Best Tent Camping near Roscoe, NY

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Best Tent Sites Near Roscoe, NY (43)

    Camper-submitted photo from Alder lake
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    1. Alder lake

    7 Reviews
    25 Photos
    305 Saves
    Margaretville, New York

    There are five lean-tos as well as five primitive campsites marked with round, yellow, DEC markers. In addition, primitive camping is allowed. Campsites must be at least 150 feet away from the nearest road, trail, or body of water. Camping for more than three nights or in groups of ten or more requires a permit from the regional office.

    Camping is prohibited above 3,500 feet in elevation from March 22 until December 20 each year to protect the fragile summit environment. Campfires are permitted below 3,500 feet in elevation, but only dead and down fuel may be used. In an established campsite, use the existing fire ring. Before you leave, completely extinguish the fire. Never leave a fire unattended. The use of camp stoves is encouraged.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    • Standard (Tent/RV)
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Spring Mountain - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Spring Mountain - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Spring Mountain - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Spring Mountain - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Spring Mountain - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Bear Spring Mountain - DEC

    2. Bear Spring Mountain - DEC

    7 Reviews
    22 Photos
    33 Saves
    Downsville, New York

    Bear Spring Mountain is located in the western end of the Catskill Forest Preserve. The campgrounds beach, boat rental, and multi-use trail system offers fun for all ages. For the horse riding enthusiast, Spruce Grove camping and trail system is one of a kind facility in the Catskill region. This region is also known for its excellent hunting and fishing.

    The facility is broken into two distinct areas, the Launt Pond Area (the main campground) and the Spruce Grove Area which is 3.5 miles from the campground office. The Spruce Grove Area is equipped with pit toilets. The hot showers, rest rooms and garbage disposal area are all located in the Launt Pond Area. Spruce Grove campers have access to all amenities, however they will be a drive from their camping area. Amenities

    41 tent and trailer sites; picnic area with tables, grills, playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball and pavilion rental; rowboat, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals; firewood sales; trailer dump station; recycling center; flush toilets and hot showers at Launt Pond Area; boat launch; sand beach; 24 horse tie stalls and horse accessible ramp; 24 miles of multi-use trails. Please note: There are no horse rentals available at this campground. Proof of current negative Coggins Certificate is required for all horses entering the campground. Out-of state horse owners will be required to produce a 30-day health certificate Patrons must carry each horse's health papers with them at all times.

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    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • Tents
    • Trash

    $18 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from The Peekamoose Valley
    Camper-submitted photo from The Peekamoose Valley
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    3. The Peekamoose Valley

    6 Reviews
    21 Photos
    229 Saves
    Claryville, New York

    Peekamoose Valley: The Peekamoose Valley (County Route 42 in the Town of Denning) is a popular rustic camping area. Camping permits are now required to reserve primitive tent sites from May 15- September 15 of each year. Camping is restricted to reserved, designated campsites marked with the yellow camping symbol. Visit Reserve America (leaves DEC website) to make a reservation.

    Lower Field: Camping is restricted to 12 designated sites. Permits can be obtained from Reserve America.

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    Camper-submitted photo from Giant Ledge Primitive Camp
    Camper-submitted photo from Giant Ledge Primitive Camp
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      Camper-submitted photo from Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
      Camper-submitted photo from Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

      8. Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

      8 Reviews
      45 Photos
      82 Saves
      Accord, New York

      The campground is dedicated to the memory of Sam Pryor, an extraordinary conservationist whose life's work included bringing this project to fruition. More information about the campground can be found at https://americanalpineclub.org/gunks-campground 

      The American Alpine Club and Mohonk Preserve are cooperatively managing the campground. Campground amenities include a pavilion and cooking area, bathhouse and restroom facilities, and circulation trails. There are 24 drive-in spots (one vehicle per site) and 26 walk-in spots. All sites accommodate up to two tents (and four people) per pad. Showers are $1 for 4 minutes and are coin-operated. No RVs, no trailers, and no vehicles over 22'. 

      Members receive a discount on their stay, you can register for membership through the American Alpine Club at www.americanalpineclub.org/join or through the Mohonk Preserve.

      Campers may access Mohonk Preserve, New York State's largest nonprofit nature preserve, via a connector trail to the Preserve's Visitor Center and historic carriage road network for world-class rock climbing and bouldering, hiking, mountain biking, trail running, and nature exploration. Memberships and day-use passes are available at the Visitor Center and all Preserve trailheads.

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      • ADA Access
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      Camper-submitted photo from Upper Esopus Creekside Camp
      Camper-submitted photo from Upper Esopus Creekside Camp
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      9. Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

      1 Review
      23 Photos
      23 Saves
      Big Indian, New York

      Camp on the Esopus Creek in the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley surrounded by seven 3500' Catskill High Peaks including Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills.

      Our PRIVATE camp (no other campers) is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. We are the closest private Dyrt site to Slide Mountain, the Catskills tallest peak at 4180 feet. A perfect base camp for some of the best hiking in the Catskills, the site is bordered by Forever Wild Forest and is minutes from the trailheads to Balsam, Giant Ledge, Panther, Big Indian, Slide Mountain and dozens more peaks within 30 minutes or so away.

      You can walk to a swimming hole on a winding path through a wildflower meadow blazed with rock cairns along a half mile of private waterfront. Try your luck at catching some wild Brook Trout on the world famous Esopus Creek!

      Our drive up camp has a 4-6 person prospector type tent, a 10X12 covered tent platform, several individual tent sites with private fire rings, as well as a bunkhouse and a leanto for day use. The camp table and cook pit are covered from the elements. The main tent includes a wood burning stove, folding card table and seating for 4 and bunk bed with 4" thick self-inflating Therm-a-rest MondoKing 3D XXL Queen sized insulated mats for luxurious comfort.

      Open Network WiFi (no UN/PW needed) is available at the Campkeeper home a short woods walk away. Seasoned bundled 16" firewood is available by honor box cash payment on Brown rd across the camp entry road.

      Rules:

      'Almost' anything goes. Learn about 'pack-in pack-out/leave no trace camping' and the 'leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures' motto. Due to local laws, no music or noise louder than 60 decibels is allowed which is about as loud as conversation with 20 people in a restaurant, an office of 20 people speaking or being on the phone, background music typically heard in restaurants and public spaces, an air conditioning unit at 100 feet. Our site is to be best enjoyed for the sounds that do exist naturally, the many birds singing their song, the babbling Esopus Creek, the rustling leaves on the trees. Ask questions, I will always answer anything about camping and am thrilled to share my knowledge.

      Extras:

      -Arrive to a dry campfire stack mini bonfire for your evening's entertainment. Full of dry kindle and fire starter, just light it and enjoy! The stack will be made of about 20 pieces built up teepee style and will be covered from the elements. If you will be camping for more than one night, please specify how many or which night(s) you would like the fire setup for . Dry campfire stack is $25.00

      -I have several tents available including a large 5 person Eureka! Copper Canyon tent for $15.00, and 4 two person backpacking tents (Eureka! Timberline, Eureka! Prism, 2 Gazelle tents, and Moss Starlet tent) for $10.00 each.

      -I have 4 comfortable 2" thick Therm-a-rest Camprest foam and air mattresses for $8.00 each.

      Inquire about the extras when you book the site. Extras can be paid for in cash after you arrive.

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      • Fires
      • Phone Service
      • Reservable
      • Tents
      • Glamping

      $130 / night

      Camper-submitted photo from Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
      Camper-submitted photo from Namanock Island — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
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    Recent Tent Reviews in Roscoe

    624 Reviews of 43 Roscoe Campgrounds


    • SJ W.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Alder lake
      Oct. 29, 2024

      Alder lake

      Beautiful single drive in site!

      Love this place will definitely be back, not sure why it didn’t show up for free camping when I had it filtered, found it on another app. Was not the easiest for my RV van to get up the hill with the ruts, but I have a small lift so it helps, lower clearance vans might not make it. It’s a single camper site at the top of the hill left before the trailhead parking.

    • BThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Unadilla KOA
      Oct. 17, 2024

      Unadilla KOA

      Lackluster and full service

      The weather was terrible while I was there, so perhaps this review may be biased. The Campground was very quiet in mid October. Many of the sites seem to be seasonal as there was no traffic to or from them. But there was quite a bit of daily traffic, usually arriving late and leaving early. Perhaps because the weather was turning very chilly and although the leaf peeping was at its peak for this season, I think people were heading south fast like me.

    • Wailym C.
      Camper-submitted photo from Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites
      Sep. 8, 2024

      Kittatinny Canoes River Beach Campsites

      River Access made easy

      The perks of this campground is the easy river access.  Besides Dingmans camp nearby or others on the NJ side of River, this is the only riverside campground before reaching NY.  The river access alone makes it worth a visit if you plan on kayaking a long stretch and need a home base, like we did. Friendly and attentive staff, clean bathrooms, full camp store, swimming allowed at your own risk.  They offer kayak tours with shuttle service. Small campground stretches up river side with several site options. The sites are very very small and close together.  The lower river front sites offer the best views for tent campers.  The upper RV/camper sites near entrance have some water views but most are obstructed by trees and sit high above river.  You cannot access river from here but it’s an easy short walk down to river access area.  The rest of campground is very cozy with a few sites near a small creek.  It was very quiet during the week, hardly anyone there.  We enjoyed the river almost to ourselves.   The weekends get very busy as most come to swim and bbq. Overall still a very nice spot for a weekend. Our reason for 3 star rating is the size of camp sites and road noise 24/7 due to two busy nearby roads.  We could hear it from anywhere in the campground, and some tents sites sit right along the side of the road.  But, we would stay again for the convenience of river location and accommodating staff.  We stayed in site 130 with 34’ trailer.

    • Lori M.
      Camper-submitted photo from Neversink River Resort
      Sep. 5, 2024

      Neversink River Resort

      Clean bathrooms, good amenities

      Stay in one of the last weekends of August.  We were a party of 8 so we needed 2 sites, the first sites we booked were horrible - so so tiny (E11 & E12) and right on a swampy pond where the grass is growing into the water so it was hard to see where the water line was.  We had kids, so we needed to move our sites.  We ended up right across the way on E7 & E8 - much better.  This loop for tent campers is mixed.  Some of the sites are literally on the road - stay away from the sites on the same side of the road as the pond.  I saw a family who literally had to block the road a little bc they couldn't park their car *and* have a tent on the tiny site.  Anything on the side of E7 is bigger and a little deeper into the trees, but nothing seemed to be private in this campground.  It was a busy weekend, so of course there was loud music and partying - it just so happens that it was next door to our sites.  Bathrooms were far on this loop.  There are little foot bridges that you could take to get to the bathroom easier (and closer) but they are set on people's campsites, so if someone is on that site it's really walking through their site to get to it.  The campground has good amenities - wifi, pool, jumping ball, playground, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and a tether ball court :).  Great for the kids.  Pool is small but it works.  There's a cafe there so we were able to grab coffees and stuff.  They deliver wood and ice to your site which is super convenient.  We would return for sure.  Also - just to let everyone know the fire pit is really small.

    • Eric L.
      Camper-submitted photo from Beaver Valley Campground
      Sep. 4, 2024

      Beaver Valley Campground

      Clean, well laid out campground

      Clean, modern bathrooms.  Campsites were raked and ready for us when we arrived.  Super friendly staff!  Just a well laid out campground that was perfect for us.  Peaceful, a mix of wooded sites for RV's and open sites with their cabins.  2 swimming pools, really nice playground for the younger kids, 2 baseball fields.  Just a top notch place.

    • TThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Allaben Campground
      Sep. 2, 2024

      Allaben Campground

      Close to town, but private

      Park on side of road, campfire located down slope. Very little traffic. Felt safe.

    • Cynthia K.
      Camper-submitted photo from North-South Lake Campground
      Aug. 29, 2024

      North-South Lake Campground

      New York

      We were on a 5 state East Coast camping trip. 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. Thursday & Friday it was Neverending rain & wind. Saturday was the nice day.

      North South Lake has no electricity. The sites are almost all beautiful, tucked in under shady trees. Not a good way to try out our solar panel! Some are by a stream. A few are by the lake. This is a tent campers paradise. New York tent campers are hard core camping during Tropical Storm Debbie!

       There are 7 loops. We were in loop 2. Site 85. There are some sites with an incline down to the site. That might give some rvs trouble. It did for us & I had to be driven out of the campground to call 911. Thank you Mary!! It all ended well & we got a different site.

       There are bears that visit the campground & one came one of the nights & visited our camping neighbor's site. They showed us a picture- it was a large black bear. 

      Generators are allowed for 5 hours & they tell you when you can use them. 

      The bathrooms/showers are state park clean- which means not very.

       There is NO cell service & just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged.

      This is a hiking park & for this middle aged overweight flatlander they are pretty strenuous. Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail, but the parking fills up quickly. Then they close it! You'll have to take a shuttle to get in.

      The trail to the Mountain House Site is also pretty easy, with more of an incline.

      There's 2 nice lakes with beaches. 

      The Catskills are very scenic& we enjoyed our time there!

    • Drew H.
      Camper-submitted photo from Allaben Campground
      Aug. 27, 2024

      Allaben Campground

      Nothing too special but got the job done

      A great free spot for dispersed camping tucked right off the road. Had a fire pit and picnic table

    • GThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Port Jervis Elks Brox Hiker/Biker Campground
      Aug. 26, 2024

      Port Jervis Elks Brox Hiker/Biker Campground

      Small but cool

      I read a previous review that stated small cars stay away. I nave a Nissan rogue and made it in no problem. It's .8 miles in on the right. There was another closer in but seemed full. I'm right across from the lake in amongst a copse of trees. Drawback solar is pretty much out. I would not drive an rv in here except maybe a small type trailer.

    • Michael G.
      Camper-submitted photo from Mongaup Pond
      Aug. 18, 2024

      Mongaup Pond

      Great Catskill Campgroud

      Really enjoyed our 2nd stay at Mongaup and will return. Good, private sites and a great pond. Facilities were clean and staff was very helpful and friendly.

    • Emily F.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from North-South Lake Campground
      Aug. 16, 2024

      North-South Lake Campground

      Nice sites

      I really love this campground each of the campsites in our loop which was in the lower 100s, has a lot of foliage around it, creating privacy between you and the site next to you. There is a lake with swimming, clean bathrooms, clean, clean showers. Picnic table and fire pit with grill top. There’s a lot of bear activity here, so constantly cleaning up your food is very important. Definitely love it here for woodsy feel.

    • T
      Camper-submitted photo from Phoenicia Black Bear Campground
      Aug. 11, 2024

      Phoenicia Black Bear Campground

      Upstate fun!

      Blackbear is such a fun spot. Always a good time, clean, and the perfect weekend away. This spot is only 40 minutes from my regular 9-5 and it feels like it’s in another world. When you wake up, look up at the black bears in the trees and enjoy the water!!

    • Jodi B.
      Camper-submitted photo from Keen Lake Resort Campground
      Aug. 5, 2024

      Keen Lake Resort Campground

      Best camp ground ever

      Keen lake is the most cleanest friendliest family environment campsite you will ever find. Beautiful lake great fishing. Activities all day long for the children. Great general store that has everything in it that is open from sun up to sundown. The nachos and ice cream are the best. Super friendly staff. It's big they have tent sites right along the lake the lake is huge there's so much I could say but I would run out of room. I started coming here when I was four and I am now 46 years old and it is just the best place ever. It will always have a special place in our heart. Look forward every year to coming here no matter what age my kids are they all have a blast. From tent sites to RVs to cottages to glamping you name it they have it highly recommend it. Recently went camping to somewhere a little bit closer to home and it's nothing compared to here. It's like comparing Macy's to Walmart. You will never regret coming here. So pack your family up and have a great time.

    • A
      Camper-submitted photo from Flat Creek Rd.
      Jul. 29, 2024

      Flat Creek Rd.

      Doesn’t exist

      We ended up having to spend the night at a different campsite that were familiar with this place. This place is a scam.

    • KThe Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Winding Hills Park
      Jul. 9, 2024

      Winding Hills Park

      Beautiful forest area

      The forest is beautiful around the park. Lake is pretty too. Site we stayed at was nice and level for a yent, plenty of trees for a hammock

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      Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River
      Jul. 8, 2024

      Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River

      Great Campsite for Families and Kids

      Great first tent camping experience for kids. Lots of activities, clean restrooms. One thing to keep in mind is the tent sites on the opposite side of the road from the river has no shade. Site gets pretty hot on a sunny day. Sites by the river have some shade.

    • Janet R.The Dyrt PRO User
      Camper-submitted photo from Salt Springs State Park Campground
      Jun. 29, 2024

      Salt Springs State Park Campground

      Unique park with unique natural features

      This park is technically a “state park” because the land for it was donated to the state for public use. However, once the state became the official stewards, there werent funds in the state budget to maintain it as a park. A lical group, the Friends of Salt Springs, stepped up and offered to maintain the park with funds raised by their group. The result is a small but unique property open to the public for day use (picnicking and hiking and fishing) along with 2 small rustic campgrounds. One campground has a large open mowed grassy meadow with level sites for car camping or small campers, no hookups are available but each site has a fire ring and picnic table. On the other side of the parks trout stream are seven secluded primitive hike-in tent sites along with three basic camper cabins. The Friends of Salt Springs makes a good effort to maintain these two rustic campgrounds, however it seems there isnt a ranger on site at night so a camper said the meadow campground can get a little noisy some nights. The hike in sites are relatively quiet and secluded though, and are positioned nicely along the stream, one site actually adjacent to a good swimming hole.

      The camper cabins are basic with bunks, bring all your own gear. They are fairly new and have electricity but no water or heat.

      On the grounds in the day use area are picnic spits, a pavilion, and an activity barn. When I was there, the barn was featuring a local quilt show.

      The special aspect of this park are the hiking trails through old growth hemlock forest, said to be the largest hemlocks in Pennsylvania. The trout stream also cascades through some some waterfalls, and there are gorges with unique geology.

      There is a village nearby with limited supplies, you may want to stock up on groceries before heading out to this somewhat remote park. There is, however, a local brewery, plus an odd coffee shop featuring both donuts and ammo, an unusual combination…..

    • Kipa S.
      Camper-submitted photo from Little Pond - DEC
      Jun. 20, 2024

      Little Pond - DEC

      Thank you

      Nice quiet campgrounds close to the Beaver kill and great service staff was supper friendly and helpful



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