The Dyrt – find campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, glamping and more.
Open in App

Camping near Hurley, NY

172 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.

Search destinations
    Add dates

    Hurley, New York serves as a gateway to diverse camping experiences in the Catskill Mountains region. Several campgrounds within a 30-mile radius offer accommodations ranging from primitive tent sites to fully developed RV areas with hookups. The Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground provides spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables, while North-South Lake Campground features lakeside camping with beach access. Both locations accommodate tent and RV camping with varying levels of amenities. Mixed-use campgrounds like Rip Van Winkle and Woodland Valley offer cabin options alongside traditional campsites.

    Camping availability in the Catskill region typically runs from mid-May through October, with most facilities closing for winter. A visitor noted, "Sites are well spaced out. Great for families. The lake is huge. Avoid holidays to avoid the crowds." Road access varies significantly, with some campgrounds requiring navigation of narrow mountain roads. Cell service is limited or nonexistent at many locations, particularly in valley areas. Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for summer weekends and holiday periods when campgrounds reach capacity. Most developed campgrounds provide water access, flush toilets, and shower facilities, though amenities may be more limited at state-operated sites compared to private campgrounds.

    The natural landscape dominates the camping experience near Hurley. Campers report excellent hiking opportunities directly from many campgrounds, with trailheads to popular Catskill peaks nearby. According to one review, "There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some RVs trouble." Wildlife sightings, including black bears, are common throughout the region, requiring proper food storage at all camping areas. Water features represent a significant draw, with several campgrounds offering pond or lake access for swimming, fishing, and non-motorized boating. Developed campgrounds typically provide a balance between natural settings and basic comforts, while maintaining enough distance between sites for reasonable privacy. Weekend camping tends to bring more activity and noise, while weekday stays offer a quieter experience.

    Best Campgrounds near Hurley (172)

    Filters    Tent onlyRVDispersedCabinGlampingPetsEquestrian

      1. Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      4.6(24)11mi from Hurley74 sitesRVs, Tents

      "This campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut."

      "Access to fresh water spouts and clean bathrooms were just a walk away from most sites, theres a beautiful pond on site and beautiful views of the Catskills, Woodstock is a 15 min drive if you’re looking"

      from $22 / night

      Check Availability

      2. Mills Norrie State Park Campground

      4.1(18)8mi from Hurley54 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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."

      "Firewood wasn’t available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some. Close to town so easy to grab needed items."

      from $21 - $102 / night

      Check Availability

      3. Jellystone Park™ Gardiner

      4.2(33)17mi from Hurley5 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "With a new check in area, Gardiner has really stepped up. They expanded the pool area to include another pool plus splash area and water slides."

      "We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."

      Check Availability

      4. North-South Lake Campground

      4.5(44)20mi from Hurley214 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Our first campground was in New York Aug 8th. Unfortunately, Debbie was socking New York hard. North South Lake Campground in the Catskills was our camping home."

      "This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."

      from $22 - $44 / night

      Check Availability

      5. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds

      4.4(17)12mi from HurleyRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "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 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. The campground is centrally located you many things to do."

      Check Availability

      6. Woodland Valley Campground — DEC

      4.2(29)18mi from Hurley67 sitesRVs, Tents

      "water to play in right behind tent. I do prefer fire pits over the brick stove. this had the stove. more advanced hiking in walking distance. no cell service. my gps on phone was able to track though."

      "Close to Woodstock, NY, many trails and other attractions. You need to plan for it, there's a lot to explore; some trails are challenging. "

      from $20 / night

      Check Availability

      7. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley

      3.8(13)13mi from HurleyRVs, Tents, Cabins, Glamping

      "Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive. Even camping during a pandemic was peaceful & fun!"

      "This is a Thousand trails campground so it was free. I think the regular price is $64. Full hookups, tents and cabins to rent. Pleanty to do in and around campground."

      Check Availability

      8. Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

      4.2(9)12mi from HurleyTents

      "I definitely recommend trying to get the walk-in (meaning you can't drive to them) sites (8-15) because they're just a little bit more set back and kind of wonderfully wooded all around. 8 & 9 seemed"

      "There are drive-up sites and also walk-in sites. No fire pits at individual campsites, though. Only a group fire pit."

      Check Availability

      9. New York City North-Newburgh KOA

      4.3(15)19mi from HurleyRVs

      "They have the best staff and they are everywhere, if you need someone they are always around and super friendly also."

      "Location- 4 stars- close to NYC but kinda just in the woods and close to homes, not much around. Sites- 4 stars- a real mixed bag- the rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded."

      Check Availability

      10. Interlake RV Park & Campground

      4.6(5)13mi from HurleyRVs, Tents, Cabins

      "Close to FDR home and library...a must to see. Quaint towns nearby."

      "With that you get free wi-fi, a heated pool, a lake for fishing and boating, a game room and snack bar, movies, other sports, and the security of a gated entrance."

      from $46 - $60 / night

      Check Availability
    View all 172 campgrounds

    2026 Explorer Giveaway

    Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

    Enter to Win

    Hurley Contest

    Enter to Win

    Drive Time

    Recent Camping Photos near Hurley, NY

    359 Photos of 172 Hurley Campgrounds • uploaded by The Dyrt campers

    Recent Reviews near Hurley, NY

    686 Reviews of 172 Hurley Campgrounds

    • K
      Sep. 9, 2026

      Clarence Fahnestock State Park Campground

      Check site photos first

      Definitely a wide variety of sites—look at the site pictures before booking—there are two areas where it’s just an open field with bonfires and picnic tables that I’d avoid. I could see a large group going there or something but personally it doesn’t offer any privacy.

      BUT if you book one of the other sites that DOES have privacy you’ll be in camping heaven. The “hike in” sites are more like “walk-in,” I was worried at first but it’s some are as little as a few yards from the road. The most annoying part was lugging the cooler back and forth, but totally worth it

    • K
      Sep. 8, 2026

      Little Pond Campground

      Nice quiet lil campground

      We went the 2nd week of October and seems like we had just missed the foliage peak but it was still beautiful.

      Everyone minded their business and most sites were 2-4 people, showers were clean and warm but the kind where you gotta push the button every 30 seconds. Toilets were clean and running smoothly (we were in the southernmost loop, closest to the camp office)

      No cellphone reception but we could get satellite signal to text our loved ones that we were alive and well!

      We loved the hiking and especially kayaking on the pond

    • Emily F.
      Aug. 25, 2026

      Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      A little rowdy

      We were in campsite 20 with lots of room. The first night we were there we were near very loud groups which was difficult to sleep through. The next night everyone cleared out and we had a peaceful crowd. Bathrooms are nice, the park has great hiking trails and a nice day use area! There is also an area where we can rent canoes. I would definitely return, just wish there was a little more crowd control.

    • Dominika Z.
      Aug. 20, 2026

      Big Indian Wilderness Special Spot

      Perfect spot

      We really loved this spot- it was relaxing to listen to the sounds of the creek and not having any camping neighbors. The night sky was filled with stars and we even saw a rocket. I also appreciated having an outhouse on site- i would say the only downside was having to take our bag of poop+pee out with us when we left (site rules). The only other thing that was bothersome was being told that wood is provided at the site and then not realizing until after we got there that we would have to Venmo the owner $10 per bundle (I don’t mind paying, just wouldn’t been nice to know ahead of time that it wasn’t included in the price). I recommend this site for anyone who enjoys privacy and doesn’t mind a detox from WiFi.

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 14, 2026

      Schodack Island State Park Campground

      4 Night Stay

      The RV camp site was spread further apart from the other sites. It felt like you were in a secluded spot all by yourself. The camp staff were very helpful, campfire wood was a phone away and promptly delivered to your site. Nice variety of merchandise for sale. I love a souvenir from the places I visit. Although, it rained 2 of the days, it allowed some quiet time away.

    • Rae B.
      Aug. 12, 2026

      Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds

      Owners are rude

      Rip 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.

    • JThe Dyrt Pro User
      Aug. 11, 2026

      Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park

      Bare bones

      No hookups. It was wooded, quiet and dark at night. I used the dump station on my way out. The first time I ever saw a poop fountain. The sewer opening sticks up above ground level. The cover swivels away, so I couldn't put it on top of my hose. And then, when I tried to rinse it, there was nowhere for it to go, because the inlet is elevated.

    • Lauren Q.
      Aug. 8, 2026

      Jellystone Park™ Gardiner

      Overall good stay

      We 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.

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jul. 23, 2026

      Copake Camping Resort

      They are not dog friendly

      The neighbor cry about a dog that barks and then we are no good

    Guide to Hurley

    The Catskill region surrounding Hurley, New York sits at elevations ranging from 200 to 4,000 feet, creating diverse microclimates for camping throughout the season. Temperatures can drop significantly at night even in summer, with 30-degree swings common at higher elevations. The wooded campsites typically remain 5-10 degrees cooler than nearby towns, making it a popular destination for escaping summer heat.

    What to do

    Fishing opportunities: Several lakes in the region offer good fishing without requiring a boat. At North-South Lake Campground, campers can fish in two connected lakes. "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time," mentions one visitor who enjoys the water access.

    Hiking from camp: Many top camping spots near Hurley connect directly to trail systems. At Woodland Valley Campground, you can access the popular Slide Mountain Wilderness. A camper notes, "Large campsite, clean facilities, fire pit, friendly and knowledgeable staff. This is an excellent site if you're looking to explore the Slide Mountain Wilderness and a great place to prep if you're planning to go backpacking as well."

    Waterfall exploration: The region contains numerous accessible waterfalls within short driving distance of campgrounds. According to a visitor at North-South Lake Campground, "Located just about a mile from Kaaterskill Falls this campground couldn't be in a better spot. We had a wonderful weekend there. The restrooms were clean and had showers, which we did not expect."

    Rock climbing access: The Shawangunk Mountains offer world-class climbing opportunities. Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground provides the closest legal camping to these formations. A reviewer states, "Love this campground! Have been here several times and have never had a complaint... Located really close to the Gunks for climbing and also some great hikes around the area."

    What campers like

    Creek access: Many campsites in the region back up to streams or creeks. At Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, some sites sit directly on a creek. "Stayed for a night. We were over in 'Lover's Lane' so it was isolated on a separate loop. Couples only on this loop, no kids! Pricey--$60 a night. But super nice being right on the creek--we took our chairs and plopped down in the water," shares one camper.

    Wooded privacy: Most campgrounds maintain natural forest between sites. According to a visitor at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, "Rip Van Winkle is a beautiful campground, it's well run, well maintained, and has a lot to do! 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."

    Clean facilities: Many campgrounds in the area maintain above-average restroom facilities. At Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground, "The bathrooms were fine. They were clean but sometimes ran out of toilet paper... The fireplaces at each site are cleaned out in between visitors so that was nice."

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Where are the best camping spots in Hurley?

    The Catskill region near Hurley offers excellent camping options. North-South Lake Campground is one of the larger public campgrounds with well-spaced sites and a huge lake, perfect for families. Another top choice is Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground, nestled in the Catskills with large campsites mostly surrounded by trees, providing a good balance of privacy and community. The campground's location offers easy access to surrounding areas. For those seeking a more unique experience, the Catskills region has several additional options with varying levels of amenities and natural features.

    What amenities are available at Hurley campgrounds?

    Campgrounds around Hurley offer diverse amenities to suit various camping preferences. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds features two private lakes for fishing (state license required for river fishing), playgrounds, basketball courts, swimming pool, and a remote control car track. Treetopia Campground provides unique glamping experiences with RV sites and yurts. Other area campgrounds typically include basic facilities like picnic tables, fire rings, and parking at sites. Many have shower facilities (though quality varies), dump stations, and recycling centers. Some offer water recreation options including beaches, boat rentals, and fishing opportunities.

    When is the best season to go camping in Hurley?

    Late spring through early fall offers the best camping experience around Hurley, with summer being the peak season. May through September provides comfortable temperatures, though early May can still be cool as noted by visitors to Spacious Skies Woodland Hills. For fewer crowds, consider visiting Little Pond Campground during weekdays or avoiding holiday weekends. September is particularly pleasant with mild weather and reduced crowds. Be prepared for occasional rain throughout the season—some campers have experienced heavy rain, particularly in August. Always check weather forecasts before your trip, as Catskill Mountain weather can be variable.

    Keep Exploring

    3. View all New York cities for camping