The Old Catskill Game Farm Zoo

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· Catskill, Greene, New York

200 acres hosted by Shawn J.

3 RV/tent sites

Once considered America's greatest zoo, The Catskill Game Farm housed over 2,000 animals with tens of millions of people having visited during its 73 year history. Today you can stay on the abandoned property and explore what remains. All the equipment is already set up on the perfect site. Each campsite is strategically placed in a secluded area to give you a truly unique, private and worry free camping experience.

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Mountain View Site

RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 40 ft

Located on the edge of a pine grove, this site has a beautiful view of the Catskill Mountains. Plenty of space to have family and friends spread out, pop up tents and join on the adventure. Stay at and explore what was the site of The Catskill Game Farm, America's first and largest privately owned zoo. The tent is tucked into 203 mountainside acres with 100+ buildings and old animal shelters, 3.5 miles of paved pathways and remnants of the abandoned zoo still in tact. The site includes a large canvas tent with a queen size memory foam, fire-pit, picnic table, and we provide a jug of water. Please bring your own drinking water and bedding as well as camping gear for any other tents you want to set up at the campsite. Firewood is available for purchase and if you are bringing your own firewood it must be from within 50 miles of the site according to New York State Law. Please note: the interior stove that is seen in photos is no longer in the site due to past guests. Once considered America's greatest zoo, The Catskill Game Farm housed over 2,000 animals with tens of millions of people having visited during its 73 year history. Today you can stay on the abandoned property and explore what remains. You'll also have full access to 3.5 miles of paved walkways on 200+ acres of abandoned zoo. Also connected to 20+ miles of maintained mountain biking/hiking trails. Whether you're looking to adventure, relax or just escape the city, we're here to help you do just that. The Old Game Farm is close enough for a weekend getaway yet still a remote destination to unplug from it all. Located in the heart of the Catskills there are endless options for adventure either on premises or a short drive away. These are just a few of the top rated places to visit while you enjoy your stay at The Old Game Farm. Our tents include the most crucial and basic of needs. All the equipment is already set up on the perfect site. Each campsite is strategically placed in a secluded area to give you a truly unique, private and worry free experience camping in the Catskills. There is plenty of space for additional tents if you are traveling with a group.

Campfires allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Fido's Vineyard at Abandoned Zoo

RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 15 ft

Located in what was once a large animal pen, the site is fenced in and is perfect for anyone traveling with dogs. Grape vines grow throughout the space. Stay at and explore what was the site of The Catskill Game Farm, America's first and largest privately owned zoo. The property sits on 203 mountainside acres with 100+ buildings and old animal shelters, 3.5 miles of paved pathways and remnants of the abandoned zoo still in tact. The perfect campsite getaway on a truly unique Catskills property. The site includes a large canvas tent with a queen size memory foam, fire-pit, picnic table, and we provide a jug of water. Please bring your own drinking water and bedding as well as camping gear for any other tents you want to set up at the campsite. Firewood is available for purchase and if you are bringing your own firewood it must be from within 50 miles of the site according to New York State Law. Please note: the interior stove that is seen in photos is no longer in the site due to past guests. Once considered America's greatest zoo, The Catskill Game Farm housed over 2,000 animals with tens of millions of people having visited during its 73 year history. Today you can stay on the abandoned property and explore what remains. You'll also have full access to 3.5 miles of paved walkways on 200+ acres of abandoned zoo. Also connected to 20+ miles of maintained mountain biking/hiking trails. Whether you're looking to adventure, relax or just escape the city, we're here to help you do just that. The Old Game Farm is close enough for a weekend getaway yet still a remote destination to unplug from it all. Located in the heart of the Catskills there are endless options for adventure either on premises or a short drive away. These are just a few of the top rated places to visit while you enjoy your stay at The Old Game Farm. Our tents include the most crucial and basic of needs. All the equipment is already set up on the perfect site. Each campsite is strategically placed in a secluded area to give you a truly unique, private and worry free experience camping in the Catskills. There is plenty of space for additional tents if you are traveling with a group.

Campfires allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Overlook Site at Abandoned Zoo

RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 15 ft

Set on top of a high area overlooking a beautiful open space with wildlife often strolling through. A perfect site for large groups with open space to play outdoor games. Explore what was the site of The Catskill Game Farm, America's first and largest privately owned zoo. The property sits on 203 mountainside acres with 100+ buildings and old animal shelters, 3.5 miles of paved pathways and remnants of the abandoned zoo still in tact. The perfect campsite on a truly unique Catskills property The site includes a large canvas tent with a queen size memory foam, fire-pit, picnic table, and we provide a jug of water. Please bring your own drinking water and bedding as well as camping gear for any other tents you want to set up at the campsite. Firewood is available for purchase and if you are bringing your own firewood it must be from within 50 miles of the site according to New York State Law. Please note: the interior stove that is seen in photos is no longer in the site due to past guests. Once considered America's greatest zoo, The Catskill Game Farm housed over 2,000 animals with tens of millions of people having visited during its 73 year history. Today you can stay on the abandoned property and explore what remains. You'll also have full access to 3.5 miles of paved walkways on 200+ acres of abandoned zoo. Also connected to 20+ miles of maintained mountain biking/hiking trails. Whether you're looking to adventure, relax or just escape the city, we're here to help you do just that. The Old Game Farm is close enough for a weekend getaway yet still a remote destination to unplug from it all. Located in the heart of the Catskills there are endless options for adventure either on premises or a short drive away. These are just a few of the top rated places to visit while you enjoy your stay at The Old Game Farm. Our tents include the most crucial and basic of needs. All the equipment is already set up on the perfect site. Each campsite is strategically placed in a secluded area to give you a truly unique, private and worry free experience camping in the Catskills. There is plenty of space for additional tents if you are traveling with a group.

Campfires allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

300 ft

Reviews

100% Recommend3 ratings · 3 reviews

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· August 2024

Camping at Fido's Vineyard

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Fido's Vineyard at Abandoned Zoo

Camping at the Old Catskill Game farm with host Shawn was amazing! The kids had the time of their life, exploring the park, and getting a great tour with Shawn himself (and his pet goats). Really a great time and I highly recommend.

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Chris B.

2 reviews

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· May 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Mountain View Site

We stayed at the mountain view site for 10 people. The view was absolutely beautiful and plenty of room to spread out and roam the zoo. The site came with a tent with a comfy bed on a platform, picnic table and even fire pit grate for cooking. Very quiet and secluded area. I definitely will be returning to this site in the future.

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Steve Q.

2 reviews

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· May 2024

Mountain View Site

Tent · Group trip ·

Mountain View Site

We stayed at the Mountain View campsite we had an absolutely wonderful experience. The campsite was fantastic, offering a stunning view that you truly can't be beat. There was plenty of space to explore, which made our stay even more enjoyable. One of the highlights was walking through the abandoned zoo nearby; it was both eerie and fascinating, adding a unique touch to our stay. Shawn, the host, was incredibly accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. His attention to detail and friendly demeanor really enhanced our experience. Overall, I highly recommend this campsite. Everyone in our group had a fun time, especially my dog, who enjoyed every bit of the open space.

Joey K.

4 reviews

Location

Catskill, Greene, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Shawn J.

Joined in April 2024

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