Best Cabin Camping near Hensonville, NY

Rustic cabins throughout the Catskill Mountains region near Hensonville provide varying levels of furnished comfort for visitors. Blue Mountain Campground features cabin rentals with electric hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables set amid forested surroundings. Treetopia Campground offers furnished cabins with electricity and outdoor living spaces, some positioned with mountain views. "Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! They have custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, and gorgeous private cabins," according to one review. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds provides cabin options with access to recreational amenities including fishing lakes and swimming areas.

Depending on the campground, cabins range from basic rustic structures to more deluxe accommodations with heating and private bathrooms. Most cabins accommodate 4-6 people with combinations of beds, futons, or sleeping platforms. Reservations are typically required, especially during summer months when availability becomes limited. Many properties operate seasonally from May through October, though some like Blue Mountain Campground remain open year-round. Pet policies vary by location—while many allow pets in cabin areas, some restrict them or charge additional fees. According to a review of one property, "We stayed for 3 nights in June in a rustic cabin. There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby."

Most cabin rentals include beds with mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, pillows, and towels. Kitchen facilities vary significantly between properties—some cabins include microwaves, mini-refrigerators, and basic cookware while others provide only outdoor cooking options. On-site camp stores at locations like Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds sell firewood, ice, and basic groceries. Bathrooms may be either private within deluxe cabins or shared facilities for more rustic accommodations. Visitors should check specific cabin amenity lists when booking, as heating options range from none to electric heaters or wood stoves in winterized units.

Best Cabin Sites Near Hensonville, New York (54)

    1. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds

    16 Reviews
    Saugerties, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 246-8334

    "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."

    2. Brookside Campground

    6 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 678-9729

    "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."

    3. Blue Mountain Reservation

    4 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (914) 862-5275

    "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."

    4. Country Roads Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-6397

    $34 - $55 / night

    "There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out. They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo"

    5. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Fultonham, NY
    20 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-4711

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Shaul State Park is small and quiet - only 30 sites here, which are large, flat and sited well apart from each other. The park is currently undergoing construction on 2 new bathhouses."

    "No hook ups, but there are water spigots nearby. There is a children's playground and pavilion. Firewood is available to purchase. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept."

    6. Blue Mountain Campground

    3 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 246-7564

    7. Treetopia Campground

    2 Reviews
    Catskill, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 943-4513

    $60 - $100 / 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."

    8. A Promise to Gaia/Garden of One

    1 Review
    Rensselaerville, NY
    16 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 797-3373

    $75 - $239 / night

    "Book your stay in this sweet cabin and come back here to leave them some love."

    9. Camp Catskills

    1 Review
    Athens, NY
    18 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 517-4632

    $275 - $395 / night

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Cabin Reviews near Hensonville, NY

226 Reviews of 54 Hensonville Campgrounds


  • Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
    Jul. 6, 2022

    Treetopia Campground

    Amazing camping/Glamping!

    Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! We were able to meet Betty, Treetopia’s manager, who toured us around the campground and took us into each type of rental they provide for that special camping trip. They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins! Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains and all of the nature that includes. A wonderfully inspiring place! 😊👍🏻

    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. They staff was wonderful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! 💗

    For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

  • Kari M.
    Sep. 28, 2016

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Great spot for your whole family

    This campground overall was pretty good. It is a larger campground, with large sites. Within the campground there are also restrooms available, showers and water. I would advise to bring your own water, because the running water they provide doesn't taste the best and smells like rotten eggs. Just my opinion. The campsites also have a fire ring pit and a picnic table, which was nice for my large family. It wasn't too busy when we went- we got there on a Friday night around 6pm and were able to get a spot. There are also some fun activities within the campground, and things nearby. There are some good hiking and biking trails. My family and I went on a hike one morning, and my brothers enjoyed riding their bikes along the path. There is a restaurant near by that plays live music. The night we went, it was country music. Not sure how often they do this, or if the music changes. They do also have cabins you can rent, but we enjoyed the camping experience. We were in section C, spot 85. It was a pretty good, private spot. The campground was pretty clean, although we did see some trash throughout the campground that we picked up as we walked by it.

  • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jun. 11, 2024

    Betty and Wilbur Davis State Park — Betty & Wilbur Davis State Park

    Hidden gem for summer glamping or winter cross country ski getaway

    This is a small hidden gem of a state park where the only camping available is in camper cabins—and pretty amazing glamping for camper cabins! Although there may be times when there may be people and groups around for day use, the small number of cabins and they way they are spread out will make you feel like you are at your own private retreat. The cabins are beautifully built with lovely settings, and well appointed though you need to bring your own linens. There are a couple of ponds for fishing, but if you want to swim you need to go over to nearby Otsego Lake. The trails wind through mature forest, and you can cross country ski here in winter—in fact, reserve one of the winterized cabins and come for a long weekend of cozy cabin time and quiet time outdoors on the winter trails. There is a beautiful picnic pavilion and playground, so kid friendly. Unfortunately, pets can come for day use but cant stay in the cabins. Reservations must be made in advance for the cabins, and you can be sure they will be filled on special event weekends in nearby Cooperstown, especially for events at the Baseball Hall of Fame or the Farmers Living History Museum. . The park is far enough on the outskirts of town to be away from crowds and noise, but close enough to run to town for activities, get supplies or check out unique cafes and bakeries

  • Cat R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 10, 2022

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    FAMILY HEAVEN

    This is a HUGE Jellystone park in upstate NY. There are literally hundreds of cabins and RV sites. We are in site 136, which is a back in spot. Plenty of room between campers. Gravel spot which is pretty level. Full hookups. Picnic table, cable, fire ring, large camp store, showers, toilets, and full laundry area. Also has playgrounds, pillow jump, fishing pond, golf carts, game room, Waterpark, pool, and tennis courts. All of this nestled into the mountains. Nice and family friendly.

  • Sambath T.
    Jun. 22, 2025

    Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres

    Perfect for families with littles!

    Our 21 month old had the time of his life here! We stayed for 3 nights in June in a rustic cabin. There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby. The resorts is decked out with 2 playgrounds, a splash park, kiddie pool, family pool and hot tub. They have activities on the weekends with Yogi the mascot such as wagon rides, dance parties, arts n crafts. It was a little expensive to stay here but was so worth it! Make sure you reserve a golf cart if you stay during the weekend- it's a must have to get from place to place and our little guy loved it!

  • Matt S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Jellystone Park Gardiner

    Chillaxing Getaway

    We stayed at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort along the Walllkill River in Gardiner, NY, for a four-night chill-out vacation. We’re so glad we did! 

    Our site was called Riverfront Red Carpet. It was spacious, level, waterfront, and partially shaded thanks to some mature trees. Site#22 included a large concrete pad, picnic table, charcoal grill, and large fire ring. Everything was in great condition. It was nice having plenty of space to not be on top of our neighbors. We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine. 

    The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean. There’s a small waterpark which seemed good for younger kids, an eatery, and ice cream shop. The camp store was well-stocked with food, camping supplies, and souvenirs. There is a game room and multiple bath houses(which we didn’t use). The park’s roadways are all paved and easy to navigate. Despite being nearly filled to capacity including tons of young children, the park was quiet each night with no noisy ‘bad campers.’ 

    We found our interactions with the staff to be helpful and attentive. We really appreciate friendly staff. 

    Overall, this was a great stay at a great RV park. I’d only mention two negatives, neither was a big deal. It took 45-minutes to check-in. In fairness, we arrived at check-in time(3:00 PM) on a Sunday. There were a dozen other RVs checking in at the same time and they just weren’t equipped for that. Also, our Verizon cell service was practically non-existent and the park’s wifi service was just as horrible. If we needed connectivity, this would have been a major problem. I reduced a star in my review simply because it’s 2021 and wifi has become an expectation. 

    We booked on campspot.com and paid$196 per night+$35 to lock our site+$2 booking fee less a 20% promo discount.

  • James  S.
    Jan. 23, 2021

    Frosty Acres Campground

    Best kept secret. Tucked away

    Awesome camping resort. Seasonal rates are excellent. We stayed from April until October then decided to stay over winter. They have a small winter section. You'll have the entire mountain side all to yourself! Snowshoe, cross country ski. Winter campfires. Owners Mike and Sherri are great. Dumpsters, laundry with coin machine. Very remote. Windy as all get out. Elevation about 1409 feet. View of the sunrise over the entire valley are awesome. Very very cool place. Some summer residents are a bit into their music, mostly on weekends. Bring your golf cart and beer cooler 🙄. Cov... I'm not saying that word, reduced activities here but it was still awesome. Two ponds to fish in, one you can swim in, kid friendly small pool, horseshoes and huge field to hit golf balls in with 3 holes. Pet friendly. Kid friendly. Huge club house and store that was closed for the big. Arcade, grill, pool table and small store. Lp gas. Wifi is so so. Backed up to state forest land. Enjoy!!!

  • Derek W.
    Sep. 15, 2020

    Blue Mountain Reservation

    Great campground in the Eastern Catskills

    This was my first time staying at this campground. 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. It’s proximity to those trail heads was great and we had perfect weather. The campsites are nothing special here, they come with a picnic table, fire ring, and charcoal grill. I used the charcoal grill every night to cook our meals so that worked out perfectly. They have a camp store at the front of the property and it’s stocked with basically anything you could think of needing including charcoal, ice, firewood among other camp items. They had private bathroom/ showers which was a really nice luxury. As someone who typically goes backpacking it was nice to go hiking, shower, cook, and then relax by the fire. They have a pool which I did not use but it looked nice. The staff here was very friendly and helpful. If you ordered firewood they would deliver it right to your site which was appreciated. My only complaint would be that the campsites felt like they were somewhat on top of each other. Despite that I would still recommend staying here 4.5/5 stars. Pictures are from our campsite, and the places we hiked while staying here which were echo lake, the Eastern Devils Path, and huckleberry point.

  • MThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 13, 2019

    Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground

    Great Spot!

    Big and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins. Small store in park that sells firewood and ice and a few other things you may need. Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back. Fire pits are great. Can’t wait to camp here again!


Guide to Hensonville

Cabins near Hensonville, New York range from economical to upscale accommodations nestled in the Catskill Mountain region at elevations between 1,500-2,000 feet. Winter cabin rentals remain available at select locations like Blue Mountain Campground, which operates year-round despite seasonal closures at other properties. Most Catskill cabin rentals experience high demand during fall foliage season from late September through October.

What to do

Mountain hiking trails: Access popular Catskill hiking destinations within 15-30 minutes of most cabin accommodations. "Plenty of trails nearby!" notes a visitor to Blue Mountain Reservation, while another camper mentions using the area as "our base camp as we went out in trails in the eastern Catskills notably the Devils Path, echo lake, etc. It's proximity to those trail heads was great."

Fishing spots: Catch trout and bass in nearby streams and lakes. At Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, "the pond is fun to fish in" according to one reviewer, who also notes that "the creek on the property (Plattekill) is great."

Farm visits: Explore local agricultural operations near cabin rentals. Brookside Campground features "a small farm right next to our site, goats, cow chickens, ducks, geese," making it a unique attraction for visitors staying in their cabins.

Water recreation: Cool off in natural swimming areas during summer months. A Rip Van Winkle visitor explains how they "took our chairs and plopped down in the water" at the creek that runs through the property, creating a simple but enjoyable water experience.

What campers like

Spacious, private sites: Many cabin rentals offer good separation between units. "All facilities are clean. Great hiking. Amazing staff. All around great place," notes one Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds reviewer, while at Country Roads Campground, "Spacious sites. Super friendly and helpful staff" was highlighted in visitor feedback.

Clean bathroom facilities: Updated restrooms and shower houses receive consistent praise. At Max V. Shaul State Park, "The bath house is clean and modern" according to recent visitors, with another noting it has "the cleanest facilities ever!" This matters for cabin guests using shared facilities.

Woodsy surroundings: Cabins typically feature forest settings with mountain views. "They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins!" explains a visitor to Treetopia Campground, who adds that "Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains."

Recreational amenities: Many cabin rental properties include pools, playgrounds, and group facilities. Country Roads Campground offers "special events in a pavilion" including bingo nights, while Blue Mountain Campground provides "a playground and pool basketball court, game room and snacks."

What you should know

Seasonal operation: Most cabin rentals close between October and May. Max V. Shaul State Park operates from "May 19 to October 10" according to their listing information, which is typical for the region.

Reservation requirements: Book cabins 3-6 months in advance for summer and fall weekends. "Booking online can be a bit confusing, I had to call for explanation," mentions one Rip Van Winkle visitor, indicating the importance of verifying reservation details.

Varying cabin amenities: Facilities differ significantly between basic and deluxe options. "We stayed in The Pines section. Spacious sites," notes a Country Roads Campground visitor, while Treetopia receives praise for bathrooms that "are out of this world! Best of any campground we've ever visited!"

Site terrain considerations: Some properties have uneven or rocky ground. One Blue Mountain Campground reviewer cautions that "The tent site are very richly and uneven, it was very hard to pitch a tent," which may impact accessibility for some visitors.

Tips for camping with families

Kid-friendly activities: Many cabin rentals offer planned recreation programs. "Fantastic little campground with lots of activities for kids," notes a Rip Van Winkle reviewer, while another mentions it's "a great campground with perfectly spaced large sites. There's a few playgrounds a great pool and a lot of amenities."

Playground access: Most family-oriented properties include play areas. At Max V. Shaul State Park, "There is a children's playground and pavilion" according to visitors, making it suitable for families with young children.

Noise considerations: Check quiet hours and location of cabins relative to common areas. "The bathrooms and bathhouse were a bit run down looking from the outside, but inside they were updated and clean," notes one Brookside visitor, showing attention to facility quality important for family stays.

Wildlife awareness: Small animals may be present near cabins. "Be sure to put your tent on the woodchips and not the leaves, otherwise you will have chipmunks running under your heads," advises a Rip Van Winkle visitor who camped with "three little nieces who had a wonderful time."

Tips from RVers

Full hookup availability: Some cabin properties also accommodate RVs with services. At Brookside Campground, "we ended up at this campground because the family we were traveling with needed to accommodate their 50 foot camper," showing it handles large rigs, while Treetopia Campground offers "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."

Winter access: Limited year-round options exist for cabins and RV sites. Blue Mountain Campground operates "All year" according to its listing information, making it one of the few options for winter visitors.

Site spacing: RV sites at some properties offer more privacy than others. A visitor to Treetopia recommends "the deck sites to people small to moderate sized RVs and for large rigs they have some big sites," showing the property accommodates different vehicle sizes.

Security features: Some cabin and RV properties offer enhanced safety measures. At Rip Van Winkle, a reviewer "loved having gated security" explaining, "My husband went on a work trip and left me alone for a few days and we left our rig to take the train into the city for the weekend and we had no problems."

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