Description

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 a fun outing, followed by a rousing game of horseshoes at the horseshoe pits. If you can tear yourself away from relaxing at your perfect campsite, don’t miss out on inner tubing down the river!

We should all be thanking that ol' Kenneth Wilson guy for the supremely wonderful campground. Kudos, Ken!

Campsite area
Tent or RV sites
71 sites
Up to 6 guests per site
Up to 6 vehicles
No wheelchair access
Essentials
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Amenities
Potable water available
Showers available
Picnic table available

Activities

Offered near the campground.

Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Paddling
Snow sports
Swimming
Wildlife watching

Terrain

Natural features you'll find at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground.

Beach
Forest
Hot spring
Swimming hole
Waterfall
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Hipcamper Dianne
Dianne R.
recommends this listing.
May 6th, 2024

I love this campground! The location can't be beat. I have been coming to this park for decades and camping here more recently. Some sites are more private than others. The lake at the other end of the park is beautiful and there are nice hiking/walking trails all around it.
I have to say the whole park feels safer and looks like it is better maintained since the DEP took over (previously it was part of the State Parks system).

Hipcamper Susan
Susan E.
recommends this listing.
October 13th, 2021

I am a local resident who walks and kayaks there. It is a stunningly beautiful area, BUT they trap the beavers and drown them! Beavers are sentient beings and also important to the eco system. We are on the brink of a 7th mass extinction and should be protecting wildlife, not killing it! There are ways to co-exist with beavers that allow them to build their dams without causing flooding in areas where it will bother humans. Please urge this park to install a humane "Beaver Deceiver" structure and stop the killing.

Hipcamper Robert
Robert M.
recommends this listing.
September 27th, 2020

Camped at Kenneth Wilson last summer with friends and family. Aside from having great amenities, the campground also has a nice mix of natural features such as forest, streams, and some wildlife. Our campsite was perched at a high point in the woods which gave us a slight overlook of the sites below. With a large area and fire pit the four of us had plenty of space and open sky above. Will certainly visit again.

Hipcamper Alyssa
Alyssa S.
doesn't recommend this listing.
June 2nd, 2018

If i could rate this place less than 1 star i would, i would never recommend this place to anyone. I drove 3 hours from long island because the reviews and the photos i had seen. Showed up at 12:15 and left by 1:45 and rather drive for another 3 hours then stay there for the night. I have been to campgrounds all over the states and i have never been so disgusted with how the sites look. The site i picked was so small and the trees were so over grown everywhere, which made it so hard to enjoy because your constantly ducking branches. I only came with one other and myself and i felt the camp site was way to small, how could i ever have brought more friends. I'm not one to write a negative review but i wish i read this from someone else before

Hipcamper Joseph
Joseph C.
recommends this listing.
September 3rd, 2017

Bring your own fire grate, as theirs are very widely spaced, like 2" wide.

Hipcamper Katie
Katie R.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 23rd, 2017

The campsites are large and private, sounded by trees and bushes. Each campsite has it's own grill pit and picnic table. The bathrooms aren't updated but satisfactory. Great location, close to the town of Phoenicia and Peekamoose Blue Hole.

Hipcamper kirsty
Kirsty C.
recommends this listing.
May 20th, 2017

Showers were not very clean

Hipcamper Whitney
Whitney S.
recommends this listing.
May 6th, 2017

I solo camped here when I got a few days off work last minute. The ranger helped me pick a site that was more private where I was able to set up my hammock and camp and then spend my days exploring the Catskills. Pro-tip: skip the forums and ask the locals for their favorite swimming holes, but keep quiet about them so they stay pristine! Also, don't leave without having breakfast at Phoenicia Diner. You won't regret it!

Hipcamper LeeAnn
Lee Ann K.
didn't provide a recommendation.
August 11th, 2015

Nice, clean campground in a great location! We went into the cute town of Phoenicia, to Kaaterskill Falls (about 45 min drive) and to Hunter mountain to zip line! Only downfall is a TON of poison ivy so if you're allergic I'd be careful staying here.

Park
Catskill State Park
State
New York
Country
United States
Phone Number
518-457-2500
Directions
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Official Website
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Coordinates
42.025° N, 74.217° W
Unknown price
Tent / RV / Trailer: 71 Sites
(Up to 6 people per site)