Dispersed Camping in Ulster County, New York
Showing 69 locations in Ulster County.
Allaben Access Primitive Camping Area
Free designated primitive campsites located within the Shandaken Wild Forest portion of the Catskill Forest Preserve. Features basic amenities like fire rings, picnic tables, and a shared pit toilet. Ideal for tents and small vans, though most sites lack the leveling or turnaround space required for larger RVs.
Ashokan High Point Trailside Spot
A primitive hike-in camping spot located near the Ashokan High Point trail system.
Balsam Mountain Dispersed Site
This primitive backcountry campsite is situated in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Balsam Mountain, offering a quiet retreat for hikers.
Brownville Trail Primitive Spot
Backcountry clearing for low-impact tent camping off the trail, providing a quiet and scenic wilderness setting.
Camp Huntington
An outdoor educational and group facility located in a forested area near Stone Ridge.
Camping World Kingston
Overnight parking is permitted in the spacious lot behind the Ford dealership next to the tree line. Be mindful of active construction in the area and typical noise from the nearby highway, gym, and railroad.
Catskill Forest Preserve Dispersed
Primitive dispersed campsites within the Catskill Forest Preserve. Offers dense forest cover and quiet backcountry camping close to scenic mountain trails.
Catskill Forest Preserve Dispersed Site
A primitive walk-in backcountry campsite located in the Catskill Forest Preserve, ideal for hikers tackling Wittenberg and Terrace Mountains.
Catskill Forest Preserve Primitive Camping
This is a quiet backcountry primitive camping spot located within the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering a secluded wilderness experience in the rugged Catskill Mountains.
Cold Spring Lodge
A private lodge and cabin resort offering quiet forest accommodations in the Catskills.
Devil's Path Dispersed Spot
Backcountry wilderness camping area located off the Devil's Path hiking trail.
Devil's Tombstone Campground
A historic state-run primitive campground offering primitive plots equipped with fire pits, grills, and access to water and restrooms. Located in a scenic pass in the Catskills Forest Preserve with surrounding hiking opportunities.
Hide-a-Way Campground
A relaxed private campground in the Catskill Mountains featuring primitive tent camping options as well as dedicated sites with power.
Kellogg Village
Kellogg Village offers secluded, group-oriented camping facilities in a scenic mountain setting.
Kingston Beach Parking Area
A paved municipal parking area located near Kingston Point Beach and regional hiking trails. Ideal for small-to-midsize self-contained rigs, the site provides basic daytime toilet access and waste bins in a tidy waterfront setting.
Kingston Urban Overnight Parking
This zone covers urban parking options in Kingston, including the NYS Thruway Park and Ride lot and municipal parking near the historic district. While these spots provide a convenient overnight rest, visitors should expect typical city noise and pay close attention to daytime parking fees or local time restrictions.
Lake Katrine Commercial Corridor
A commercial corridor in Lake Katrine containing several large retail parking lots and adjacent service roads. While specific retail locations like Walmart and Lowe's may permit overnight parking with permission, there is a nearby active railway line with frequent train horn noise overnight.
Lincoln Park Commercial Area
An active urban retail area in Lincoln Park offering commercial parking options. Bright lights and train noise from nearby tracks are present.
Long Path Hike-In Campsite
A primitive hike-in campsite situated along the scenic Long Path hiking trail in Ulster County.
Lowe's - Lake Katrine
Paved parking lot adjacent to the Lowe's store. Useful alternative if neighboring lots are full or unavailable.
Modena Travel Plaza - Southbound
A southbound highway service plaza providing paved parking areas for overnight stays. Restrooms and fuel are accessible on-site, though some services may experience temporary interruptions due to active facility renovations. Expect highway noise and active truck traffic.
Mombaccus Mountain Primitive Spot
A quiet, primitive camping option situated near Mombaccus Mountain in the scenic Catskill Forest Preserve.
Newburgh / NYC North KOA Holiday
A well-established private commercial campground offering wooded sites and full amenities, including a dump station and play areas.
Onteora Lake - Bluestone Wild Forest
This forest zone surrounds Onteora Lake within the Bluestone Wild Forest, managed by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. While designated walk-in primitive tent sites are situated along the lake shore, overnight parking and vehicle camping within the trailhead parking lots is strictly monitored and generally prohibited.
Planet Fitness - Kingston
A highly accessible commercial parking lot situated outside a fitness facility. Staff have historically been permissive of quiet, single-night stays, and members can access showers and restroom facilities.
Plateau Mountain Hike-In Spot
Backcountry primitive campsite with a fire ring located near Plateau Mountain.
Putnam Village
Putnam Village is a rustic camping site located within a private wilderness retreat in the Catskill Mountains.
Rip Van Winkle Campgrounds
A private developed campground offering wooded sites, cabins, and full hookup amenities along the Plattekill Creek. Ideal for families and RVers looking for a fully-equipped resort experience in the Catskills.
River-to-Ridge Municipal Parking Zone
A spacious public parking area on the edge of New Paltz, adjacent to the River-to-Ridge Trail. Ideal for self-contained vans looking for convenient access to local climbing and hiking, though it experiences late-night noise and foot traffic.
Rosendale Main Street Public Parking
A public parking lot in Rosendale near local walking trails and municipal amenities. While once considered a convenient spot, active overnight enforcement makes stays here highly uncertain.
Samuel F. Pryor III Shawangunk Gateway Campground
A popular walk-in campground managed in partnership with the American Alpine Club, offering designated tent areas and limited vehicle spaces near the Shawangunk Ridge.
Samuels Point Backcountry Camp
A rustic backcountry campsite located along the hiking trail near Samuels Point in the Catskills.
Saugerties / Woodstock KOA Journey
A standard KOA campground offering pull-thru RV sites, tent areas, and cabins with amenities like a pool and camp store. This developed campground provides convenient access to local Catskills attractions.
Saugerties Municipal Overnight Parking
Designated municipal overnight parking options within the historic village of Saugerties. Includes a scenic waterfront park on Esopus Creek with designated spaces for smaller vehicles, and a larger village parking lot downtown suitable for passenger vehicles.
Saugerties Park and Ride
A standard commuter park-and-ride lot located directly off the interstate in Saugerties. It serves as a quiet, well-lit, and convenient single-night paved stopover.
Sequoia Village
Sequoia Village features scenic camp areas designed for private group retreats and outdoor activities.
Shokan Dispersed Site 1
Primitive campsite nestled in the Catskill Forest Preserve forest canopy. Ideal for small rigs and tents.
Shokan Dispersed Site 2
Secluded primitive clearing surrounded by dense pine and hardwood trees in the Forest Preserve.
Slide Mountain Primitive Campsite
Backcountry walk-in campsite located along the trail system in the Slide Mountain Wilderness. Best suited for tent campers seeking a remote, peaceful experience.
Slide Mountain Primitive Spot
Remote walk-in clearing suitable for low-impact backcountry primitive camping in the forest preserve.
Slide Mountain Wilderness Primitive Campsites
A collection of wilderness backcountry primitive campsites located in the Slide Mountain Wilderness. These walk-in sites offer scenic wooded seclusion near the high peaks of the Catskills, accessible only via hiking trails. No motorized vehicles are permitted. Standard backcountry camping rules apply, and campers must carry out all trash.
Slide Mountain Wilderness Primitive Site
A remote primitive campsite located deep in the Slide Mountain Wilderness of Catskill Park.
Sugarloaf Mountain Backcountry Campsites
Primitive backcountry campsites nestled along the Devil's Path trail near Sugarloaf and Plateau Mountains in the Catskills.
Sugarloaf Mountain Hike-In Spot
Hike-in primitive campsite with a stone fire ring near Sugarloaf Mountain.
Sundown Wild Forest Dispersed Area
A collection of primitive dispersed camping areas situated in the scenic Sundown Wild Forest, offering quiet wooded sites near local trails and water features.
Sundown Wild Forest Site 1
Primitive roadside dispersed site nestled under a dense canopy of deciduous trees.
Sundown Wild Forest Site 2
Quiet, shaded dispersed campsite ideal for smaller setups or vans.
Sundown Wild Forest Site 3
Wooded primitive camping spot with a natural atmosphere, located close to regional hiking trails.
Table Mountain Dispersed Camping
A primitive dispersed camping location situated near Table Mountain in the Catskill Forest Preserve.
Table Mountain Primitive Campsite
A primitive wilderness campsite located near the Table Mountain trail network in the Catskill Forest Preserve.
Tent Site 1
Backcountry walk-in tent site located in the Catskill Forest Preserve near Overlook Mountain. This site is ideal for backpackers seeking quiet wooded seclusion. No vehicle access is available.
Tops Friendly Markets - New Paltz
A well-lit commercial parking lot at the local Tops supermarket. Suitable for a single-night stay in a self-contained rig, with easy access to groceries and supplies.
Trips Village
Trips Village provides quiet, nestled camping spots situated in a private Catskills forest setting.
Walmart - Lake Katrine
Paved parking lot at the local Walmart. Overnight stays are generally permitted with store management approval; park in the outer sections of the lot.
Wittenberg Mountain Dispersed Camping
A primitive backcountry camping area located near the Wittenberg Mountain trailhead within the Catskill Forest Preserve.
Wittenberg-Cornell-Slide Trail Spot
Primitive walk-in campsite located deep in the Slide Mountain Wilderness forest preserve. Perfect for backpackers.
Woodhull Mountain Dispersed Area
An unverified dispersed camping area located within the scenic Catskill Forest Preserve near Woodhull Mountain.
Woodland Creek Campground
A rustic state-managed campground nestled along Woodland Creek in the Catskills, offering wooded sites best suited for tent camping and smaller vehicles.
Woodland Valley Primitive Camping Area
A collection of wilderness hike-in primitive tent sites located within the Catskill Forest Preserve near Panther Mountain. These sites offer a secluded forest setting accessible via trails from Woodland Valley Road, making them ideal for backpackers and tent campers seeking immersive nature.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 1
A primitive hike-in tent campsite nestled in the dense hardwood forest of the Catskills.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 2
A secluded walk-in campsite located within the Catskill Forest Preserve.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 3
A quiet primitive tent site surrounded by hemlock and birch trees.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 4
A rustic forest clearing ideal for lightweight tent camping near Panther Mountain.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 5
An established walk-in campsite situated along the scenic hiking trails.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 6
A peaceful primitive site offering direct access to the Catskill trail system.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 7
A walk-in backcountry camping spot shaded by a mature forest canopy.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 8
A basic tent-only site located deep within the state forest preserve.
Woodland Valley Primitive Site 9
A primitive backcountry campsite situated near the base of the mountain trail.
Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Resort
A premium, family-oriented commercial resort featuring a massive water park, very clean modern restrooms, and sites positioned directly along a fast-flowing river.