Camping options near Colliersville, New York provide access to the Catskill foothills region where elevation ranges from 1,100-1,500 feet above sea level. The camping season extends slightly longer at lower elevations, with some campgrounds staying open until late October when fall foliage typically peaks. Most campgrounds in this area sit along the Susquehanna River watershed, offering multiple water recreation opportunities.
What to do
Disc golf course access: Gilbert Lake State Park offers an 18-hole disc golf course that winds through wooded terrain. "There's miles of hiking trails including one around the lake. Multiple really nice pavilions, disc golf course and a nice beach with lifeguards for swimming," notes Rob L.
Fishing options: Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake provides shoreline fishing with no license required for children under 16. "We had fun, plenty of activities, a big lake to fish in and a pool to relax by. Nighttime family fun as well," shares Robert M.
Baseball attractions: The region serves as a baseball tourism hub with numerous campgrounds catering to teams and fans. "Beaver Valley Campground is family owned and operated, originally a baseball camp, it still has that baseball draw for those families whose youngsters are playing at the Field of Dreams and close enough to serve as your campground as you travel to visit the Baseball Hall of Fame," explains Louise R.
What campers like
Well-maintained facilities: Campground upkeep ranks high among visitor priorities. "The park is very well maintained. The lake is gorgeous. We almost had the place to ourselves," reports Jill B.
Seasonal color: Fall camping brings special appeal to the area. "Fall is the time to go!" recommends Kimberly S. regarding Gilbert Lake State Park.
Family-focused activities: Campgrounds cater to multi-generational groups with structured recreation. "Excellent campground. The tone of the place is set when you drive in. Everyone, staff and campers are friendly respectful even the kids! Grounds are clean, kids were constantly busy and happy," observes Jen C. about Crazy Acres Campground.
What you should know
Varying site privacy: Campground layouts range from open fields to wooded settings. "This park is quiet and peaceful in fall, when we visited, but looks to be heavily used in summer due to many amenities including a very large number of camper cabins and a large beach on a large lake with a picturesque setting and large boathouse," explains Janet R.
Algae conditions: Water quality affects swimming options in some locations. "A major problem at this park is the recent development of a toxic algae problem in the lake. Because of algae blooms during warm weather, swimming and fishing in Gilbert Lake are now prohibited," warns Janet R.
Cell service limitations: Connectivity varies significantly across campgrounds. "Cell signal is not great in most places except the sites 'on top of the hill,'" notes Sierra K. about Gilbert Lake State Park.
Tips for camping with families
Cabin options: Multiple campgrounds offer cabin accommodations with varying amenities. "Spacious cabin was clean and comfortable. Two bedrooms, one with bunk beds and another with a full. There were dressers in each room. Also in the main room with a fireplace, futon, and table with benches," describes W L. about Gilbert Lake State Park cabins.
Swimming facilities: Most campgrounds offer swimming options from May through September. "There is a big lake to fish in and a pool to relax by. Nighttime family fun as well," mentions Robert M.
Accessibility features: Some parks provide specialized equipment for visitors with mobility challenges. "One plus factor is the handicapped accessibility, there are many paved or accessible trails, and the park office has available a new all-terrain wheelchair that patrons can use to get out into the woods and explore," shares Janet R. about Gilbert Lake State Park.
Tips from RVers
Site logistics: RV sites have various limitations and configurations. "Newer sites are on a narrow road and not deep enough for TT over the length of 22-25ft or you won't have any room for towing vehicle and to sit outside your camper," cautions Kimberly H. about Beaver Valley Campground.
Hookup access: Electric service varies between campgrounds. "They're finally adding a bunch of electric sites and have discontinued every other site in the deer run area. This makes the sites very large. There's 30 and 50 amp hookups," reports Secc P. about Gilbert Lake State Park.
Noise considerations: Environmental factors affect some campgrounds. "It's September and there were only a few people here so it was really peaceful. However the train tracks are super close and it shook the whole camper when a train went by," mentions Jennifer K. about Susquehanna Trail Campground.
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