YOUR CATSKILLS BASECAMP

Go find your kind of adventure.

Chase a waterfall, cross the Hudson, step into an artist’s landscape, or wander a river town—then come home to the campground.

NEARBY FAVORITES

Worth leaving the pool for.

Use these ideas as a starting point. Hours, tickets, trail access, and parking can change, so follow each official link before heading out.

WATERFALLS & TRAILS

See one of the Catskills’ signature landscapes. Check current access and parking guidance before setting out—standard roadside access has changed.

SCENIC WALK

Walk above the Hudson on the Rip Van Winkle Bridge, with panoramic valley views between Catskill and Hudson.

ART & HISTORY

Tour the home and studios of the Hudson River School founder, then enjoy the free grounds and Catskill Mountain views.

HISTORIC ESTATE

Explore Frederic Church’s extraordinary home, five miles of carriage roads, family programs, picnic spots, and sweeping Hudson Valley views.

RIVERFRONT AFTERNOON

Pair shops and a relaxed meal in Catskill with an easy waterfront stop and views along the Hudson River.

MOUNTAIN DAY

Choose from forest walks, scenic drives, fishing waters, and mountain adventures across New York’s Catskills region.

BUILD AN EASY DAY

For familiesPool morning, Catskill lunch, then a Hudson River sunset.

For explorersEarly waterfall walk, scenic drive, and a campfire dinner.

For art loversThomas Cole, the Skywalk, and Olana in one memorable route.