Best Tent Camping near Spring Glen, NY

The Catskill Mountains surrounding Spring Glen, New York offer diverse tent camping options ranging from established campgrounds to primitive backcountry sites. Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground in Gardiner provides dedicated tent-only areas with both drive-in and walk-in sites, making it popular among rock climbers visiting "the Gunks." The Peekamoose Valley, located about 20 miles northwest of Spring Glen, features primitive tent camping with riverside sites organized into three distinct camping fields. For those seeking more seclusion, Hemlock Ridge MUA Dispersed camping area offers basic tent camping with minimal amenities but maximum privacy in a quiet forest setting.

Most tent campgrounds in the region feature basic amenities with varying levels of accessibility. Walk-in tent sites at Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground require carrying gear short distances from parking areas but reward campers with more secluded settings. The ground at most sites consists of natural forest floor with some designated flat tent pads. Fire regulations vary by location, with some areas like Peekamoose Valley providing individual fire rings while Shawangunk Gateway opts for communal fire pits. Bears are active throughout the region, requiring proper food storage. Vault toilets or portable facilities are available at most established sites, though Hemlock Ridge offers no amenities whatsoever, requiring true self-sufficiency for primitive tent camping.

According to reviews, the walk-in tent sites at Shawangunk Gateway Campground (sites 8-15) are particularly desirable for their wooded setting and separation from the main camping area. One camper noted these sites are "wonderfully wooded all around" with "the nicest, most level tent site you'll ever find." At Alder Lake, tent campers reported spacious sites with good separation between neighbors, though weekends can become crowded. The Peekamoose Valley offers what one visitor described as "heavily wooded areas by a river" with "plenty of privacy between spots," though road noise can be noticeable. For backcountry tent camping enthusiasts, Hemlock Ridge provides what a camper called "a quiet peaceful wooded area" where "I was the only one here and it was a very peaceful and relaxing night."

Best Tent Sites Near Spring Glen, New York (55)

    1. 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"

    "This is a very nice modern campground with great access to amazing hiking and climbing in the area! About half the sites are walk-in and half the sites are drive-up."

    2. Sam Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground — Minnewaska State Park Preserve

    3 Reviews
    Gardiner, NY
    13 miles
    Website

    $20 - $42 / night

    "Most acidic lake in New York but completely safe."

    "It’s got good access to Lake Minnewaska (driving), staff was nice and polite. But I thought the sites were on the smaller side and no fire is allowed."

    3. The Peekamoose Valley

    6 Reviews
    Claryville, NY
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3076

    "Quiet, next to a lightly trafficked road. There was a port a potty. Campsites in middle field are just clearings with fire pits and nothing else. Soft ground for staking a tent. Very few bugs."

    "This was a good campground for a base point for hiking around the peekamoose area. I stayed in the middle field campground site #6 (which is the worst spot on that field)."

    4. Hemlock Ridge MUA Dispersed

    2 Reviews
    Plattekill, NY
    21 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3000

    "There are absolutely no amenities whatsoever & barely even a signal here, but it’s quiet & off the beaten path. The parking lot only holds about 4-5 cars, 6 if you park real tight."

    5. Giant Ledge Primitive Camp

    6 Reviews
    Big Indian, NY
    27 miles

    "Get tracking poles if you don't already have some. Very helpful here.

    This was one of my favorite weekend backpacking trips."

    "However the descriptions of this place in reviews here and elsewhere provided very little info and once I got out to the trail realized how different it was to what I expected."

    6. Peace and Carrots Farm Bluebird Tiny Home

    1 Review
    Chester, NY
    21 miles
    Website

    $90 / night

    "In September my Girlfriend (who has never been camping) and I made the trip to New York."

    7. Alder lake

    7 Reviews
    Margaretville, NY
    29 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3076

    "We arrived here early afternoon, which ended up being perfect timing as we could set up everything and catch sunset by the fire."

    "There are several beautiful, secluded hike-in sites along the lake which I would love to return to someday. The hike around the lake is a lovely, easy walk."

    8. Slide Mountain Wilderness Roadside Campsite

    1 Review
    Big Indian, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 256-3000

    "There are two primitive campsites at this location. The small parking area can accommodate several cars. One site is to the left, one to the right."

    9. Creek View Campground

    2 Reviews
    High Falls, NY
    23 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 658-9142

    $15 - $45 / night

    10. Port Jervis Elks Brox Hiker/Biker Campground

    1 Review
    Port Jervis, NY
    24 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 287-0476

    "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."

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Tent Camping Reviews near Spring Glen, NY

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According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular tent campground near Spring Glen, NY is Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground with a 4.3-star rating from 8 reviews.

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