Camping reservations can be made up to 9 months in advance. Sites become available at the 9-month window at the following times:
March 15 - Labor Day: 8AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
Day after Labor Day - March 14: 9AM Monday - Friday, 9AM Saturday & Sunday.
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BEAR SPRING MOUNTAIN, NY
Book a Site at BEAR SPRING MOUNTAIN, NY
** Arrival dates earlier than the online-reservation-window may also be available at the facility.
*** Some sites may be available only from the campground on a first-come-first-served basis.
Description
For rustic camping in the wilderness, Bear Spring Mountain is an ideal campground (Note: this is NOT Bear Mountain State Park near the Palisades). This campground is set in a quite, scenic, natural surrounding with a minimum of modern campsite amenities. Please note that there are no horse rentals at this facility.
Geography:
Bear Spring Mountain is located in the western end of the Catskill Forest Preserve, 5 miles south of Walton, New York . The preserve was created in 1885 to protect the region's water resources and to provide space for public outdoor recreation.
Recreation:
The campground's beach, boat rental, playground, pavilion rentals, amphitheater, horseshoe pits and multi-use trail system offers fun for all ages. For the horse riding enthusiast, Spruce Grove camping and trail system is one of a kind facility in the Catskill region. Please note that there are no horse rentals at this facility. This region is also known for its excellent hunting and fishing.
Facilities:
The campground offers 41 tent and trailer sites; firewood sales; trailer dump station; recycling center; boat launch; sand beach; 24 horse tie stalls and horse handicapped ramp; 24 miles of multi-use trails. There is a picnic area with tables, grills, playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball and pavilion rental. Restrooms and showers at Launt Pond Area.
Nearby Attractions:
Nearby attractions include antiquing, restaurants, and shopping.
Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.
Season Schedule
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Boat Launch
- Boat Rental
- Boating
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Dump Station
- Firewood Sales
- Fishing
- Handicap Access
- Hiking
- Horseback Riding
- Horseshoes
- Information Center
- Kayak Rentals
- Nature Study
- Parking
- Picnic Pavilion
- Picnic Tables
- Picnicking
- Playground
- Recycling Station
- Rent Paddle Boat
- Shower Building
- Showers
- Swimming - Beach
- Telephone
- Toilet, Flush
- Toilet, Pit/Vault
- Volleyball
- Water Drinking
- Antiquing
- Hospital
- Hunting
- Restaurant
- Shopping
42.11906, -75.06859
42°7'9"N, 75°4'7"W
Bear Spring Mountain is located in the western Catskills, 5 miles south of Walton, New York From the south take Route 17 west to exit 90 (East Branch), take Route 30 north to Shinhopple, turn left on East Trout Brook road, 4-5 miles, campground on the right. (Launt Pond loop is 7 miles from Route 30).
Mailing Address:
BEAR SPRING MOUNTAIN512 East Trout Brook Rd
DOWNSVILE NY 13755
- New York State Department of Environmental Conservation - Bear Spring Mountain