Best Campgrounds near North Blenheim, NY

North Blenheim, New York and the surrounding Catskill region offer multiple camping options ranging from state parks to dispersed forest sites. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground provides developed sites with electric hookups, while Burnt Rossman State Forest features more primitive dispersed camping opportunities. The landscape includes several campgrounds that accommodate tents, RVs, and cabins, with Country Roads Campground offering 118 sites with full hookups near Gilboa. Duck Pond Campsite and Betty Brook Camp provide more secluded dispersed camping experiences within the forest setting approximately 10 miles from North Blenheim.

Camping season typically runs from May through mid-October in most established campgrounds, with some facilities closing after Columbus Day weekend. Water access varies significantly between developed and dispersed sites, with many state park campgrounds providing drinking water, showers, and restroom facilities, while forest campsites require visitors to bring their own supplies. Cell service can be limited or non-existent in more remote areas, particularly in the forest sites. Many campgrounds require advance reservations, especially during summer weekends. As one camper noted, "There is no cell service and just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged."

Waterfront camping receives consistently positive reviews, with sites along creeks and ponds being particularly sought after. Duck Pond Campsite and Little Pond Campground offer water proximity, though access routes may require preparation. Campers frequently mention wildlife encounters as highlights, including black bears, deer, and beavers. Several visitors highlighted the balance between natural settings and reasonable access to nearby towns. One reviewer described their campsite as "very private and right on the pond," noting that "all sites are fairly private." Hiking opportunities abound near many campgrounds, with trail connections to larger wilderness areas like the Catskill Forest Preserve. Most developed campgrounds provide fire rings and picnic tables, while dispersed sites may have minimal amenities but offer greater seclusion.

Best Camping Sites Near North Blenheim, New York (156)

    1. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Fultonham, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-4711

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Just ok distance between camp sites. If we return we might try the more upper loop further from the front"

    "there's no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and vromans nose"

    2. Nickerson Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Gilboa, NY
    4 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 588-7327

    "Our site was on top of the creek, close to the path down to the water and close to a hiking trail. During our visit we drove around the nearby towns and didn't find much to see or do with our time."

    "We had reservations about being side by side with other RVs but the site we were in was so big and being in a valley with huge trees all around a large open grassy area in the middle made everything feel"

    3. Country Roads Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-6397

    $34 - $55 / night

    "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"

    4. Burnt Rossman State Forest - Westkill Camp

    2 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    4 miles

    "Entrance is soft"

    "Was a great location for winter camping. Site easily accessible from road. Beautiful, peaceful, great time!"

    5. Duck Pond Campsite

    2 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    3 miles

    "After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived a surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad."

    "Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads"

    6. North-South Lake Campground

    43 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    28 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 589-5058

    $22 - $44 / night

    "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."

    "Had a great time at this campground- surrounded by many returning campers which gave the whole experience a good community vibe. Ice cream truck comes around each evening in the summer."

    7. Betty Brook Camp

    2 Reviews
    West Fulton, NY
    5 miles

    "I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."

    8. Little Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 652-6520

    9. A Promise to Gaia/Garden of One

    1 Review
    Rensselaerville, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 797-3373

    $75 - $239 / night

    10. Woodland Valley Campground — DEC

    29 Reviews
    Phoenicia, NY
    31 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 688-7647

    $20 / night

    "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. "

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Recent Reviews near North Blenheim, NY

467 Reviews of 156 North Blenheim Campgrounds


  • Tamar W.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    The Peekamoose Valley

    Not all sites open

    Despite current info posted online and even at the Lower Field site, not all sites are open. Only the Lower Field site is open. We walked down the hill, across the bridge, and looked at a few sites in each direction. It was walk-in only and about a 5-10 minute walk to the first site. The setting was nice, close to the creek, with a stone fire ring at each. You can see the folks in the next site but there’s quite a bit of privacy. There wasn’t much wood laying around to make a fire, so plan ahead. The ports potties are in the parking lot so it’s likely that you won’t make the trek up to them. Make sure you know the rules about how far away from the water you should pee and whatnot. I believe it’s on the info sign nearby. We have a roof top tent and we were stopping in the middle of a long drive so we just waited until dark and popped it in the parking lot and then left in the morning but I don’t think you’re supposed to do that. FYI they empty the dumpsters at 4am on Monday and then do the ports potties at 7am. Yay.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 6, 2025

    Hide-A-Way Campsites

    Quaint and truly hid away

    Well maintained clean campground. Friendly attendants guided us to site and directed in spot. Gravel unlevel pad full hookups.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Little Pond Campground

    Small sites and no service

    I didn’t hate this campground, but I won’t be going back.

    It’s a nice campground and perfect for single/family camping. I would not choose this location if I were taking a group of people. The sites are on the smaller side and many have slanted entrances.

    The campground is kept clean and the bathrooms were tidy. 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.

    There is a pond and there’s kayaks, canoes, etc for rent. 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. There are some water front sites that you can use to access the water with a boat or paddle board.

    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. That’s a non- starter for me. It would be beneficial if they had service near the entrance at least for people to check in with Family.

  • Joe M.
    Aug. 13, 2025

    Peaceful Valley Campsite

    STAY FAR AWAY!!!

    Stay clear!  Owner is a rude, nasty, vile human being!  He doesn’t care about paying costumers, they are a nuisance to him!  He overcharges customers constantly.  Cabins and bathrooms are filthy.  0 stars

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Hartwick Highlands Campground

    Closest campground to Dreams Park

    Great campground very well kept and closest to Dreams Park. We drove around to the three closest RV parks to Dreams Park and would definitely stay here with the team and / or on your own. Security gate to enter and exit, pool, store, arcade, wide open where the RV’s are.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Cooperstown Beaver Valley Campground

    Great proximity to Dreams Park

    Cute cabins, lots of great amenities, pools, corn hole, volleyball net, nicely kept baseball fields , store, areas for group picnics. You could have the whole team stay here in the cabins and bring RV’s too. Only 10min or so to dreams park. Wooded area where RV’s are and separate area where the cabins are. Great spot. Festive and well kept.

  • Jennifer H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Cooperstown Family Campground

    Great spot for a week at Dreams Park

    Peaceful, quiet, spread out. We had a big grass baseball field almost all to ourselves. Showers, bathrooms, efficient store, 24 hours laundry, 12 or so arcade machines in a cute barn they’ll open up for you when you want to play. Fire circles great for evening campfires. A pool across the street that seemed well cared for. A couple ponds that have Canadian geese. You feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere. Tons of trees and wide open space. Healthy grass sites to park on with water, electric and sewer hook ups.

  • B
    Jul. 21, 2025

    Foothills

    Nice place

    Foothills is a great choice for families or groups of friends who want to immerse themselves in nature with many gentle amenities and relaxing spaces.


Guide to North Blenheim

The North Blenheim region sits at an elevation of approximately 1,100 feet in the western Catskills, where streams cut through forested valleys with slopes reaching 30-40% grades. The camping season extends slightly longer at lower elevations near North Blenheim than in the higher peaks, with some dispersed sites remaining accessible into November when snow hasn't accumulated. Water availability varies dramatically depending on rainfall, with some stream-fed sites drying up during late summer droughts.

What to do

Hiking to waterfalls: Several trails connect campsites to notable cascades within 20 minutes of North Blenheim. At Max V. Shaul State Park Campground, campers can access nearby falls as one reviewer notes, "there's no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and vromans nose."

Swimming in mountain lakes: The twin lakes at North-South Lake Campground provide popular swimming spots during summer months when water temperatures reach the mid-70s. "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time," reports one regular visitor.

Creek exploration: Many sites feature direct creek access for wading and exploration. At Woodland Valley Campground, campers enjoy the natural soundtrack: "the mountain creek is like nature singing a lullaby - sleeping next to it was very relaxing."

Stargazing: The limited light pollution around North Blenheim creates excellent night sky viewing conditions. Woodland Valley campers report being able to "see the stars through the canopy - very very enjoyable!"

What campers like

Private waterfront sites: Duck Pond Campsite offers secluded pond-front camping with minimal facilities. "The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad. So few people passed by and very unknown quite and we just loved the experience," notes one camper.

Family-friendly amenities: Nickerson Park Campground provides recreational facilities for children. "The pool/water slides were a hit with the kids! Also, the staff come around to pick up your trash bags daily, which was a nice little perk," shares one family.

Modern bathhouses: Several campgrounds have recently upgraded their facilities. At Max V. Shaul State Park, "The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept. The staff is friendly and helpful, and check the campground regularly so you can feel safe."

Stream-side camping: Multiple reviewers highlight the calming effect of creekside sites. Betty Brook Camp offers this experience, with one camper stating: "Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream."

What you should know

Road conditions: Access to remote sites can be challenging. One Duck Pond Campsite visitor warns: "The road in on old cemetery rd was pretty rough, so we decided to go out the other way, which was way worse... Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads."

Limited connectivity: Cell service is spotty throughout the region. Betty Brook Camp is "rather remote, but it is right along West kill road. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away. It's a small town, with just a gas station store."

Size restrictions: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger vehicles. "I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small, but it's in state park, and there's tons of walking that can be done," advises a local about Betty Brook Camp.

Weather preparedness: Mountain weather can change quickly even in summer. Woodland Valley campers reported: "we got rained out. but it was still an awesome campground. private and just secluded enough. everyone was friendly."

Tips for camping with families

Terraced camping areas: Some campgrounds design their layouts to create natural play spaces. At Nickerson Park, "Groups of sites sit on level terraces stepped down toward the river. The center area of each grouping of sites had a common use area with tether ball, playgrounds, privies, or additional parking."

Activity planning: Country Roads Campground offers organized events for children. "They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo," mentions one visitor who camped in the tent area.

Water safety: The streams and ponds have varying depths and currents. Little Lake Campground maintains "lots of wooded sites, and open areas for kids to play. We were impressed by how they didn't cram extra sites into these areas, though there is plenty of room."

Noise considerations: Campgrounds vary in noise levels depending on their location. "This campground is a secret gem. They have new bathrooms/showers and family bathrooms. There's a playground, a pavilion, they do fireside jams," reports a Max V. Shaul visitor.

Tips from RVers

Site spacing: Little Lake Campground offers well-spaced sites for privacy. "Great place that's about 50/50 permanent sites and rentals... the campground is one of the quietest we've ever stayed at, both at night and in the morning."

Hookup quality: Newer electrical systems are available at some locations. Little Lake has "Electric, water, and septic hookups were all modern and in great shape."

Campsite escorts: Some parks provide arrival assistance. Country Roads Campground staff will guide you in: "We were escorted to our site upon arrival and I certainly appreciated that as we were very tired after a long day of travel."

Size considerations: Max V. Shaul State Park offers limited spaces for larger rigs. "The Max V. Shaul State Park is small and quiet - only 30 sites here, which are large, flat and sited well apart from each other. No hookups, just a picnic table, firepit."

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near North Blenheim, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, North Blenheim, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 156 campgrounds and RV parks near North Blenheim, NY and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near North Blenheim, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near North Blenheim, NY is Max V. Shaul State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near North Blenheim, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near North Blenheim, NY.