Best Campgrounds near Fultonham, NY
The Fultonham area in upstate New York features several established campgrounds and dispersed camping options within the surrounding Catskill region. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground provides 30 sites for tents, RVs, and cabins, while several primitive camping areas like Duck Pond Campsite and Betty Brook Camp offer more remote experiences. Country Roads Campground accommodates various camping styles with 118 sites including tent, RV, cabin, and glamping options. The region includes both state-managed facilities and privately operated campgrounds within a 20-mile radius.
Camping seasons typically run from May through mid-October, with most established campgrounds closing after Columbus Day weekend. The region's primitive dispersed sites on state forest land require navigating unpaved roads that can become challenging in wet conditions. Many dispersed camping areas like Betty Brook Camp feature streamside locations but minimal amenities. Nickerson Park Campground and Country Roads Campground maintain water hookups and electrical service, while state park facilities offer varying levels of utilities. A review of Duck Pond Campsite noted: "After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived at surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad."
The mixed-use campgrounds throughout the area balance access to natural features with varied amenity levels. Several visitors highlighted the privacy and natural setting of Max V. Shaul State Park, with one camper describing it as having "lots of space between sites" and "clean and modern" bathhouses. Dispersed camping areas receive positive reviews for solitude and proximity to streams, though some reviewers caution about road conditions. Betty Brook Camp, situated alongside a stream, draws repeat visitors for its remote setting. Sites at Country Roads Campground feature spacious layouts with water spigots accessible to tent camping areas. Campers seeking facilities with amenities might prefer Little Lake Campground or Thompson's Lake Campground at Thacher State Park, both offering water and electrical hookups within reasonable driving distance of Fultonham.
