3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin camping options exist within a short drive of Preston Hollow, New York. A Promise to Gaia/Garden of One offers rustic cabin accommodations with picnic tables, trash service, and showers. Max V. Shaul State Park also provides cabins with fire pits and picnic areas. According to one visitor, the Max V. Shaul State Park has "clean and well-kept" bathrooms and showers, with "friendly and helpful" staff who check the campground regularly. Most cabins include basic furnishings but guests should verify if electricity, heating, or air conditioning is available before booking.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Country Roads Campground offers cabin rentals with various amenities including electric hookups, water access, and firewood for purchase. Pet policies vary by location, with many sites like Treetopia Campground and Brookside Campground allowing pets with certain restrictions. A visitor noted that Treetopia is "in a class all by itself" with deck sites perfect for morning coffee. Reservations are recommended, especially during summer months when campgrounds reach capacity.
Visitors should plan to bring their own bedding, towels, and cooking supplies for most cabin stays. While some locations like Country Roads Campground have on-site markets for basic provisions, others have limited services. Firewood is available for purchase at most campgrounds, including Max V. Shaul State Park, where reviewers mention it is "reasonably" priced. Cooking facilities vary from basic fire pits to more equipped kitchenettes in premium cabins. Nearby towns offer grocery stores for additional supplies, though stocking up before arrival is advisable.
"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
"Book your stay in this sweet cabin and come back here to leave them some love."
from $75 - $239 / 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."
"I went last year with my kids they loved the arcade small but it's a camp ground the playground area was nice."
"Nice and clean restrooms very friendly staff I would come back here again and recommended."
"Great place that’s about 50/50 permanent sites and rentals."
"Good location. Close to Hudson River and Albany."
from $275 - $395 / night
"I went here with my friend and we were using it as our base camp as we went out in trails in the eastern Catskills notably the Devils Path, echo lake, etc."
"We had a great time with a playground and pool basketball 🏀 court. Game room and snacks a nicely stocked camp store and exceptionally clean bath houses and laundry facilities."
"Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York!"
"We went in late September and stayed on one of their deck sites with our Class B (Winnebago). I LOVED sitting out on the deck every morning for my coffee while taking in the fall air."
from $60 - $100 / night
from $55 - $195 / 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.
TravelerSpaces were easy in/out. Mature trees between sites. Pool, office, pickleball, k9kamp, bathrooms were all nice.
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.
ScoutThe neighbor cry about a dog that barks and then we are no good
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!
TravelerPeople are super friendly and helpful. Campground is well maintained and very secure. RV site was very large and mostly level. Good location. Close to Hudson River and Albany.
ScoutGilbert Lake State Park is located about 11 miles north of Oneonta, New York. I have camped here for a number of summers at their Hilltop Section, never dissapointed. There are a few trails that traverse the park for a few miles that are always green and shady. The lake offers swimming and kayaking. There is a concession stand and even a small museum that chronicles the efforts of the national CCC program under Roosevelt that constructed the park in the 1930's. After a long day of hiking, the campgrounds hot showers offer a great reprieve.
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.
Cabin camping options around Preston Hollow, New York extend beyond the immediate vicinity with several options within a 30-minute drive. This eastern Catskills area sits at approximately 900 feet elevation with moderate summer temperatures in the 70s-80s°F and cooler spring and fall conditions. Winter camping is limited as most facilities close by mid-October.
Hiking nearby trails: Max V. Shaul State Park Campground offers proximity to several waterfalls and Vroman's Nose. According to Brian H., there's "no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and vromans nose," making it an excellent base for day hikers.
Swimming options: Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds features a creek and pool perfect for cooling off. Kathy G. notes, "The creek on the property (Plattekill) is great, the pond is fun to fish in," while another camper shared they "took our chairs and plopped down in the water."
Farm animals: Some cabin rentals near Preston Hollow offer unique animal experiences. At Brookside Campground, David R. mentions there's a "small farm right next to our site, goats, cow chickens, ducks, geese," providing an additional attraction for guests.
Modern bathroom facilities: Several cabins near Preston Hollow feature updated restroom facilities. At Max V. Shaul State Park Campground, Tom S. notes the "bath house is clean and modern," while Holly R. mentions that "The park is currently undergoing construction on 2 new bathhouses."
Spacious sites: Country Roads Campground offers well-spaced tent sites beyond the RV area. William R. explains they have "about 10-15 great tent sites back beyond the RV area...and they are nice and spread out," while another camper mentions the "spacious sites" and "super friendly and helpful staff."
Family-friendly activities: Preston Hollow area cabin rentals often include recreational options. At Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds, Richard V. comments on the "Amazing campground with perfectly spaced large sites. There's a few playgrounds a great pool and a lot of amenities," while Holly P. calls it a "fantastic little campground with lots of activities for kids."
Winter closure dates: Most cabin facilities around Preston Hollow close seasonally. Country Roads Campground operates "May 15 to Columbus Day," while Max V. Shaul runs "May 19 to October 10," limiting winter cabin options.
Traffic noise considerations: At Max V. Shaul State Park Campground, Tom S. notes "there is a well traveled road near the park so you get traffic noise," something to consider when selecting a cabin site.
Campsite layout variations: Some campgrounds have distinct camping areas. Ryan S. recommends at Max V. Shaul: "If we return we might try the more upper loop further from the front," indicating site placement can affect your experience.
Facility age differences: Cabin facilities vary in age and condition. Chelsea B. cautions about Brookside Campground: "this was mostly a trailer park...Just not the vibe I'm going for," highlighting the importance of researching the facility type.
Playground access: Multiple cabin rentals near Preston Hollow offer play facilities. Michael A. at Brookside Campground says "my kids loved the arcade small but it's a camp ground the playground area was nice," and their "kids can go check out" the animals.
Pool availability: Swimming options exist at several locations. At Blue Mountain Campground, Kimberly G. notes they had "a great time with a playground and pool basketball court. Game room and snacks a nicely stocked camp store and exceptionally clean bath houses."
Adults-only options: For those seeking quiet cabin stays, Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds offers a dedicated couples section. Kyla B. mentions staying in "Lover's Lane so it was isolated on a separate loop. Couples only on this loop, no kids!"
Storm contingencies: Brookside Campground demonstrated care during weather events. Michael A. shares "We use tents and got a bad storm the owner called and let up bunk in the arcade for the night since she was worried," showing staff responsiveness to safety concerns.
Full hookup options: Several campgrounds near Preston Hollow offer complete RV services. At Little Lake Campground, Benjamin C. notes "Electric, water, and septic hookups were all modern and in great shape," valuable for RVers using cabin facilities for additional guests.
Site escort service: Country Roads Campground provides arrival assistance. Philip M. appreciated that "We were escorted to our site upon arrival and I certainly appreciated that as we were very tired after a long day of travel."
Deck sites for smaller vehicles: Treetopia Campground offers unique setup options. Janly P. shared: "We went in late September and stayed on one of their deck sites with our Class B (Winnebago). I LOVED sitting out on the deck every morning for my coffee while taking in the fall air."
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