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Empire Campgrounds

5.0 (6 reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Nicole G.

The groundskeeper is so nice and accommodating. The property was beautiful and well kept. Bonus there is a kitchen, fridge, bathroom & shower available for use separate from the main house and a porter potty near camp site. Everything about this experience was wonderful. We look forward to out next visit!

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Happy Days Campground - "B THRONE" I WAS A KING FOR 2 DAYS AT HAPPY DAYS CAMP GROUND! GROVIE BABY!

Happy Days Campground

4.8(15 reviews)
2.4 mi

I really love this campground. Its very clean and my site at B-3 was very clean with a newer picnic…read moretable and garbage cans and a fire ring. I would definatly come stay here again in the future.

Happy Days Campground is a great Rustic Campground with tenting campsites as well as full hookups…read morefor RVs and campers at very reasonable rates ... The best thing, Happy Days is only 4 miles from one of the greatest attractions in New York ....Bethel Woods, the 69' Woodstock Concert Field and the historic Woodstock Museum (which is a must see... you'll thank me later). The campgrounds are covered in pine trees, so you awake to great, fresh smelling air. It's very clean. The showers, bathrooms and rec room were immaculate. I drove my RV here, but on the premises, you can rent well restored, classical 3-wheel campers for a minimal fee and spend the night in camping luxury (and instead of my gas guzzling RV, I'll bring my car next time, instead and still save).... Tim, one of the owners, is great. From his story, he had no intention of running a campsite. He was in corporate management. He came to Happy Days as a kid. When the woman who owned the site told him, he'd have to find another place to camp next year ... the wheels went into motion. This campsite is Tim and his brother's baby and the care and the high standards they have also shows in their appreciation of their customers ... and I'm sure that comes from having originally been a customer of the campsite. Make sure you make reservations in advance, especially when Bethel Woods has a concert planned for the weekend. I was going to stay an extra day but I waited too long. Booked for the Bethel Woods concert goers.

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Bethel Hideaway Campground Resort - Tye dye activities

Bethel Hideaway Campground Resort

3.3(7 reviews)
1.4 mi

I pulled in for just a minute bc I was lost and my phone couldn't connect, and I didn't want to…read morepark unsafely on the side of the road to cause any accidents. People drive fast here, and the roads are back country type. Not the safest. I was also curious about what rental was like, bc I was thinking about coming back with friends in the spring for hiking. Immediately, a kid comes over and makes it known that I'm unwelcome. I tell her my situation and she leaves. Then before I could even leave (!), an aggressive weirdo on a golf cart, comes over and lets me know that I can't be there for just a minute to get my bearings and leave. "That happens on the public roads," he says. And "we only rent to friends". I don't recommend staying here unless you enjoy a hostile, cult-like "welcome". And if you're a member of the public, bc apparently they don't want you there.

Attended a 3 day event with a large group. The staff were super-friendly, and very accommodating…read more They deliver ice & firewood, and daily trash pickup right at your site. There is plenty of relaxing entertainment - hammocks already set up, horseshoes, playground, pool, and they had live entertainment on the weekend. The campground is nice. Not too large, not too tiny. Has 1 shower house, and 2 sets of restrooms in the main area. Large pool, and it's easy to get places from there. The only downside I found was that for some campsites you have to straddle a ditch when pulling in, so you need to be a bit careful. Definitely recommend!

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Domes At Catskills - Fully Stocked Bathroom

Domes At Catskills

4.6(9 reviews)
1.8 mi

Domes at Catskills is glamping at its absolute best! The domes are stunning outside and beautifully…read moreappointed inside, with every little detail somehow already thought of--from a fully stocked spice rack to binoculars and accompanying birdwatching guide to boot. It's all the magic of being out in nature without sacrificing an ounce of comfort. My adorable dome was romantic, peaceful, ridiculously charming, and close enough to New York City to make for the perfect easy escape. This is a wonderfully unique way to take a break from city life and enjoy the outdoors in style ~ I think my highlight was lounging in a hammock on my private deck on Saturday morning, coffee in hand, looking out over the lake and thinking, "I can get used to this!" With gorgeous Catskills scenery, five-star-resort comforts, and just enough wilderness to make you feel adventurous without ever having to suffer for it, I absolutely loved it, cannot recommend it enough, and will 100% be back.

An Incredible Second Stay two years later…read more It remained a peaceful, premium getaway, even after expanding from 3 to 10 domes. The owner is engaging and staff is welcoming and attentive. Having experienced both a cozy, rainy spring trip and a sunny autumn weekend with peak foliage, this property delivers in any weather. The amenities are incredibly luxurious. Inside there is radiant heated floors, high-end spa soaps, and a kitchen fully stocked with spices, cookware, and coffee pods. Outside, we loved walking our dogs by the lake, admiring the art statues, and unwinding by the firepit at night. It is the perfect getaway--we will definitely be back!

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Kittatinny Canoes

Kittatinny Canoes

2.3(136 reviews)
27.4 mi

I think other reviews said it but I'll include my thoughts too -- the noise curfew is non-existent…read more We are night owls so we didn't mind. Let's dive in ... Campsite (3/5): These are a bit stacked on top of each other but our group had two next to each other so it didn't impact us too much. Ambiance (4/5): These campsites are right on the water which is absolutely stunning! You really feel like you're in nature, but there is a major road near the top campsites and even by the water you can hear road noise. There was a huge group at the top which partied into the night though we're up late anyhow and it was no issue for us. Consider earplugs if you're not like us. Bathrooms (4/5): These were relatively clean for a campground bathroom. Minus a star here because on the last day the women's room was out of order -- but I believe it was due to another guest, as a member of our party heard someone say "oh no it's not flushing!" TL;DR: Great for those late-into-the-night campers. If you stay here make sure you get a waterfront spot.

This is my second time doing a float trip with Kittatinny Canoes, but my first time from this base…read morecamp and I would never do it again. The employees working there were not helpful at all. After we were dropped off at the launch point, one employee gave a quick safety speech and then disappeared. No one helped us tie our tubes together or navigate the steep drop-off with our tubes to get into the water, which was extremely slippery and rocky. We were told the float would take 2-2.5 hours. This was wildly inaccurate. It took us an hour to float from the drop-off point back to camp. When we previously did the trip from Barryville, the float was much longer. For what we paid, this was a complete waste of money. Then, when we reached the ending point around 4 p.m., we were harassed by three teenage employees who were yelling at us and demanding that we bring up our tubes immediately. There was no one else going out with those tubes at that time, and we simply wanted to sit and relax for a few minutes since the float had been so short. The employees were unnecessarily rude and nasty about it. I feel bad for the people who paid to camp out on this site. It was pathetically small and claustrophobic. Do yourself a favor and book a float trip with another company. After this experience, I would not return to or recommend Kittatinny Canoes at either base camp. EDIT/UPDATE: After the owner's response, I wanted to provide some additional context because I don't feel her response accurately reflects what we experienced. First, regarding the float time: the website states that the trip is 2-3 hours, not 2-2.5 hours. I understand that river conditions can affect the timing, but the conditions on Saturday were considered normal summer levels, with no flood warnings or high water advisories. Our float was significantly shorter than the advertised timeframe. We were also surprised by how close the drop-off point was. The bus barely drove us up the road before letting us out, and the location itself seemed like an odd place to start the trip, being let out in what appeared to be a vacant grassy field directly next to the Riverside on the Delaware townhomes, not even 3 full miles away. I feel bad for the people who live there. It did not feel like we were out in nature, enjoying lush vegetation. I could literally hear landscaping equipment buzzing along the float. As far as the landing area, we did not see anyone trying to get out of the water with kayaks while we were there, nor did the teenage employees tell us that kayakers were waiting to come through. They were not helping people navigate the landing area; they were primarily standing around and yelling at guests to bring their tubes over to the trailer. If they had politely explained that we were blocking kayakers or asked us to move for that reason, that would have been completely understandable. That is not how the situation was handled. Our issue was not being asked to move. It was the attitude and lack of helpfulness from the staff from the moment we arrived. We would have been happy to cooperate if the situation had simply been explained to us. Unfortunately, that was not our experience, and the owner's response does not change what we personally witnessed during our trip

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