Campers visiting Windham, New York can find cabin accommodations and tent sites throughout the Catskills region. The area sits at elevations ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 feet, creating cooler summer temperatures than surrounding lowlands. Cell service can drop unexpectedly in mountain valleys, particularly at campgrounds located more than 5 miles from major highways.
What to do
Hiking at Kaaterskill Falls: North-South Lake Campground provides excellent access to popular trails. "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 one visitor to North-South Lake Campground.
Swimming in clean lakes: Lake Taghkanic State Park offers family-friendly swimming options. "The lake is beautiful and clean. Expect to pay $15 fee (I think) to use your paddleboards/kayaks etc. Worth every penny," according to a camper at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground.
Fishing for bass: Try shore fishing at Rudd Pond. "Being able to fish and catching 2 decent-sized largemouth bass made everything all ok!! There is plenty of fishing access from shore and you can rent a boat for the whole day to fish on the water," mentions a visitor to Rudd Pond Area.
Stargazing opportunities: Find dark skies at secluded campgrounds. "Late night, stargazing over the lake is a great pastime, because the water is calm and the light pollution is low," says a camper at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground.
What campers like
Platform tent sites: Several campgrounds offer raised platforms for tents. "The platforms kept us off the ground and were helpful in setting up appropriate tarp protection," explains a camper at Taconic State Park during rainy weather.
Clean bathroom facilities: Campgrounds maintain their facilities regularly. "Superb. Quiet, clean enough and well worth the price. Showers are hot and there's great water pressure," mentions a visitor at Lake Taghkanic State Park Campground.
Scenic waterfront locations: Many rv parks near Windham, New York feature water access. "Well maintained, located on the Mohawk River. Shady, grassy areas. Boat launch and pier," writes a reviewer about Arrowhead Marina & RV Park.
Spacious campsites: Some parks offer more room between sites. "Beautiful campground. Stayed in The Pines section. Spacious sites," notes a camper at Country Roads Campground.
What you should know
Seasonal operation limitations: Most rv campgrounds near Windham, New York operate from May through October. "May 19 to October 22" is the operating season for North-South Lake Campground, while most others close by mid-October.
Platform requirements: Some tent sites require specific setup. "Almost all of the sites have platforms to pitch your tent on, although there are a couple of flatter spots without platforms (although they still have a slope)," explains a visitor to Taconic State Park.
Site privacy varies: Campgrounds offer different levels of seclusion. "The campsites are pretty close together, so if the campground is full, you are rather close to your neighbors," warns a camper at Taconic State Park.