13 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Barryville, New York sits near several established camping areas in the Upper Delaware River region. Campgrounds like Slumberland at the River's Edge and Jerry's Three River Campground provide options for glamping and tent camping directly along the Delaware River. For more rustic experiences, Hickok Brook offers dispersed camping options without developed facilities. The region includes both private campgrounds with amenities and public lands with minimal services, accommodating tent campers, RV users, and those seeking cabin rentals. Most sites are concentrated along the Delaware River corridor, with additional options extending into neighboring Pennsylvania and New Jersey state forests.
Road conditions and accessibility vary significantly throughout the area, with some locations requiring high-clearance vehicles. Hickok Brook's dispersed sites feature "a very rough road with huge potholes so good clearance is a must," according to visitor feedback. Most developed campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from April through October, though specific dates vary by location. Cell service can be limited, particularly at riverfront sites and in more remote locations. Weather conditions in the Delaware River Valley can change rapidly, with spring and early summer bringing higher water levels ideal for river activities. "The lack of phone service was a blessing in disguise, allowing us to disconnect from technology and truly immerse ourselves in nature," noted one camper at a riverside location.
Waterfront camping represents the most sought-after experience in the Barryville area, with multiple campgrounds offering direct river access. Several visitors highlighted the value of riverside sites for activities like swimming, fishing, and boating. Campers at Slumberland noted the advantage of "sites right on the water" with "not near any other campers," providing both recreation and privacy. Noise levels vary significantly between locations—some riverside campgrounds maintain a peaceful atmosphere while others become quite active, especially on summer weekends. Reviews indicate that some locations feel "like a music festival" with "loud music playing till 4am" during peak season. For those seeking quieter experiences, dispersed camping at Hickok Brook provides more solitude, though with far fewer amenities than established campgrounds. The area's proximity to the Delaware River makes it particularly popular for combining camping with water-based recreation including kayaking, tubing, and rafting.
"A few of my friends stayed at Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites recently, and while the location is fantastic for river enthusiasts, there are some areas that could use improvement. "
"With over 160 sites spread across 18 acres, campers can choose from wooded, open field, or riverfront locations, all equipped with essential amenities like electric hookups, fresh drinking water, and picnic"
from $75 - $400 / night
"SO many weekenders from New York and New Jersey being so loud, littering, and highly disrespectful to others and the land. Quite a shame. If you’re reading this and offended, be the change!!"
"Pros: beautiful new bathrooms -private lakeside walk-in sites -beavers! Far away but exciting nonetheless -the Conservation Walk on the island is short, easy, and beautiful. Well-marked."
Available this weekend
from $20 - $44 / night
"There are about 40 to 50 sites around Sawmill Lake. Many of these sites , like ours, are walk in sites (about a 50 yard walk) that sit lakeside."
"_The campground at High Point State Park has 50 spacious tent sites, many with direct lake access, located in a wooded area surrounding Saw Mill Lake."
from $5 - $20 / night
"Our recent camping trip to Slumberland at the River’s Edge was truly remarkable. Despite the rainy weather, we had an amazing time."
"Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge."
from $170 - $250 / night
"We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."
"* Water and dumpsters are within walking distance, or if you are not up to walking you can just take a short drive to fill up and dispose of your trash
- There are outhouses scattered around, or if"
from $7 - $55 / night
"It’s close to the highway, so there’s a lot of noise. But, the people are very friendly and helpful. It’s a wonderful place to stay when you’re going on a long trip and need a place to rest."
"Next to grocery store. CLEAN bathrooms, showers, laundry. Super nice owners. Perfect for an overnight stop. Yes, right off the hwy and you can hear it. At the end of a road, so I felt safe."
"The 2 young staffers at the desk hooked me up with site 94 which was far away from everyone, grabbed a bag of ice for “sodas” and cup of noodles and had a great night."
"Easy access to Delaware River.
- Large field for kids to run around.
- Dogs allowed.
- Fire pits at each site but no grates to cook on."
"This is one of the free sites on the Middle Delaware River Trail that is maintained by the NPS, ( National Park Service)."
"There is no public road access to the campsite. Secondly, the site is maintained by the NPS, (National Park Service) within the DWGNRA, (Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area)."
"There are little to no sites with electric/water hook ups however, there is a centrally located water spout to use."
"Had to move next to the lake. Need a permit on NY state land. Contact Rangers office of whatever county."
"It's not a good spot for car camping but you could conceivably drive up to the spots and pull off the road to put up a small tent somewhere. Very gorgeous but not rv friendly."
TravelerFree site ran by Peekemoose forest. There are supposed to be 12 along throughout the valley, this is the only one we were able to locate. Was able to access easily with a minivan and has a nice flat area. Can see the highway from the site.
ScoutOctober leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.
GuideStayed October 14 without reservations because website showed lots of availability. Office was closed (M-F 8-4) so submitted honor system envelope with cash and stayed at Site 041 on Carpenter loop. Shower building was a short walk and was spacious enough. Water temp didn’t quite reach hot but was warm enough.
Electric kept on tripping breaker.
ScoutNice campground, bathrooms are clean but dated, first come first serve for the sites.
ScoutThis clothing-optional campground has a highly toxic, intrusive, and vindictive environment. During my stay, the seasonal permanent residents('perms') subjected me to intense harassment, inappropriate sexual advances, and severe social retaliation/rumor-spreading when those advances were rejected. The situation escalated to the point where an employee had to intervene for my safety. Furthermore, despite management allowing my photo to be taken in costume at a party, I was intentionally blocked from the community group where the photos were posted, leaving me unable to monitor how my image was being used. Avoid this place if you value your privacy, personal boundaries, and safety.
RangerI'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
ScoutPast reviews has mentioned that the office seems to be closed often, while I found that to be true I had no reason to contact anyone. This is definitely one of the cleanest quiets site I’ve ever visited
GuideWe went the 2nd week of October and seems like we had just missed the foliage peak but it was still beautiful.
Everyone minded their business and most sites were 2-4 people, showers were clean and warm but the kind where you gotta push the button every 30 seconds. Toilets were clean and running smoothly (we were in the southernmost loop, closest to the camp office)
No cellphone reception but we could get satellite signal to text our loved ones that we were alive and well!
We loved the hiking and especially kayaking on the pond
GuideBooked the day before—even on the holiday weekend! Just 1.5 hours outside of NYC, site was a bit close to the neighbors (fire pit was very far back and basically in the neighbors’ campsite, but we put up a “privacy clothesline” and hung a tarp over it for a bit of extra coverage.
The staff was friendly and helpful, they said it was the busiest they’ve seen the campground all year (there were lots of large groups but everyone seemed to settle down by 9:30pm
Poison ivy was EVERYWHERE at our site so make sure to stick to the open areas and the paths. Lots of families around, we felt very safe Bathrooms were fine—it was my impression they’re usually cleaner but the high traffic of the weekend left a bit to be desired, (lots of families around=dirty diapers in the bathroom trash bin) but it’s camping! I’m not gonna argue w a flushing toilet!
Dispersed camping areas near Barryville, New York feature both rugged terrain and accessible riverside locations. The Delaware River corridor provides opportunities for primitive camping with varying road conditions and seasonal availability. Most dispersed sites in the area require self-sufficiency with limited or no facilities, typically operating from mid-spring through fall when weather conditions permit backcountry access.
Tubing adventures: 4-mile float trips are popular at Kittatinny Campground, where campers can combine river activities with their stay. "My college friends go here each year to meet up and we have so much fun. The group sites are great and perfect for our 30-50 people. Definitely go for the rafting/tubing package, it was the best part of the trip!" notes one visitor.
Kayaking to island campsites: Access the remote Namanock Island for a truly secluded experience. "I spent the night in the Promised Land State Park at Pickerel Point and it was so pretty and quiet. There was a bathroom with flush toilets nearby and the campsites were well spaced apart. Mine overlooked the water and had a gorgeous sunset," explains one camper about regional paddling options.
Waterfall hikes: Multiple cascades within 10-15 minutes of camping areas provide cool respite during summer months. "We also hiked Tumbling Falls which was a beautiful shady hike with water falls," shares a camper who stayed at Dingmans Campground.
Stargazing without light pollution: The lack of development creates exceptional night sky viewing. "There was a beach nearby that was an excellent place to gaze at the stars. Loved it!" reports a visitor to Pickerel Point.
Waterfront proximity: Sites directly on the Delaware River offer both recreation and tranquility at Slumberland at the River's Edge. "Me and two friends do a yearly kayak trip down the Delaware river... The host put out a orange cone that made finding our campsite easy and a nice beach made unloading and loading kayaks pretty easy," notes one kayaker.
Privacy between sites: Many campgrounds feature wooded spacing between sites. "The campground's family-friendly atmosphere and waterfront location added an extra layer of beauty to our stay. The serene river provided the perfect backdrop for relaxation and water-based activities," shares a Slumberland visitor.
Elevated tent platforms: Several campgrounds offer wooden platforms keeping tents dry during wet conditions. "We selected site T219. It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook," explains a camper at Stokes State Forest.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Bald eagles and other wildlife are common sights from riverside campsites. "Saw about 6 bald eagles! When we got back to the campsite we had to go get our truck to bring our kayak back to the site," reports a Dingmans Campground visitor.
Access limitations: Several dispersed camping locations require high-clearance vehicles. "I drove in thinking that there would be flat places to park a very rugged camper in my full ton diesel pickup. The road is very rough with huge potholes so good clearance is a must," warns a visitor to Hickok Brook.
Noise levels vary drastically: Some riverside campgrounds become busy party spots on weekends. "Busy campground no quiet time loud music till 3 in the morning. Very clean, workers very friendly and helpful but after dark no one around," reports a Kittatinny Campground visitor.
Limited facilities at primitive sites: Many dispersed camping areas have no services. "This site is PRIMITIVE camping.... No bathrooms, no facilities of any sort. Everything must be packed in and out, or you wont have it," explains a Namanock Island camper.
Seasonal operations: Most campgrounds close from late fall through early spring. "This was my second visit in the cold months. Sites have electric but no water. Spigot close by. Heated cozy bathhouse with clean showers," notes a winter visitor to Pickerel Point.
Choose sites with swimming access: Stokes State Forest offers kid-friendly water areas. "We stayed at the campsite at Lake Ocquittunk Area. Campsite was very spacious and had a platform where we were able to fit two tents. There was plenty of space on the site for more tents."
Look for campgrounds with activities: Some locations offer organized programs. "This place was so fun for the entire family, it wasn't that busy, so we didn't really have to worry all the time about the kids getting ran over! The park ranger person came through and gave the kids cool posters," shares a Kittatinny visitor.
Check bathroom facilities beforehand: Quality varies significantly. "The bathrooms were a total mess. Normally they are quite clean," warns a repeat visitor to Dingmans Campground about inconsistent maintenance.
Reserve early for riverside sites: Prime waterfront locations book quickly during summer months. "We have taken our children there often but I wouldn't recommend or call it family friendly," cautions a camper about Jerry's Three River Campground, highlighting the importance of researching each location's atmosphere.
Limited hookup availability: Only certain campgrounds accommodate larger rigs with full amenities. "The RV sites for a bigger camper are tight squeezes. If you are not comfortable with lots of tight turns I would not recommend for you!" warns a visitor to Dingmans Campground.
Leveling challenges: Many sites feature uneven terrain. "We got in with no reservation, which was great. It's in the same park as the high point, also great. The sites are varied, some have tent platforms, it's just off the AT, but we have a trailer and the 'trailer' sites aren't level," notes a camper at High Point State Park.
Year-round options limited: Few campgrounds remain open through winter. "Right off the interstate. If you have the generator going and ear plugs it shouldn't bother you. The couple who runs the park is super helpful and patient," explains an RVer at Tri-State RV Park, one of the few year-round options.
Highway noise factors: Sites near main roads can be noisy. "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot. Restrooms are clean. Not much else to say about this CG, is just a parking lot with hookups," reports a Tri-State RV Park visitor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are the best campgrounds in Barryville, NY?
Barryville offers excellent camping options with Kittatinny Campground being a top choice, providing riverfront sites perfect for water enthusiasts. Located right on the Delaware River, it offers both riverside and streamside sites. For those seeking alternative options nearby, Slumberland at the River's Edge provides a peaceful setting with river access. Both campgrounds are conveniently located for exploring the Delaware River region and offer varying levels of amenities and natural settings. If you're willing to travel slightly further, the surrounding area offers additional excellent camping experiences within a short drive of Barryville.
When is the best season for camping in Barryville, NY?
Summer is the prime camping season in Barryville, with June through August offering warm temperatures perfect for enjoying water activities on the Delaware River. However, many experienced campers prefer September when crowds thin out while temperatures remain pleasant. The area around Little Pond Campground showcases beautiful summer conditions with access to hiking trails and nearby towns. Fall brings spectacular foliage, making September and October excellent for scenic camping, while Peace and Carrots Farm has been highlighted as particularly beautiful in September. Spring camping (May-early June) can also be delightful but prepare for variable weather conditions.
What amenities are available at Barryville camping areas?
Barryville camping areas offer varying levels of amenities. Jerry's Three River Campground provides the basics with water access and toilets. For more facilities, Beaver Pond Campground in nearby Harriman State Park features picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails. Most campgrounds in the area provide flat tent sites, picnic tables, and fire rings. Water sources range from running spigots to natural access points, while bathroom facilities typically include pit toilets or basic restrooms. Some sites offer direct water access for kayaking and canoeing. Most campgrounds are clean and well-maintained, though amenities tend to be more rustic than resort-style, keeping with the natural character of the Delaware River region.
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