What an amazing experience we had this weekend at this campground! We visited during Father's Day…read moreweekend, which also happens to be bear mating season, so just know, you will see bears. From what we heard, bear sightings are common throughout the season. This is an off-grid campground, although there are water pumps in some areas and plenty of pit toilets throughout the campground. Park Rangers drive through every couple of hours until around 9 PM. The location is absolutely beautiful, check-in was easy, and firewood was available for $7 per bundle. Each campsite comes with its own fire ring. We stayed at site #38 and had gorgeous views. It was shady, peaceful, and in a great location. We also noticed that sites #11 and #12 looked very nice. We didn't get a chance to explore the entire park because we mainly wanted to relax, but you can easily walk the campground roads and explore the different camping areas. Around our site there was plenty of space for kids to play, and site #42 looked like it had a whole area to itself. We will definitely be coming back! Don't forget your bear spray. At night, especially the first night, the sounds of nature made it feel like you were in the middle of a jungle! The second night was much quieter. Highly recommended for anyone looking to unplug, relax, and enjoy the outdoors.

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.

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!

Be prepared, the trail down to the falls is very long and while its quite easy going down ,getting…read moreback up is a definitely a treck. It's so worth it though. If however you decide not to go down to the bottom, there is a viewing platform . The waterfall pressure/flow can vary depending on when you visit. Heavy after rain or less during the summer months. Swimming is allowed in the basin , the water is cold . The fall and parking are free in designated parking lots. There was a porta potty in tje lot we parked in. Not sure if there's one in each parking lot though. Don't park anywhere along the roads as you will get ticketed and/or towed. Arrive early aa the parking lots fill up quickly, especially on weekends. Personally I wouldn't do this trail on a rainy day especially if you're a beginner. Lots of stepping stones that can be slippery when wet. Other than that it's one of the most beautiful trails I've been on.

One of the best water falls in NE! Mid-week afternoon visit…read more There was a park? officer at the entrance sitting in the car waving as people's left. There was also a table at the entrance to the trails with a person who didn't have much knowledge of the trails nor falls?? Spent 75 minutes and was able to hike upper, mid and lower falls. The trail to the viewpoint is very short and easy to find. There was little water when I visited in mid- September and leaves hadn't to change colors yet. The trail to the falls is NOT marked very well after the initial 2 signs. Many on the trail said they continued on stairs (straight) that didn't go to the falls! If you want to just hike without the Falls as the end goal, then this park works for you. Lucky for me I received an advice from returning hikers who knew the park and advised me well :). The KF hikes are not long but are pretty steep... scrambling maybe required especially to get to the cove behind the upper falls. The trail split, to the bottom of the falls and to the mid- falls, is pretty close. So the view to the entire falls was worth hiking down to. The trail near the bottom of the falls is red rock stairs and well maintained. Parking was a gravel lot and was about 2/3 full. Enjoy!

We found this to be a well-kept, well-managed park. It was my first time camping here and we had a…read morelarge, quiet site. Quiet hours were listed and enforced, which I loved. Our grandkids loved the beach and play ground and we all enjoyed the beauty of the area. Hot showers were available, at no extra cost, for campers and the rest room were clean. We used the fire pit each morning and evening and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience in the large and beautiful state park.

First time visiting this park and was impressed that we were able to find a picnic table even at…read more1pm on a Sunday afternoon. Nice tree covered picnic areas with BBQ grills close by although we brought sandwiches wth us. We should have taken our time choosing a spot so we should have went towards the snack bar beach location instead. Saw several paddle boarder kayaks in the lake and a few people swimming.

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.

Doing some research online, I came across this park. It's nice to see what the Hudson Valley offers…read morefor its park! Parking can be limited at times, so the best time to go is early in the day. There are multiple paths that anyone can take, but for our convenience, we did the red and yellow path (those are the main ones). Other paths are found along the trails. Some of the markings can be unclear along the way, so keep an eye out on that. It's best to follow the dirt path at all times. Be aware, most of it is windy. The fire tower wasn't what we expected. As we approached near the top, there were a lot of bees on the railing. The view is excellent from where we stopped, but not enough to fulfill a hiker. Another thing is to watch out for is bugs. There is a lot of shady spots on each path, therefore, I strongly recommend bringing bug spy. Something I learned too. As long as you look at the map, there won't be any problems.

Recently stayed at brook n wood for a long weekend. Ignore any review about the negative attitude…read moreof the owners, the new owners are super nice! The grounds are beautiful - we had a site right next to a babbling brook, maybe the cutest site we've ever stayed on. There were scheduled activities that we enjoyed - my kids had a blast despite a very rainy weekend. I can't wait to see how the new owners evolve this campground!

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.

What a beautiful park! The park has been around for a while so bathrooms and showers are older…read more You're surrounded by nature and stillness. Very much enjoyed our stay here. They have recreation barn filled with coloring, arcade games, air hockey, and pool table. The only disappointment we had was the pool not being heated , even though it's advertised. They have a welcome center with a store and coffee. We would come again!

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.

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