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Best Campgrounds near Spring Glen, NY

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Spring Glen, New York sits within the scenic Catskill region, offering campers diverse accommodation styles within a short drive. The area features family-friendly campgrounds like Jellystone Park Gardiner and Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, which operate from April through November and provide full hookups for RVs alongside tent sites and cabin rentals. More rustic options exist at Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground, which caters primarily to tent campers seeking proximity to hiking trails. Within 30 minutes of Spring Glen, Boulder Point Campground and Winding Hills Park provide alternatives with varying amenities and natural settings, from lakeside spots to wooded retreats.

Most campgrounds in the region require reservations during peak season, particularly on summer weekends when New York City residents seek outdoor escapes. Cell service varies significantly throughout the area, with many campers reporting limited or no connectivity at sites deeper in the Catskills. As one visitor to Woodland Valley Campground noted, "There is NO cell service and just forget about WiFi. You are unplugged." Weather considerations include summer thunderstorms and occasional tropical storm systems that can affect the region. Black bears are present throughout the area, requiring proper food storage at all campgrounds. Elevation changes in the Catskills mean temperatures can vary significantly between valley campgrounds and those at higher elevations.

Waterfront sites consistently receive high ratings from campers visiting the region. Derek W. described his experience at Phoenicia Black Bear Campground: "They offer creek front and wooded campsites. I stayed at one of the creek front campsites and highly recommend doing so. The creek was perfect for dipping your feet and just hanging out." Many campgrounds feature hiking trail access, with several reviewers mentioning the convenience of trailheads near their sites. Privacy between campsites varies considerably, with state park campgrounds generally offering more space than private facilities. Weekend crowding is common during summer months, with multiple reviewers suggesting midweek visits for a quieter experience. Facilities range from basic pit toilets to full-service bathhouses with hot showers.

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Best Camping Sites Near Spring Glen, New York (208)

    1. Jellystone Park Gardiner

    32 Reviews
    Gardiner, NY
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 255-5193

    "With a new check in area, Gardiner has really stepped up. They expanded the pool area to include another pool plus splash area and water slides."

    "We got a red carpet site by the Gaga pit and near the water park (Cindy bear lane) and it was a convenient yet noisy site. Kids were at the playground 8 am or before and the noise woke us up."

    2. Thousand Trails Rondout Valley

    13 Reviews
    Accord, NY
    13 miles
    Website
    +1 (888) 707-1477

    "Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive. Even camping during a pandemic was peaceful & fun!"

    "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."

    3. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres

    6 Reviews
    Woodridge, NY
    8 miles
    Website

    "Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table."

    "There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby. The resorts is decked out with 2 playgrounds, a splash park, kiddie pool, family pool and hot tub."

    4. Winding Hills Park

    8 Reviews
    Montgomery, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 457-4918

    $25 - $30 / night

    "We have stayed here multiple times since it’s so close to home. Reservations are needed only for major holidays during camping season; Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day."

    "The trails to walk on are perfect to get out of the campsite for a few hours. There are no spots with sewer hookup but they have a dumping area."

    5. New York City North-Newburgh KOA

    13 Reviews
    Plattekill, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 564-2836

    "They have the best staff and they are everywhere, if you need someone they are always around and super friendly also."

    "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."

    6. Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground

    8 Reviews
    Accord, NY
    15 miles
    Website
    +1 (303) 951-4571

    "I definitely recommend trying to get the walk-in (meaning you can't drive to them) sites (8-15) because they're just a little bit more set back and kind of wonderfully wooded all around. 8 & 9 seemed"

    "There are drive-up sites and also walk-in sites. No fire pits at individual campsites, though. Only a group fire pit."

    7. Boulder Point Campground

    2 Reviews
    Pine Bush, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 649-0611

    $78 - $400 / night

    "This property has several sites for you to setup your tent, camper, van, or RV (only small tow behinds or popups, no large RVs) Nearby are wineries to explore. Nice bathrooms and showers!"

    8. Skyway Camping Resort

    2 Reviews
    Woodridge, NY
    6 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 253-5023

    9. Korns Campgrounds

    5 Reviews
    Otisville, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 394-0117

    $30 - $60 / night

    "My original site had been moved by ReserveAmerica without notification but the staff at Korns Campground moved me to an even better site with a closer proximity to the bathroom."

    "We parked right next to our camp site and had water, fire pit, outlets, and our car all in one area. One of the owners came out to make sure we were all ok."

    10. Woodland Valley Campground — DEC

    29 Reviews
    Phoenicia, NY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 688-7647

    $20 / night

    "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. "

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  • Missy R.The Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 1, 2025

    Dingmans Campground — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

    Beautiful, wooded, campsites

    I’m stopping through for the night and so grateful that I did. This campground is lovely. The spots are wooded so you have a bit of privacy. And you are so close to activities throughout the park. I’m changing my schedule to enjoy the campground and park a bit tomorrow.

  • CThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 30, 2025

    Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    Average

    We stayed one night in late September without a reservation. Bathhouse is old but was adequate with hot showers. We’re from out of state and paid about $23 for a tent site which was reasonable for the facilities.

  • SThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 28, 2025

    Sylvan Lake Beach Park

    Great Beach Lake for summer swimming and Boating

    This is an old campground, but is quite quaint. Reminds me of lake camping that I grew up with. Hosts are very nice and helpful. This is more of a seasonal camping site. Do not follow your GPS directions. Get directions from the campground staff.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area

    West Point

    No frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!

  • Tamar W.
    Sep. 22, 2025

    The Peekamoose Valley

    Not all sites open

    Despite current info posted online and even at the Lower Field site, not all sites are open. Only the Lower Field site is open. We walked down the hill, across the bridge, and looked at a few sites in each direction. It was walk-in only and about a 5-10 minute walk to the first site. The setting was nice, close to the creek, with a stone fire ring at each. You can see the folks in the next site but there’s quite a bit of privacy. There wasn’t much wood laying around to make a fire, so plan ahead. The ports potties are in the parking lot so it’s likely that you won’t make the trek up to them. Make sure you know the rules about how far away from the water you should pee and whatnot. I believe it’s on the info sign nearby. We have a roof top tent and we were stopping in the middle of a long drive so we just waited until dark and popped it in the parking lot and then left in the morning but I don’t think you’re supposed to do that. FYI they empty the dumpsters at 4am on Monday and then do the ports potties at 7am. Yay.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 10, 2025

    Skyway Camping Resort

    One night stoo

    Nice well maintained park, full hookups with cable and wifi. Office forgot to give us wifi info and had closed early. Very nice staff.

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • Paul K.
    Aug. 26, 2025

    Croton Point Park

    Not the Best Place to Go in the Northeast By a Longshot

    Croton Point Campground is a modest little campground, located along the Hudson River within Croton Point Park in NY. In addition to camping, the park itself offers many of its own attractions, including swimming, hiking, kayaking, cabin rentals, and a host of other family-oriented activities just along the Hudson. 

    The park, which is honestly probably the largest attraction here, is located just an hour and a half outside of the city. This proximity is both its perk and its downfall, as the park itself, but particularly the campground, has become laden with all sorts of inexplicable and burdensome rules, endless guidelines, and restrictions only a New York State-run bureaucracy could ever make sense of, let alone hope to justify. 

    This includes all manner of restrictions on how you can camp, where you can camp, what equipment can be used, and use in relation to what particular site you may have been lucky enough to reserve. Much of this you can understand while imagining what may have taken place here to bring them to such measures, but it doesn't make it any easier to contend with. 

    In terms of the actual camping conditions Both the tenting section and RV sites are each very clustered together, and quite crowded, with regular patrols🚓(actual patrols) being made day and night, by both the Park Rangers and what appears to be general park staff members, all looking to see if you or your family might be doing something that they might consider outside of the guidelines or not in compliance with the many restrictions. 

    This is not to say you can't possibly have a good time here. It just might mean being a bit more diligent toward reviewing the potential legitimacy of your normal camping routine to ensure it meets with many restrictions and guidelines imposed, while also making yourself comfortable with some fairly regular surveillance during your stay here. These all being things we hoped to get away from while camping ourselves It just turned out to be a bit much for our particular liking.

  • b
    Aug. 21, 2025

    Thunder Swamp Trailhead

    Gravel lot

    It’s a gravel parking lot. Plenty of shade. No one bothered me.

Guide to Spring Glen

Camping near Spring Glen, New York, offers a mix of beautiful scenery and various campgrounds to suit different preferences. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a family-friendly environment, there are options that cater to all types of campers.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the nearby trails for stunning views and fresh air. Campers at Beaver Pond Campground — Harriman State Park enjoy the beach and lakefront, making it a great spot for a morning hike. One reviewer mentioned, "Going for a hike here in the morning before heading out" as a highlight of their stay.
  • Fishing: If you love fishing, Little Pond - DEC is close to the Beaverkill, a renowned fly fishing stream. Campers have noted, "Nice quiet campground close to the Beaver kill and great service staff was super friendly and helpful."
  • Family Activities: For families, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner is packed with activities. One parent shared, "This place is so much fun. My whole family loved the activities, awesome pools and water area."

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate well-maintained restrooms and showers. At Kenneth L Wilson Campground, one visitor said, "The bathrooms were very clean and new and the showers were free and temperature controlled to perfectly warm!!"
  • Friendly Staff: Many campers rave about the helpful staff. A reviewer at Clarence Fahnestock State Park mentioned, "The staff person at Beaver Pond Campground in Harriman State Park is so sweet!"
  • Secluded Sites: Campers enjoy sites that offer some privacy. One visitor at Woodland Valley Campground - DEC noted, "Some sites are pretty close together. Our 'neighbors' both nights were pretty quiet, but if they weren't, it could have been noisy."

What you should know:

  • Noise Levels: Some campgrounds can get noisy, especially on weekends. A camper at Beaver Pond Campground warned, "I DO NOT recommend going on holiday weekends or peak summer seasons. It will be noisy."
  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A visitor at Little Pond - DEC mentioned, "No Verizon service and Starlink was spotty."
  • Reservations Recommended: Popular spots can fill up quickly, especially during peak times. One camper at Kittatinny Campground advised, "It can get a little busy on the weekends, so worth reserving in advance."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Choose Family-Friendly Campgrounds: Look for places with activities for kids, like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner, where one parent said, "My kids enjoyed themselves a lot, and that is what matters."
  • Pack Entertainment: Bring games or outdoor toys to keep kids engaged. A reviewer at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds mentioned, "There are playgrounds for the kids, basketball, pool and a remote control car track."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Make sure to have downtime for relaxation. A camper at Clarence Fahnestock State Park noted, "When I plan my trip around the spring, fall, or summer weekends that look sparse it is quiet, clean."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site dimensions. A camper at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds shared, "We were within 2 inches or less of trees on 4 or 5 instances getting in and out of our site."
  • Look for Full Hookups: If you need amenities, choose campgrounds that offer full hookups. One RV enthusiast at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner appreciated, "Our site was spacious, level, waterfront, and partially shaded."
  • Be Prepared for Limited Wi-Fi: Many campgrounds have poor internet access. A visitor at Kittatinny Campground noted, "There is zero wifi and near zero cell signal, so offline access for music and other stuff."

Camping near Spring Glen, New York, has something for everyone, whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near Spring Glen, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, Spring Glen, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 208 campgrounds and RV parks near Spring Glen, NY and 9 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near Spring Glen, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Spring Glen, NY is Jellystone Park Gardiner with a 4.3-star rating from 32 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near Spring Glen, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 9 free dispersed camping spots near Spring Glen, NY.

What parks are near Spring Glen, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 parks near Spring Glen, NY that allow camping, notably Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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