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    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.

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      1. Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground

      4.7(23)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

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      2. Mills Norrie State Park Campground

      4.0(16)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 $17 - $102 / night

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      3. 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

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      4. Jellystone Park™ Gardiner

      4.3(32)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."

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      5. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds

      4.6(16)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."

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      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

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      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."

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      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."

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      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."

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      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

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    • MThe Dyrt PRO User
      Jun. 10, 2026

      New York City North-Newburgh KOA

      Pleasantly rustic and quiet for the area

      We've only stayed overnight at this campground. Roads are all paved, and some sites as well. They stagger the campers so that you don't look right into another camper, which makes it feel like you are camping in the woods.

      Lots of trees so watch DVD or OTA television as you likely won't get satellite TV in your rig. Large swimming pool and playground for kids. There is an activity center where you can get something to eat, and sit on the deck to enjoy the scenery.

      Sites are level. Staff are friendly. The camp store is large and well stocked in just about anything that you could need.

      Enough trees that if you have a large rig and are towing you need to use some care leaving your RV site.

    • M
      Jun. 4, 2026

      North-South Lake Campground

      scenic campground

      This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State. The campsites are well laid out, the surroundings are stunning, and the entire campground is very clean and well maintained. We visited in October, and it was pleasantly uncrowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful fall scenery made for a perfect camping trip. I'm not sure how busy it gets during the peak summer season, but our autumn visit was fantastic. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back.

    • M
      Jun. 4, 2026

      New York City North/Newburgh KOA

      worst campground

      This was by far the worst campground we have ever stayed at. First of all, the campground is basically just a large open field where everyone is on display. There is absolutely no privacy. If that's not enough and you want even more attention, choose a site near the playground, where you'll have a constant audience. The bathrooms were also extremely dirty and poorly maintained, which only added to the overall disappointing experience. The biggest issue, however, is the complete lack of quiet hours enforcement. Until at least 1:00 AM, there were screaming children, loud groups of intoxicated adults, and nonstop noise. It felt more like a chaotic party zone than a campground. There seemed to be no rules, no supervision, and no consideration for people who actually came to relax. The sites farther back in the woods offer a little more privacy, but don't expect peace and quiet there either. This campground may be fine if your goal is to drink and party outdoors, but if you're looking for a relaxing camping experience, I would strongly recommend staying elsewhere. The only positive part of our stay was seeing a few baby deer wandering through the campground. They were adorable and ended up being the highlight of our trip.

    • M
      Jun. 1, 2026

      Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

      Quiet place with great location

      Good, quiet place to spend the night, but there are a few things to keep in mind. This is primarily a climbers’ campground, so by around 9 PM most people are already asleep and the lights are off. If you’re looking for a peaceful and quiet night, that’s definitely a plus. Sites 8–15 were our favorite because they are away from vehicle traffic. Site #8 is probably the best of them. Site #15 is only about a 2-minute walk from the parking area at a brisk pace, but that’s without carrying gear. If you have a lot of equipment or heavy bags, these sites may not be the most convenient choice. The showers cost $0.25 per minute, and don’t be surprised if you end up sharing the changing area with another person. Overall, this is a simple, quiet place to sleep and rest for the night rather than a destination campground with lots of amenities

    • Emily F.
      Jun. 1, 2026

      Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

      Site 13

      Our site had a lot of space. Watched a video on YouTube that was a walk through of each site. So peaceful. Lots of good hiking. Sinks for dishes, clean bathrooms and showers.

    • Jacob Y.
      May. 29, 2026

      Devil's Tombstone Campground

      Entitled Arrogant Staff

      We have camped for years all over the Northeast and have never experienced campground staff as rude, patronizing, and overbearing as we did at Devil’s Tombstone Campground. It felt like our group was constantly being watched and corrected over every minor thing imaginable instead of simply being treated like paying guests trying to enjoy the weekend. The campground itself was disappointing, but the staff attitude was by far the worst part of the experience. Unless you want to be nitpicked every time you do literally anything, then you might not want to camp here.

    • Jacob Y.
      May. 29, 2026

      Devil's Tombstone Campground

      Entitled Arrogant Staff

      We have camped for years all over the Northeast and have never experienced campground staff as rude, patronizing, and overbearing as we did at Devil’s Tombstone Campground. It felt like our group was constantly being watched and corrected over every minor thing imaginable instead of simply being treated like paying guests trying to enjoy a weekend camping. The campground itself was disappointing, but the staff attitude was by far the worst part of the experience. We do not recommend this campground to anyone, unless you want to have anxiety when they drive by every 5 minutes to check on every minor thing. By the way, the walk from the check in shack to the end of the campground is at most 0.2 miles.

    • Danielle S.
      May. 29, 2026

      Devil's Tombstone Campground

      Experienced Campers — First Time Ever Leaving a Negative Review

      FYI this is my first time ever writing a negative campground review, but this experience deserves one. Our large family group stayed at Devil’s Tombstone Campground over Memorial Day weekend, and despite having camped dozens of times over the years, this was by far the worst campground and staff experience we’ve ever had. 

      When we arrived there was no caretaker present, no cell service to call the posted number, and we were later condescendingly told we “should have checked in” and “should have knocked”— both of which we did. We were then told the posted number was “only for emergencies,” despite nowhere stating that. The first caretaker who checked us in was pleasant, but after that it felt like staff constantly monitored and corrected our group over extremely minor issues: partially parking on grass, briefly parking near the bathroom walkway, plugging into an outlet near the restroom during 40-degree rainy weather, hanging signs, and even checking our tarp lines on trees. Many of these rules were not posted anywhere. 

      After someone plugged into the bathroom outlet because they were freezing (there was no sign that said you couldn't and it was not listed in the rules), the bathroom power was shut off entirely, leaving the bathrooms without lights at night, which created an obvious safety issue. Around the same time, a camera suddenly appeared near the outlet area, which felt excessive and uncomfortable. 

      Meanwhile, staff spent hours mowing, weed-whacking, and chain sawing during the middle of Friday on Memorial Day weekend while simultaneously nitpicking campers over every little thing. 

      The final straw was being told we could not use a fully enclosed propane fire pit with no embers during cold, windy, rainy weather. After expressing frustration over the constant nitpicking, forest rangers were called on us the next morning. Staff reportedly told them we had garbage and food everywhere, which was completely false. Thankfully the rangers themselves were respectful and seemed to quickly realize we were simply a group trying to enjoy our weekend. 

      The campground itself was also very misleading compared to online photos. The “lake” is more like a shallow pond unsuitable for meaningful fishing, kayaking, or swimming. The supposedly stocked creek running through the campground was completely dry, there is no running water in the bathrooms, and a main road cuts directly through the campground with traffic flying by at highway speeds. 

      We still managed to have fun because we enjoy spending time outdoors together, but we would absolutely not return or recommend this campground.

    • Sue B.The Dyrt PRO User
      May. 6, 2026

      Jug End Dispersed — Appalachian National Scenic Trail

      Dispersed Camping?

      Between Sage's Ravine and Jug End Road there are five backcountry campsites on the Appalachian Trail. Sage's Ravine Laurel Ridge Race Brook Falls (with a shelter) The Hemlocks (with a shelter) Glen Brook (with a shelter) After descending Mt. Everett, you descend to Guilder Pond State Park. It is a day use park with trash cans and in season it also has a porta potty and a few picnic tables. No camping besides those already mentioned, which are all A.T. campsites. Jug End Road allows overnight parking (often used by folks hiking the A.T.) but I wouldn't classify that as dispersed camping unless you just need a place to pull over and sleep for a night. Each site mentioned, with the exception of Race Brook, is no more than .2 off the A.T.

    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.

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