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The Catskill Mountains surrounding West Hurley, New York provide various camping options ranging from established campgrounds to dispersed sites. Kenneth L. Wilson Campground, located near Mount Tremper, offers spacious wooded sites for tents and RVs with a 4.6-star rating. Other notable camping areas include North-South Lake Campground in Haines Falls and Echo Lake's primitive tent sites for those seeking a more remote experience. Several properties like Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds and Mills Norrie State Park also offer cabin accommodations alongside traditional camping options.
Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally, typically from May through October, with specific opening and closing dates varying by location. Kenneth L. Wilson Campground runs from May 19 to October 9, while North-South Lake remains open until October 22. Advanced reservations are recommended, particularly for summer weekends when sites fill quickly. Campers should be aware that bears are present in the area, requiring proper food storage. Public water spigots, shower facilities, and firewood availability differ significantly between locations. As one camper noted, "We had to sign a bear waiver upon check-in, and although we didn't encounter any wildlife during our stay, I did see bear scat in several locations."
The camping experience around West Hurley benefits from proximity to hiking trails and natural attractions. Woodland Valley Campground provides convenient access to numerous trailheads, while properties near water features offer recreational activities like fishing and boating. Site privacy varies considerably across campgrounds, with some offering secluded wooded sites and others featuring more open layouts. A visitor to Kenneth L. Wilson Campground commented, "The sites were beautiful and spacious, though others around us seemed too close for comfort, but these four sites were spaced out very well." Cell service can be limited throughout the region, with several campers reporting no Verizon coverage at popular campgrounds, adding to the sense of disconnection from urban life.
"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."
"This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State."
from $22 - $44 / night
Check Availability"This campground is nestled in the Catskills, New York, with easy access to New Jersey and Connecticut."
"Access to fresh water spouts and clean bathrooms were just a walk away from most sites, theres a beautiful pond on site and beautiful views of the Catskills, Woodstock is a 15 min drive if you’re looking"
from $22 / night
Check Availability"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. "
from $20 / night
Check Availability"You’ve got fishing either in 2 private lakes or you can fish in the river but to do the river you’ll need a New York State fishing license."
"I was a little skeptical that we wouldn’t get to choose our site, but you can’t go wrong, they are all wooded, private and well situated. The campground is centrally located you many things to do."
"There are great hiking trails on the Hudson River right outside your campsite. Amenities are the great outdoors and an ancient bath house built during the New Deal in the 1930's."
"Firewood wasn’t available at the camp, had to drive about a mile to grab some. Close to town so easy to grab needed items."
from $17 - $102 / night
Check Availability"this is close by to many catskill hiking trails"
"It was close to trails and town"
from $16 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
"I went here with my friend and we were using it as our base camp as we went out in trails in the eastern Catskills notably the Devils Path, echo lake, etc."
"Nice little campground with lake sites. The Northville Placed Trail comes out in this campground. The showers were clean and plenty of pressure."
"There are tent sites around the whole lake with fire pits and 1 lean-to site at the end of the trail when you first arrive at the lake. The sites are relatively flat and well shaded with trees. "
"Lake is surrounded by hills and there is a small lean two with a few campfire spots."
GuideWe were in campsite 20 with lots of room. The first night we were there we were near very loud groups which was difficult to sleep through. The next night everyone cleared out and we had a peaceful crowd. Bathrooms are nice, the park has great hiking trails and a nice day use area! There is also an area where we can rent canoes. I would definitely return, just wish there was a little more crowd control.
ScoutWe really loved this spot- it was relaxing to listen to the sounds of the creek and not having any camping neighbors. The night sky was filled with stars and we even saw a rocket. I also appreciated having an outhouse on site- i would say the only downside was having to take our bag of poop+pee out with us when we left (site rules). The only other thing that was bothersome was being told that wood is provided at the site and then not realizing until after we got there that we would have to Venmo the owner $10 per bundle (I don’t mind paying, just wouldn’t been nice to know ahead of time that it wasn’t included in the price). I recommend this site for anyone who enjoys privacy and doesn’t mind a detox from WiFi.
ScoutThe RV camp site was spread further apart from the other sites. It felt like you were in a secluded spot all by yourself. The camp staff were very helpful, campfire wood was a phone away and promptly delivered to your site. Nice variety of merchandise for sale. I love a souvenir from the places I visit. Although, it rained 2 of the days, it allowed some quiet time away.
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 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.
ScoutThe neighbor cry about a dog that barks and then we are no good
GuideStayed at lot #71, loop B! It’s across from the bathrooms, behind there’s a trail that takes you to the lake (about a 5 min walk). No electric, water, or dump station. Firewood is near the entrance, they give you a burlap sack to fill up with!
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!
The Catskill Mountains surrounding West Hurley offer diverse camping spots with elevations ranging from 500 to 4,000 feet. The region experiences distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during the day and dropping to 55-65°F at night. Most camping areas in this region close by mid-October due to the rapid temperature decline, with fall nights frequently dipping below freezing.
Hiking access: At Woodland Valley Campground, numerous trailheads lead directly into the Slide Mountain Wilderness. The campground serves as an excellent staging area for backpacking trips. As camper Derek W. notes, "The campground's proximity to those trail heads was great and we had perfect weather."
Swimming options: North-South Lake Campground features two connected lakes with designated swimming areas. "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time," shares Lizz H., highlighting the consistent appeal for water activities.
Wildlife observation: Kenneth L. Wilson Campground has a fishing pier and wooded surroundings that support wildlife viewing. One visitor encountered unexpected wildlife: "It was the wildest weekend I ever had, I'm not being sarcastic. The hiking areas are great, the weather is perfect and the bear was very nice for a bear," reports Kane B.
Creek exploration: Echo Lake offers primitive camping with water access. "Lake is surrounded by hills and there is a small lean two with a few campfire spots. Other campsites are scattered and require navigating through small overgrown trails (wear pants)," explains James A., recommending proper attire for off-trail movement.
Private wooded sites: Many campers appreciate the secluded nature of sites at Kenneth L. Wilson Campground. "We LOVED our site (site 9). It was absolutely massive! The photo doesn't do it justice. It was set back very far from the main road and was an extremely large site," shares one camper identified as C R.
Creek access: Woodland Valley Campground offers sites along a mountain creek. John N. describes the experience: "The mountain creek is like nature singing a lullaby - sleeping next to it was very relaxing; weather was great and we could see the stars through the canopy."
Clean facilities: The maintenance level varies across campgrounds, but Thousand Trails Rondout Valley receives praise for upkeep. One visitor noted, "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."
Natural swimming: Multiple camping areas feature natural water features for recreation. At North-South Lake Campground, Chris D. reminisces, "I'm a native of the Catskills and spent many an afternoon with my family enjoying the facilities at North/South Lake. I've recently started going there again with my own family and it's great to see them take the same enjoyment I did."
Cell service limitations: Most camping spots near West Hurley, New York have limited or no cellular connectivity. At Kenneth L. Wilson Campground, Daniel L. confirms, "Although No cell service site was nice. Was our first shakedown camping trip. Very nice (clean) bathrooms and showers."
Reservation requirements: During peak summer months, securing a spot requires advance planning. Jessica W. notes about North-South Lake Campground: "This campsite is by far my favorite in the Catskills! Their staff is friendly and knowledgeable, bathrooms & beach areas are always clean, & the hiking nearby is fantastic."
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds in the region operate from mid-May through early October. Devil's Tombstone Campground runs from May 19 to September 4, offering a shorter season than some other options in the area.
Varied site privacy: Site exposure differs significantly between campgrounds and even within the same facility. At Echo Lake, a camper advises, "We camped on the hill with a beautiful view of the whole lake and breeze," showing how location within a campground affects experience.
Playground access: Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds offers numerous amenities for children. "Rip Van Winkle is a beautiful campground, it's well run, well maintained, and has a lot to do! I was a little skeptical that we wouldn't get to choose our site, but you can't go wrong, they are all wooded, private and well situated," reports Kathy G.
Swimming options: The dual lakes at North-South Lake Campground provide safe swimming areas for various ages. Becky G. describes it as a "Large family friendly campground with all the amenities - boating, showers, great hiking."
Activity scheduling: Weekends typically feature more organized events at private campgrounds. At Jellystone Park Gardiner, a visitor observed, "It looks like Saturdays have the best activities but we were not there on a Saturday."
Bathroom facilities: When camping with children, accessible restrooms become important. At Kenneth L. Wilson Campground, Melanie H. reports, "The bathrooms were very clean and new and the showers were free and temperature controlled to perfectly warm!! The ladies that run this campground are absolute queens and were so nice and helpful."
Hookup availability: Full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections are limited at state facilities but more common at private campgrounds. At Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, Inez W. notes, "The only problem I had was that my Starlink didn't work at the first site (372 - full hookup) but they let me choose another site (435 - no sewer) and I was happy as a clam."
Site leveling: Many campgrounds in the Catskills have uneven terrain. Ian R. shares about Thousand Trails Rondout Valley: "This is what I want for a Catskill campground. It is not a concrete pad haven and yes, there is mud. Our site was even and easy to level on."
Road access considerations: The mountainous terrain creates narrow access roads to some campgrounds. Sam L. cautions about Devil's Tombstone Campground: "We had a VW Westfalia, which we had no trouble pulling into our site. If we had something bigger, it might have been an issue."
Frequently Asked Questions
What camping is available near West Hurley, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, West Hurley, NY offers a wide range of camping options, with 171 campgrounds and RV parks near West Hurley, NY and 15 free dispersed camping spots.
Which is the most popular campground near West Hurley, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular campground near West Hurley, NY is North-South Lake Campground with a 4.5-star rating from 44 reviews.
Where can I find free dispersed camping near West Hurley, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, there are 15 free dispersed camping spots near West Hurley, NY.
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