Campgrounds near Sparrow Bush, New York sit in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains at elevations ranging from 400 to 1,200 feet. The region experiences humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters, making camping most comfortable from May through September. Cell service varies dramatically between campgrounds, with most locations experiencing reduced connectivity during peak fall foliage season.
What to do
Fishing access: Soaring Eagle Campground offers direct Delaware River access for anglers. "Great campground right on the Delaware river great for fisherman, hikers also great for tubing down the Delaware or canoeing," notes camper Mike S.
Farm animal interactions: At Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, children can interact with farm animals. "The farm has goats, a donkey, and a pony within the campground. Very cool," reports Faith D. The facility also features "playground, hayride, animals to feed (goats, chickens, donkey and pony)," according to Janelle G.
Outdoor games: Several campgrounds maintain outdoor recreational facilities. At Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, "the grounds are well-kept" with "bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes," says Kasey M. Timothy Lake South offers "shuffleboard" among its activities, according to Brett L.
What campers like
Quiet locations: Despite busy seasons, many campers appreciate the peaceful settings. At Mountain Top RV Park, Jason G. found "the family-friendly atmosphere was evident through the thoughtfully designed property, including an updated pool, playground, game room, and a brand-new pickleball court." At Soaring Eagle, sites are "large and spacious" with a "great community of campers."
Natural settings: Skyway Camping Resort maintains well-groomed grounds. "Very nice and clean," reports Ron H., who adds it's "a good family campground for kids. It large with nice size sites." At Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, one camper appreciates that "the creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish."
Site spacing: Though variable between locations, some parks offer more room between sites. At Timothy Lake South, "sites are long but narrow" according to Don C., while Woodland Trails gets mixed reviews: "Some of the sites look far enough from each other on their site map but the sites are actually pretty close to one another."
What you should know
Seasonal availability: Many campgrounds operate on limited schedules. Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort operates April through October, while Thousand Trails Timothy Lake South has a similar May through October season. At Timothy Lake South, Nick E. noted it's a "beautiful campground. Staff are great and responsive. Pull through spots a a bit tight together but at least they have some."
Bathroom facilities: Maintenance varies significantly between locations. At Woodland Trails, josh reports "the bathrooms and garbages were cleaned daily. Showers and toilets were spotless the entire time we were there." Tri-State RV Park maintains "bathroom and showers were clean and well stocked," according to Erin N.
Connectivity challenges: Cell service remains unreliable across the region. At Timothy Lake South, one camper reports "Cell service is ok. Verizon is 25 down 10 up. Tmobile is unusable." Another notes they "had to move to a new site to get away from the trees to get starlink connectivity."
Tips for camping with families
Activity planning: Campgrounds with organized activities reduce planning stress. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley offers "lots of activities a pool access, food court and basketball courts," according to Kaitlin B. The park has "many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes."
Water features: Pools provide reliable entertainment when natural water bodies aren't suitable. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley maintains a pool that children enjoy, and Mountain Top RV Park features "an updated pool" among its amenities.
Site selection: Topography affects comfort at many locations. At Pleasant Acres Farm RV Resort, "if you're booking, it may be best to book on the upper levels because the lower area where we were did flood pretty bad a couple times when there was a lot of rain," advises one camper.
Tips from RVers
Highway noise considerations: Tri-State RV Park sits close to major roads, affecting the camping experience. "Located just off the highway so lots of vehicle noise 24/7. Sites are on a gravel lot," reports Michael H. Another camper confirms it's "right off the hwy and you can hear it," though they appreciated it as a "perfect for an overnight stop."
Leveling challenges: Terrain varies significantly between and within campgrounds. At Timothy Lake South, sites require adjustment as "some visitors mention difficult leveling on certain spots." One camper at Tri-State notes "the sites are easy to pull through" with "hookups are great."
Full hookup reliability: Service quality differs between parks. At Black Bear RV Park, some sites face maintenance issues: "Unfortunately at this site, the heated water pipe was broken so we had no water for the night," reports one winter visitor, while Pleasant Acres offers "all full hookups" according to reviews.
