Camping Days Along the Beaverkill River

The Beaverkill River runs right alongside this laid-back campground, putting one of the Catskills’ classic outdoor pleasures close to the tent flap, cabin porch or RV door. A day can be as active as fishing, tubing and floating, or as simple as settling into a chair at the community gazebo and watching the water move by.

The setting gives the campground an easygoing rhythm. Some riverside sites and cabins offer especially immediate access to the water, while the shared gazebo means guests farther from the bank still have a pleasant place to sit beside the river.

Fishing is a natural focus here, both on the campground stretch and at nearby Beaverkill fishing spots. Roscoe, with its restaurants, shops and fly-fishing stores, is a short drive away when the day calls for town time as well as river time.

There is no single way to stay. Traditional tent sites suit campers who want the straightforward version of a river weekend, while RV sites with hookups accommodate larger rigs. One premium RV site has included 50-amp service and strong Wi-Fi, though those features do not apply across every site.

Cabins offer another layer of comfort, from basic units to deluxe cabins. Some cabins have their own bathrooms, while others use the shared bathhouse facilities, so travelers who want a private bath should confirm the particular cabin before booking.

For a stay with a little more novelty, the campground also has covered wagons. One wagon has comfortably slept four adults, with bunk beds, a full-size bed, soft sheets and firm pillows. It is a playful lodging choice without requiring anyone to give up a proper bed.

The Military Cabin is another distinctive option among the accommodations. Across the property, cabins have been described as air-conditioned, and a wagon received an air-conditioning unit during a hot-weather stay.

The Beaverkill is used for fishing, swimming, tubing and floating. Families have spent afternoons moving between the water and their cabin, including fishing from a porch before heading down to the brook for a swim.

There is a small beach area for river access, although it is rocky rather than sandy. An outdoor shower is handy after wading, swimming or spending time along the shore.

Canoe rentals add another way to get out on the water. For those who prefer not to paddle or cast a line, the riverside gazebo and its chairs make a good headquarters for reading, talking or simply taking a break from the campfire routine.

The riverbank deserves normal outdoor awareness. Water near boulders has included water snakes, and river conditions can naturally vary from one day to the next.

Children have more to do here than circle the campground on a bicycle waiting for dinner. The grounds include a playground, and the swingset gazebo offers a useful gathering point when several families or a group of friends are camping together.

A mineral-mining activity or mill has given younger campers a hands-on diversion beyond the riverbank. Alpacas are also kept on site, and children have had opportunities to feed them—a small campground detail that tends to stay in the family conversation.

Dogs are welcome in the outdoor mix, with a fenced dog park available on the grounds. The river also gives energetic pups a place to explore under their people’s watch; one young dog even learned to swim here.

Seasonal activities have included pumpkin carving and a wine-and-cheese gathering. Those offerings can vary, but they suggest a campground that leaves room for simple social occasions alongside the usual fishing poles, folding chairs and toasted marshmallows.

This is an easy setup for mixed-age groups and mixed camping preferences. One family can reserve a cabin while another arrives with an RV, and a couple of friends can make a weekend of the covered wagon. Families have also used the campground during longer stays connected to a children’s lacrosse camp.

Some RV and riverside sites have concrete patios, creating a more finished outdoor sitting area. At least one riverside site sits behind the cabins, a reminder that site layouts and river proximity differ around the property.

The shared spaces help bridge those differences. A group does not have to be staying in the same row of sites to meet at the swingset gazebo or pull chairs together at the river gazebo.

The campground store carries useful last-minute supplies and souvenirs, and has also stocked fresh vegetables from a farm. Firewood is available on site, which removes one more errand from the camping checklist.

A food truck on the property provides meals when no one feels like managing a cooler, camp stove and dishes. It is a welcome option on a day that has already included swimming, fishing or a long drive.

The overall grounds, cabins, bathrooms and showers are kept clean and well maintained. That matters especially at a campground with both cabin guests and traditional campers sharing facilities.

Despite the range of things to do, the tone remains peaceful rather than packed with constant activity. The river provides the backdrop, but much of the pleasure is ordinary campground downtime: a slow morning outside the cabin, an evening fire and enough open space for kids and dogs to use up the last of their energy.

A fairy garden is among the smaller decorative touches around the grounds. At night, the river can offer its own quiet surprises; eels have been spotted in the water after dark.

The driveway has been described as somewhat steep, though manageable. RV travelers will want to match their rig’s needs with the specific site rather than assume every space has the same electrical service or layout.

Some cabins are reached by stairs, and access is not identical from one unit to another. The stairs can be harder to navigate at night, particularly after a long day outdoors.

Warm-weather days can still give way to chilly nights, so extra blankets or warm bedding are useful. That small bit of preparation makes the cabin, wagon or tent feel much more comfortable once the fire burns down.