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NORTH-SOUTH LAKE CAMPGROUND, NY

North-South Lake is the largest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty. Several lakes are located within the campground. The surrounding mountains contain numerous hiking trails, which lead to spectacular overlooks,...
Status: Closed through Thu May 15 2025   Season Dates
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Overview

Description

North-South Lake is the largest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty. Several lakes are located within the campground. The surrounding mountains contain numerous hiking trails, which lead to spectacular overlooks, waterfalls, and historic sights, like Alligator Rock, Kaaterskill Falls, and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House. On a clear day, five states are visible from some overlooks

Geography:

North-South Lake Campground is located at the eastern edge of the Catskill Escarpment, in the Catskill Forest Preserve.

Recreation:

Park activities include camping, hiking, Playground, boating, fishing, swimming at the beach, and picnicking. There is also a Junior Naturalist Program that allows younger campers to earn a patch by completing several environmental education modules.

Facilities:

The park's campsites are heavily wooded and have tables and fireplaces. There are two swimming beaches and two picnic areas, with tables and fireplaces or charcoal grills. Restrooms with showers, a boat launch, boat rentals, firewood sales, a trailer dump station and a recycling center round out the amenities.

Nearby Attractions:

Hunter Mountain, 10 miles away, offers ethnic festivals throughout the summer season. Local villages provide restaurants, shops, and entertainment. Inner-tubing, go-carts, miniature golf, golf courses, and horseback riding facilities are located within easy driving distance.

Booking Window
Sat Dec 21 2024 - Sun Sep 21 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Core
Fri May 16 2025
Mon Jun 30 2025
Peak
Tue Jul 01 2025
Sun Aug 31 2025
Non Peak
Mon Sep 01 2025
Sat Oct 25 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • Biking
  • Bird Watching
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Boating
  • Canoeing
  • Cross Country Skiing
  • Dump Station
  • Firewood Sales
  • Fishing
  • Handicap Access
  • Hiking
  • Hiking Trail
  • Horseshoes
  • Kayak Rentals
  • Mountain Biking
  • Nature Study
  • Paddle Boat Rentals
  • Parking
  • Pavilion
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Picnic Tables
  • Picnicking
  • Playground
  • Recreation Programs
  • Recycling Station
  • Rent Canoes/Kayaks
  • Row Boat Rental
  • Shower Building
  • Showers
  • Snowmobiling
  • Swimming - Beach
  • Telephone
  • Volleyball
  • Water Fillup Station
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Convenience Store
  • Emergency Services
  • Golfing
  • Horse Rentals
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hunting
  • Rent Bicycles
  • Restaurant
  • Seasonal Festivals
  • Shopping
  • Theme Park
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
42.1984, -74.04496
42°11'54"N, 74°2'42"W

From the South: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 20, at Saugerties. Follow Rte 32 north for approximately 6 miles to Rte 32A and Rte 23A West. Stay on Rte. 23A to the village of Haines Falls. Make the first right turn in Haines Falls, onto County Rte 18, and follow it to the campground entrance. From the North: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87) to Exit 21, at Catskill. Turn left onto Rte 23 East, to Rte 9W South. Follow Rte 9W through Catskill to Rte 23A. Follow 23A West to Haines Falls. Make the first right turn in Haines Falls, onto County Rte 18, and follow it to the campground entrance.
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

NORTH-SOUTH LAKE CAMPGROUND
P.O. BOX 202, County Route 18
HAINES FALLS  NY  12436
Phone Number:
Project Office: (518)589-5058
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