Osa Trail and Whispering Timbers Glamping offer secluded eco-friendly glamping experiences in the picturesque Catskills near Phoenicia. These boutique camping destinations feature upscale canvas accommodations and unique structures with electric hookups, comfortable beds, and essential modern amenities. One guest shared, "We had a great time staying here. It's a very beautiful campsite. There's lots of great hiking and activities in the area." While maintaining a rustic woodland atmosphere, these glamping sites provide the comforts visitors appreciate, including picnic tables, fire pits with provided firewood, and access to toilet facilities. The intimate settings—with Whispering Timbers offering just two glamping sites—ensure privacy and immersion in nature.
The Catskills region surrounding these glamping cabins provides abundant outdoor recreation opportunities, with several hiking trails connecting directly to the properties. Nearby Alder Lake offers additional exploration possibilities with its beautiful scenery and peaceful setting. A visitor noted, "Beautiful scenery and nice place to camp." Both glamping locations are conveniently accessible by car yet remain secluded enough to provide authentic forest experiences. Reservations are required for these popular boutique camping options, with both locations receiving five-star ratings from visitors who appreciate their blend of natural immersion and comfort. Most sites are seasonal, typically operating from spring through fall when the Catskills display their renowned foliage and optimal weather for outdoor activities.
"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."
"The camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities."
"We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine. The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean."
"We arrived here early afternoon, which ended up being perfect timing as we could set up everything and catch sunset by the fire."
"There are several beautiful, secluded hike-in sites along the lake which I would love to return to someday. The hike around the lake is a lovely, easy walk."
"Very secluded, though Alex is right down the driveway so didn't feel like the middle of nowhere."
from $135 - $155 / night
"The bathroom and bathhouse were a bit run down looking from the outside, but inside they were updated and clean."
"Nice and clean restrooms very friendly staff I would come back here again and recommended."
from $125 - $160 / night
"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"
"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."
"Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back."
"Great beach, 5 minute drive from campgound. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten. One caveat: beware of site G006."
Campground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $17 - $195 / night
"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."
"Amenities Bathrooms are older and need of some repair but let me tell you I was very happy to see a normal shower head with real hot water! So no complaints here."
ScoutOctober leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.
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.
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.
TravelerI called as we were 3 hours away for a spot for the night. The lady who answered was amazing and asked everything to pick us the right spot. We showed up after hours and found our spot. It was so peaceful and so beautiful. Bathrooms were extremely clean! I recommend this spot to everyone! Well worth it!
ScoutNow that All Star Baseball purchased this Oneonta campground this year, don't expect to stay here if you are not a baseball family. I went there in person yesterday for two nights at their"primitive" tent sites. After Hanna checked her computer, my dates were all cleared...great, then let me pay the $70... but no... she had to check with management first. I thought that was strange since that never happened to me before when getting any campsites elsewhere. I was told I'd be called later that day but nobody called me. I went back the next day only to be told all sites for the summer were rented out. Clearly that was not true based on her computer check the day before. BOTTOMLINE: if you are not a baseball family spending $1000's here, don't expect to even get the time of day. Therefore, they do not deserve anyone's business.
GuideWe'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.
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.
ScoutOwners are amazing, family oriented, campground has tons for kids to do and is close to Roscoe. Our family goes every year
Phoenicia, New York sits in the heart of the Catskill Mountains at around 800 feet elevation, offering campers a moderate climate with cool summer nights typically in the 50s even when days reach the 80s. The region features dense hardwood forests, with maple, oak, and birch trees providing natural shade at many camping areas, particularly useful during summer heat waves that occasionally pass through the region.
Fishing opportunities: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground offers excellent fishing access with calm waters. A camper noted, "The lake is gorgeous and there are plenty of nearby hikes for exploring. Wish I would have brought my fishing pole."
Hiking on interconnected trails: Alder Lake provides multiple trail options from camp. A visitor shared, "The hike around the lake is a lovely, easy walk. The hike trail that connects to the far end of the lake is 6+ miles and while there were no real views, it was lovely."
Farm animal viewing: For families, Brookside Campground offers a unique experience with onsite animals. A camper explained, "Small farm right next to our site, goats, cow chickens, ducks, geese."
Quiet weekday stays: Many sites are significantly less crowded midweek. One visitor at Lake Taghkanic noted, "We went on weekdays which is not crowded. Wal-Mart was 25 minutes from the campsite which make making meals lots simpler."
Platform tent sites: Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground offers elevated tent platforms that protect during rain. "The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection!" explained one camper who experienced rainfall.
Spacious tent-only areas: Country Roads Campground provides dedicated tent camping zones away from RVs. A camper mentioned, "Mainly an RV ground, but they have about 10-15 great tent sites back beyond the RV area. There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out."
Limited bathrooms at some sites: Guests at glamping locations near Phoenicia should prepare for basic facilities. At Osa Trail, campers appreciate the natural setting but access to facilities may be limited.
Weather preparation: The Catskills can experience sudden weather changes. A Nickerson Park camper shared, "It was a last minute decision for us to come here and we were so glad we did. We loved the pool, walking to the creek, and how wonderfully quiet it was most of the time."
Booking requirements: Most popular sites require advance booking, especially for glamping near Phoenicia. As one Whispering Timbers Glamping guest stated, "Whispering Timbers is a new glamping site on the Dyrt, check them out and make sure to leave a review after your stay!"
Choose family-focused campgrounds: Jellystone Park Gardiner caters specifically to families with children. A visitor noted, "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also."
Consider weekday visits: Weekend crowds can change the experience dramatically. A camper advised, "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."
Pack for varying conditions: The Catskills weather can shift suddenly. At Alder Lake, a camper recommended, "We stayed three nights in late October. Grabbed one of the two vehicle accessible campsites along the road which had some very light traffic."
Campground size considerations: Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers large-rig accommodation but reviews vary. "Our site was up front and we didn't venture into the park. We did use the laundry room, which needed some updates, especially some lighting," reported one RVer.
Site selection matters: When booking RV sites, location within campgrounds affects experience. One Rondout Valley camper advised, "The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish."
Water quality varies: Water systems differ between campgrounds. A guest noted, "They have many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. We loved our full hookup site minus the neighbors' weekend ragers."
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