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Best Campgrounds near West Fulton, NY

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Camping opportunities around West Fulton, New York span from developed state park campgrounds to remote dispersed sites in the surrounding forests. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground offers 30 spacious tent and RV sites with new bathrooms and showers, while primitive camping can be found at Betty Brook Camp and Duck Pond Campsite in the nearby state forests. The area includes both family-friendly established campgrounds with full amenities and more secluded backcountry options accessible by forest roads, providing diverse experiences within the rolling hills of Schoharie County.

Many campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from May through mid-October, with Max V. Shaul open from May 19 to October 10 and Nickerson Park available from May 1 to Columbus Day. Road conditions vary significantly when accessing dispersed sites in state forests. "The road in on old cemetery rd was pretty rough, so we decided to go out the other way, which was way worse," noted one visitor about Duck Pond Campsite, highlighting the importance of appropriate vehicles for backcountry access. Winter camping is possible at some primitive sites, though facilities are minimal and preparation is essential. Cell service ranges from reliable at developed campgrounds to intermittent or nonexistent at remote forest locations.

Campers consistently mention the peaceful atmosphere as a defining characteristic of the area's campgrounds. Max V. Shaul State Park receives praise for being "small and quiet" with sites "large, flat and sited well apart from each other." Primitive options like Betty Brook Camp feature stream-side camping that visitors appreciate for solitude, with one camper noting, "Sometimes you never see anyone." The area provides good access to nearby attractions including waterfalls and hiking trails such as Vroman's Nose. Facilities vary widely, from the "clean and modern" bathhouses at Max V. Shaul to the complete lack of amenities at dispersed sites in Burnt Rossman State Forest. Weather conditions can change rapidly in the Catskill foothills, making adequate preparation essential regardless of camping style.

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Best Camping Sites Near West Fulton, New York (152)

    1. Max V. Shaul State Park Campground

    7 Reviews
    Fultonham, NY
    3 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-4711

    $17 - $50 / night

    "Just ok distance between camp sites. If we return we might try the more upper loop further from the front"

    "there's no pond/lake here but there's several waterfalls nearby and vromans nose"

    2. Nickerson Park Campground

    8 Reviews
    Gilboa, NY
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 588-7327

    "Our site was on top of the creek, close to the path down to the water and close to a hiking trail. During our visit we drove around the nearby towns and didn't find much to see or do with our time."

    "We had reservations about being side by side with other RVs but the site we were in was so big and being in a valley with huge trees all around a large open grassy area in the middle made everything feel"

    3. Burnt Rossman State Forest - Westkill Camp

    2 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    6 miles

    "Entrance is soft"

    "Was a great location for winter camping. Site easily accessible from road. Beautiful, peaceful, great time!"

    4. Betty Brook Camp

    2 Reviews
    West Fulton, NY
    4 miles

    "I live near this campground. I'm about a mile away and I pass it every day. It is rather remote, but it is right along West kill road."

    5. Country Roads Campground

    3 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    9 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 827-6397

    $34 - $55 / night

    "There are water spigots near all the tent sites and they are nice and spread out. They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo"

    6. Duck Pond Campsite

    2 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    4 miles

    "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."

    "Intermittent cell service which was frightening while driving on these rough roads"

    7. Little Lake Campground

    2 Reviews
    North Blenheim, NY
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 652-6520

    8. Glimmerglass State Park Campground

    21 Reviews
    Springfield Center, NY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (607) 547-8662

    $14 - $26 / night

    "Only downside is there is not a hiking/walking path down to the lake from the campground. Very nice bathrooms w shower and wash station. Electricity and water available at or near each campsite."

    "Both the Glimmerglass State Park and the Glimmerglass Festival Opera House list their location as Cooperstown, but in actuality the Park is 8 miles outside of Cooperstown on the northeast side of Otsego"

    9. Hide-A-Way Campsites

    2 Reviews
    Sloansville, NY
    12 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 868-9975

    $22 - $32 / night

    10. North-South Lake Campground

    44 Reviews
    Palenville, NY
    33 miles
    Website
    +1 (518) 589-5058

    $22 - $44 / night

    "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."

    "Had a great time at this campground- surrounded by many returning campers which gave the whole experience a good community vibe. Ice cream truck comes around each evening in the summer."

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  • M
    Oct. 26, 2025

    North-South Lake Campground

    Beautiful grounds HORRIBLE STAFF

    I don’t normally write reviews especially a negative one. We had a very upsetting experience at North-South Lake. We drove over two hours to visit my husband’s childhood campground for the first time with our three kids(ages 5, 7, and 9). When we arrived at the entrance, we were asked if it was a day visit, and we said yes, we were only staying for the day. We paid the fee, received a map, and drove in. My husband was so excited to finally share this place and create memories with our children. Looking for a place to park, we thought we were lucky to find an empty campsite in one of the loops where he used to camp as a child.

    We parked the car hoping to enjoy the view of the lake, take a walk, and maybe make the kids a couple of s’mores before heading home.

     At around 2:15–2:30 p.m., the “SUPERVISOR” in the white Kia approached us in an extremely rude and nasty manner, speaking as if we were committing a serious crime and comparing our situation to“sleeping in someone else’s hotel room.” She asked us if we had a reservation; we said no. She said,“Someone else reserved this spot.” We were very apologetic, embarrassed, and immediately put our stuff in the car. I said they could have told us; we would have moved right away. I’m sorry. 

    She said,“They aren’t supposed to talk to you; that’s why they send me here.” She told us we had ten minutes to leave, waited there while we put our chair, blanket, and s’more cookies in the car, and refused our 9-year-old daughter access to the bathroom while we packed up our three things, and even followed us out of the loop to make sure we didn’t park elsewhere. My daughter came to us crying because the lady told her she couldn’t use the bathroom and had to get in the car. Well, she had an accident in the car right as we were pulling out. 

    We were mortified and apologetic. My husband even offered to leave the firewood we had just purchased for the next campers, but she was dismissive and harsh about that as well. 

    The following day, I called and asked to speak with a manager to explain how we were treated. The manager was just as unfriendly and miserable sounding as the supervisor. I was told they had been looking for us“for hours” and that it’s“common sense” not to park in a campsite. She actually said it’s considered trespassing. So, a friendly warning for first-time visitors: Apparently, if you don’t know that“day use” doesn’t mean“park in any empty campsite,” just for the day, you’re officially a trespassing criminal, at least according to the manager. 

    Reading the website now, I see that check-in for people with reservations is at 2 p.m., which was the time we were trying to make a small fire, so unless someone left their site and returned, it’s unclear how they could have been looking for us“for hours.” We were right there at 2pm. 

    The website also states: Day Use• Anyone who is not camping is a day-user. Day-use hours are from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Day-users are not allowed between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. 

    We were not camping but didn’t realize we couldn’t park in an empty campsite. I think“common sense” would be to inform DAY USE visitors at the ENTRANCE to use public parking, especially for families or first-time visitors who may not be camping experts. Bottom line: this was my husband’s childhood family spot. We just wanted to take a beautiful fall drive and have a special day with our kids. 

    We understand now that we needed to reserve the parking spot ahead of time, and it was an honest misunderstanding. I would have even offered to pay for the campers’ stay for their trouble. What we wish for is that the staff had approached us respectfully and explained the situation instead of treating us like criminals. Imagine being such a miserable person and working in such a BEAUTIFUL and peaceful place for families. 

    This was meant to be a special family day, honoring memories of my father-in-law and creating new ones with our children. Instead, it became stressful and humiliating. Sadly, this is what our children will remember about the day and about North South Lake

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Oct. 21, 2025

    Osa Trail

    Gorgeous Views

    Had a great time here with my wife and 2 little kids and our dog.  One of the most beautiful sunrises we've ever seen!  Very secluded, though Alex is right down the driveway so didn't feel like the middle of nowhere.

  • A
    Oct. 7, 2025

    Russell Brook Campsites

    Clean, Friendly, and Right on the Water

    Loved this place! It's clean and well-maintained - even the restrooms. Every site is well-equipped with its own water, electricity, fire pit, and picnic table. The best part is the waterfront sites. We were right next to a small brook, and falling asleep to the sound of the water behind our tent was amazing. Everyone we met was super friendly. We will definitely be back!

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Brookside Campground

    Not a recreational campsite

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We paid for two weeks in advance of arriving at this site based on reviews available on Google and Dyrt. However, when we arrived we were surprised that this was mostly a trailer park. Call me picky, but I really prefer not to camp in an area where folks are living full time. Just not the vibe I’m going for. We decided to leave without staying. We called to see if we could get a refund and they were very kind and it wasn’t a problem. But just be warned… this is not a recreational campsite.

  • Chelsea B.
    Oct. 6, 2025

    Whip O Will Campsites

    Not for recreational campers

    Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We arrived after leaving another campsite in the area (that was also 100% full timers) and were disappointed to find that this site was all permanent campers with crap everywhere. One site even had a funeral home sign hanging out front of an entire plywood addition to their camper…like what? Call me picky, but I don’t feel entirely comfortable camping for fun next to folks who live in the campground like this. After driving through the super narrow and rutted out roads to the site they recommend, a man came hauling a** into our site (with a beer in his hand) and was saying “hello hellooooo.” Said he was the owner of the campsite and asked if we were staying, we said we were thinking about it, just checking out the available sites (as the lady up front told us to do). TL;DR- bad vibes. Didn’t stay. Be warned this is a full time campsite with crap everywhere. The lady working the office was super nice though.

  • 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. 6, 2025

    Hide-A-Way Campsites

    Quaint and truly hid away

    Well maintained clean campground. Friendly attendants guided us to site and directed in spot. Gravel unlevel pad full hookups.

  • GThe Dyrt PRO User
    Aug. 20, 2025

    Little Pond Campground

    Small sites and no service

    I didn’t hate this campground, but I won’t be going back.

    It’s a nice campground and perfect for single/family camping. I would not choose this location if I were taking a group of people. The sites are on the smaller side and many have slanted entrances.

    The campground is kept clean and the bathrooms were tidy. The campground is in bear country so you have to be mindful about leaving food out when you’re not at the site or asleep.

    There is a pond and there’s kayaks, canoes, etc for rent. The beach area is clean and the water is clear. I was there middle of August and the water was not cold and quite comfortable. There are some water front sites that you can use to access the water with a boat or paddle board.

    Cell service is non existent and they have a pay phone near the entrance booth where you can use to make/receive phone calls. It’s a 20 min drive back into town to get cell service. That’s a non- starter for me. It would be beneficial if they had service near the entrance at least for people to check in with Family.

Guide to West Fulton

Camping near West Fulton, New York, offers a mix of beautiful landscapes and outdoor activities. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, there are plenty of campgrounds to explore.

What to do

  • Hiking: The area is known for its scenic trails. Many campers enjoy the nearby hiking options, like Kaaterskill Falls, which is described as a "short, easy trail" that can get busy but is worth the visit.
  • Swimming: Campgrounds like North-South Lake Campground feature lakes with swimming areas. One reviewer mentioned, "There are two nice lakes with beaches," making it a great spot for a refreshing dip.
  • Fishing: Many campgrounds have lakes or streams where fishing is popular. Campers have noted the peacefulness of fishing at places like Glimmerglass State Park Campground, where one visitor said, "You can also hike, or take a day trip into Cooperstown."

What campers like

  • Natural beauty: Campers rave about the stunning scenery. One visitor at Woodland Valley Campground said, "The Catskills are very scenic, and we enjoyed our time there!"
  • Privacy: Many sites are well-spaced, providing a sense of seclusion. A reviewer at Nickerson Park Campground mentioned, "The sites were very spacious and clean," which is a big plus for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
  • Friendly staff: Campers appreciate helpful staff at various campgrounds. One visitor at Schodack Island State Park Campground noted, "The staff and CAPs were very friendly," making for a welcoming atmosphere.

What you should know

  • Limited services: Some campgrounds, like Devil's Tombstone Campground, have minimal facilities. A reviewer pointed out, "There weren’t a ton of services at the campsite, which was fine," but it's good to be prepared for a more rustic experience.
  • Wildlife encounters: Bears are known to visit some campgrounds, so campers should be cautious. One camper at North-South Lake Campground shared, "There are bears that visit the campground," highlighting the need for food safety.
  • Cell service: Many campgrounds have poor or no cell service. A visitor at Devil's Tombstone Campground mentioned, "There is NO cell service here," so plan to unplug during your stay.

Tips for camping with families

  • Playgrounds: Look for campgrounds with kid-friendly amenities. Whip O Will Campsites has a playground, which is a hit with families. One parent said, "The campground has lots to do with a rec center, playground, and pool."
  • Clean facilities: Families appreciate well-maintained bathrooms. A reviewer at Gilbert Lake State Park Campground noted, "The shower/bathroom buildings are a bit dated but well maintained," which is reassuring for parents.
  • Quiet times: Choose weekdays for a quieter experience. A camper at Woodland Valley Campground mentioned, "It was really peaceful when we visited in the middle of the week."

Tips from RVers

  • Spacious sites: RVers often look for roomy campsites. A visitor at Schodack Island State Park Campground said, "The sites are amongst the most spacious I’ve ever seen," making it a great choice for larger vehicles.
  • Electric hookups: Check for campgrounds with electric hookups. One reviewer at Max V Shaul State Park mentioned, "The bath house is clean and modern," which is a plus for RVers needing facilities.
  • Dump stations: Look for campgrounds with dump stations for convenience. A camper at Glimmerglass State Park Campground appreciated the "clean, modern bathrooms and showers," which adds to the overall experience.

Camping near West Fulton, New York, offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Whether you're hiking, swimming, or just enjoying nature, there's something for every type of camper.

Frequently Asked Questions

What camping is available near West Fulton, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, West Fulton, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 152 campgrounds and RV parks near West Fulton, NY and 13 free dispersed camping spots.

Which is the most popular campground near West Fulton, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near West Fulton, NY is Max V. Shaul State Park Campground with a 4.7-star rating from 7 reviews.

Where can I find free dispersed camping near West Fulton, NY?

According to TheDyrt.com, there are 13 free dispersed camping spots near West Fulton, NY.

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