Just camped here again and was extremely impressed with the cleanliness of this campground. The…read morebathrooms and showers were meticulous, and every campsite in loop 4 was flat and well-maintained, perfect for any tent. While we were here, we saw staff removing tree roots that were impeding the campsite next to ours. I also appreciate that the DEC drives around and ensures that campers are abiding by the fire and bear safety rules and wish that other NYS parks did the same. There was SO much wildlife we saw just on the grounds - friendly deer, baby turkeys, and baby ducks. We were fortunate to have a few nights here without any neighbors and it was so serene and beautiful even in intense rain and fog. There are boat and canoe rentals on South Beach, and so many hiking trails that lead to breaktaking views. I really can't say enough good things about this campground and am already looking forward to our next trip here!

My friend loved camping here and invited me for a day trip which was nice. It was $10 a car. If you…read morewant to have a gathering, you have to get in super early to get picnic tables because they are first come first serve. We went to the north lake, and there are bathrooms and changing rooms near the lake for convenience. There are grills for your cooking needs. If it's a hot day where the lake is a nice temperature, that is a great way for the family to spend their day. There is also kayak rentals and hiking trails if you want to capitalize on the outdoors activities. It's a nice way to spend a day if you plan ahead with snacks, water, and sunscreen.

Rip Van Winkle Campground Catskills NY…read more The Good: 1. The location 2. The actual campground itself. There are roomy sites with trees. The Bad: 1. If you are lucky enough to get an assigned campsite away from the busy road, it is a HALF MILE walk to the only showers in the ENTIRE campground. They have nearly 200 campsites and ONE set of showers. 2. The speed bumps are beyond ridiculous. Two humpers and high as Bob Marley. 3. If you call the office for help (our electrical post was out) they record you without your knowledge. The Ugly: 1. The campground lost power on my electrical post and tried to blame ME for it. I own a Bulldog surge protector, yeah, so it wasn't me. How it was handled was unbelievable. I have never been treated so rudely. A simple apology would have gone a long way.

We love camping here! The staff is always helpful and friendly. The full hook up sites are wooded…read moreand spacious. Family friendly atmosphere. Also great for older folk!

This is an old fashioned camp ground. I mean that in a good way. If you like to get away to a…read moresimpler time at an affordable campground this is the place. If you are looking for water slides, giant pools, mini golf and chaos, this is not the place for you. Choose differently. This is the kind of camp ground I grew up going to. There are really great tent sites overlooking the pond. There are a number of sites for any size camper. The owner has done a good job of cleaning up some of the seasonal sites which needed some TLC. I find it quiet, peaceful and safe. They keep the bathrooms clean. Owner is attentive. Friendly atmosphere. Well stocked store with essentials. There are occasional activities like a DJ, fishing tournament, bingo and a fun Halloween weekend in September. Big rain does produce some mud (shocking, eh?) so plan accordingly. Have fun fishing and sitting by your campfire. Put the smart phone away.

Can't say enough good things about this place. This is our third year coming here. We go about…read moretwice a month. It is mostly seasonal sites (I hope to become one eventually). They are all so friendly. I feel like we make new friends each time we go. The pull thru sites we use are great. All the staff is super friendly and helpful. The owners are very engaged in the campground and making sure everything is running smoothly. Bathrooms are nice, lots of activities for kids and adults. My husband loves fishing in the lake.

Margaret and Bernie are really really nice. They even deliver firewood. Prices are very affordable…read moreand the location is very close to Windham Mountain

Stayed there for 20 years , laid back place love Bernie and Margaret , been thinking of going back…read moresoon

I kicked and scream...(well no...not really) because as much as I enjoy walking in the woods, I…read moredon't like sleeping in it. My time came to rough it in the woods because I don't do camping. Dominicans don't do camping. Period! But hubby's a Nuyorican and he loves all this stuff. In a Yurt? Well...That's the question I got when I told folks where I was staying for the weekend. But...it's a give and take and all in the name of love. Right? Caryn & Mark own Awakening Garden grounds. There's a Yurt, 2 Cabins, a Tepee and a Buddha Hut to choose from. (Call or check website for prices). Pitching a tent was definitely out of the question. Now you're asking......what the heck is a Yurt? Well Google says its a, "circular tent"- and that's precisely what it is- but bigger. Our Yurt, has no bathroom- but the 'Bathhouse' is literally 5 steps away (and no...it's not a latrine- by the way). It doubles (or triples) as a small kitchenette with a small fridge, sink and 2-burner hot plate, a full bathroom with a shower, 'Dining Area' and a gorgeous carpeted nook if you want to do Yoga (perfect). Yurt rental for us (at this time of year was $370 ($135 for each of the first two nights and $100 for the third night) plus $30 cleaning fee. It's super comfortable with a Queen-size bed, but there's extra room within the Yurt that could easily sleep at least 2 more people (please double check with the owners first for a payment scale and/or if more people are allowed before you bring your posse). Coming at this time in the Fall was perfect and we didn't need to worry about freezing up here. The Yurt has 2 portable heaters and kept us super toasty for this time of the year. Plus there's a potbelly stove as an added measure. Additionally, there's a baseboard heater in the "Bathhouse". Don't want to pitch a tent? Or do the Hut or cabin stay? But you still want to get that outdoorsy, woodsy feel? Then staying in a Yurt is your best bet to give you a bit of both worlds. Oh by the way...it's just you and Nature at it's finest because there's no TV. And WiFi? If you're lucky- because it comes and goes! Didn't realize how much more I'd appreciate Nature and sleeping in a Yurt made me feel like I was right in the thick of it- which we were. This is totally off the spectrum for me compared to my new fave and up-to-trend hotel- The Emerson- but we wanted to switch things up. I'm really not taking points off because there isn't a TV. Or because we had to walk 5 little steps out of our Yurt and into a Bathhouse. Or because there wasn't a thermostat to regulate the heater. All I kept saying to myself was- 'things could be a lot f*cking worse in the woods'. This Yurt is up to standards and met me in many ways for it being in the woods. 4+1/2! Both Caryn and Mark run Awakening Garden very nicely. It's truly Zen here.

We've been looking for the right mix of nature and comfort for several years and finally found it…read moreat the Awakening Garden. It is off the road and the area is quite large to walk around and feel yourself alone in the woods. At the same time, there is absolutely everything one would need from civilization: hot shower and electricity. We stayed in Thoreau house which has eclectic, but very cosy interior with old furniture and it was very romantic to sleep in the attic. Also, this place is very close to gorgeous Kaaterskill Falls and several nice lakes.

We had an impromptu weekend and it turned out to be one of the best weekends. It started with Mel…read morewho gave us such a great vibe when she answered the phone to take our reservations. We arrived and were greeted by such friendly people who helped get us set up and enjoyed a wonderful barbecue later on. We met so many wonderful people and felt like family. Mel had many activities including tie dye tee-shirt day. We will definitely be back and have already started telling our fellow RV friends they have to go. What a great experience! Thank you, Mel, Dan, Joe, Deb and everyone else. Cherie, Gene & Champ

We love this campground! It's peaceful, quiet and relaxing with good friends and good times!read more

This campground was great!! We stayed this past weekend and were thrilled with how well the staff…read morecurated such a fun theme weekend. They had plenty of fun activities and were really great in including something for everyone! The campground was clean and well manicured, the pool areas were in great shape and the whole place had a really cool community type atmosphere. We had a blast and can't wait to go back!

This was our first time visiting this campground and we would definitely not recommend. Right off…read morethe jump staff seemed very discombobulated. There was lack of hospitality and friendliness when checking in. They hand you your keys and it's basically a free for all. No welcome, no "let me show you around" basically a "find it yourself". For Father's Day weekend the Sun Retreats web page posted there would be a welcome gift to all dads. This was not the case, no one knew anything about this which was extremely misleading. The only good thing about this campground was the water park where we spend more of our time. With a 2.5 hr drive and $1000 to rent a camper for the weekend with a golf cart I would never come back here. I'd only come back here If you want to get nickled and dimed by employees who have no clue what is going on half the time.VERY DISAPPOINTING. SAVE YOUR MONEY! ALSO FORGOT TO MENTION. When we booked this campground in February it was a JELLYSTONE PARK. And They never informed us that there was a company change to Sun Retreats. We only realized this a week or two before our arrival in June. If you are looking for a true Jellystone park experience you will not find it here.

This wasn't my first stay in a tipi, teepee, tepee, however you want to spell it, all are correct…read more It wasn't even my second time. It was my third magical stay in one of these cone shaped wonders which bring me so, so much peace. So, I guess you can say I'm a "tipi expert", comparatively speaking. A night's sleep in a tipi is certainly a very spiritual experience, one I believe everyone who is even the slightest bit a nature lover or even just a tad boho should definitely try! I completely understand they aren't for everyone, but if you're somewhat adventurous, I say it's an absolute must!! This tipi was made very well. The flooring was made of stone and pieced together perfectly as if it were grouted which was new to me. There were scattered pallets around the fire for relaxing, covered in faux fur throws as well as tree stump end tables, some with candles and naturally shed antlers. It was like my own home right here in the middle of NY state. Fresh towels were waiting, neatly folded on our cozy, comfy bed. The fire pit which is traditionally placed inside the tipi, in the middle, was very well constructed and safe. It was deeper than most I've seen, surrounded by larger stones around the perimeter. Small kindling wood peices were ready and waiting for us as were candles, matches and directions on how to care for the structure. The top of the tipi remained opened all night which I personally prefer for star-gazing and waking up naturally by the daylight. The flaps can normally be closed during rain or colder weather. There was a hammock located just feet away from the tipi. We spent the morning rocking along in nature, listening to the birds fly above and just staring at the tipi which has just given us an amazing nights sleep. The outhouse was a little ways down the trail and was the cleanest I've ever seen! Even the tp was folded into a tip! There's pump water for washing, even a mirror. No shower. Please consider that when booking. And if you're too chic for a little saw dust sprinkle after you do your business, stay elsewhere. On the way out we fed two beautiful horses and a couple chickens which for me just added to the experience. Have no fear, they're far enough away from camp base you won't smell them. They were extremely friendly and hay bails were there waiting. Please no people food! We took a drive around the massive property, 225 acres to be exact!! There were many secluded sites besides the tipi! I definitely see us coming back here, with the kiddos too! It was about 3 hours or so from Philly and was literally on our way to Canada. It's about 20 minutes from my favorite grocery store in Albany, Honest Weight which will have anything you may need. Note, there's not much directly around so come prepared. The closest coffee shop was about 15 minutes away. The land was very rural, but it's about 10 minutes down the hill to the highway, which you could not hear from the site. We had no interaction with anyone here as we arrived after dark, so if you're used to concierge and camp hosts, this isn't the place for you. You can leave your car lights on to set up or if you're like me and have lanterns in your car, one would come in handy at night as it's pitch black. Aka perfect. Jason was readily available for directions and any communication leading up to our stay which we booked through Airbnb. I have a coupon code for $35 off if you're interested, just inbox me. Even in the dark we really didn't have an issue finding our site, but it may be tricky for some. Stay patient and follow the signs. Siri doesn't know her way around the grounds. The Magic Forest also hosts trips and does composting, farming and other environmental projects daily. Check their site for more info! It's a very special space. I highly recommend this experience. Just for a night!

From the owner: Our slice of paradise consists of 225 acres of forested land nestled in the foothills of the…read moreCatskills near Albany. We are a homestead and developing Eco village devoted to the principles of organic farming and self reliance. Modern agriculture and big business are unsustainable, destroying farmland at a accelerating pace. It is important for us to teach the next generation, there is a alternative. We produce much of our own food. It is a great place to forage many types of wild mushrooms, and are willing to teach those interested. We milk our own cow, also making cheese and butter. We own a sawmill, and have many natural building projects started. We have friendly goats, chickens, ducks, white peacocks, donkeys and horses the guests can pet and feed. A beautiful koi pond with a waterfall is available for the guests to feed fish. If you do not like the site you booked, contact the host and other accommodations will be found. Miles of hiking trails are available for your enjoyment. Fres

The hostess Marian is a true gem! The park is kept up very well by her son…read more Very private sites with good amenities. Also they have LP gas

Stay here! The campground is very nice and an incredible value!! It was nice to support a family…read morebusiness and the value cannot be beat. There are so many features. State parks charge more for less. - Quiet setting - Wooded sites - All sites have water and some have water and electric - Clean bathrooms and showers (only 2 of each but in 2 evenings, I never had an issue. I was gone during the day and not sure what it's like in that timeframe. it's not a large campground and there are multiple RVs and I suspect they use their own facilities.) - You will receive a welcome bag at check-in with a site map to help you get to your site, the rules and regs, a guide to The Berkshires, a large garbage bag, and a pen. - The On-site laundry is in a small cabin-like building. It is clean and has a table, two chairs, and many books - On-site propane station - Large playground, an entertainment pavilion, a rec room (I didn't use them so not sure what's included) I will definitely stay again if/when I'm the area.