97% (9.1K) • 529 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shawangunk
The Awakening Garden
1. The Awakening Garden
100%
(14)
38mi from Shawangunk · 4 sites · Lodging
This piece of land was developed by my mother, and named after my grandmother: The Awakening Garden is a translation of her name in Chinese.
It is tucked in between the Hudson River (8 miles to the East) and the Catskill Mountains (10 miles to the west). It is just 6 miles from the Village of Saugerties and 14 miles to Woodstock, NY.
The piece available for camping is 10 acres, but the entire Garden is comprised of 98 acres of rolling land (most of it in a forestry protection plan) bordered on the west by acres of marshland. Many trails criss-cross the Garden and lead one to pretty or interesting vistas including a large mountain laurel patch, ancient graveyard, and different stands of mixed wood forests.
There’s lots of wildlife both on land and in the marshes.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$93
/ night
Upper Esopus Creekside Camp
2. Upper Esopus Creekside Camp
100%
(166)
31mi from Shawangunk · 3 sites · Tents
Primitive Camp on the Esopus Creek in the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley surrounded by seven 3500' Catskill High Peaks including Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills. Our PRIVATE camp (no other campers) is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. We are the closest HipCamp site to Slide Mountain, the Catskills tallest peak at 4180 feet. A perfect base camp for some of the best hiking in the Catskills, the site is bordered by Forever Wild Forest and is minutes from the trailheads to Balsam, Giant Ledge, Panther, Big Indian, Slide Mountain and dozens more peaks within 30 minutes or so away.
Though the base fee covers up to 4 campers, the site accommodates up to 14 campers. The additional fee is $20.00/per camper per night on top of the base fee.
Our drive up camp has a 10X12 covered tent platform, several individual tent sites with private fire rings, as well as a bunkhouse and a leanto for day use. The camp table and cook pit are covered from the elements. For toilet use, we have a CleanWaste loo which is a 5 gal bucket in a toilet seat box. You lift the lid, place a CleanWaste bag in the bucket which has a kitty litter like powder called Poo Powder in it. You do your business, the powder absorbs all the odor and gels all the matter. When done, you lift the seat, take out the bag, tie it up and throw it in the trash.
There are camp rules about how to handle trash, recycling, and compost so as to minimize the possibility of black bear visits. Follow those rules so as to avoid a penalty fees of $50.00 if trash, recycling, and compost are not followed. A detailed message about trash, recycling, and compost practice will be sent to campers days before the booked trip.
Seasoned bundled 16" firewood is available by honor box cash payment on Brown rd across the camp entry road.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
$130
/ night
SoHi Campground
3. SoHi Campground
100%
(19)
16mi from Shawangunk · 440 sites · Tents, RVs
Discover the charm of our secluded campground, nestled within a serene wooded landscape that offers a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our tent sites provide a tranquil retreat, surrounded by nature, ensuring a peaceful camping experience. Yet sites are in ear clean bathrooms and showers with hot water.
We are pleased to offer clean and well-maintained bathrooms and showers for your convenience. Additionally, we welcome RV and motorhome reservations, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Our large, shaded private sites are perfect for those seeking a bit of solitude, with a minimum stay of two nights to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
This season, we are committed to adhering to all Ulster County Pandemic Rules, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We are excited to welcome you to our campground, where adventure awaits just beyond your doorstep. From nearby swimming holes to a variety of outdoor activities, as well as local restaurants and shops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We can't wait to see you!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Peaceful And Private Pocono Cabin
4. Peaceful And Private Pocono Cabin
48mi from Shawangunk · 1 site · Lodging
Tucked into ten private, forested acres and bordering thousands more of protected wilderness, Standing Stone Cabin is the perfect basecamp for year-round outdoor adventure—or a peaceful retreat from everyday life. It’s a special place to spend quality time with family and friends while reconnecting with the natural world.
Inside, the open layout features a vaulted great room with a freestanding stone fireplace at its center. Settle onto the comfortable couches for a cozy evening, roast s’mores, or set the vibe with the 55" smart TV and sound system. The well-equipped kitchen includes a breakfast bar and a large dining table, perfect for family meals and game nights.
Up the cantilevered staircase, you’ll find three bedrooms (K, Q, Q), a nook with a queen futon, and a second full bathroom.
Step onto the back deck to relax in the hot tub, sway on the swing, or dine while overlooking the quiet forest. The backyard also offers a fire pit and charcoal grill. Set hundreds of feet from the road for ultimate privacy, you’ll feel immersed in the state forest. Keep an eye out for local wildlife such as deer—and even the occasional black bear.
Stay connected with high-speed SpaceX Starlink Internet (~120 Mbps).
The area is an outdoor paradise with endless activities. Hike directly from the property, fish or canoe on nearby lakes, ride ATVs, or explore numerous waterfalls. In winter, enjoy skiing at Shawnee or Camelback, plus indoor waterparks.
Twin cot available upon request.
Exploring the Area:
• Backs up to State Forest trails
• Little Mud & Peck’s Pond (fishing/canoeing): 3–7 min
• Maple Run ATV Trailhead: 9 min
• Waterfalls galore (Bushkill, Dingmans, Raymondskill—the tallest in PA, & more): 13–25 min
• Promised Land State Park: 25 min
• Shawnee Mountain Ski: 27 min
• Historic Milford & Hawley (shops, breweries): 28 min
• Delaware River (canoeing, rafting, swimming): 28–30 min
• Lake Wallenpaupack: 29 min
• Camelback & Kalahari Resorts: 45 min
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$200
/ night
BeaverWood Farm (no children)
5. BeaverWood Farm (no children)
99%
(1004)
28mi from Shawangunk · 42 sites · Tents, RVs
A 15 acre farm with over 100 LOOSE FARM ANIMALS!
Lake views, free boats, a hot shower, picnic tables & fire rings.
No children under 16.
There are no specific campsites here.
Cheap firewood, $20/shelf.
We provide a custom Google Map, full of farm details and several local activities like boating in the lake, hiking up a nearby Walnut Mountain and swimming at the gorge, a secret swimming hole.
Well behaved dogs are welcome and may be off leash if they do not chase the animals.
We cannot offer reimbursement for tents damaged by animals. This is extremely rare, but it CAN happen. If you do not wish to put your tent at risk, please do not camp here.
We charge "per person, per night", not by the campsite or vehicle.
Check-in anytime between 10am and 9pm.
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook: @beaverwoodfarmers
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$30
/ night
97% (9.1K) • 529 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Shawangunk
The Awakening Garden
1. The Awakening Garden
100%
(14)
38mi from Shawangunk · 4 sites · Lodging
This piece of land was developed by my mother, and named after my grandmother: The Awakening Garden is a translation of her name in Chinese.
It is tucked in between the Hudson River (8 miles to the East) and the Catskill Mountains (10 miles to the west). It is just 6 miles from the Village of Saugerties and 14 miles to Woodstock, NY.
The piece available for camping is 10 acres, but the entire Garden is comprised of 98 acres of rolling land (most of it in a forestry protection plan) bordered on the west by acres of marshland. Many trails criss-cross the Garden and lead one to pretty or interesting vistas including a large mountain laurel patch, ancient graveyard, and different stands of mixed wood forests.
There’s lots of wildlife both on land and in the marshes.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$93
/ night
Upper Esopus Creekside Camp
2. Upper Esopus Creekside Camp
100%
(166)
31mi from Shawangunk · 3 sites · Tents
Primitive Camp on the Esopus Creek in the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley surrounded by seven 3500' Catskill High Peaks including Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills. Our PRIVATE camp (no other campers) is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. We are the closest HipCamp site to Slide Mountain, the Catskills tallest peak at 4180 feet. A perfect base camp for some of the best hiking in the Catskills, the site is bordered by Forever Wild Forest and is minutes from the trailheads to Balsam, Giant Ledge, Panther, Big Indian, Slide Mountain and dozens more peaks within 30 minutes or so away.
Though the base fee covers up to 4 campers, the site accommodates up to 14 campers. The additional fee is $20.00/per camper per night on top of the base fee.
Our drive up camp has a 10X12 covered tent platform, several individual tent sites with private fire rings, as well as a bunkhouse and a leanto for day use. The camp table and cook pit are covered from the elements. For toilet use, we have a CleanWaste loo which is a 5 gal bucket in a toilet seat box. You lift the lid, place a CleanWaste bag in the bucket which has a kitty litter like powder called Poo Powder in it. You do your business, the powder absorbs all the odor and gels all the matter. When done, you lift the seat, take out the bag, tie it up and throw it in the trash.
There are camp rules about how to handle trash, recycling, and compost so as to minimize the possibility of black bear visits. Follow those rules so as to avoid a penalty fees of $50.00 if trash, recycling, and compost are not followed. A detailed message about trash, recycling, and compost practice will be sent to campers days before the booked trip.
Seasoned bundled 16" firewood is available by honor box cash payment on Brown rd across the camp entry road.
Campfires
Toilets
Showers
from
$130
/ night
SoHi Campground
3. SoHi Campground
100%
(19)
16mi from Shawangunk · 440 sites · Tents, RVs
Discover the charm of our secluded campground, nestled within a serene wooded landscape that offers a unique escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Our tent sites provide a tranquil retreat, surrounded by nature, ensuring a peaceful camping experience. Yet sites are in ear clean bathrooms and showers with hot water.
We are pleased to offer clean and well-maintained bathrooms and showers for your convenience. Additionally, we welcome RV and motorhome reservations, making it easy for everyone to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors. Our large, shaded private sites are perfect for those seeking a bit of solitude, with a minimum stay of two nights to fully immerse yourself in the natural surroundings.
This season, we are committed to adhering to all Ulster County Pandemic Rules, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all our guests. We are excited to welcome you to our campground, where adventure awaits just beyond your doorstep. From nearby swimming holes to a variety of outdoor activities, as well as local restaurants and shops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. We can't wait to see you!
Toilets
Campfires
Full hookups
from
$40
/ night
Peaceful And Private Pocono Cabin
4. Peaceful And Private Pocono Cabin
48mi from Shawangunk · 1 site · Lodging
Tucked into ten private, forested acres and bordering thousands more of protected wilderness, Standing Stone Cabin is the perfect basecamp for year-round outdoor adventure—or a peaceful retreat from everyday life. It’s a special place to spend quality time with family and friends while reconnecting with the natural world.
Inside, the open layout features a vaulted great room with a freestanding stone fireplace at its center. Settle onto the comfortable couches for a cozy evening, roast s’mores, or set the vibe with the 55" smart TV and sound system. The well-equipped kitchen includes a breakfast bar and a large dining table, perfect for family meals and game nights.
Up the cantilevered staircase, you’ll find three bedrooms (K, Q, Q), a nook with a queen futon, and a second full bathroom.
Step onto the back deck to relax in the hot tub, sway on the swing, or dine while overlooking the quiet forest. The backyard also offers a fire pit and charcoal grill. Set hundreds of feet from the road for ultimate privacy, you’ll feel immersed in the state forest. Keep an eye out for local wildlife such as deer—and even the occasional black bear.
Stay connected with high-speed SpaceX Starlink Internet (~120 Mbps).
The area is an outdoor paradise with endless activities. Hike directly from the property, fish or canoe on nearby lakes, ride ATVs, or explore numerous waterfalls. In winter, enjoy skiing at Shawnee or Camelback, plus indoor waterparks.
Twin cot available upon request.
Exploring the Area:
• Backs up to State Forest trails
• Little Mud & Peck’s Pond (fishing/canoeing): 3–7 min
• Maple Run ATV Trailhead: 9 min
• Waterfalls galore (Bushkill, Dingmans, Raymondskill—the tallest in PA, & more): 13–25 min
• Promised Land State Park: 25 min
• Shawnee Mountain Ski: 27 min
• Historic Milford & Hawley (shops, breweries): 28 min
• Delaware River (canoeing, rafting, swimming): 28–30 min
• Lake Wallenpaupack: 29 min
• Camelback & Kalahari Resorts: 45 min
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$200
/ night
BeaverWood Farm (no children)
5. BeaverWood Farm (no children)
99%
(1004)
28mi from Shawangunk · 42 sites · Tents, RVs
A 15 acre farm with over 100 LOOSE FARM ANIMALS!
Lake views, free boats, a hot shower, picnic tables & fire rings.
No children under 16.
There are no specific campsites here.
Cheap firewood, $20/shelf.
We provide a custom Google Map, full of farm details and several local activities like boating in the lake, hiking up a nearby Walnut Mountain and swimming at the gorge, a secret swimming hole.
Well behaved dogs are welcome and may be off leash if they do not chase the animals.
We cannot offer reimbursement for tents damaged by animals. This is extremely rare, but it CAN happen. If you do not wish to put your tent at risk, please do not camp here.
We charge "per person, per night", not by the campsite or vehicle.
Check-in anytime between 10am and 9pm.
Follow us on Instagram or Facebook: @beaverwoodfarmers
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Mads
2 weeks ago
2 nights at The Awakening Garden
This was such a cozy and wintery cabin experience. My partner and I stayed over New Years Eve and enjoyed the snow falling, the wood stove firing away, a full moon, and blissfully almost no cell service at all (relief!). It was magical to drop into quiet woods and appreciate an absolutely tranquil experience all around. We decided we want to come back for another round once it warms up this spring/summer!
Tips for future guests: in the cold season, acquire PLENTY of firewood as it takes a lot to stay warm! But once the little cabin heats up, its plenty hot, especially up in the loft. We loved going to Ambrosia Diner down the road too, and bearing witness to the waterfalls of the Catskills.
Thank you for everything, Peter!
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Anthony
2 weeks ago
2 nights at The Awakening Garden
Really peaceful and clarifying time here. I stayed at the Twin Oaks Cabin with the wood stove, which was cozy on the cold winter nights. Lots of trails nearby in the catskills. Friendly host. Would recommend!
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Harris
2 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden
We had a great time at this cozy cabin! Would love to stay again!
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Gordon
3 weeks ago
Tent
This was our second time staying at the camp and the location is unbeatable. Pierre is a great host and hopefully you'll get to meet Buster, his Maine Coon cat.
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Mike
December 2025
Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden
I had a fantastic time at Peter’s Awakening Cabin. It was incredibly peaceful - I enjoyed using the fire pit out front and the wood burning stove inside. Perfect place to read audiobooks, think, and enjoy time in nature.
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Genevie
October 2025
Tent
Great place to camp with great views of the lake. Farm animals on the property are friendly and very cute. We got to bottle feed a baby calf and hand feed other farm animals, lots of fun.
At night we enjoyed cooking over campfires, stargazing with a glass of wine.
Paul and Marilyn are great hosts, look forward to visiting next summer.
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Kenneth
October 2025
16 ft travel trailer
This place is amazing, it’s the only HipCamp site I have ever gone back to more than once. Three trips so far and plan to go back.
The animals are very docile, the hosts are as friendly as can be but give you your space.
Plenty of room to spread out. Generous amount of wood on site for the $$$.
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Anna
October 2025
Tent
Such an incredible experience. I expected to be on a small piece of land with a few animals, and we discovered a beautiful property with animals of all ages and varieties. The hosts were warm and invited guests to interact with the animals/feedings/grounds. Nothing better than to wake up to baby goats.
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Boston
October 2025
Tent
So much fun! Third time going to this beautiful farm. And will be going back again. Paul and Marilyn are wonderful and the animals become your best friends. Don’t be surprised if you end up sharing your campfire with some four legged friends!
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Rebecca
October 2025
Tent
My new favorite place! Such a fun spot to get away to and you cannot beat spending time with all their great animals.
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Morgan
October 2025
Tent
You have to stay here!! You will not regret it. It’s SO beautiful in the fall and the animals are all so sweet and friendly. What an amazing experience. Paul and Marilyn are so sweet and made the experience even better. I can’t wait to visit again!
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Lillian
October 2025
Weekend Trip to The Awakening Garden
My partner and I were able to spend a really lovely weekend at the Twin Oaks cabin on Peter's campgrounds. We spent most of our time riding around on motorcycle and got in after dark on both nights. The view of the stars just overhead of the cabin was gorgeous. It felt gratifying to build the fire in the woodstove each night, which heat up the little cabin in no time. We got to see more of the thoughtful details in the cabin and even in the outhouse and outdoor shower as we were packing up on our last morning there. We'll be back in the area this time next year and would love to make it a new tradition to come back to theTwin Oaks cabin! Thank you for offering this space!
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Dalton
October 2025
Tent
With pets
This place is the best! We spent an October weekend here with our dog, and it was a wonderful experience. We lucked out that the moon was nearing new, so the stars were incredible! The creek is absolutely beautiful and right by the camp, so you can fall asleep to the sounds of the river running. The grounds were perfect for our dog to explore while we sat by the river and read books. If you like to cook over the fire, there is a separate pit with a grate for you to use. Pierre was a warm and welcoming host and was readily available when we had any questions. Highly recommended! We hope to come back in the summer and swim in the creek!
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Steven
October 2025
Tent
Paul and Marilyn's farmyard brand of hands-off chaos and order just works so well. Simple but thoughtful and functional touches of à la carte hospitality, and dynamic acreage allow you to tailor an experience based on your partiality for beasts and campers. P & M are lighthearted, thoughtful and spontaneous, which seemingly rubbed off on their very friendly, mostly-behaved stock. It’s a farm after all! Ten out of ten. Would do again.
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Mariam
October 2025
Tent
It was amazing! Hosts are super nice and very welcoming! The area is just perfect and very beautiful. The animals are super cute and make the experience very special! Just be wary it might be hard to eat with them next to you so be prepared to have leftover or extra food to feed them! Totally coming back again and highly recommend!
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Dillon
October 2025
Tent
Great place to camp. They had wood and ice available if needed and the staff were friendly and helpful. Bathrooms were nice and clean and our site had a water spigot, picnic table, and a fire ring. Would stay again!
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Katherine
October 2025
Tent
What an amazing weekend. Paul and Marilyn were SO sweet and gave us a detailed virtual map and a welcome hello when we arrived. They were so accommodating to our dogs. The space isn’t secluded but you will meet fantastic neighbors and animals along the way. The animals were so cool and engaging. Amazing well taken care of facilities. and WiFi and cellular data IS available widely throughout the farm. A very unique opportunity for an amazing price. Book here for an unforgettable experience!
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Marissa
October 2025
Tent
They were super nice and informative. Animals were sweet very friendly. I didn’t smell at all super clean everywhere, even the outhouse compost. Thanks for the stay we will be back wish the weather allowed us to stay one more day. 🙏❤️
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Kenneth
October 2025
14 ft toy hauler
Very kind and friendly people. Lots of camping spots some closer together with different areas. I will go there again.
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Matt
October 2025
Tent
Amazing time, host were friendly and the free roaming animals were an amazing experience.
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