3 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Rustic cabins near Spring Glen provide varying levels of comfort and amenities for visitors seeking woodland accommodations. Jellystone Park at Birchwood Acres offers cabins with electricity but no plumbing or heat, while Thousand Trails Rondout Valley features more fully-equipped options. Most cabin sites include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to shared bathrooms with showers. Boulder Point Campground and Korns Campgrounds both provide cabin rentals with basic furnishings. According to one visitor, "The cabins are reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend."
While some campgrounds operate year-round, others open only during summer months. Neversink River Resort remains open throughout the year, but most locations like Jellystone Park Gardiner operate from April through November. Reservations are essential, particularly during peak summer weekends and fall foliage season. Pet policies vary by location—Jellystone Park Gardiner and Thousand Trails Rondout Valley allow pets in select cabins, while others maintain pet-free accommodations. A visitor noted that "The resorts is decked out with 2 playgrounds, a splash park, kiddie pool, family pool and hot tub. They have activities on the weekends with Yogi the mascot such as wagon rides, dance parties, arts n crafts."
Most cabins include beds with vinyl-covered mattresses but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Kitchen facilities range from none in the most rustic options to basic refrigerators and electric stoves in more developed units. On-site camp stores at locations like Jellystone Park Gardiner and Thousand Trails Rondout Valley stock firewood, ice, and basic provisions. Visitors staying at more remote cabins should bring all necessary supplies, as grocery options may be limited. Cooking equipment, flashlights, and appropriate seasonal clothing are recommended for all cabin stays regardless of amenity level.
"This is a HUGE Jellystone park in upstate NY. There are literally hundreds of cabins and RV sites. We are in site 136, which is a back in spot. Plenty of room between campers."
"Site#22 included a large concrete pad, picnic table, charcoal grill, and large fire ring. Everything was in great condition. It was nice having plenty of space to not be on top of our neighbors."
"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."
"We stayed for 3 nights in June in a rustic cabin. There are no bathrooms in the cabin but there are public restrooms nearby."
"There’s a fun splash park with water slides and 2 pools, restaurant onsite, clean bathrooms and showers. Our RV site was private, surround by trees with a nice fire pit and picnic table."
"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!"
from $78 - $400 / night
"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."
"Fairly secluded and Surrounded by a stream. Electrical and water on every site was a bonus. We had a good time"
from $30 - $60 / night
"Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water."
"They loved to fish and play in the river, explore the woods and ride bikes around. Quiet, family friendly and close to home! We love OVC."
"Some of the sites are literally on the road - stay away from the sites on the same side of the road as the pond. "
"But this space has loads of potential. We were there at the end of the season, which we loved bc we practically had this huge campground to ourselves."
from $41 - $375 / night
from $175 - $250 / night
"Not much to do around the park except walk around. We went on opening day so there weren’t many campers- maybe like 4 or 5. The people in the store were very friendly and the grounds were clean."
"With over 160 sites spread across 18 acres, campers can choose from wooded, open field, or riverfront locations, all equipped with essential amenities like electric hookups, fresh drinking water, and picnic"
from $75 - $400 / night
"Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."
"My first time camping at High Point State Park, Sawmill Area, September 2019. I chose a campsite close to the restrooms and water spigot."
from $5 - $20 / 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.
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.
RangerWe booked a cabin at the last minute and were pleasantly surprised that the cabin had heat and electricity! It was very close to the awesome heated bathroom also! We were also able to catch a beautiful sunset! Great camp all around!
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.
ScoutWe reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
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.
TravelerWe were looking for a campsite on our way up north and we’re so happy to find this one. While it is a commercial site. It is located in the woods. It has full hook up and portable water at the site. We couldn’t be happier with a warm welcome we received late at night and the cleanliness of the bathrooms and each site. I would highly recommend this campsite.
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!
ScoutThe main issue with the sites was that they were primitive -- no water. The campsites were basically just wooden platforms, with a picnic table and fire pit. There were also a lot of bugs, though this may be due to the rain. The location itself was fairly pretty and there were a number of hiking trails of not-overly-serious difficulty. The particular site we picked left is a little farther from our car than we would have liked, but for other sites you can bring your car closer.
Cabin rentals near Spring Glen, New York range from basic shelters to more fully-equipped accommodations across several campgrounds in the region. The area sits within the Catskill Mountains, with elevations between 1,000-1,800 feet, creating distinct seasonal camping conditions. Most cabin sites operate from April through October, with limited year-round options available during winter months when temperatures can drop below freezing.
Water activities: 15 minutes to river access. Oakland Valley Campground offers riverside cabin sites with fishing and water play opportunities. "We spent most of early spring at Oakland Valley right on the river. Even though covid really forced a shutdown on activities, this one was of my kids favorite places of the year. They loved to fish and play in the river, explore the woods and ride bikes around," reports a visitor.
Hiking trails: Various difficulty levels. High Point State Park Campground provides access to the Appalachian Trail from cabin sites. According to one camper, "We fit in a hike up to the Appalachian Trail from our campsite, swam at the pond (Lake Marcia), and got in a fishing session at Steeny Kill Lake." Most trails are moderate with some elevation gain.
Family entertainment: Daily activities. Cabin guests at Jellystone Park Gardiner enjoy scheduled programming. A visitor mentions, "This campground is great for kids. It has a event just about every weekend with kid activity." Weekend entertainment typically includes themed events and organized recreation from May through September.
Clean facilities: Daily maintenance. Many cabins in the Spring Glen area have access to shared bathhouses with regular cleaning schedules. A visitor to Korns Campgrounds noted, "We had a nice tent site (92) along the river. I called myself captain planet because I fished a coffee cup from the river. Will definitely be staying again."
Water features: Swimming and recreation. Most cabin rental properties feature water access or pools. According to a camper at Boulder Point Campground, "Great find, and communication with Rich, owner-manager, was super timely!" Several campgrounds maintain seasonal swimming areas from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Privacy between sites: Variable by location. Cabin spacing differs significantly between properties, with some offering more seclusion than others. One visitor to Oakland Valley Campground remarked, "It was a nice and quiet stop on our way home from a trip to Vermont. Our truck broke down and they were able to accommodate us for an extra nights stay while it was being fixed. Only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because the sites were a bit difficult to back into and unlevel."
Varying amenity levels: Check before booking. Cabins range from primitive to modern across different properties. A visitor to Thousand Trails Rondout Valley observed, "This is a large family campground with tons of stuff to do, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was. I really enjoyed our visit."
Seasonal operation: Limited winter availability. Most cabins close between November and April. Neversink River Resort operates year-round, while others have shorter seasons. "Not a whole lot for children to do. There's a bounce pillow to jump on and a really old and rickity swing set and an old metal slide. also, there's a pool, but that is in a state of disrepair," reported one visitor about off-season conditions.
Reservation requirements: Book 3-6 months ahead for peak season. Summer weekends often fill quickly at cabin rentals. "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," noted one camper about peak season crowds.
Bring entertainment options: Limited cell service. Pack games and activities as backup for rainy days. A visitor to Neversink River Resort shared, "A quiet natural campground for nature lovers. Lots of organized activities are closed but the stores are open via Campers App with free delivery to your site!"
Choose kid-friendly cabin locations: Request recommendations. Some cabins offer better access to playgrounds and activities. According to a Jellystone Park Gardiner visitor, "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. My older kids preferred a deeper pool but they still had a great time."
Plan for weather changes: Temperature swings of 20°F. Spring Glen area weather can shift quickly, requiring layered clothing and rain gear. A camper mentioned, "The campsite was very secluded. The weather was overcast so we weren't able to use our telescope at night."
Site selection matters: Request specific cabins. Some cabin locations offer better access and amenities than others. A visitor to Thousand Trails Rondout Valley advised, "There must be new management because many upgrades have been made over the past year which include all new SWE (full hookups) street lighting, and campground markings/numbering. I've been coming here for years now and the people in the office are always pleasant."
Bring cooking supplies: Limited on-site options. Most cabins require guests to provide their own cooking equipment and supplies. "We had a nice stay at Korns. It was early in the season. They only had one woman working and she was unavailable the whole time lol. Site was a little trashy other than that we had a great time. Site 90 was real nice. Fairly secluded and Surrounded by a stream. Electrical and water on every site was a bonus," reported one camper.
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