This is a beautiful state park with 2300 acres of land. Parking is free. There are 10 miles of…read morehiking trails, including the Macedonia Ridge Trail, 51 campsites, and you can fish. Sone of the trails get you to views of the Catskills and Taconic mountains. There are a lot of streams, and lots of places for grills and cooking. The land once belonged to the Scatacook Tribe.

Had the pleasure of staying at site 48 for my first camping experience! I can only speak of the…read moresite and the hiking trails. Site 48: There are lots and lots and lots of bugs. You will find flies of all shapes and sizes, mosquitoes, and spiders. This part isn't fun. But it's nature and it's expected. Make sure you load up on your bug spray. Other than that, you're given a fire ring, picnic table, and a pretty large space to back your car in so it's out of the road. The site is more or less secluded if you parked your car in the entrance. It's not fully shaded like it says online though. The latrine is suuuuper close by and so is the water spout. Definitely recommend this spot and will for sure be coming back to it. The trails: we hiked blue trail and it wasn't terrible but was totally not what I expected! There's tons of inclines and lots of climbing. If you're a hiking junky, you'll like it. If you're a first timer, I don't really recommend. And if you're a casual walker/hiker, you can give it a try but I personally don't think it's worth it. There are some slippery and rocky slopes. Other than that, I still enjoyed it but hear me out when I say it's not for the casual walkers!! The campground and park is overall well kept. The latrines don't smell awful in the day because of it's solar panel ventilation systems. Beware of it when the sun goes down. The water is safe to cook and drink. The staff maintaining the area is more or less nice. They have a very strict no alcohol and pets policy so don't let them catch you with either! And I repeat again DO NOT FORGET YOUR BUG SPRAY.

Horrible customer experience!! Rude people keeping Saugerties trashy with their trashy business. No…read morewonder they are losing so much money, they are snakes. Don't come and camp here, there are many better campgrounds like Brookside which is worlds better than this dusty dirty campground. Rip Van Winkle campground set up shop in paradise and made the place a dump, keeping the creek dirty, garbage everywhere, and can't take care of their property. Not the beauty you go upstate for. Pathetic owners!

We only live 20 minutes away, but wanted to be close to home because we were taking a new-to-us pop…read moreup, a 3 year old and a 5 month old puppy camping for the first time - brilliant, I know! This campground came highly recommended because of all the stuff for kids to do - not a lie!! There's at least a half dozen playgrounds of various "skill levels," a movie screen, RC track, bouncy slide, paddleboats, pool, sluice, creek to explore & swim/fish in, a rec room.... I'm sure I'm forgetting! Plus a dog park! The night we set up it was hot, but by the time we were done we couldn't take our little guy swimming - the pool looked nice and always had folks in it. The snack shack was (shockingly) reasonably priced! We got coffee and it was HOT. The campstore was well stocked and also not excessively overpriced! We liked that they texted us reminders - events, check out time. The rest of our stay it rained and was chilly, so we didn't get to play too much on the playgrounds, but my son loved what he did see. Additionally, there are many toilets - they're tiny, but if you want to pee inside with TP and lights and running water, they definitely do the job. There were also several trash areas, and many of the trash had a dog waste area with bags provided. This place was CLEAN. We didn't see any dog poop or trash anywhere. After the very hot day, the bathroom was a little buggy, but that's not the campgrounds fault - the bathrooms were VERY clean. Our ONLY complaints, the wood was a little expensive and you can't bring in outside wood (that said, it is kiln dried so it lights practically instantly and you only need a little bit if you're just cooking a quick meal) and there was no grate/rack on the fire pit! Thankfully, since we're close by, we ran home and grabbed a spare smoker rack. There were a lot of "perma-campers," people that clearly come for every weekend or all summer, and they were SO nice. Everyone was friendly - the campground wasn't loud and I never worried about our safety. I can see why people stay there for extended times, we've already decided we may make it our inaugural trip every year.

The falls are truly incredible…read more The trail down to the bottom of the falls, is a bit tricky. But so incredibly worth it. I would suggest not to believe the sign saying 189 steps.... it is definitely more! Take drinking water because you'll need that for sure. We went back in August and the heat was definitely there. The parking lot was pretty packed but throughout the trails people were pretty evenly spaced out. Not so much at the base of the falls themselves but there was still plenty of room to move around freely.

One of the tallest waterfall in NY, similar height to Taughannock Falls. Physical requirement is…read moredifferent tho, Kaaterskill Falls has about 500foot of elevation change and a lot of slippery stone steps at the end, if you come here when the weather is still cold. Parking: most people park at the Laurel-House Road parking area, because it is the closest. Or you can park at Mountain Top Historical Society, the old train station, which an extra mile. Starting from the old railroad station is nice, you can still see some old tracks on the ground. Walk to the overlook is fairly easy, once you get to the start point of Lower falls junction, it is where you need to be prepared. I recommend hiking shoe, especially in colder months where the ground is wet and iced. When you reach to the stone steps, they can get slippery. I am surprised no one fell in late March. Half of the steps were cover in ice and people were wearing regular sneakers. Once you reach the base of the two tier falls, the view is tremendous. If water levels are high, you can feel the energy of the water. There is a lot of spray from the falls when you get close. There is short trail to the middle tier pool. It was iced up during winter, spikes will definitely be useful. The end was amazing too. So close to the lead of the waterfall. You can keep going and follow Escarpment trail and follow the edge of the valley. There is monument for fireman Frank Layman who died during firefighting in 1900, at his monument, you can see route 23A bend around mountain. And if you keep going, there are a couple viewpoint to overlook the valley. Nice break points to enjoy the view and rest your legs.

Lake Taghkanic State Park is an expansive area with a pavillion, large beach, water activities,…read moreboat rentals, picnic tables, tent, trailer and RVcampsites; hiking, biking, crosscounty and snowmobile trails; short and long term rental cottages yearround. The park area is about a mile off the Taconic Highway in a relatively secluded area of Columbia County in New York State. Beautiful spot for a day visit or cabin rental for a summer vacation with the family.

Updated Review: For the beach area only…read more Yinz already know I love this campground. This past weekend I returned just for the lake for a Fat Beach Swim with my plus size hiking group and it was soooo fun! I snagged parking right by the lake, it was super clean, and the crowds were lovely. I felt super comfortable as a Black woman and as a fat person. Very diverse beachgoers. Our crew - over 20 of us! - set up tents, beach umbrellas, tables, coolers, etc. and all of our stuff was safe while we swam. Lifeguards and rangers were unobtrusive. The roped off area went back to a good 7 ft deep so it was easy to wade or actually swim. Bathrooms were very clean and I heard good reports about the concession stand. Tips: -$10 to enter -There was a Statie checkpoint set up as soon as I pulled in at 2pm. Seatbelts and sobriety so don't get caught lacking. -the sand and exposure gets hot hot hot so bring flip flops, sunglasses, and a hat. Enjoy yourself!!

The cutest little camping farm in Kingston just 20 minutes away from the amazing Woodstock!…read more Absolutely loved our little overnight camping getaway with our furry baby. This place was really nice and so easy access. Our host Kara-Ann was just amazing and had excellent communication! Check in and check out was so easy using the hipcamp app as well as texting with the host. I absolutely loved being greeted with a cute flower in a pot ready for us to take back home as a souvenir. Also, the breakfast basket is adorable and comes in a cooler so it all stays good. Served with local honey right from their farm as well as eggs from their chicken and homemade oatmeal bread. What else could you possibly want? Oh, yes, make sure to order a handmade bar soap or their awesome lip balms! The campground is off the grid. Very very quiet except for the chickens hehe. But in a good way! No toilets or showers but you're welcome to bring your own camper/tent/car and do your own thing! Pets are allowed with a leash. Every campground has its own campfire station as well as picnic table. It's a true off the grid experience while still having plenty to do nearby. Make sure to check out Woodstock for all the artsy vibes or for some food if you don't feel like cooking while camping haha. Great experience and great location! Can't wait to be back!

Easy trails. Well circulated with other people. Relaxing views. A great place to paint outdoors,…read morehave lunch under the pavilion or/and explore.

Ample parking. Moderately busy on a lovely fall weekday. No bugs or mud noted, but lots of leaves,…read morerocks, and tree roots on sometimes steep trails. There is a porta potty but it's on unlevel ground. Firetower views are amazing.

Brook n wood has recently been transferred to new management. The new operations managers are…read moreamazing. We got a seasonal site for the summer. It's a laid back, family friendly and beautiful campground. Close enough to check things out in the area and secluded enough that you feel completely relaxed. Lizann and Mike are so welcoming. For anyone that had a negative experience, I'd recommend that they give it another chance.

The place may have been good in the day but it leaves a lot to be desired. The nickel and dime you…read morewith every fee. It's really sad they make camping way More expensive than it should be.

We stayed in one of the 6 rooms inside the house that is located at the entrance to the RV Park…read more We rented through Air B&B and the description listed it as a cabin. So to be clear, we were actually renting one of the bedrooms inside the house. Shared bathroom and kitchen were part of the room rate. Definitely not my preferred travel choice but our options were limited. All -in- all it worked out because it was not a full house so we never had to battle access to either space. This property would be ideal for large families or friends traveling together. Tranquil setting, staffed office during daytime and furnished kitchen and toiletries, made traveling easy and pleasant.

We stayed in the campground for 4 nights. The bathrooms on the upper level were never cleaned…read more Toilet paper and bugs all over the floor. The toilets were not cleaned as "stuff" was all over the back of the bowls. The showers lacked adequate shelving and hooks. And one didn't even work. The lower bathrooms were a little better, I assume, because they were near the pool and rec hall. Stalls ran out of toilet paper but were almost always filled with unflushed paper. The pool was green and not available to use until the day we were leaving. On the plus side. The sites were nice and level and clean. It is very accessible to many things to see in the area within 45 minutes like the FDR Mansion and the Hudson Walking Bridge and other places. Unless things change for next season, I would not recommend this place for anyone who does not have their own facilities in their RV.

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.

The best place on earth! This is my 15th year as a Ramahnick and it has given me the best things in…read morelife: A wonderful group of close friends who I can always rely on and will stay in touch with for the rest of my life, my amazing boyfriend, and an adolescence through adulthood's worth of fantastic memories. If you want to give your children a sleepaway camp experience that will stay with them forever, this is the place.

I came here from summer 1993 through simmer 1998. I can't begin to tell you how great if a time it…read morewas. If you're like me, a long Island Jew,nothing beats this experience if you can swing it please do