Best Equestrian Camping near Downsville, NY

Recent Equestrian Reviews in Downsville

34 Reviews of 3 Downsville Campgrounds

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  Jodi B.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 5, 2024

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Best camp ground ever

  Keen lake is the most cleanest friendliest family environment campsite you will ever find. Beautiful lake great fishing. Activities all day long for the children. Great general store that has everything in it that is open from sun up to sundown. The nachos and ice cream are the best. Super friendly staff. It's big they have tent sites right along the lake the lake is huge there's so much I could say but I would run out of room. I started coming here when I was four and I am now 46 years old and it is just the best place ever. It will always have a special place in our heart. Look forward every year to coming here no matter what age my kids are they all have a blast. From tent sites to RVs to cottages to glamping you name it they have it highly recommend it. Recently went camping to somewhere a little bit closer to home and it's nothing compared to here. It's like comparing Macy's to Walmart. You will never regret coming here. So pack your family up and have a great time.

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  Robert B.

  Scout

  

  Mar. 24, 2024

  Betty Brook Camp

  One of my favorite

  Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots

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  Peter

  Scout

  

  Dec. 17, 2023

  Betty Brook Camp

  Pretty good place

  I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away. It's a small town, with just a gas station store. I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small, but it's in state park, and there's tons of walking that can be done.

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  Luis B.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 6, 2022

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Summertime fun!

  This campground blew our minds. The amount of activities they had planned for all group ages was nothing short of amazing. From sun up until sun down…activities, activities, activities. The check in was quick and informative. They were really nice to us. The sites are a tad closer than you’d like, but it’s still a nice place. Our 1 dog has severe anxiety so we asked for a private spot or as private as could get. They really provided just that and she had a great experience as well. We appreciated that a lot.

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  Gregory L.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 4, 2022

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Awesome campground on Keen Lake

  Keen Lake Campground, as it’s name implies, is an amazing campground situated along the shores of a lake. They have several sites with a water view. The sites are average in size. The site we had was a little tight to get into, but we had enough room to enjoy our site. The campground itself is a little hilly, but the sites were pretty level. We had full hookups.

  The campground has a nice pool, a well stocked store with ice cream, toys, camping supplies, and basic groceries. Everyone in the store was extremely nice and helpful. You can also rent paddle boats and disc boats to paddle around the lake for a very reasonable cost.

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  Anthony I.

  Ranger

  

  Jun. 25, 2022

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Not good

  I try to not let the campers ruin a place for me, but I’d say 7 out of 10 sites near us were blasting music, yelling and screaming and just being pretty terrible humans. At one point during our stay staff did drive around and ask folks to lower the music, but as soon as they left it went right back to blaring. The music started again just after 5 am, at not just one site. We stayed on the other side of the lake, the Pioneer area, it was poorly marked and certainly did not have enough restroom facilities, as most of the sites were tents. The bathrooms they did have were pretty disgusting and not at all well maintained. The sites themselves were rather small and right on top of one another, our section was close enough to the road that we often heard trucks driving by. We wanted to love this place, it showed well online, had a good bit of amenities but was just not well kept and overrun with an overwhelming amount of inconsiderate campers. We ended up spending just one night, of our 2 night reservation and leaving first thing in the morning.

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  Alan

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 27, 2021

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Very nice park

  Great amenities with excellent service!

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  Gediminas M.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 5, 2021

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Quite, clean, nice lake

  We enjoyed staying at Keen lake resort. Loved the lake and glamping.

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  Raymond R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2021

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Well we're at it Again 😁

  Well it's our 3rd time here in keen lake ' this time we had a better spot and view of the lake and campgrounds . Weather been great TK God 🙏.This is such an awesome place to camp out at ' lots to do fishing 🦦 swimming row ⛵ boating plus hike trails .The service here is phenomenal people are friendly and nice .They also have a little gift 🎁 store with camping accessories which makes it convenient so you don't have to leave the campgrounds.The staff maintains the place an grounds for your enjoyment thank you keen management for the joy and relaxation 🙏😁

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  Alexandra T.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 21, 2021

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Do not recommend

  I would not recommend this campground. Please be aware that 148 -149 sites are located near a small pond and not an actual lake as shown on pictures. The area 148-153 sites is located right next to the Roosevelt highway and it makes it impossible to enjoy nature and silence due to the trucks and cars driving by it. It is a 10 min walk to the showers and restrooms. Camp sites are tiny, there are no dividers/trees/bushes between you and other camp sites. The reason why I am writing this review is the staff. When we came to the front desk asking if its possible to switch the sites, two women there were really rude and mean. With smirks on their faces they said that they are fully booked. However, site 152 ,for example , remained vacant the whole weekend. They also laughed at us when we mentioned how far the restrooms are- " you are camping"- they said. These women also didn't understand why we needed firewood at 9PM when we arrived and asked us to come back to get it the next day. After asking them 3 times, we got firewood. No delivery to the camp site was suggested. We ended up buying firewood closer to our "pond site" where firewood costs only 5$. There is a huge sign at keen lake campground office " do not buy firewood beyond this point". However, our "pond" was right after this sign and it was closer and cheaper to buy it there.

  Also we were charged 25$ for " reserving " our site in advance. 2 women at the front desk were insisting we reserved it, however, we proved them that we didn't and 25$ were refunded. Be careful.

  There is no security at the campground, anyone can drive in at any time. Beach was full during the day. Pool was overcrowded.

  I would not leave this review if we didn't have to pay $ 269 for this camping experience ( min stay at "lake view" site was 3 nights, although we stayed 2 nights + they charge 10$ per tent per every night which is ridiculous) and if the staff was polite.

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  Raymond R.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 13, 2021

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Our 1 st pop up trip

  Well a couple of weeks ago me an my wife plan a 2 day stay at knee lake it was beautiful and lots of fun plus it wasn't far from our home in pa .

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  Emily Z.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 15, 2021

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Nice little camping community in the Poconos

  We had a great time despite cold wet weather. Our site was probably one of the worst in the place but we were able to scope out others that we would prefer for our next visit. We didn’t have a view of the lake, instead we were in someone’s back yard lol. It wasn’t a big deal. The site was well maintained and flat which were the most important. Most of the sites seem to be on the smaller size when compared to other campgrounds we’ve been too. That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store. We knew this going in and were totally OK with it. I seemed less busy where we were as far as cars and people which is what we were looking for. We hopped in the car and drove the 2 mins to get to the beach. There was always parking. If you stay closer to those things it would be easy to walk & ride bikes to the different activities. The bathrooms were the cleanest we’ve ever experienced at a campground. *The showers are coin operated. The staff were so accommodating and everyone was super nice. There is a lot for younger kids to do and the grounds are pet friendly which was a huge plus for us. My kids really loved having a pool to swim in,in addition to the lake.

  My take always:

  • Get a site on the lake.

  • You won’t have a ton of privacy but you’ll have space for your stuff.

  • If you don’t want to drive during your stay, camp on the side w/ the beach and pool.

  • The store has a huge selection of necessities, so no need to worry about forgetting things.

  • This is a great place to bring an RV.

  • Great for families. It would be a great place to camp with extended family.

  • Pet friendly. They have a beach for swimming with your dogs

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  Louis R.

  Guide

  

  Apr. 30, 2021

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  great!!

  tent camping experience was great untill it down poured, but was worth it, rented row boats and hung out on the lake

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  Shannon C.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 27, 2020

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  The Lake, Though....

  I stayed on a lakeside electric/water site for 5 nights in August 2020.  It was SO BEAUTIFUL.  We had SUPs and kayaks to take on the lake and our sites were right next to the boat launch.  Each day we would paddle over to the swimming area on the lake.  It was awesome.  The sites seemed a little narrow when we first pulled in, but it was plenty.  The kids had fun riding bikes on the road, which was off the main road.  The bugs were better than I would have anticipated next to the lake, although some days the flies were a bit annoying.  The kids caught multiple sunnies and even a small perch.  All in all, we had a great time and plan to go back next year.

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  Katrina R.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 21, 2020

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Huge Family Friendly Campground

  This was our first trip to Keen Lake as a family. We took advantage of their "Gas Saver" program, which got us 4 weekends, including Labor Day weekend. Some of the sites are on the smaller side. It's HUGE so having a vehicle is almost necessary to get around. Campground and bathrooms were clean and well kept. Saturday night activities/music was a big hit with the kids. Pool is small but clean. Lake front beach is open and clean, but more rock than sand. Lots of rentals for water sports. Overall a great experience.

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  Nora Z.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 14, 2020

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Muy bonito el lugar disfrutamos mucho fue nuestro primer campamento

  Toda una experiencia muy positiva

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  Ryan F.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 4, 2020

  Uncle Pete's Campground - CLOSED

  Prime Catskill Camping

  I’ve been coming to Uncle Pete’s for the last 15 years. Very reasonably priced and a 2 minute drive from the center of town. Car camping so you can park right next to where you sleep, makes dining and sleeping comfortable very easy. Plenty of creekside tent sites that offer a large section of riverfront. Large baseball field and playgrounds for kids. Each site comes with an electric hookup, fire pit and picnic tables. Cheap firewood can be bought up front at the bathrooms. Becky and Danny are super accommodating!!

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  Harry L.

  Guide

  

  Feb. 19, 2020

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Great campground

  I’ll start with our arrival: well marked with signs directing you to office for checkin. They were very organized in the office. When we got to our site the sewer pipe was buried and we didn’t know where it was, they sent someone out to our site within minutes. After finding it they determined the top flange was crushed but I could still get my drain in there so they let it wait till the next day. They had it fixed by 10 am. We were there over 4th of July so the pool was pretty full during the weekend so we decided to utilize the lake for those days and enjoyed the pool during the week once some of the weekenders left. All facilities were clean and in working order. Jones dale was a short drive and they had a nice community celebration capped off with a great fireworks show. Keen had a great live band one night and my step son enjoyed the crafts and organized activities. We had fun kayaking and paddle boating on the huge lake.

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  Chris T.

  Scout

  

  Jan. 2, 2020

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  When are we returning

  Is what the Boy Scouts said. Friendly staff & locals. Great Lake & lots of activities.

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  KatKatin G.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 6, 2019

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Wonderful

  The place is amazing. Perfect getaway and dog friendly. Definitely will come back

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  Shirley M.

  Guide

  

  May. 8, 2019

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Great for families!

  This is a great place for families. A lot to do and organized events. The lake is beautiful. If you have an RV, just beware that some of the sites are rather small and tight. Well kept. Staff is very friendly. You can have a quiet relaxing time or keep busy with activities.

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  Jeff M.

  Traveler

  

  May. 4, 2019

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Pretty nice very helpful

  I was directed to a site off the lake for tenting. We were secluded and it was nice. Bugs were bad, if you’re not a camper be prepared for weather and bugs. I was there a week and have to say they did a nice job. Wish the sites were a little bigger but I was able to seclude myself enough thanks to the store recommendations.

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  Charlotte D.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 29, 2018

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Lake Time

  This family run Campground is beautiful and clean. The RV sites are spaced out nicely. There are plenty of things to do; paddle boats , row boats, swimming pool, snack bar/ campstore, activities, etc. Very beautiful area.

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  Colleen C.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 29, 2018

  Uncle Pete's Campground - CLOSED

  not bad

  The bathrooms are far away. And it's hard to go swimming as I didn't see a beach. The creek is very fast running.

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  Catherine S.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 22, 2018

  Uncle Pete's Campground - CLOSED

  Woodsy with beautiful views of the Esopus Creek

  A true gem, very narrow driving paths and rustic sites. Has just what you need to spend a nice weekend by the creek!

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  Rachel M.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 16, 2018

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Love it here!

  love it here! clean bathrooms. friendly staff. great ice cream in the camp store. Wish they had electric motors for their boats. otherwise we love it!

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  Samantha S.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 11, 2018

  Keen Lake Resort Campground

  Amazing!

  This place is perfect for families, beginners, adventurers, and fisherman alike. They have an overabundance amount of activities scheduled for campers. You are able to camp in tents in the activity field or lakeside. They offer rented cabins/houses and RVs. Their bath houses were clean. The rec room was cool. We rented a canoe out a couple times during our stay. Making reservations online was simple. Everyone working there was very friendly and helped in any way if needed.