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Equestrian Camping near West Kill, NY

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    Several equestrian-friendly camping options exist near West Kill, New York, though none offer dedicated horse corrals according to available data. Arcadian Pastures Equine provides basic accommodations for campers with horses, allowing both tent and RV camping with drive-in access. The campground permits campfires and provides firewood on site, with picnic tables at each campsite. While Arcadian Pastures requires reservations and has trash collection, it lacks drinking water, electricity, and shower facilities. The property maintains trails suitable for horseback riding that connect to broader trail systems in the area.

    Bear Spring Mountain managed by the DEC offers primitive equestrian camping approximately 30 miles from West Kill. This established campground connects to extensive bridle paths through the western Catskills forest preserve. Horses must remain tethered at designated campsites when not being ridden, as no permanent corral structures are available. The campground provides basic amenities including drinking water, picnic tables, and toilets. Most equestrian sites accommodate horse trailers with adequate parking space. The campground maintains a strict policy requiring riders to carry proof of negative Coggins test for all horses. The extensive network of marked trails varies in difficulty, suitable for both novice and experienced riders.

    Best Equestrian Campgrounds near West Kill (6)

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      1. North-South Lake Campground

      4.5(44)18mi from West Kill214 sitesRVs, Tents

      "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

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      2. Betty Brook Camp

      4.5(2)23mi from West KillRVs, Tents

      "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."

      3. Country Campsites

      Be the first to review18mi from West KillRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $55 - $195 / night

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      4. Artisan Hill Farm & Studio

      Be the first to review18mi from West KillTents

      from $20 - $40 / night

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      5. Bear Spring Mountain — DEC

      4.4(7)36mi from West Kill35 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Went here with some friends who had never been outside NYC before. They were absolutely blown away. For me, it was a nice site but not exceptional. Bring or rent a kayak!"

      "I drove to NYC for a business trip and ended up driving 1 and a half hour to reach this place. I always carry a tent in the back of my trunk and decided to go camping."

      from $18 - $40 / night

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      6. Arcadian Pastures Equine

      Be the first to review37mi from West KillRVs, Tents

      from $25 - $150 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near West Kill, NY

    55 Reviews of 6 West Kill Campgrounds

    • MThe Dyrt Pro User
      Jun. 4, 2026

      North-South Lake Campground

      scenic campground

      This is a truly beautiful and scenic campground, easily one of the best places we have visited in New York State. The campsites are well laid out, the surroundings are stunning, and the entire campground is very clean and well maintained. We visited in October, and it was pleasantly uncrowded, which made the experience even more enjoyable. The peaceful atmosphere and beautiful fall scenery made for a perfect camping trip. I'm not sure how busy it gets during the peak summer season, but our autumn visit was fantastic. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be coming back.

    • 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

    • Cynthia K.
      Aug. 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!

    • Emily F.
      Aug. 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.

    • Luka M.
      Jun. 23, 2024

      North-South Lake Campground

      Fun place, good camp

      Been there couple of times. Love it. Two lakes. Highly recommended.

    • RThe Dyrt Pro User
      Mar. 24, 2024

      Betty Brook Camp

      One of my favorite

      Love to camp here all year long have been coming to the area for a couple of decades now. Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream. There is a couple of spots

    • P
      Dec. 17, 2023

      Betty Brook Camp

      Pretty good place

      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. There's a stream alongside it, a fire pit, and a town about 8 mi away. It's a small town, with just a gas station store. I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small, but it's in state park, and there's tons of walking that can be done.

    • R
      Jul. 30, 2022

      North-South Lake Campground

      Great place for certain campers

      This place is all in all a fantastic place for camping. The sites are nice, the facilities are ok, the staff FANTASTIC, and most people camping want to be out in nature. Saw some bears up close. Great hiking. Especially for someone with limited mobility at the time. Also some challenging hikes. What I also experienced was a LOT of people having loud parties, playing all kinds of music very loudly and leaving trash everywhere. Not my style of camping. I have to add no one was breaking any rules and maybe I am the old codger my wife says I’m turning into but that’s mt 2 cents.

    • L
      Jun. 24, 2022

      North-South Lake Campground

      Lake, creek and waterfalls!

      Beautiful. Our site had a creek close behind it and only a short walk to the lake. We were there in middle of the week and it was very quiet. Most sites a shady and private. Loved it, hope to visit again sometime.

    Guide to West Kill

    North-South Lake Campground sits within the eastern Catskill Mountains at approximately 2,000 feet elevation, offering access to the historic Catskill Mountain House site. The area includes two connected lakes spanning 53 acres total with camping available from May through October. Water temperature remains relatively cool even in summer months due to the mountain elevation.

    What to do

    Hiking trails: North-South Lake connects to numerous trails including the Escarpment Trail with access to notable viewpoints. "The hiking nearby is also relatively easy and includes the newly opened (as of 2016) viewing platform for Kaasterskill falls, which is minutes down the road from the campground," notes Jessica W. from North-South Lake Campground.

    Water activities: Swimming and boating options exist at several locations. "I go there almost every year to go swimming with my family and friends and it's always a good time," shares Lizz H. about North-South Lake. Paddle boats and kayaks are available at some campgrounds for day use exploration.

    Horseback riding trails: Several forest preserve areas near West Kill accommodate equestrian use with designated bridle paths. "Remote. Sometimes you never see anyone. Sometimes you see some people. You camp on the stream," explains Robert B. about Betty Brook Camp, a dispersed camping area.

    What campers like

    Remote locations: Many campers appreciate the quieter camping options. "Nothing but woods all around! Endless hiking and beautiful steams - you can drink straight from the pipes!" reports Kimberly S. about Bear Spring Mountain — DEC.

    Clean facilities: Campgrounds with maintained amenities receive positive feedback. "The restrooms were clean and had showers, which we did not expect," writes Brittany W. about her experience at North-South Lake Campground.

    Family-friendly atmosphere: Larger established campgrounds offer structured activities. "Large family friendly campground with all the amenities - boating, showers, great hiking," notes Becky G. describing the environment at North-South Lake.

    What you should know

    Seasonal considerations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from May through October with limited services in shoulder seasons. North-South Lake specifically operates "May 19 to October 22" according to campground information.

    Reservations needed: Popular campgrounds fill quickly, especially waterfront sites. "Reserve very early for waterfront," advises Rachel G. about North-South Lake Campground.

    Dispersed camping regulations: For those seeking more primitive options, dispersed camping areas have specific guidelines. Betty Brook Camp provides basic sites with limited amenities and no reservations required.

    Wildlife awareness: Bear activity occurs throughout the region. "Obey bear rules!" emphasizes Amber A. from her stay at Bear Spring Mountain.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground access: Some established campgrounds include play areas for children. "Small playground was nice for the kids," mentions Becky S. about Bear Spring Mountain — DEC.

    Swimming options: Lakes provide natural swimming areas during summer months. "Two lakes. Highly recommended," states Luka M. about the swimming opportunities at North-South Lake Campground.

    Multi-generational activities: Campgrounds with diverse recreation options work well for varied age groups. "I've recently started going there again with my own family and it's great to see them take the same enjoyment I did. Camping, swimming, hiking, boating, biking, this place has it all," shares Chris D. about his experience introducing a new generation to North-South Lake.

    Tips from RVers

    Site selection: Limited large RV accommodations exist in the area. "I would not recommend this for large trailers. The site is fairly small," cautions Peter about Betty Brook Camp.

    Hookup availability: Only select campgrounds offer full hookups. North-South Lake provides electric, sewer and water hookups according to campground information, while many smaller campgrounds have no hookups.

    Road access considerations: Mountain roads can present challenges for larger rigs. "The view from the town to the campground was amazing," notes Eliany L. about the scenic but potentially challenging drive to North-South Lake.

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