Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- You can reserve your campsite through New York State Parks online reservation system or over the phone.
- Book ahead, especially if visiting during summer or on weekends. Reservations are available from nine months in advance until 3pm on the day of your visit.
- Walk-in camping is not currently offered.
- If you can’t find a campsite in Catskill Park during your preferred dates, look into nearby public and private campgrounds as well as Hipcamps.
When to Go
The Catskills are popular for outdoor recreation year-round, though summer is the busiest time. Summer activities include boating, fly fishing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The area gets a good amount of snow in winter, making way for excellent opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even ice fishing. Some of the park’s campgrounds are only open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Know Before You Go
- You can learn more about camping, hiking, and trail and road closures by visiting the Catskill Visitor Center in the hamlet of Mount Tremper.
- Make sure to buy your firewood locally to prevent the spread of pests and disease. It's against the law to bring untreated firewood into New York state.
- Black bears live in the Catskills, and while bear canisters are recommended, they are not required. However, it's still a good idea to hang your trash and food at least 15 feet above the ground or lock it away to prevent attracting animals.
Catskill State Park
Escape the hustle of NYC with a retreat to the expansive Catskills.
Just north of the Hudson Valley and not too far from New York City, the Catskills have long been popular with travelers looking to trade the frenzy of the city for some time out in nature. At the heart of the region, Catskill Park (sometimes referred to as the Catskill Forest Preserve) encompasses some 700,000 acres of natural landscape. Here you'll find forests, unspoiled lakes, and miles of hiking trails. The Catskills also offer plenty of camping options, from rustic, primitive campgrounds to well-developed campgrounds with modern facilities.
Just north of the Hudson Valley and not too far from New York City, the Catskills have long been popular with travelers looking to trade the frenzy of the city for some time out in nature. At the heart of the region, Catskill Park (sometimes referred to as the Catskill Forest Preserve) encompasses some 700,000 acres of natural landscape. Here you'll find forests, unspoiled lakes, and miles of hiking trails. The Catskills also offer plenty of camping options, from rustic, primitive campgrounds to well-developed campgrounds with modern facilities.
Activities in the park
8 campgrounds in Catskill State Park
Devil’s Tombstone is only campable from mid-May until the end of August, so get out there while it’s open! This campground is small and primitive… just the way we like it. The sites are wooded, and it’s close to the adorable Notch Lake (the perfect place to wind down after a knee-busting hike. ) Did we just mention hiking? We sure as heck did! Thi Read more...
A hiker’s paradise, North/South Lake Campground is the ultimate base camp for all kinds of adventures. Here you’ll find incredible overlooks, the tallest waterfall in New York (Kaaterskill Falls), cool historic ruins, and miles and miles of trails, both rugged and meandering. The campground itself is a popular destination, but you’ve got plenty of Read more...
Woodland Valley is nestled at the base of Slide Mountain, the tallest mountain in the Catskill range. You could say it’s at the end of a valley, but really, it might as well be the end of the world. There’s a bit of magic here, along with some of the state’s best hiking trails. Shoulder your pack and hit the trails for the day, and the campground Read more...
You want mountains and mouth-wateringly beautiful views? Kenneth L. Wilson campground serves up a hefty portion of both, so come with a healthy appetite for adventure (or hardcore chillin'. ) The campsites are perfect for tent campers and trailers alike, and they’re divinely wooded for ultimate seclusion. Groups can reserve the picnic shelter for Read more...
At 120 acres, Mongaup Pond hardly qualifies as one. It’s massive -teeming with fish, and secluded enough to feel supremely wild. The densely wooded forest that surrounds it is premium habitat for deer, bear, foxes, and turkeys. Whether you’re a hiker, a boater, or a hammock floater, you’ll find something to make you smile at Mongaup Pond Campgroun Read more...
When you need to get off the grid for awhile, there’s no better place to do it than this remote Catskills oasis. Little Pond is just 13 acres, great for exploring thoroughly with kayaks and canoes, or meandering around on a leisurely hike before pitching your tent along the shore. Campsites are heavily wooded, for some the darkest nights you’ll ev Read more...
The Catskill Mountain region has been known as the playground of NYC peeps for decades, but this secluded spot in the western corner of the Catskill Preserve has been largely forgotten, at least by the crowds. What they left behind is premium getaway with all the amenities, history, and fun of an upscale resort in a wilderness package. You’ve got Read more...
The Catskill Mountains combine convenience and wilderness in one neat package. Located just a day’s drive from 20 million local residents, you might think that Beaverkill Campground would be a mob scene. Things may get a little cramped on a busy summer weekend, but otherwise there’s plenty of room to spread out. Campsites are nestled in the woods Read more...
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Notable Campgrounds
Notable Campgrounds
Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
When to Go
The Catskills are popular for outdoor recreation year-round, though summer is the busiest time. Summer activities include boating, fly fishing, mountain biking, and horseback riding. The area gets a good amount of snow in winter, making way for excellent opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and even ice fishing. Some of the park’s campgrounds are only open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Know Before You Go
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