Fishing, creek-side lounging, and a remote control car track give Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds in Saugerties, New York a range of ways to fill a day. Anglers can cast in two private on-site ponds or head to the adjacent river with a New York State fishing license. The Plattekill Creek runs through the property, and several sites sit directly on the water. Reviewers consistently mention pulling chairs into the creek on warm afternoons.
The campground is heavily wooded, and sites are generally large, well-spaced, and private. A dedicated loop called Lover's Lane is reserved for couples only, with no children, and sits right on the creek. There is also a rally area that functions as group camping. One thing worth knowing: a significant portion of sites are occupied by long-term or semi-permanent residents, which affects the overall atmosphere in some sections of the park. "Site was a bit small, but overall place was very clean and taken care of," notes Robert M..
Full hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections are available, along with pay showers, laundry, a pool, basketball, and a camp store stocked with essentials. Cell coverage has tested well on AT&T and Verizon. Nearby day trips include Minnewaska State Park and the Kaaterskill area, making the campground a workable base for exploring the Hudson Valley and Catskills. Campers looking at campgrounds around Saugerties will find other options in the area, including Pine Tree Heaven to the northwest and The Villa at Saugerties a few miles north.
Large RVs should approach with caution. One reviewer with a 40-foot fifth wheel reported clearances of two inches or less on several stretches of the internal roads. The online reservation process has also drawn complaints about third-party booking software and delayed confirmation emails; calling the campground directly to confirm a reservation is advisable. The season runs from May through October 15, and reservations are accepted. Pets are welcome.
Description
We invite you to leave the fast life behind and escape to our 160-acre woodland paradise. We offer spacious sites to tuck you away from the world while still providing the modern amenities necessary for your comfort. Come experience Catskills camping at its best at Rip Van Winkle Campground!
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsRip Van Winkle Campgrounds is located in New York near Saugerties
Directions
S'bound from I-87 (exit 20-Saugerties) & Hwy 32: Go 1/8 mi S on Hwy 32, 2 mi W on Hwy 212, then 1/2 mi N at Centerville Fork on CR 35. N'bound from jct I-87 (exit 20-Saugerties) & Hwy 212: Go 2 mi W on Hwy 212, then 1/2 mi N at Centerville Fork on CR 35.
Address
149 Blue Mountain Rd
Saugerties, NY 12477
Coordinates
42.09225285 N
74.0176504 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/1/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 8/1/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 15 min from Kingston, NY
- 40 min from Albany, NY
- 55 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 10 min from Pittsfield, MA



























