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

Love this campground! It's beautiful, quiet place to tent…read more Matt does an excellent job, running the campground. Looking forward to next years visit!

Outstanding campground. Matt the owner is such a great guy so accommodating and if you know anyone…read morethat is looking for a wedding venue you have to check out the awesome barn he built. The ground are stunning. Well done and we will be back. Jorge , Tiffany and Scout Marion, MA.

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

First and last time at this campground. The grounds are beautiful but the owners are not. They are…read morevery, very strict. Strict to the point that you are afraid to do anything. The 5 mph speed limit is understandable, but if you go 7mph down the hill, you get scolded for "whipping around". ( I am 63 y/o...I am not whipping around anywhere). But on the same point, the owner is down right reckless while speeding around on his side by side. There is a "Do as I say, and not as I do" mentality here. They are so strict that it wasn't very enjoyable. Places to sit and watch your kiddos in the pool are OUTSIDE the pool. Seems they cater to the seasonal people and probably should go membership only, because regular campers don't feel very welcomed. It's a shame because the property is beautiful.

I want to start by saying that I've ever left a negative review in my life. My family and I visited…read morefor the day and our experience was beyond bizarre. Upon trying to enter, we were first very rudely denied because my husband did not have his ID on him. The owners made an exception because we had our 10-month old son with us for the Halloween festivities. When they asked me for my license plate number and I gave it to them off the top of my head, they went outside to the back of my car to confirm because they didn't believe me. Since my husband didn't have his ID on him, they would not let him drive to the campsite and made him switch into the passenger seat if we wanted to be let in. We were then escorted by the owners in a golf cart to the visitors parking space. They did not leave until we were parked and had gotten our son and all of our things out of the car. We spent about 6 hours here. It was fine. When leaving and in route to the exit, the owner, Karen, raced up to the side to our car in a golf cart demanding for us to roll down the window. She started screaming and accusing us of speeding which we were not doing and threatened to call the cops on us. Ironically enough, she then flew to the campsite we were just visiting, exceeding her very strictly enforced 5mph speed limit, to scream and swear at my elderly mother accusing us again of almost hitting her with our car and that we were never allowed back. Based on the other negative reviews, it sounds like others have had a similar experience here. We have never felt so unwelcome and been treated so rudely by owners of a business before. We have never been rudely treated by any business owners before. After tonight, it is mind boggling to me that people would support this campground when there are so many other beautiful places in the area where you will not be harassed, scrutinized, and verbally abused by the owners. Save your sanity.

Awesome campground been going here for about 3 years. Always have a good time. Always something…read moredifferent to do on the weekends. Super friendly staff, nice pool and a great crowd of people!

Went here for our last camping trip of the season. And was…read morepleasantly surprised. The people who run this campground are amazing. Very friendly and inviting. Campsites are big and level. They had a hayride and Halloween party for the kids. We will definitely come back again next season.

Friendly staff, clean cabins and laundry room. Great swimming pool with the kiddy pool separate…read more Close to Cooperstown and Dreams park.

Cute, quiet. Carpets roll up at 10. Went to visit our…read morekids that rented a site. Safe and woodsy. Clean laundry, nice pool, immaculate restrooms. Well monitored. Family style camping.

Just a fabulous campground for families and anyone, really. Clean...great staff. Perfect!read more

Beautiful park to visit and have a picnic, very clean please keep it that way! Because we live here…read morewe don't visit that much,but I know all the kids love it and have parties,very peaceful and lots of camping.

It has been one of my favorite campground for years now, and obviously more people have discovered…read morethis wonderful place, as it is almost impossible to get a lakeside campsite these days. A small lake, no large motorized boats are allowed, so it is quiet and peaceful. In fact, the greatest disturbances tend to be other campers who insist on playing their music loudly. Thankfully, there is usually a good amount of space between sites, and most people respect the quiet hours. While this campground is a long way away from where I live, it is definitely worth the drive. If you are interested in fall camping, I can't even being to describe how beautiful it is to wake up in the morning to see the lake surrounded by a riot of colors.

This was one of the more unique camping experiences I've had at a NYS campground and I really…read moreenjoyed the experience. Located close to Indian Lake, the Lewey Lake Campground has multiple entrances off of Route 30N with the main campground the furthest south and what I have labeled on the Yelp map. Keep in mind that the address does not come up properly on Google Maps or Bing maps so look at the Yelp placement for more accuracy. We were at the furthest north campsites which are pretty isolated from everyone else. The sites our group stayed at were situated right next to a stream which was great for sleeping. You couldn't hear anyone around you and even with the goings on at our lower campsite we couldn't hear them at all. There only outhouses at this location of the campground but it is a short drive to the main sites that have real bathrooms and showers along with a nice, simple beach. Despite how close it is to Route 30N, I definitely felt isolated in a good way and would highly recommend staying there for people looking for some interesting camping with reasonably convenient location.

The campground is very nice, but the downfalls really show... I worked at landers River trips for…read moreover 7 years in my youth which is pretty close to soaring eagle and being able to compare and contrast really shows here.... The biggest thing QUIET HOURS... the rude workers in the office expect you to just run to your tent put the fire out and go night night at 11pm SHARP. Yes I understand shut the music down at 11pm but when kids and parents are screaming at 6:00am in the morning it's perfectly ok?! Crazy "double standards". ALSO from my years of River safety and experience the life jackets that they have, are ripped, missing buckles, old and are past their expiration... if you want to enjoy camping without a headache and cognitive people go to LANDERS RIVER TRIPS!!!!! God forbid a yn wants a good trip.

This is an extremely special place and if you have a chance to spend some time here, do it. The…read morelocation is stunning. A large and lush piece of land on the Delaware River. There's a crystal clear creek running through the campground. The creek and the river are magical places for kids to play. They search for tadpoles and other critters and can swim in the protected lagoon, which gets deeper gradually. Finally, you can lay in the rushing river water for the ultimate spa experience. Can you tell we liked it here? The campground is run by a family who has had the land in their hands for generations. They are excited and kind about sharing it with visitors and have created an awesome culture of friendliness and respect among campers and the campground owners. There is a well equipped camp store with everything you might have forgotten and even local pottery. The bathrooms and grounds are very clean. They also run tube, canoe and kayak trips where they'll drop you off upriver and you'll finish at Soaring Eagle. We did a tube float down the river which was the highlight of the trip. There weren't many others on the river with us which was a special thing. They also rent canoes and kayaks. We'll try those next time.