Uncle Pete's Campground sits along Esopus Creek, just two minutes from downtown Phoenicia. The private campground operated seasonally from Memorial Day weekend through October before closing, offering both drive-in and walk-in access despite rough road conditions that required careful navigation.
Creekside tent sites provided direct riverfront access, though the fast-running creek lacked easy swimming areas or beach access. Each site included electric hookups, fire pits, and picnic tables, with full RV hookups available for water and sewer connections. The property featured a baseball field and playground areas, plus a dump station and restroom facilities, though bathrooms were positioned far from some camping areas. For alternative camping near Phoenicia, Phoenicia Black Bear Campground operates nearby.
Description
Not much has changed at Uncle Pete's in the last 60 years. The Esopus Creek still offers renowned trout fishing. The local hiking trails in the woods and up Mount Tremper are still challenging backpackers. Tubing the river still refreshes friends and family on a hot afternoon. We can't think of a way to improve on nature, so we keep it simple. We welcome you with a peaceful site for your tent, complete with fire pit and clean restrooms nearby. A separate RV area provides water and electricity. We even have a creek-side log cabin that sleeps six and very romantic for two. Nestled in a small valley just a mile from Phoenicia, with its eclectic arts scene and excellent dining choices, we strive to provide a beautiful camping experience for everyone. Our tradition of family oriented hospitality goes back to the many summers we spent here as campers. We loved Uncle Pete's so much we bought it from Pete himself, and we honor his memory and our childhood by changing nothing. A little old fashioned maybe, the sound of flowing water through soft green forests, the smell of burgers on the grill, the voices of birds at dawn and the luxury of an afternoon nap under the trees. We think you'll love it here too.
Map & DirectionsUncle Pete's Campground is located in New York near Phoenicia
Directions
Located 20 miles from Exit 19 off the NY State Thruway.
Address
570 Old Route 28
Phoenicia, NY 12464
Coordinates
42.05920078 N
74.29783967 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 25 min from Kingston, NY
- 1 hr 5 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 6 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 35 min from Pittsfield, MA






