Camper submitted image from Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping - 1
View All
Camper submitted image from Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping - 2
Camping

Free Camping Collection

Dispersed Camping

Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping

Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping is located near the Catskill Mountains in New York. The area features forested terrain with trails leading through wooded areas and along streams. Nearby attractions include Slide Mountain, the highest peak in the Catskills, and the Blue Hole, a popular swimming spot.

Description

Description

Permits for Peekamoose Blue Hole are only necessary on weekends and holidays from mid-May through mid-September of each year. Permits are available as late as a day in advance, but no more than 7 days in advance. There is a limit of 25 permits issued per day. The Blue Hole is a day-use area and is part of the Rondout Creek, which flows through the Peekamoose Valley to the Rondout Reservoir. The reservoir provides almost half of the drinking water for more than 9 million people in the New York City metropolitan area. Help us protect the area - and your drinking water - by observing these regulations: Use the portable toilets for all human waste. If you carry it in, carry it out - use the dumpsters. Camping, fires and portable generators are allowed only at designated campsites downstream of the Blue Hole. No radios and other audio devices. No glass containers. Except for the designated camping sites, the Peekamoose Corridor is open to the public from onehalf hour before sunrise until one-half hour after sunset.

Reservation Info

Permits are needed on weekends & holidays Mid May - Mid Sept each year.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping is located in New York

Detail location of campground

Directions

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude): 41.91639, -74.43528 41°54'59"N, 74°26'7"W There are limited parking areas located along Peekamoose Road (Route 42). Only one parking area is located near the Blue Hole; the others are some distance away and are meant to provide access to other parts of Sundown Wild Forest. Parking is extremely limited and parking along the roadway is prohibited. Any vehicle parked along the roadway will be ticketed or towed.

Coordinates

41.96552812 N
74.44050697 W

Open in Google Maps

The Dyrt Alerts

Get reservations at sold-out campgrounds.

Learn More

Access

  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • 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

We curate permit requirements across the US for our PRO members. Try PRO to see if Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping needs a permit.

Contact

General Info


Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

5.0

out of 5

1 Review

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2020

Dispersed primitive camping

Great camping spots about 1.5 mile hike in from Denning Trailhead. A lot of spots right by the river. Great spot to camp and then wake up to hike to tabletop/ peekamoose mountain. (near the top of tabletop there is also a lean-to for camping).

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping?

    Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping is located at 2485 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Denning Trailhead Peekamoose Primitive Camping, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.