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Allaben Primitive Campsites
Allaben Primitive Campsites are located near the Catskill Mountains in New York, offering a terrain of forests and hills. Temperatures range from 20°F in winter to 80°F in summer. Nearby attractions include the Catskill Forest Preserve and the Ashokan Reservoir.
Description
There are 8 designated campsites, but at-large primitive camping is allowed. Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail, or body of water. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Range
Detours Nearby

Phoenicia Black Bear Campground
2 min away

Giant Ledge Primitive Camp
18 min away
Drive Time
- 30 min from Kingston, NY
- 1 hr 10 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 11 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 40 min from Pittsfield, MA
Location
Allaben Primitive Campsites is located in New York
Coordinates
42.10922527 N
74.35051757 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 11/19/25
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 11/19/25
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Phone Service
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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