Camping In The Catskills
There is no better getaway or escape than to experience the Catskill region’s magnificent waterfalls, mountains and forests while camping in its natural surroundings. Not only is the Catskills a popular area for fly-fishing, there are many other activities for all. Visit the original 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival in Bethel at “The Garden” where you can enjoy Summer musical events. You can find the Kaatskill Kaleidoscope, which holds the world’s record, at the Catskill Corners. Popular attractions for the family include Zoom Flume Water Park and The Catskill Game Farm. For couples the scenic Delaware, European-style wineries and Ulster Rail Ride are top choices.
Here are some recommended camping sites and campgrounds to stay at:
Sleepy Hollow in Phoenicia, NY - located at the banks of Esopus, a famous trout stream, with hiking trails nearby.
Russell Brook Campsites in Roscoe, NY - located in the Catskill Mountains is one of New York’s naturally beautiful campsite with 18,000 acres of forest preserve and flowing country streams.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres in Woodridge, NY - located in the Catskill Mountains and offers campsites and rental units, as well as recreational activities, a heated family spray pool and even free wireless internet.
Nickerson Park Campground in Gilboa, NY - is a family-oriented campground that has grassy, wooded and waterfront campsites in a 100 acre mountain setting, which features an in-ground pool, theme weekends, children’s crafts, arcade, bingo, wagon rides, playgrounds and a store.
Rondout Valley Camping Resort in Accord, NY - located in a lush green valley between Kingston and Ellenville with 180 acres of sycamore and pine plus two trout streams. Full amenities and outstanding facilities.
Saugerties / Woodstock KOA in Saugerties, NY - a beautiful wooded campground located in the foothills of the Catskill Mountain. Full hookups and group facility is available. Easy access through one road to and from the Interstate 87, Exit 20 on Rt. 212.
Kittatinny Campgrounds in Barryville, NY - 250 wooded acres on the Riverfront, Delaware with stocked stream front campsites. Facilities are modern and includes a pool, playground, arcade, laundromat and security patrol.
Stratton Falls Campground in Roxbury, NY - a three level beautiful campground with full hookup sites, hot showers, pavillion, fishing and a beautiful scenic view of the Catskill Mountains.