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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.
"Just ok distance between camp sites. If we return we might try the more upper loop further from the front"
"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."
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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"
"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"
from $34 - $55 / night
Check Availability"Entrance is soft"
"Was a great location for winter camping. Site easily accessible from road. Beautiful, peaceful, great time!"
"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"
"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"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."
from $75 - $239 / night
Check Availability"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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ScoutWe have been seasonal campers for years. It is very quiet.I live around 7 minutes from this campsite and i will always come back. The owner talks to you no matter where you see him. He helps you out with anything you need. He is always busy doing something . If anything goes wrong on your campsite he is quick to fix it. I appreciate everything he is doing.
GuideThis 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.
GuideOur 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.
ScoutWe 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.
ScoutWe 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.
ScoutFYI 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.
ScoutOwners are amazing, family oriented, campground has tons for kids to do and is close to Roscoe. Our family goes every year
TravelerGreat spot, great location. FYI to anyone who comes in the winter, it's not plowed, so you may need to adjust your plans accordingly.
ScoutLean-to is just off the Mink Hollow trail near the Devil's Path there is an outhouse near lean-to. A reliable piped spring is a quarter mile away.
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.
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!"
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."
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."
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.
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 161 campgrounds and RV parks near North Blenheim, NY and 15 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 4.8-star rating from 8 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near North Blenheim, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near North Blenheim, NY.
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