3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds and Blue Mountain Campground offer cabin accommodations within wooded, private settings in the Catskill Mountains region. Cabins include basic amenities such as electricity, picnic tables, and fire rings, while specific furnishing levels vary between campgrounds. Most cabin units provide beds, basic kitchenettes with microwaves, and access to central bathhouse facilities with showers and toilets rather than private bathrooms. The sites accommodate families with children, with playgrounds and recreational areas nearby. "Our site was nice, but there were some definite issues. The lots are large and nicely wooded with working full hookups and good water pressure," notes one visitor about Rip Van Winkle's cabins.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Campgrounds like Brookside and Lake Taghkanic State Park offer cabin options with varying levels of amenities and privacy. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially during peak summer months from May through October when most facilities operate at full capacity. Pet policies differ between locations, with several campgrounds including Rip Van Winkle and Blue Mountain allowing pets in select cabin units. A visitor remarked, "We stayed in the overflow area several times and it is very nice," regarding Rip Van Winkle's accommodation options.
Most cabins require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities typically include basic cooking equipment, though preparation options range from simple microwaves to outdoor grills and fire pits. On-site camp stores at locations like Rip Van Winkle offer essential supplies, firewood, and ice. The proximity to Hunter allows easy access to grocery stores for more substantial provisions. Bathhouse facilities with showers are centrally located throughout the campgrounds, requiring short walks from cabin units.
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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"
from $34 - $55 / 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."
from $60 - $100 / night
"Only 6 sites with electric. 50 & 51 are nice & private. Lots of large tent sites, some in an open area & others fairly private. 4 tent pads with obstructed river views."
"There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $102 / night
"Big and spacious state park with many camping options. Has options for trailers, tent sites, platforms for tents and even some cabins."
"They have both platform and dirt tent sites, all sites come equipped with fire pits."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $195 / night
"Good location. Close to Hudson River and Albany."
from $275 - $395 / night
"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."
"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."
GuideMade a reservation (site44) since I arrived as the sun had set. Office registration was open until 8. Staff was neither friendly nor unfriendly. Bathroom was dated but fine and a short walk from my site. CG was emptier being a Tuesday night in mid-October, so was plenty of space.
Great trail following the Hudson River. Beautiful fall colors.
TravelerA nice wooded campground that was quiet despite being almost full on our Friday night stay.
The site we stayed at (64) had some pretty large roots to drive over and may have been an issue for a low clearance vehicle (we have a Subaru Outback).
The shower / house bathroom combo units weee very clean with hot water and baby changing station.
ScoutRip Van Winkle Campground
Catskills NY
The Good:
1. The location
2. The actual campground itself. There are roomy sites with trees.
The Bad:
1. If you are lucky enough to get an assigned campsite away from the busy road, it is a HALF MILE walk to the only showers in the ENTIRE campground. They have nearly 200 campsites and ONE set of showers.
2. The speed bumps are beyond ridiculous. Two humpers and high as Bob Marley.
3. If you call the office for help (our electrical post was out) they record you without your knowledge.
The Ugly:
1. The campground lost power on my electrical post and tried to blame ME for it. I own a Bulldog surge protector, yeah, so it wasn't me. How it was handled was unbelievable. I have never been treated so rudely. A simple apology would have gone a long way.
ScoutWe stay at a lot of Jellystone parks so have become accustomed to the park layouts and activities. This one was well maintained with clean facilities. Some things like the mini golf and fire pits needed maintenance. The pools were nice but get very busy later in the day. The sites up on the hills are nice but beware, it’s a hill! There is little to no WiFi or cell service or it gets easily bogged down, so be ready for that. Food was basic but good. Some activities like bingo were a bit chaotic and there were a lot of ground hornets around the jumping pillows. Would totally go again.
ScoutThe neighbor cry about a dog that barks and then we are no good
TravelerWe were looking for a campsite on our way up north and we’re so happy to find this one. While it is a commercial site. It is located in the woods. It has full hook up and portable water at the site. We couldn’t be happier with a warm welcome we received late at night and the cleanliness of the bathrooms and each site. I would highly recommend this campsite.
LegendExcellent campground! The forest is beautiful, the Hudson River is super close, there are great trails, and the surrounding area is beautiful. Sites are electric only, so make sure your water pump is working and fresh water tank is full. There are spigots for filling and a nice dump station. The player is excellent. I don't think tetn camping here would be great because the tent sites are closer together and there are trains that pass regularly. We couldn't hear the trains in our camper and our site was large and private with great Forest and hammock trees. The mansion tours at Vanderbilt and Mills were awesome!
TravelerPeople are super friendly and helpful. Campground is well maintained and very secure. RV site was very large and mostly level. Good location. Close to Hudson River and Albany.
ScoutNow that All Star Baseball purchased this Oneonta campground this year, don't expect to stay here if you are not a baseball family. I went there in person yesterday for two nights at their"primitive" tent sites. After Hanna checked her computer, my dates were all cleared...great, then let me pay the $70... but no... she had to check with management first. I thought that was strange since that never happened to me before when getting any campsites elsewhere. I was told I'd be called later that day but nobody called me. I went back the next day only to be told all sites for the summer were rented out. Clearly that was not true based on her computer check the day before. BOTTOMLINE: if you are not a baseball family spending $1000's here, don't expect to even get the time of day. Therefore, they do not deserve anyone's business.
Cabin accommodations near Hunter, New York range from basic structures to fully-equipped units across several campgrounds in the Catskill Mountains region. Located at elevations between 1,600-2,200 feet, these cabins experience cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowlands. Winter cabin camping requires advance preparation for snow conditions and temperatures that can drop below 15°F between December and February.
Creek exploration: Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds features access to Plattekill Creek, perfect for cooling off during summer months. "We took our chairs and plopped down in the water. No grill on the fire pit. Still very beautiful!" notes Kyla B.
Hiking nearby trails: The camping cabins near Hunter provide access to notable Catskill trails including Devil's Path. Derek W. from Blue Mountain Reservation explains, "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."
RC track activities: Some campgrounds offer unique recreational options beyond standard camping activities. At Rip Van Winkle, Kathy G. mentions, "The creek on the property (Plattekill) is great, the pond is fun to fish in, the RC track is great for those who are into it."
Spacious, wooded sites: Campers consistently mention site privacy and natural settings as important factors. Richard V. describes Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds as having "perfectly spaced large sites. There's a few playgrounds a great pool and a lot of amenities."
Clean facilities: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground receives praise for maintenance standards. "Quiet, clean enough and well worth the price. Showers are hot and there's great water pressure. The cleanliness of the bathrooms depends on how busy the campground is," reports Perrin M.
Platform tent sites: For those seeking alternatives to cabins, Lake Taghkanic offers unique accommodations. Seth K. explains, "They have both platform and dirt tent sites, all sites come equipped with fire pits. The bathrooms and showers are clean and the water stayed hot until the last weekend of the season."
Reservation systems: Many campgrounds handle site assignments differently. At Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, Kathy G. notes, "I was a little skeptical that we wouldn't get to choose our site, but you can't go wrong, they are all wooded, private and well situated."
Booking confusion: Some online reservation systems require additional clarification. Robert M. mentions about Rip Van Winkle, "Booking online can be a bit confusing, I had to call for explanation. Overall I would recommend this place & would definitely go again."
Site variations: Campsite quality varies widely even within the same campground. Tom S. from Max V. Shaul State Park Campground explains, "Great small campground. Lots of space between sites. There is a well traveled road near the park so you get traffic noise. The bath house is clean and modern."
Kid-oriented activities: Jellystone Park Gardiner specializes in family entertainment. Jennifer I. shares, "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity."
Pool considerations: Families with various age children should check pool depths and water features. Amanda S. notes about Jellystone, "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also."
Campground noise levels: Active family areas can create sound challenges. Stephanie H. warns about Jellystone, "Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up. The kids were around until about 10:30 or so each night. People tend to walk through your campsite constantly."
Security features: Treetopia Campground offers dedicated RV sites with various advantages. C O. from Rip Van Winkle appreciated similar features: "Very easy to level and setup on #7. Full connections. Pay showers and laundry onsite. Loved having gated security."
Specialized sites: Some campgrounds offer deck sites for smaller RVs. Janly P. from Treetopia shares, "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."
Levelness challenges: Terrain variations affect RV positioning at certain campgrounds. A visitor to Margaret Norrie State Park noted, "There are only a handful of sites with electric hookups and only one (site 51) is level. Some have a steep descent off the road, and there's a lip on the road that can scrape bottom of campers/RVs."
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