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Brookside Campground

Three miles southwest of Catskill in New York's Hudson Valley, Brookside Campground accommodates RVs up to 45 feet with full hookups alongside tent sites. The facility operates as a long-term residence park for many campers, which creates a different atmosphere than seasonal recreational campgrounds. Clay-based soil throughout the property can channel rainwater down roadways during storms, with some pooling near tent areas.

The campground features a pool, arcade, playground, and sports field that draw families with children. A small farm adjacent to sites houses goats, cows, chickens, ducks, and geese that kids can visit. Staff maintains updated restrooms and shower facilities inside older-looking buildings. Sites offer generous spacing, particularly for tent camping, though the brook running through the property tends toward stagnation during warmer months.

Chelsea B. notes the campground "was mostly a trailer park" rather than the recreational camping experience she expected. The location provides access to nearby North-South Lake Campground and other Catskill Mountain recreation areas. Management accepts reservations and allows pets throughout the facility.

Large RV owners and groups with children find the combination of full services and family amenities most suitable for their camping needs.

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Map & DirectionsBrookside Campground is located in New York near Palenville

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Directions

Exit 87 off NYS Thurway , Make Left then right onto 32 north for 10 miles on right. Heading south, take exit 21 make a left, then a right onto 23, take 23 to route 32 south will be on left.

Address

4952 Rt. 32
Catskill, NY 12414

Coordinates

42.21283385 N
73.9843604 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

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
50 Amp Hookups
Big Rig Friendly

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Drive Time

23 min from Kingston, NY
38 min from Albany, NY
1 hr 3 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
1 hr 9 min from Pittsfield, MA

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Reviews6 Camper Reviews - Brookside Campground

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A family-focused campground with spacious sites and excellent amenities for children including pool, arcade, and farm animals. Guests commonly noted friendly, helpful staff though some mentioned maintenance issues with grounds and facilities.

Chelsea B.

Ranger

Reviewed Oct. 6, 2025

Not a recreational campsite

Full disclosure, we did not stay here. PLEASE, folks that leave reviews on this app, PLEASE say whether it’s a full-timer campsite or a recreational campsite. We paid for two weeks in advance of arriving at this site based on reviews available on Google and Dyrt. However, when we arrived we were surprised that this was mostly a trailer park. Call me picky, but I really prefer not to camp in an area where folks are living full time. Just not the vibe I’m going for. We decided to leave without staying. We called to see if we could get a refund and they were very kind and it wasn’t a problem. But just be warned… this is not a recreational campsite.

David R.

Traveler

Reviewed Jul. 3, 2025

Older smaller campground

Quain little campground, nice pool, large activities field, some things for kids to do. Small farm right next to our site, goats, cow chickens, ducks, geese

Site71

Month of VisitJuly

michael A.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 9, 2024

Great experience

I went last year with my kids they loved the arcade small but it's a camp ground the playground area was nice. We use tents and got a bad storm the owner called and let up bunk in the arcade for the night since she was worried. They have animals the kids can go check out. The pool is nice and they offer fun activists for the kids as well honestly try it out.

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Month of VisitAugust

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David S.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2021

Nice place to stay in the Catskill area

Stayed here for a few days while on a week long trip. The bathroom and bathhouse were a bit run down looking from the outside, but inside they were updated and clean. The left over of hurricane Henri passed through during our stay so we were unable to utilize any of the facilities. 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. We stayed here in a travel trailer.

Site71

Month of VisitAugust

Engin C.

Traveler

Reviewed May. 31, 2020

Beautiful place

Nice and clean restrooms very friendly staff I would come back here again and recommended.

Molly G.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 21, 2019

Ranger Review of GCI at Brookside Campground

Ranger review: GCI at Brookside Campground

CAMPGROUND REVIEW We ended up at this campground because the family we were traveling with needed to accommodate their 50 foot camper. As a rule of thumb- I try to visit as little RV parks as I can, but we were trying to find somewhere that would accommodate both of our needs.

While it is true that this campground does specialize in large groups and is one of the only places in the area that will host a rig as big as my uncles, that was about the only thing it had going for it.

Grounds were dilapidated. It was like they had too much to handle. The lawn was overgrown at our site, the bathrooms were always in need of something... it was just a glorified trailer park.

I will say that the spots were spacious, particularly pertaining to tent sites. However- the brook that the campground is named after is mostly stagnant. So prepare for an abundance of mosquitos!

Another perk is the location. It was really nice to be right near The Catskills. However, I will most definitely be taking advantage of the smaller and quieter campgrounds around.

Would recommend for: people with big rigs. Large groups with children. The sports “complex” and pool actually looked very nice and well maintained. There were kids everywhere.

RANGER REVIEW ON... GCI OUTDOOR CHAIRS

So if you’ve been keeping up with my ranger reviews, you know I am always very pleasantly surprised by the things I’ve gotten the opportunity to test out that I never knew I needed. Camping Chairs were actually on my list of things to acquire this year for our trips, so I was psyched (as usual) when I found out GCI Outdoors would be what I got to check out.

I purchased the “Eazy” chair and the Roadtrip Rocker.

So first, the Eazy chair. It’s a good looking chair that comes packed away in a pouch that slings over your shoulder. It’s pretty heavy, but we happened to be car camping this time around so that wasn’t a big deal. The arm rests are sturdy, the chair is comfortable to sit in.

The Roadtrip rocker I was really excited about. And the thing is pretty awesome. The patented hydrolics is pretty nifty and it’s really neat how it works. I was surprised to find that it packed so easily into its sack, and has a sling so that you can carry it where you need to go.

Grab your own here:

https://www.gcioutdoor.com/camping-chairs/roadtrip-rocker/

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Brookside Campground located in New York?

Brookside Campground is located in New York state. While the exact town or county isn't specified in available information, it's situated in an area that accommodates large RVs up to 50 feet in length. The campground features a rural setting with nearby farm animals, suggesting it's in a more pastoral region of New York rather than near urban centers.

What do reviews say about Brookside Campground?

Brookside Campground receives positive feedback for its clean facilities and friendly staff. Campers appreciate the nice pool, large activities field, and amenities for children including a playground and small arcade. The campground features a small farm with goats, cows, chickens, ducks, and geese that children enjoy visiting. While the bathhouse may appear somewhat dated from the outside, the interiors are updated and clean. The campground can accommodate large RVs up to 50 feet in length, making it suitable for a variety of camping styles from tents to large motorhomes.

Are there photos available of Brookside Campground facilities?

While specific information about photo availability isn't detailed, Brookside Campground features several noteworthy facilities worth capturing. These include a swimming pool, playground area, small arcade for children, large activities field, and a small farm with various animals including goats, cows, chickens, ducks, and geese. The campground also has bathroom and shower facilities that have been updated inside. To view current photos of these amenities, check the official campground website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date visual information.

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