3 campgrounds with availability next weekend
Jellystone Park Gardiner and Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offer cabin accommodations near Kerhonkson, New York. Cabins typically include electricity, refrigerators, and basic furniture, with varying levels of kitchen facilities. Rustic cabins provide simple sleeping arrangements with cots or bunk beds, while deluxe options feature more comprehensive amenities including indoor bathrooms. Most cabins include picnic tables and outdoor fire rings for cooking and evening relaxation. "The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend."
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres offers family-friendly cabin options that accommodate groups of various sizes. Reservations are essential, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. Many campgrounds operate seasonally, with most open from April through October or November. Pet policies vary by location—some cabins welcome pets while others restrict them. A reviewer noted, "Our RV site was private, surrounded by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table," which applies to many cabin sites as well.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities vary widely—some cabins offer refrigerators and hotplates while others provide only outdoor cooking options. On-site camp stores at locations like Jellystone Park Gardiner stock essential supplies, firewood, and basic food items. Visitors staying in more rustic cabins should plan to bring cooking equipment, flashlights, and weather-appropriate clothing. Cabins with indoor plumbing are limited, so guests should expect to use nearby bathhouses with showers and flush toilets in most locations.
"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."
"As part of the Thousand Trails group, this campground has many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes."
"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."
"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 next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $102 / night
"We stayed for 3 nights in June in a rustic cabin. There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby."
"There’s a fun splash park with water slides and 2 pools, restaurant onsite, clean bathrooms and showers. Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table."
"This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore. Nice bathrooms and showers!"
from $78 - $400 / night
"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."
from $175 - $250 / night
"We parked right next to our camp site and had water, fire pit, outlets, and our car all in one area. One of the owners came out to make sure we were all ok."
"Fairly secluded and Surrounded by a stream. Electrical and water on every site was a bonus. We had a good time"
from $30 - $60 / night
from $199 / night
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.
RangerI'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
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 reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
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!
The Catskill Mountain region near Kerhonkson sits at elevations ranging from 600 to 4,000 feet, creating diverse microclimates for camping experiences throughout the area. Cabin accommodations near Kerhonkson, New York typically feature varying levels of amenities depending on location and price point. The camping season generally runs from April through October, with most facilities closing during the winter months due to snowfall that averages 50-60 inches annually.
Creek exploration: Boulder Point Campground offers excellent access to local waterways. "Ashley here with The Dyrt! We're so excited to have Richard's property on our platform. This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore."
Water activities: Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds provides stream access directly from campsites. "Amazing campground with perfectly spaced large sites. There's a few playgrounds a great pool and a lot of amenities can't wait to go back," notes Richard V. Another camper adds, "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."
Hiking trails: Mills Norrie State Park Campground offers extensive trail systems. "Outdoor lovers dream. Deserted during the week but packed on weekends. Sites are large and spread nicely. There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite," explains Michael G. The campground provides direct access to riverside trails and connects to larger regional path networks.
Private sites: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers secluded camping options. "The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish. The nearby towns are adorable and offer shopping, hiking, farms, and more," shares Kasey M. This location provides a good balance of natural settings with modern amenities.
Stargazing: Korns Campgrounds offers minimal light pollution for astronomy enthusiasts. "The campgrounds were clean and beautiful. We parked right next to our camp site and had water, fire pit, outlets, and our car all in one area. One of the owners came out to make sure we were all ok... my favorite was the stars at night. There was no light pollution and it was absolutely beautiful," reports Daniella P.
Seasonal programming: Jellystone Park Gardiner provides structured activities throughout their operating season. "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity," mentions Jennifer I. Another reviewer noted, "This place is great for kids or diverse groups that all want to do different things. It's very family themed and fun for everyone. However, it can end up being as crowded as an amusement park depending on when you go."
Bathroom facilities: Cabin accommodations near Kerhonkson vary widely in bathroom access. At some locations, shared facilities may be overused during peak times. "This is my second time I visited the park, the first time was 4 years ago and we stayed in a cabin, but a few weeks ago we decided to stay in a tent side and it was a nice experience except for some things... the worst experience was bathrooms, very few for the number of sites and people it covers. They need to add more bathrooms," notes Elizabeth M.
Site selection: Many cabin rentals near Kerhonkson require advance planning. "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," shares Kathy G.
Seasonal limitations: Most cabin rentals in the region operate only from April through October. "We spent two separate weekends at this campground; one during October and the other during early May. Camping here during October was, by far, better. The foliage was turned to all hues of orange, yellow, green, and red," explains Larissa C.
Water features: Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres offers extensive water recreation for children. "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," reports Sambath T.
Noise considerations: Family cabins may be located near activity centers. "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. The kids were around until about 10:30 or so each night," explains Stephanie H.
Transportation needs: Some larger campgrounds require significant walking between amenities. "Love it here but renting a golf cart is prob not the best option $175 for 2 days and it only goes 5mph I can walk faster than that," notes Scott, highlighting the cost considerations for getting around larger properties with small children.
Site leveling: RV pads at cabins near Kerhonkson vary in quality and levelness. "Very easy to level and setup on #7. Full connections. Pay showers and laundry onsite. Loved having gated security," reports C O.
Site privacy: Look for wooded RV sites for more seclusion. "This was my first stay at any TT campground and I wasn't sure what to expect with this campground as the reviews are so mixed. While I don't have other TT campgrounds to compare this to, I do have a lot of experience in state parks and private campgrounds. If you are looking for an RV resort-type place, this isn't it. If you are looking for a CAMPground, this is a wonderful place!" shares Inez W.
Off-season considerations: Early or late season camping offers different experiences. "The campground was nicely maintained and space was restricted between sites due to Covid. 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," notes Rebecca Y.
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