Best Camping near Tannersville, NY

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Best Camping Sites Near Tannersville, NY (165)

    Camper-submitted photo from North-South Lake Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from North-South Lake Campground
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    1. North-South Lake Campground

    43 Reviews
    170 Photos
    720 Saves

    North South Lake Campground is the biggest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty, and historical sites, such as: Alligator Rock, Kaaterskill Falls, and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House. An abrupt change in elevation occurs from about 540 feet above sea level at the base of the escarpment to approximately 2,250 feet at the site of the former Catskill Mountain House. The provinces around the lakes have long provided visitors with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. It is said that on a clear day, five states can be viewed from the escarpment.

    7 camping loops; 219 tent and trailer sites; 2 lakes; 2 beaches; Two picnic areas: one on North Lake with two picnic pavilion rentals a 20' X 32' and a 44' X 24' (the larger of the two with electricity) and one on South Lake with a 40' X 60' picnic pavilion rental (with electricity).; 2 picnic areas with tables and fireplaces or charcoal grills; playground; flush toilets; hot showers; boat launch (no motorized vessels); rowboat, canoe, kayak and paddle boat rentals; firewood sales; volleyball; horseshoes; fishing; playing field; trailer dump station; recycling center; solar cell phone charging station; ADA fishing platform.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs

    $22 - $27 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC
    Camper-submitted photo from Woodland Valley Campground - DEC

    2. Woodland Valley Campground - DEC

    29 Reviews
    79 Photos
    594 Saves

    Nestled at the foot of Slide Mountain, the tallest peak in the Catskills, and surrounded by Panther, Cornell, and Wittenberg Mountains is Woodland Valley Campground. The campground offers 70 tent and trailer sites, a picnic area with tables and grills, flush toilets, hot showers, a trailer dump station and a recycling center. Woodland Valley Campground serves as the trailhead for both Slide-Wittenberg Trail and Woodland Valley-Denning Trail. Area attractions include the Village of Phoenicia which offers tubing on the Esopus Creek (famous for its trout fishing), a railroad museum, train rides on the Catskill Mountain Railroad, fine shops, antiques and restaurants.

    70 tent and trailer sites, picnic area with tables and grills, flush toilets, hot showers, trailer dump station, recycling center, mobility impaired accessibility, pay phone.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    • RVs
    • Tents

    $20 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Catskill/Kenneth L Wilson Campground
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    4. Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds

    16 Reviews
    42 Photos
    169 Saves

    We invite you to leave the fast life behind and escape to our 160-acre woodland paradise. We offer spacious sites to tuck you away from the world while still providing the modern amenities necessary for your comfort. Come experience Catskills camping at its best at Rip Van Winkle Campground!

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
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    Camper-submitted photo from Devil's Tombstone Campground
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    5. Devil's Tombstone Campground

    10 Reviews
    36 Photos
    226 Saves

    24 tent and trailer sites, Notch Lake, 2 picnic areas with tables and fireplaces or charcoal grills, children's playground, volleyball, horseshoes, hunting outside campground boundaries, hiking trails. Swimming, boating, and showers are available at North-South Lake Campground - 8 miles away. * Please take note that at facilities that offer swimming beaches, there are days which lifeguards are unavailable. For the safety of our customers, these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Reservable
    • RVs
    • Tents
    • Group

    $16 - $21 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground
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    7. Whip O Will Campsites

    6 Reviews
    18 Photos
    87 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $33 - $113 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Schodack Island State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Schodack Island State Park Campground
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    8. Schodack Island State Park Campground

    16 Reviews
    50 Photos
    187 Saves
    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $15 - $23 / night

    Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park
    Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    9. Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    19 Reviews
    48 Photos
    144 Saves

    Taconic State Park is located along 16 miles of the Taconic Mountain Range and great for camping near New York, sharing a border with Massachusetts and Connecticut. Two developed areas, Copake Falls and Rudd Pond, offer an extensive trail system with terrain that varies from easy to challenging, offering spectacular views. The extensive campground at Copake Falls has sites to accommodate campers seeking a more rustic experience, as well as those seeking a more "home like" experience. There are 45 tent sites, 25 tent platforms, 36 trailer sites and three cabin areas for a total of 106 campsites and 18 cabins. The trailer sites allow trailers up to 30 feet in length, but do not offer hook up facilities. Centrally located restroom and shower facilities are located in all campsite areas. The cabin areas vary in number of cabins, location and size. The smallest cabins accommodate up to 4 people and the largest 6 people. All cabins have electricity, lights, hot and cold running water, a kitchen with a refrigerator and stove, a dining area, a picnic table, and outdoor camp fire ring with grill. The "Ironworkers" cabins are equipped with private showers and flush toilets; campers in the "Bash Bish" cabins utilize a centrally located shower facility with flush toilets. Some cabins in the Greenwich Cabin Area are wheelchair accessible and offer extra amenities such as a microwave, sofa, shower, dishwasher and cable television hookup.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access
    Camper-submitted photo from Mills Norrie State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mills Norrie State Park Campground
    Camper-submitted photo from Mills Norrie State Park Campground
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    10. Mills Norrie State Park Campground

    14 Reviews
    20 Photos
    223 Saves

    A serene wooded area with glimpses of the river provides an ideal location for camping. Campers will have convenient access to attractions within the park and in nearby towns like Hyde Park, Rhinebeck and Poughkeepsie. There are 46 tent sites and 10 cabins available for rental at the park. Recreational vehicles are also welcome; however, the park does not offer hook up facilities. River access is available for campers with boats at the Norrie Marina and at the Norrie Environmental Center. Restroom facilities and showers are located within walking distance.

    • Pets
    • Fires
    • Electric Hookups
    • Phone Service
    • Reservable
    • ADA Access

    $19 / night

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Pet-friendly camping near Tannersville

Recent Reviews In Tannersville

546 Reviews of 165 Tannersville Campgrounds


  • Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
    October 8, 2024

    Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    Tightly squeezed sites.

    Although sites are squeezed in, it is a nice family campground. However the site I had was steep grade from steps to picnic table. Flat ground area for camper was very narrow.Tricky footing for older folks like my wife and I. Particularly since my wife uses a cane.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Dingman's Family Campground
    September 30, 2024

    Dingman's Family Campground

    One of the nicest campgrounds!

    Absolutely loved this campground, sites are well spaced and the surrounding area is gorgeous! We had a tent site right on the river and couldn’t have been happier with our stay. Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table. Facilities were exceptionally clean and the camp store was stunning!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Osa Trail
    September 29, 2024

    Osa Trail

    Great family campsite!

    We had a great time staying here. It's a very beautiful campsite. There's lots of great hiking and activities in the area.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Schodack Island State Park Campground
    September 25, 2024

    Schodack Island State Park Campground

    Top Quality State Park

    Beautiful state park campground with all the amenities you expect, located on the Hudson River.

    The state did an excellent job designing sites with dense foliage as sound and site barriers creating good privacy for campers.

    Sites are all within 200 feet of the bathrooms. The bathrooms have good showers and were very clean during our stay. There is also a dishwasher sink and even bookshelves with books available to borrow.

    Our favorite feature was the day use and boat ramp on the Hudson River. We saw many larger boats (maybe smaĺl yachts?) during the day. The view from the boat ramp area was amazing. However, stay away if you see boat going by. The boat ramp dock turns into a death trap when a big wake from a boat hits the river bank!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Schodack Island State Park Campground
    September 16, 2024

    Schodack Island State Park Campground

    Beautiful, spacious state park

    Wide spaces near the Hudson River are beautiful. Campgrounds are under renovation to clear some trees and improve facilities in what might be the best state park we’ve camped at. Lots of well marked trails with great views of the river (cannot be seen from campsites).

    Electric only on site but lots of spots to fill fresh water in campgrounds. Bathrooms are big and very clean.

    At&t one bar. Site was open enough that Starlink was great.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Allaben Campground
    September 2, 2024

    Allaben Campground

    Close to town, but private

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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Duck Pond Campsite
    September 2, 2024

    Duck Pond Campsite

    Open quite campsites

    After driving unpaved dirt road for a while, we arrived a surprisingly well maintained beautiful campsites. The pond is small so the mosquitos were not too bad. So few people passed by and very unknown quite and we just loved the experience. Just be careful driving in the sometimes rough conditions.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Hide-A-Way Campsites
    August 30, 2024

    Hide-A-Way Campsites

    Quite suprise

    This is a small campground but very quiet and nice. The people that run it are very nice and accommodating. Would highly recommend it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from North-South Lake Campground
    August 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!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Allaben Campground
    August 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

  • Camper-submitted photo from A Tiny House Resort
    August 20, 2024

    A Tiny House Resort

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  • Camper-submitted photo from Mongaup Pond
    August 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from October Mountain State Forest
    August 17, 2024

    October Mountain State Forest

    WHAT!?

    First off no same day reservations or walk ups allowed, second it yells you that the fee is $17.50 per site, I expected a little added extra fee for booking etc.... check out was $58.50 per night. I would have if they weren't so manipulative about it.

  • Camper-submitted photo from North-South Lake Campground
    August 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Phoenicia Black Bear Campground
    August 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!!

  • Camper-submitted photo from Flat Creek Rd.
    July 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park
    July 29, 2024

    Copake Falls Area — Taconic State Park

    Perfect for a chill weekend with friends

    I can here to spend time with friends and i feel like we got lucky with our site. It had a nice wooded area behind us and felt more private than some of the other site.

    The swimming there felt really clean and I loved the dock. Close to great hiking.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Winding Hills Park
    July 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

  • Camper-submitted photo from Yogi Bears Jellystone Park Camp-Resort at Lazy River
    July 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.

  • Camper-submitted photo from Spacious Skies Woodland Hills
    July 1, 2024

    Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

    Great weekend site

    We rented a rustic campsite for a long weekend and it was way better than expected. The staff was helpful, the site was pretty and there are so many places to hike and the best of the Berkshires so close by. There are only two showers in each gendered bathroom, but there are so many RVs here it never was an issue. The pool is being renovated so it is currently closed.



Guide to Tannersville

Camping near Tannersville, New York, offers a fantastic escape into nature with beautiful landscapes and plenty of outdoor activities. Whether you're a family looking for fun or an RV enthusiast seeking adventure, there’s something for everyone in this scenic area.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails in the Catskills. One camper mentioned, "This is a hiking park... Kaaterskill Falls is an exception - short, easy trail," making it a great spot for both beginners and seasoned hikers.
  • Fishing: Enjoy fishing in nearby lakes and streams. A review from a visitor at Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds highlighted, "You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river."
  • Swimming: Cool off in the lakes. A camper at Taconic State Park noted, "The swimming there felt really clean and I loved the dock."

What campers like:

  • Natural Beauty: Campers rave about the scenic views. One visitor at North-South Lake Campground said, "The Catskills are very scenic & we enjoyed our time there!"
  • Privacy: Many campgrounds offer secluded sites. A review from Clarence Fahnestock State Park mentioned, "Each of the campsites... has a lot of foliage around it, creating privacy."
  • Friendly Staff: Campers appreciate helpful staff. A visitor at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park shared, "The staff, Pat in particular, were warm and friendly."

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds have poor cell reception. A camper at Little Pond - DEC noted, "No Verizon service and Starlink was spotty."
  • Facilities Vary: Some campgrounds have older facilities. A review from Woodland Valley Campground mentioned, "The bathrooms definitely weren't clean. Bring your shower sandals!"
  • Wildlife Encounters: Be prepared for wildlife. A camper at North-South Lake Campground shared, "There are bears that visit the campground."

Tips for camping with families:

  • Activities for Kids: Look for campgrounds with playgrounds and organized activities. A parent at Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Gardiner said, "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore."
  • Choose Spacious Sites: Opt for campgrounds with larger sites for more room. A review from Kenneth L. Wilson Campground mentioned, "The sites either side of us were closed for restoration thankfully."
  • Plan for Quiet Time: Some campgrounds can get noisy. A visitor at Copake Falls Area - Taconic State Park noted, "There is a lot of noise, a lot of people."

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Site Sizes: Make sure your RV fits the site. A review from Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds stated, "We were assured that it would fit... we were within 2 inches or less of trees."
  • Look for Full Hookups: Many RVers prefer campgrounds with full hookups. A camper at Mt. Greylock Campsite Park mentioned, "There was plenty of water pressure with grey water hookups."
  • Book Early: Popular campgrounds can fill up quickly, especially on weekends. A visitor at Woodland Valley Campground advised, "It can get a little busy on the weekends, so worth reserving in advance."

Camping near Tannersville, New York, is a great way to enjoy the outdoors with family and friends. With beautiful campgrounds and plenty of activities, you’re sure to have a memorable experience!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What camping is available near Tannersville, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Tannersville, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 165 campgrounds and RV parks near Tannersville, NY and 14 free dispersed camping spots.

  • Which is the most popular campground near Tannersville, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near Tannersville, NY is North-South Lake Campground with a 4.6-star rating from 43 reviews.

  • Where can I find free dispersed camping near Tannersville, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 14 free dispersed camping spots near Tannersville, NY.

  • What parks are near Tannersville, NY?

    According to TheDyrt.com, there are 20 parks near Tannersville, NY that allow camping, notably Upper Delaware National Scenic and Recreation River and Northfield Brook Lake.