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Thousand Trails Rondout Valley and Jellystone Park Gardiner provide upscale glamping accommodations near West Shokan, including yurts and luxury canvas tents. Rondout Valley sits along a babbling brook, offering spacious glamping sites with comfortable furnishings, electricity, and proximity to the scenic Catskills. "This is what I want for a Catskill campground," shared one visitor about Rondout Valley. Jellystone Park features premium glamping options with plush bedding, climate control, and private outdoor spaces. Osa Trail and Sundown offer more intimate glamping experiences, each with only 1-2 sites that provide a secluded retreat with picnic tables, toilet facilities, and fire rings for evening relaxation. These luxury outdoor stays blend comfort with natural surroundings, maintaining proximity to hiking trails and mountain views.
The Catskills location provides glamping guests access to numerous outdoor activities directly from their canvas accommodations. Hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and scenic drives through mountain passes are readily accessible. Skyway Camping Resort's glamping yurts include access to a well-maintained pool and recreational facilities. "Great place situated in a great area with lots to do all within an hour's drive," noted one Rondout Valley guest. Jellystone Park stands out for family-oriented glamping with extensive amenities including a water park, mini-golf, and organized activities featuring Yogi Bear character appearances. Most glamping options operate seasonally from April through October, though availability varies by property. The surrounding region offers farm-to-table dining experiences, antique shopping in nearby Woodstock, and opportunities to explore the historic Mohonk Mountain House and trails just a scenic drive away.
"As part of the Thousand Trails group, this campground has many amenities. It offers a pool, playground, and activities that include bocce ball, shuffleboard, and horseshoes."
"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."
"The camp is set up in a “blank slate, parking lot” type style, with a big field, center for tent camping or to be used for sports or other activities."
"We had full hookups with 50-amp electrical service- which all worked fine. The entire park seemed to be well maintained and clean."
"Very secluded, though Alex is right down the driveway so didn't feel like the middle of nowhere."
from $135 - $155 / night
Check Availability"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."
"Location- 4 stars- close to NYC but kinda just in the woods and close to homes, not much around. Sites- 4 stars- a real mixed bag- the rv/trailer only section is really nice, wooded."
"Amenities Bathrooms are older and need of some repair but let me tell you I was very happy to see a normal shower head with real hot water! So no complaints here."
"The bathroom and bathhouse were a bit run down looking from the outside, but inside they were updated and clean."
"Nice and clean restrooms very friendly staff I would come back here again and recommended."
from $120 - $140 / night
Check Availability"Big lake with swimming and boating as well as many hiking trails. Bathrooms on site as well as showers. Some sites are close together, but there are a few a little more secluded and set back."
"Great beach, 5 minute drive from campgound. Clean facilities, with a rec room for rainy days. A camp store with all the supplies you might have forgotten. One caveat: beware of site G006."
from $17 - $195 / night
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ScoutOctober leaves starting to fall makes for a very quiet, peaceful midweek evening in one of the two dispersed car camping sites. Exactly what I was hoping for - private and empty and lovely. Easy to find - two dispersed car sites are to the left at the fork in the road before the trailhead.
TravelerA nice wooded campground that was quiet despite being almost full on our Friday night stay.
The site we stayed at (64) had some pretty large roots to drive over and may have been an issue for a low clearance vehicle (we have a Subaru Outback).
The shower / house bathroom combo units weee very clean with hot water and baby changing station.
RangerI'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
ScoutWe reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
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.
TravelerCampground: fairly secluded, forested, breezy with some wildlife. Small camp store. Ingress/Egress: Tight approach with multiple switchbacks and steep grades - if you’re coming in a towable rig over 36’ you might want to take a solo look first. Sites are oddly arranged and there aren’t any FHU sites. Cell: Verizon in spot C9 had 1-bar; we used Starlink for connectivity. Laundry: 3 washers & 3 dryers: $2.50 each. Dump Station: was close by (across the street) but we didn’t need it for our 3 day stay. Bathhouse: across the street, clean and we used it almost exclusively. Noise: Quiet with some small arms fire, but barely noticeable from our site. Site C9: can be viewed from Google street view site is north of the lake in the horseshoe road- some cabins are viewable as well. Site is gravel with composite picnic table, post metal grill and truck rim fire ring. Water pressure- fluctuated 30psi-50psi: hunted constantly. Cabins: available and in good order. They appear to be older, but still functional- mini log cabins $65/night (primitive-no bathroom)
GuideWe've only stayed overnight at this campground. Roads are all paved, and some sites as well. They stagger the campers so that you don't look right into another camper, which makes it feel like you are camping in the woods.
Lots of trees so watch DVD or OTA television as you likely won't get satellite TV in your rig. Large swimming pool and playground for kids. There is an activity center where you can get something to eat, and sit on the deck to enjoy the scenery.
Sites are level. Staff are friendly. The camp store is large and well stocked in just about anything that you could need.
Enough trees that if you have a large rig and are towing you need to use some care leaving your RV site.
GuideOur site had a lot of space. Watched a video on YouTube that was a walk through of each site. So peaceful. Lots of good hiking. Sinks for dishes, clean bathrooms and showers.
ScoutOwners are amazing, family oriented, campground has tons for kids to do and is close to Roscoe. Our family goes every year
Camping opportunities in the Catskill Mountain region near West Shokan, New York range from 1,000 to 4,000 feet in elevation, with sites nestled in valleys and perched on ridges. The area receives approximately 45 inches of rainfall annually, creating lush forests and streams that run alongside many campsites. Night temperatures can drop 15-20 degrees below daytime highs, even in summer months.
Hiking to fire towers: Multiple trailheads within 30 minutes of West Shokan connect to the Catskill Fire Tower Challenge. "[The hike to] balsam lake fire tower had nice views of the area. Overall a great little spot to camp. Would definitely return," notes a visitor to Alder Lake.
Creek exploration: The numerous waterways provide opportunities for wildlife viewing and cooling off. "The creek that runs by the campground is gorgeous, and my kids had fun finding Crayfish," shares a camper from Thousand Trails Rondout Valley.
Family activities: Organized events keep younger visitors entertained during peak season. "This campground has a lot of activities and has kids of all ages galore. I was worried my 12 year old would be too old for it but he enjoyed making friends there," reports a visitor to Jellystone Park Gardiner.
Peaceful locations: Secluded sites offer respite from busier campgrounds. "There's no noise at night apart from the running water of the stream and we had a very peaceful weekend," mentions an Alder Lake visitor.
Natural water features: Streams, lakes, and ponds enhance the camping experience. "We had one [site] and a babbling brook was 30 feet behind us. Great spot for morning coffee," notes a Thousand Trails Rondout Valley guest.
Pool amenities: Several campgrounds offer swimming pools as alternatives to natural water bodies. "Nice pool that is shallow so you can relax and let the little ones go in the water park section alone or they have a 3 ft pool also," writes a visitor at Jellystone Park.
Clean facilities: Maintained bathrooms and shower houses are frequently highlighted. "The bathroom and bathhouse were a bit run down looking from the outside, but inside they were updated and clean," shares a visitor to Brookside Campground.
Seasonal considerations: Most glamping options near West Shokan, New York operate between April and November. "We stayed three nights in late October. Grabbed one of the two vehicle accessible campsites along the road which had some very light traffic," notes an Alder Lake visitor.
Site variations: Terrain and privacy levels differ significantly between campgrounds and even within the same property. "The campsites are very spacious with lots of room between you and other campers, and have a fire pit and some have picnic tables," reports an Alder Lake visitor.
Popularity fluctuations: Weekends and holidays can transform quiet campgrounds into busy destinations. "If you're looking for a relaxing, quiet camping experience, this isn't the place for you," cautions one Alder Lake reviewer about holiday weekends when "the parking lot was already packed and cars were lined up along the road."
Weather preparedness: The mountain climate brings unpredictable conditions. "During the heavy rains water flowed down the roads ways due to the clay based soil and looked like it pooled up in places near the tent areas," notes a Brookside Campground visitor.
Animal encounters: Farm animals and wildlife viewing opportunities enhance family experiences. "Small farm right next to our site, goats, cow chickens, ducks, geese," mentions a visitor to Brookside Campground.
Playground proximity considerations: Choose sites based on noise preferences. "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," advises a Lake Taghkanic State Park visitor.
Platform tent advantages: Some sites offer raised platforms that provide extra protection from wet conditions. "This was our second time coming to this campground and our second time getting dumped on by the rain, but have no fear! The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection," notes a Lake Taghkanic visitor.
Site leveling challenges: Come prepared with leveling equipment for uneven terrain. "Our site was even and easy to level on," notes a visitor to Thousand Trails Rondout Valley, but this varies significantly between sites and campgrounds.
Hookup variations: Check specific site amenities before booking. "The sewer connection in 372 ran uphill for me, but my pipe sits very low," mentions a Skyway Camping Resort visitor, highlighting the importance of understanding hookup positions.
Off-peak advantages: Shoulder season camping provides a different experience. "This is a large family campground with tons of stuff to do, I was pleasantly surprised by how quiet it was," reports a Thousand Trails Rondout Valley visitor who camped during a less busy period.
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