1 campground with availability this weekend
Several campgrounds within a 25-mile radius of Athens offer cabins with various amenities and comfort levels. Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground provides cabins with electricity, picnic tables, and fire pits where visitors can enjoy the natural surroundings while having basic comforts. "The cabins are very beautiful and rustic at the same time. The employees are all very friendly," notes one visitor. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds features cabin rentals with drinking water access, electric hookups, and trash service, making it suitable for families wanting a camping experience with essential conveniences.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Treetopia Campground offers "custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins," according to a camper. Blue Mountain Campground and Brookside Campground have more basic cabin options that accommodate small families. Most locations require advance reservations, particularly during summer months from May through October. Pet policies vary by campground, with many allowing pets in designated cabin areas for an additional fee.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities differ greatly between locations - some offer only basic outdoor cooking options while others provide indoor kitchenettes. Campgrounds like Copake KOA and Brook N Wood Family Campground have on-site camp stores selling firewood and essential supplies. Bathroom access depends on the cabin type, with some offering private facilities while others require use of communal campground restrooms. One review mentioned, "The bathrooms were closed so I can't speak to that aspect of the place," highlighting the importance of confirming amenity availability when booking.
"Big and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins."
"They have both platform and dirt tent sites, all sites come equipped with fire pits."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $21 - $195 / night
"But super nice being right on the creek--we took our chairs and plopped down in the water. No grill on the fire pit. Still very beautiful!"
"You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river but to do the river you’ll need a New York State fishing license."
"Within the campground there are also restrooms available, showers and water."
"We stayed at a platform tent site and were able to park two vehicles on site but the grounds had plenty of parking not too far from the sites."
Available this weekend
from $21 - $175 / night
"I went last year with my kids they loved the arcade small but it's a camp ground the playground area was nice."
"Nice and clean restrooms very friendly staff I would come back here again and recommended."
"Good location. Close to Hudson River and Albany."
from $275 - $395 / night
"Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York!"
"We went in late September and stayed on one of their deck sites with our Class B (Winnebago). I LOVED sitting out on the deck every morning for my coffee while taking in the fall air."
from $60 - $100 / night
"I went here with my friend and we were using it as our base camp as we went out in trails in the eastern Catskills notably the Devils Path, echo lake, etc."
"We had a great time with a playground and pool basketball 🏀 court. Game room and snacks a nicely stocked camp store and exceptionally clean bath houses and laundry facilities."
"The park was clean and though the buildings and some equipment was old, it was well kept. The bathrooms were closed so I can't speak to that aspect of the place."
"They have a great heated pool that our little one loved. Lots of space to run around and a cute mini golf area. We would definitely visit this campground again."
from $50 - $195 / night
"Outdoor pool, horseshoes, mini golf, outdated playground, Washer/dryers, game room. Nice store with good prices. Check-in 2pm & checkout 10am. Seemed to be about 75% seasonal sights."
"The nice fire ring is still there but mo more chairs. This is the only "complaint" I have, if it really is one. Just needs some TLC on the 4 sites like this that they offer."
from $79 - $229 / night
ScoutLots of seasonal campers here. Some damaged trailers in a few spots just sitting there- not sure what the campsites plan is. Bathrooms clean. I saw a schedule of activities for the upcoming weekend and it looks like they offer some nice things for kids. There is a pond in the front for fishing.
ScoutAfter a busy few weeks, this was exactly the break we needed. The kids went swimming, we did some fishing, and everyone came home tired in a good way lol.
ScoutWhite Pines made a really good home base for our trip. We spent most of the days checking out different spots around northwest Connecticut and came back here in the evenings. Made dinner outside, had a fire, and just relaxed. The campground itself had everything we needed without having to make a bunch of extra trips into town.
ScoutWe brought our camper up for the weekend and the kids immediately wanted to go to the pool.😂 They also loved the fishing pond and exploring around the campground. There was plenty to keep them busy while we got some actual downtime.
ScoutOne thing I really liked was having wifi when we needed it. Nice to be able to check in on work and then put the phone away and enjoy the rest of the day.
ScoutNice campground with a good mix of activities. We went fishing one morning, spent the afternoon at the pool and had a fire that night. Pretty much a perfect camping day.
GuideMade a reservation (site44) since I arrived as the sun had set. Office registration was open until 8. Staff was neither friendly nor unfriendly. Bathroom was dated but fine and a short walk from my site. CG was emptier being a Tuesday night in mid-October, so was plenty of space.
Great trail following the Hudson River. Beautiful fall colors.
ScoutWe stayed in a cabin and it worked out perfectly for us. Spent the days exploring the area and came back in the evening to cook and hang out. Would definetly do it again.
TravelerA nice wooded campground that was quiet despite being almost full on our Friday night stay.
The site we stayed at (64) had some pretty large roots to drive over and may have been an issue for a low clearance vehicle (we have a Subaru Outback).
The shower / house bathroom combo units weee very clean with hot water and baby changing station.
Cabin camping near Athens, New York offers year-round accommodations in the eastern Catskills region at elevations ranging from 100 to 4,000 feet. The area experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F and winter lows reaching 20°F. Most cabin locations remain open from May through October, with limited winterized options available during colder months.
Swimming activities: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground has a designated swimming area with lifeguards. "Great beach, 5 minute drive from campground. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten," notes Kurt S.
Stargazing opportunities: Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park offers exceptional night sky viewing due to minimal light pollution. "Late night, stargazing over the lake is a great pastime, because the water is calm and the light pollution is low," shares Seth K.
Hiking access: Trails connect directly to several campgrounds. "Taconic State Park has a beautiful campground. No electric hookups, but plenty of water and tent sites are available with very large platforms. Very short hike (or drive) to the beautiful Bash Bish falls," reports Erin B.
Hot showers year-round: Even in cooler months, shower facilities remain operational at most locations. "Showers are hot and there's great water pressure. The cleanliness of the bathrooms depends on how busy the campground is," according to Perrin M. at Lake Taghkanic.
Riverfront camping: Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds offers creekside sites for water access. "We were over in 'Lover's Lane' so it was isolated on a separate loop. Couples only on this loop, no kids! Super nice being right on the creek—we took our chairs and plopped down in the water," explains Kyla B.
Elevated tent platforms: Several campgrounds provide raised wooden platforms for more comfortable tent camping. "The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection! The lake is gorgeous and there are plenty of nearby hikes for exploring," mentions Rosie R. about Lake Taghkanic.
Weather preparation: Catskills weather can change rapidly, especially at higher elevations. "This was our second time coming to this campground and our second time getting dumped on by the rain, but have no fear!! The platforms kept us off the ground," notes Rosie R.
Reservation timing: Most cabins book 6-9 months in advance for summer weekends. Brookside Campground maintains a waiting list for cancelations. "We stayed here for a few days while on a week long trip. During the heavy rains water flowed down the roads ways due to the clay based soil and looked like it pooled up in places near the tent areas," observes David S.
Site selection strategy: Sites vary considerably in quality and privacy. "My advice would be to take the sites on the hill, nearest to the bathrooms, as all these sites seemed to be generally very well maintained," recommends Kurt S. regarding Lake Taghkanic sites.
Children's activities: Brook N Wood Family Campground offers dedicated play areas. "They have a great heated pool that our little one loved. Lots of space to run around and a cute mini golf area," reports Chelsea T.
Animal viewing opportunities: Some campgrounds feature small farm animals for children to observe. "They have animals the kids can go check out. The pool is nice and they offer fun activists for the kids as well," shares Michael A. about Brookside Campground.
Emergency weather protocols: Staff monitor conditions and provide accommodation alternatives when necessary. "We use tents and got a bad storm the owner called and let up bunk in the arcade for the night since she was worried," mentions Michael A.
Site leveling challenges: Many RV sites require significant leveling. "Our site was shady and long," notes April L. about Copake Camping Resort, formerly Copake KOA.
Seasonal considerations: Treetopia Campground offers premium setups for smaller rigs. "We went in late September and stayed on one of their deck sites with our Class B (Winnebago). I LOVED sitting out on the deck every morning for my coffee while taking in the fall air," shares Janly P.
Hookup availability: Water and electric hookups are standard at most locations, but sewer connections vary. "If you have an RV, they have 30/50 amp with electric and water. There is no sewer, but they have a dump-station and on-site Honeywagon truck that you can schedule," explains Jeff & Steff's Excellent Adventure about Treetopia Campground.
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