My idea of camping got flipped on its head when I arrived on the campgrounds. This was my first…read moretime visiting Hillside and my experience was well-enjoyed during Pride Weekend they were having. Staff and the community were very friendly, there was great food available, and the amenities were mind blowing when you put the idea of 'camping' into consideration. From what I gathered among many of the campers I met, the grounds really took on some big upgrades and I'd totally move here if I was able to. Sucks I can't make it to the upcoming Illumination event.. 10/10 want to return another time or two before the end of the season!

The ownership and staff are professional and friendly, at least they were to me. My site was…read morepleasant, even charming. I fell asleep to the sound of a gently churning brook. Heaven! The ATVs, however, race around at top speed at all hours. One of the drivers was especially reckless and should be let go or reassigned. It is, indeed, hard to make friends with the perm-site residents. At brunch, somebody (just one person) asked what I did before retiring; "Metropolitan Opera music staff" was met with total silence. Conversation over. But, really, who can blame them for being a little insular? They have built a friendship circle and maintained it for decades. They are happy. However, they are definitely not motivated to engage outsiders. Although these are generally pleasant, exceptionally kind, people...anybody interested in art, politics, drama, literature, or in anything other than banal pleasantries might be bored here. Even sexual banter is hard to come by in these parts. Recollections from the Saturday night bonfire: A Puerto-Rican No-Longer-Boy danced on a picnic table like an aggrieved postal worker who, as a punchline in some long-forgotten 70s sitcom, had been requisitioned the short pants of his Postal Service Summer Uniform two non-trivial sizes too small. Then there is the crowd who take the proposition 'display of the nude human form is by definition beautiful' with absurd earnestness, apparently deeming themselves so beautiful that the occasional "and then I sh@t right in my pants!" might be swept under the rug. In truth, any faint mists of dignity had been swept away early in the season with the Poison Ivy. "No, YOU are a c#nt b#tch!" slices the air, absent any proper foreshadowing. "It was the organ player! The ORGAN player!!!..." rang out from some quarter, with that particular, highly stylized urgency of tone and timbre that one used to hear in dive bars with names like "The Flame" or "The Candle." You get the picture.

We have stayed at this campground many times! We loved it so much that we got a seasonal site this…read moreyear. They always have activities planned for both adults and kids. Very family friendly.

The owner Jim is always working in the park. He's more than willing to help with anything. Very…read morepleasant. My site was almost perfectly level without even putting down my stabilizers. Full hookup's. The people in the park are incredibly nice. I hesitated to write this review because i want to make sure when i travel back thru that i have a spot to stay! don't tell your friends! Lol.

Lighthouse Landing is awesome. We have gone tubing just about every weekend this summer. It's 8…read morebucks for a 2 hour float (which takes 3-4 hours) or 12 bucks for a 4 hour float (which takes 5-6 hours). You can also rent floating coolers to hold your beverages of choice. It is such a fun, relaxing way to spend a weekend day!

From the owner: We are open for Winter Camping; located right on the river right off the 81 Highwayread more

As soon as you drive into the campsite, you know it's going to be a great experience...you see all…read morethe signs, all the detail work in the landscaping and you know that this location is well taken care of. The owner came out immediately to attend to our needs. It was a quick and painless process to sign in. We were shown our campsite that was quiet and beautiful. We walked around the campgrounds to the lake and fished a little. They had game night but only after we finished with a swim in the very large pool. All in all, I'd say it was a fabulous experience...I would definitely come back here.

Everyone here are very nice and get along with everyone the owners are amazing cause my wife and I…read moreare new to the whole RV camping and both the owners plus their son came out and helped us get backed in and leveled out plus hook up our water and electric now I did the sewer by myself big accomplishment for me but they re some of the best people we have met up here in Pennsylvania I recommend this place to anyone who travels up this way.

Great quiet campground in the woods. Nothing fancy. All gravel sites. In the middle of deer…read morehunting country. The owner is super nice. One piece of advice. There are two routes to the campground one is paved and the other is dirt roads. We took the dirt road and the rv and Jeep have several pounds of dust on them. Really nasty dust. Take care unless you don't care about dust in every nook and cranny.

We took our toddler for his first "camping" experience (aka one of their cabins) and we had an…read moreAMAZING trip. I can't stress how lovely and attentive the staff were. The facilities were clean, the pool was pleasant and the lake was stocked with so many fish that even the 3yr old pulled up some sunnies. The cabin itself was spotless, private and had everything we needed for a few days stay. I can't speak to the yurts or other campers, but the cabins were tremendous. We will be back!

We've been camping here for years. New owners are fantastic. There's always something to do for all…read moreages almost every weekend. There's lot of things for the kids, Gaga ball, pickle ball, basketball, a pool, a game room, and 2 playgrounds. Always enjoy spending time here! Will always be our number one choice!!!

The review AFTER the initial review!!…read more So I wrote a review and deleted it when the owner of the campground came to our campsite and kicked myself, my husband and my children off the site after writing the review! ! Apparently, you can be a business owner, have a PUBLIC website and give guests the option to review their stays BUT if it's not to their liking, they are allowed to use your power and authority, to do what they want. In this case, it was in the middle of me cooking my family dinner. He didn't even have the common courtesy to let us have dinner before telling us to pack it up. This all stemmed from my 13 year old son and his friend riding bikes too fast, throwing rocks at each others FEET, walking around with a flashlight and ALLEGEDLY jumping over the counter in the ice cream shop. First of all, they were riding BICYCLES!!! Peddle bikes, NOT ELECTRIC! So how fast can you actually go on a BIKE!! The rock "throwing".... They were waiting patiently OUTSIDE the gate to the pool for my husband to finish his conversation with the owner, who told him we were NOT ALLOWED to bring the boys back to his campground together again!!! Why would you tell someone that!!! They are BOYS... ages 12 and 13! They were NOT throwing rocks at people, there was no one in the vicinity of them... they threw a couple SMALL pebbles at each others feet!! As far as the flashlight episode goes, they were WALKING around the campground, in the dark, at night, with a flashlight that may have ACCIDENTALLY shined in a campsite or two while WALKING!!! They were not PURPOSELY doing it! Lastly, the jumping on the counter in the ice cream shop!!! GIVE ME A BREAK!!! You can CLEARLY and very EASILY walk around the counter if you want to! Jesus, the friend that came with my son had to be helped climbing in the back of my husbands truck!! There is NO WAY that him or my son climbed on a glass counter!! This campground is definitely geared more toward the elderly and the retired! Most sites there are permanent so the "weekenders" or the "vacationers" get the short end of the stick. They do not get the same treatment or respect as the "regulars" especially if they have kids! Boys are boys!!! I understand they need to be respectful and responsible, however, it's a campground, they are on peddle bikes, messing around with each other, minding their own business and hurting not ANYONE! My opinion would be do not go here if you have children, especially preteen to teenager boys. There is not much geared towards kids at this place. Almost all campgrounds have pools, ice cream and a playground. There are other options. If you have children, maybe pick a better place that is more for your children. Unfortunately, camping at a place that doesn't put children first, will no longer be my first choice. I also want to add that my husband and I don't smoke marijuana but it was definitely present at the campground... so my boys can't be "boys" but I have to smell that crap everyday I'm camping, because it's "legal" For years, I would have proudly and happily given Belden Hill a 10 star review but after this weekend and feeling like this place had it out for my boys from the second we showed up, it's a one because I can't give a zero. One of the BEST(and the worse) parts of this whole experience was, as he (the owner) was talking to my husband, he said REPEATEDLY, "boys will be boys" Pick a side Brian!!! Either the elderly or the vacationeers! I bet you didn't tell the people that complained about us "boys will be boys" I can only hope they see this review and realize you are playing both sides!! But then again, since you favor the elderly and the retired, they probably don't have much to do with google reviews! The whole experience is sickening!

Amazing best hotel ever will be going back and you should too service was great so nice to me quick…read moreand useful

I hate camping so when my wife told me that we are going camping, I was not a happy camper (pun…read moreintended) She then said it's not technically not camping, it's glamping (glamorous camping)- now there's a new term I never heard of before... but since she already paid for it, I'll go with the flow and not make her disconTENT. Bill Hills Farm Tent and Breakfast is located in a small town in Narrowsburg NY, it's somewhat close to the Delaware Water Gap and it's approximately a two and a half hour drive from Queens NY. TIP: It's on the way to Woodbury outlet, so you can do some shopping after glamping We got there just before it was dark, in order to gain access there, you'll need to first meet up with the owner Jane (she lived just down the block) and she'll direct you to the glamping tent. After a short 5 minutes drive into the wood, we got to the tent and since it was night time, we couldn't really see the outside of the tent, but inside- O-M-G- GLAMOROUS! Everything was wood so you still feel like you are in the wild, Queen size bed, lights and electricity, small refrigerator, table, fully functional toilet, shower with jets and a full size marble sink. It just couldn't get more inTents than this! After the tour around the tent, Jane was super sweet and asked us if we had any dietary restrictions and also what time we would like to have breakfast. We said no and then she said good night and left us to enjoy the song of the nature = cricket singing The next day breakfast was served at around 8am (thru our request), We didn't get our breakfast served to us in bed but it was atop of a TREEHOUSE!!! OMG moment #2, this is definitely a boy's (I mean MEN) dream come true!!!! Moving on to breakfast we had muffins, fruit salad, an APPLE SAUSAGE RING and scramble eggs.. I usually don't eat sausages but that apple sausage ring was delicious!!! So good that I had two servings! and I'm very critical about my scramble eggs but Jane was on point with the eggs, it was perfect- nice and fluffy, not runny and not rock solid. While we were eating, Jane suggested a few places we should check out and she even gave us detailed directions to each of these places.. she's just too nice! Unfortunately it rained both days we were there but still we had a great time hanging out in the tent and tree house. The town center itself is not big but it's cute in it's own unique way. Overall the whole stay was quite an experience, Jane was an excellent host and is super accommodating, the tent was amazing with everything well maintained, the food Jane cooked was legit! that Apple sausage ring so good!! I'm not a fan of camping but I will not mind coming back to Blue Hill Farm Tent for another glamping experience!

We spent 8 nights tent camping in the big loop (site 40) as a family with two elementary school…read moreaged children. Overall it was a wonderful experience and we highly recommend to anyone who loves camping. The great: I need to highlight the events that are organized by the rangers. They were really wonderful. The day we arrived there was a strawberry jam event (which we couldn't participate in because you had to pre-register). While we were there we participated in yoga on the beach, a sundial activity for children, nature story time, and a fireflies activity. These were all fantastic and interactive. Yoga and fireflies were both well attended talks. For the Sundial and Nature Story, it was only us or us and another family. I really liked how the leader was able to present in a way that hooked my 10 year old as well as younger children. The visitor center will also let you borrow fishing poles to try out fishing. The good: We booked our site about 10 months out and it was the last lake view site available to us for those dates. The view and size were wonderful. Other lake view sites were more private, if you can book them 11 months out when booking opens. We loved our site though and our neighbors, though close, were all very nice. There was a small trail leading down to the lake and an area that you could launch small boats. We brought our stand up paddle board and made sure it was registered. The ability to launch essentially from our campsite was fantastic! As a tent camper, I definitely prefer the Big Loop (where we were) to the Small Loop, where there are full hook up sites and lots of RVs. It was wonderful to walk around and we saw lots of wildlife, including ducks, geese, many birds, a bald eagle, and a young black bear. The not-so-good: Note, there is a young black bear that frequents the campground area and has, apparently, found that human food is easy to get. Please for your safety and the bear's safety lock up all your food, toiletries and trash in a locked vehicle. I'd also highly recommend not feeding ANY wildlife, including ducks and geese. The only other real problem was that the power was out in the big loop bathrooms for the duration of our stay and I didn't notice any urgency to fix that. The plumbing still works, but there is no hot water or lights. They've actually made it pretty workable, placing motion sensor battery lights in the stalls themselves. It definitely made grooming more complex. We had to drive to the small loop or the beach for showers. In addition, sometimes the dish washing sinks behind the bathrooms aren't draining properly. Next time I'll bring a dish pan to place into the utility sink so I have a bit more control of that, but if everyone scrapes their dishes and pots into the trash before washing it would help.

Ricketts Glen is a very special place for me and my family, and we have been visiting annually for…read moremany years. Lodging: My family likes to stay in the little cabins in the park. They have two or three bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a fire ring. They are fully furnished and climate controlled, which is nice in the winter and summer. However, there is no WiFi or cell service (unless you have A T and T) so be mindful of that when you book. I have never stayed at the campsites, so I cant speak for accommodations there. Activities: There's so much to do around the park, including boating or swimming at Lake Jean, exploring the many miles of trails, or having a family barbecue. The most famous trail in the park, the Falls Trail, is a must-hike for visitors. The trail can be steep, rocky, and slippery, and the main loop (not including the bottom three falls) runs about 5 miles, which is longer than the advertised distance, so be prepared. Bring good shoes and lots of water and expect some amazing views of the falls. The other trails in the park are also beautiful, albeit far less traveled. I did the 13 mile loop from cherry run to mountain springs road to the mountain springs trail, and it was a great distance and not too steep. We went past the old Lake Leigh dam breast and an unnamed waterfall with a nice swimming hole. The cherry run and mountain springs trails have lots of tall grass, so make sure to wear long pants in case of ticks. Additionally, the spring runs right through portions of the mountain springs trail, so be prepared to get your feet a little wet. I look forward to each year I get to go to Ricketts and even though I am sad I'm home, I'm super excited for next year!

My family and I love it here, and this is easily one of our favorite vacations every year. From the…read moremoment we arrived, we felt welcome and relaxed. The campground is spotless, which is something we really appreciate. The sites are well cared for, the facilities are clean, and you can tell the owners take pride in keeping everything looking great. We spent our mornings fishing, afternoons at the pool, and evenings roasting marshmallows or sitting by a warm fire. The arcade was a huge hit, especially when we wanted a break from the heat, and the snack shack was perfect for grabbing a quick bite without having to leave the campground. There was always something to do, but it never felt crowded or chaotic. What stood out most was how comfortable and enjoyable the entire experience was. It felt safe, family-friendly, and truly relaxing. We made some great memories here and were already talking about our next trip before we even packed up to leave. Highly recommended!

We had an amazing stay at this campground and can't wait to come back! The campground is extremely…read moreclean and well-maintained, and the entire property is comfortable and family-friendly. There was no shortage of things to do. The fishing was great, the swimming pools were clean and refreshing, and the arcade kept everyone entertained when we needed a break from the sun. The snack shack was convenient and had plenty of tasty options throughout the day. One of our favorite parts was cruising around in the golf carts and exploring the campground. Everything was easy to access, and the staff did a fantastic job keeping the grounds looking beautiful. If you're looking for a campground that offers fun activities, excellent amenities, cleanliness, and a relaxing atmosphere, this is the place. Highly recommend it to families and anyone looking for a great camping getaway!

My favorite place to camp upstate NY. I've gone 6 years in a row. Their grounds are very beautiful…read moreand kept clean. They have different events through the summer and it feels like one big family. 100% recommend this place for a camping trip

outstanding Sites on the brook / fishing/ wildlife/ wagon wheel from the 1900 ! they have tents…read morealso