in below freezing temperatures. John was very helpful and receptive to any questions we had. Thanks for the great stay!

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Chelsea

November 2024

Weekend Trip to The Catskill And Chill

We had an absolutely lovely stay at this Catskills camper! The space was perfect for our little weekend away and we absolutely loved the hammock. It’s perfectly located between multiple towns so you have a lot to explore! John was an excellent host who answered our questions right away and even came down ASAP to help when we realized the trailer was out of propane. I would totally recommend this place for couples looking for a romantic glamping getaway close to the city.