Burr Oaks Forest secluded campsites

Very quiet, calm and beautiful, we stayed at the most secluded site, loved the trail. Very clean and beautiful chickens, very nice. Thanks to Michael’s family.

Johanna J.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Would stay here again!

Michael and Laura maintain a beautiful property nestled in the Catskills mountains. Camp was full the night we stayed but the sites are indeed secluded and we rarely saw anyone else. Michael was on hand when we arrived to make sure we had all of the information we needed. We arrived later in the day (around 3:30) got settled quickly into the simple a-frame, and had time to make a 3 hour hike up neighboring slide mountain and make dinner on the campfire after returning. We couldn’t believe how few bugs were out for the beginning of July (my boyfriend and I are both native western New Yorkers so this was a nice surprise.) We were able to combine the 2 cot mattresses along with our double camp mattress on top and fold up the single cots for the night with room to stow them in the corner and sleep comfortably amongst the ferns while listening to the hoots of the owls. Thanks so much Michael for the great stay in the woods!

Erika G.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

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Loved this little oasis, will definitely be back if I'm in the area again

James D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Deep in the Catskills

Fantastic secluded location. Highly recommend. A frame was very comfortable and easy way to enjoy the property. Would recommend backpacking mindset when packing or take the ride up (and back) if you want all your camping comforts.

Craig C.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent ·

we loved it here! it had literally everything you could need in a campsite. the symphony of spring peepers and bullfrogs at night was mesmerizing. don’t be like us and check the weather for rain ahead of time though :)

Lydia F.

4 reviews

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· June 2025

Beautiful site!

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Site 2 Spring

Michael was super nice, and the place is gorgeous and well kept. The wagons helped a lot loading our stuff up the trail. We brought our cat and he loved it, but watch out for ticks if you bring your pet!

Katy B.

3 reviews

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· June 2025

Tent · With pets ·

The property was great and Michael was an excellent host. I loved how secluded the site was and the tent platform made it easy to set up camp. I would definitely recommend staying here if you're willing to make the 1/2 mile hike from the parking area.

David L.

2 reviews

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· June 2025

Beautiful spot in the Frost Valley

Tent · With pets ·

A very beautiful spot, with a great view of the mountains, and tons of wildlife around the pond. Love the hot shower and trails on the land. The spot is close the car, which is handy, but also means that if there are multiple guests, the spot is less private than others on the land.

Sara N.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Lovely spot with great views of the mountains, and many birds and frogs to observe and listen to by the pond. The hot shower, well maintained outhouse, and set up to wash dishes were welcomed extras. Would recommend!!

Kiran P.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Beautiful and easy camping

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My husband and I camped on the Pond Site for 3 nights. While the weather didn't cooperate for us, the spot was exactly as described. The setting is beautiful and lush (early June). Even the rain had a certain romance there. It can get buggy, so come prepared. We really appreciated being close to the parking lot, out house, hot shower, extra fire wood, and drinking water spigot!! Michael and Laura are very nice and helpful, but they also gave us privacy, especially since this spot is closest to the house. We would definitely recommend this spot, especially for first time campers (which my husband was.)

Marie B.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Michael has a beautiful property with well maintained trails and a great secluded location. Extremely accommodating, wonderful host and a gorgeous little cabin. We will be back!

Matt S.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Really great property, kind, flexible caretakers even in the rain! Our site was exactly as advertised.

Dennis R.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Great campsite and great location. Easy check in and the pond site is very close to the parking lot

Julia V.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

A gem of a campsite, beautiful and secluded while still being close to great towns in the Catskills. As all the reviews say, very well-maintained and the hosts are gracious! A great place to unplug and enjoy nature. We hope to be back soon. Tip: Pack a water vessel as potable water is down towards parking. Wasn’t a problem for us, but may be helpful if you don’t want to take the extra stroll down just for water.

Momo I.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

With kids ·

Place was phenomenal. A Frame shelter was a great place to stay. You can fit 2 adults and 1 child inside, with room for your packs. Michael was a great host, and his property was beautiful. Pit bathrooms and outdoor showers were extremely clean and very well taken care of. The site is also a few minutes of driving to a bunch of different trails in the area.

Freddy P.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Beautiful site by a rustic pond. A big fire pit and a comfortable table for eating and organizing our things. Michael's property is gorgeous, private and peaceful. Their camp is very well organized, curated and clean!

Nate F.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

One of my best camping experiences

Tent ·

I loved staying in this site. May 17 through 24, I have spent 7 days enjoying this site secluded in the wilderness. Michael and his family were very helpful and kind to me all the way, and it is very rare that you will come accross hosts as nice and hospitable as they are. They don't have too many rules in place and the rules that they do have are reasonable and easy to understand. That being said, unless you are used to some heavy lifting and can haul firewood uphill, be ready to pay for their towing services to acquire firewood for this camp site. They are reasonable and will do their best to assure you can safely enjoy your stay. I will definitely be coming back to these lands very soon as I love to get away from the city whenever I can. Much love, and once again thank you to Michael and his family!

Bertunc D.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

With kids ·

A great place to camp! A secluded spot that gives back country vibes with the comforts of car camping. There is a short uphill hike in to the A-frame site. Carts are proved to help transport gear, or Michael offers a tractor tow if needed. Very quiet, beautiful land and surrounding area. We we there just past peak fall foliage and had great color with long site lines of the surrounding mountains. There was no cell service though Michael has wifi that can be connected to when near the house. This is a great spot and Michael and Laura are wonderful hosts, I highly recommend!

Steven P.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Great place. Would absolutely again. Michael was a great host.

Daniel T.

5 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Very quiet and peaceful! Michael was a very nice and helpful host!

Emlyn C.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Excellent Fall Getaway

Tent ·

It was a dream come true to find this piece of heaven in October. Micheal is an excellent host. He met me when I arrived on the later side of the night and guided me to my campsite. The broke campsite was a lovely 0.5 mile hike to get to and it was so private. Given it was the last site on the land. Make sure to bring a jug to take water from the trailhead to your site and say hi to the super friendly cat Dusty!

Shabnam S.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Site 2 Spring

We stayed in Site 2 Spring and loved it! Remote and serene, but not too far from the car is my ideal. Micheal has carts you can borrow to bring items to your campsite, which was great. Would recommend!

Sarah A.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Site 2 Spring

Michael is a wonderful host and steward of the land, and what he's done with his property is truly inspiring. The sites themselves are all well appointed, the outhouses are stocked and clean, and the trail system Michael developed is really special. I'm thrilled to have unknowingly snuck in before he closed down camp for the season, and will definitely be back on the other side of winter.

Ryan O.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

Perfect!

Tent · With pets ·

The campsite was perfect! We had our dog in tow and the meadow was the best spot because she had so much space to run around and play fetch. The walk to the campsite is totally do-able too. The outhouse isn't too far away too. We didn't hear a peep from others camping at the other campsites either. It was a great night of camping!

Caitlyn P.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Had an absolutely lovely stay at Michael's! They seem to have everything aligned perfectly for a smooth stay. Most of the campsites are a short walk away from the parking area, but they have multiple wagons that can be borrowed to bring all your belongings in one trip. The outhouses were very clean and were stocked with sanitary wipes, lamps and sealed toilet paper. The grounds themselves were beautiful and well kept and Michael is an absolute pleasure to chat with!

Kennedy B.

2 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

Best for people w/ very little gear

Tent ·

I want to start off by saying how incredibly nice the hosts are to their guests. The sites are all really remote (except for the pond site) so if you’re looking for privacy, this is a great place to camp! The grounds are absolutely beautiful. We arrived in the evening and couldn’t find our site so we stayed at site #2. The map could be better. I would also recommend they put up signage. I did eventually find site 3 the next day after 2 attempts. There are multiple trails off the main trail and nothing is marked. The only obvious sites are the pond site (super cute but very close to the house and everyone has to walk by your site), site #2, and the A frame. After the pond site, it becomes increasingly hilly. If you have a lot of gear, as we did, I would not recommend anything past site #2. That said, we later learned that Michael will take your gear up and back to all the sites, for a fee. Site 3 is gorgeous. There’s a great little flat area for 2 - 3 tents and then a large, gently sloping grassy area. The only wifi is near the house, which has it’s pros and cons like everything. For example, we couldn’t play music, but then again, neither could anyone else, so it was very quiet all weekend, which was actually really nice.

Dena L.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

The Meadow site was gorgeous, well-maintained and secluded! We did a hike at the Giant Ledge trailhead nearby, taking it to Panther Mountain which had great views and was a solid 6.5+ mile hike (we diverged from the path quite a few times making it about an 8 mile hike). Once we arrived at the site, Michael was there to greet us and had carts available for the hike up. Be sure to pack light as it is mostly uphill. Worth it, if you prefer some privacy! There is firewood on the site (first one was included, the rest are $10 a bundle), but it was very nice having it right there for convenience. Be sure once you are in the meadow, to head away from the campfire to get a glimpse at the stairs. They were incredible! All in all, we had a great time and would absolutely recommend this site!

Jenny M.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Incredible private spot on Michaels property, the stars view was incredible. This is my second time here and I can't recommend it more. Shai

Shai Y.

2 reviews

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· September 2024

Best place ever!!

Tent ·

My go to place in the Catskills. Every things is available, though most importantly it is truly secluded, quiet, and your in the middle of nature.

Alwin V.

11 reviews

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· September 2024

Ama,ing camp sites with shower!!

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