Jeffersonville, New York camping areas sit within the foothills of the Catskill Mountains at approximately 1,200 feet elevation. Summer temperatures typically range from 55-85°F with cooler evenings compared to nearby valley areas. Most campgrounds in this region operate from May through mid-October, with peak fishing conditions occurring in spring and early fall.
What to do
River swimming: Little Pond Campground offers a beach area for swimming with clear water. "The beach area is clean and the water is clear. I was there middle of August and the water was not cold and quite comfortable," reports Giselle P.
Fishing opportunities: Several streams and rivers offer excellent angling conditions. "Nice quiet campgrounds close to the Beaver kill and great service staff was supper friendly and helpful," notes Kipa S. about Little Pond Campground.
Paddling rentals: Many campgrounds provide on-site boat rentals. "Got a kayak for the day and it was a great rate. Saw beavers and eagles," shares Lauren S. who stayed at Little Pond Campground.
Hiking access: Trail systems connect to many camping areas. "Nearby hiking paths provide scenic walking routes suitable for daily exercise," with varying difficulty levels from family-friendly walks to more challenging terrain.
What campers like
Waterfront sites: Beaverkill Campground features riverside locations. "Our site was on the Beaverkill River and provided a nice tranquil sound. We even had a resident chipmunk who was a blast to see running around looking for crumbs we may have dropped," explains Luke S.
Private walk-in options: Several campgrounds offer walk-in sites for added seclusion. "We had a walk in site and it was fantastic! Right on the water and pretty private. Each walk in site has its own bear box and outhouse," notes Lauren S.
Clean facilities: Campground management typically maintains high standards. "Bathrooms were very cleaned and everybody respected COVID-related social distancing," shares Sean F. from Beaverkill Campground.
Spacious campsites: Soaring Eagle Campground provides room to spread out. "The sites are larger than most campgrounds and well spaced out. I have been there on busy holiday weekends where it was full but still peaceful and private with a great community of campers," explains Nichole P.
What you should know
Limited cell service: Many campgrounds have weak or no connectivity. "Cell service is non existent and they have a pay phone near the entrance booth where you can use to make/receive phone calls. It's a 20 min drive back into town to get cell service," warns Giselle P.
Reservation methods vary: Hunter Lake Campgrounds requires phone reservations with payment by mail. "Yes I did have to mail a check for my reservation. Most of the sites are seasonal and there are very nice tent sites as well," confirms William J F.
Strict rules enforcement: Some locations maintain tight regulations. "It seems like the woman in charge is on a TOTAL power trip. Upon check in you're met with an extremely long list of rules," reports Gabriella G.
Bear precautions: This is bear country, requiring proper food storage. "The campground is in bear country so you have to be mindful about leaving food out when you're not at the site or asleep," advises Giselle P.