<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nBackcountry camping is one of the best ways to explore the inner reaches of the Catskills. You can visit Devil’s Tombstone and Balsam Lake Mountain, which have the oldest fire tower in New York. You can also take a multi-day trek in the Phoenicia-Mt. Tobias Wild Forest, which has some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are a variety of options available for hiking, fishing, and even kayaking in the Catskills. The park features a large area of rolling hills and mountains, as well as ponds and historic sites. You can also camp in the parks campgrounds, which are open from spring to fall. You can also go skiing in the Central Catskills, or try your hand at the famous Belleayre Mountain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you prefer to camp in a tent, consider staying in a public campground, which are ideally suited for RVs and tents. Many campgrounds have a variety of amenities, including swimming pools and solar-powered cell phone charging stations. Some are even located near some of the best attractions in the region. There is no shortage of fun and excitement in the Catskills, so you can find something to suit your vacation mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most of the Catskills are open to at-large camping, although you should know how to read a contour map to find the best campsites. While you can camp anywhere in the Catskills, it’s recommended that you camp in designated campsites, since they’re usually flat and less likely to experience erosion. Some campsites have fire rings, but you shouldn’t build a fire in a lean-to if you’re looking for privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you’re into hiking, try Devil’s Tombstone Campground, which is 16 minutes away by car or 90 minutes on foot. You’ll get a chance to view the spectacular scenery and take photos from above. This campground is an underrated hidden gem in the Catskills area. It features more hiking trails than most other campgrounds in the area, including a zipline! Fall foliage in the Catskills is also spectacular, so you shouldn’t miss it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
If you’re looking for a great camping spot in New York, consider the Adirondacks, the Catskills, or Canada’s Crownland. These areas are rich in natural beauty, and the right campground can provide a unique experience. These regions offer many types of camping, from secluded sites to campgrounds in the backcountry. To make the most of … Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3609,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/51.jpg","jetpack-related-posts":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3477"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3477"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3477\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3478,"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3477\/revisions\/3478"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3609"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3477"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3477"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/campingtipz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3477"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}