Come camping on land that borders the state park!
This campsite is known as the "Canyon" and is fully equipped with camping gear. it is located next to a creek which runs through a ravine.
Private, rustic and only a 5 min drive to Minnewaska State Park and 15 minutes to New Paltz.
The site is in the woods, just a short hike from the parking area about 100 yards away.
Perfect for car campers, backpackers, climbers, bikers and anyone who wants to be close to the park and get in and out easily
This campsite is designed for folks who want to visit Minnewaska State Park, Mohonk or one of the other local hiking attractions. it is located on a wooded lot on our property.
This is the closest rental to Minnewaska State Park on this side of the ridge and it is likely the closest rental to the park from either direction.
The Campsite is private but it is not remote. It is just off the Shawangunk Scenic Byway so there can be some road noise. The site is not designed as a "destination" campsite. There is not much to do here, it is designed as a haven for those who will be hiking nearby and provides local, hassle free access to and from the park on busy crowded weekends.
The tent will hold 5 adults comfortably and we have outfitted the site with many things that campers will find helpful.
The site is set up to handle up to 10 people easily but more tents will be required. There is an added fee of $20 for each additional person over 5 people to account for the wear and tear and impact on the site. There is no real limit to how many people can stay but please contact us prior to booking more then 14 people.
dogs are welcome and dogs are welcome to roam off leash but please be careful as the Scenic Byway is not far away
there are no visible neighbors but please be respectful with noise after hours as sound will travel
GUEST ACCESS;
-Brand New 13’ Canvas Bell Tent
-8 person picnic table
-22” Weber Kettle grill
-Grill brush and spatula
-Coleman 2 Burner Propane Stove (1 free tank)
-Enamel cookware with pot, skillet, cups, bowls and kettle some silverware
-36” Stone fire pit
-Free firewood which must be gathered from the surroundings
-Steel grate for cooking over fire
-Camp saw (bow saw)
-Axe
-Water cooler (filled with fresh, filtered, mineral water from our well)
-55 qt cooler (bear proof)
-Official Trail Maps of Minnewaska and surrounding areas
-LED Lantern
-Small broom
-Outhouse in basic privy setup
LOCATION-
-you are free to wander the woods surrounding the campsite and explore but there are no major trails like you will find at the park. the road is not far from the site so please take care to keep pets away from the road.
FIRES-
-the firewood is free but it must be collected from the forest floor. It is unlimited and very easy to find but you will need to go get it.
fires MUST be kept inside the pit only. the fires MUST be kept under control at all times and extinguished before being left unattended. burning of trash is NOT permitted. please do not burn cans, bottles, plastic, cardboard or anything else that was purchased or manufactured.
GENERAL-
Please clean anything that you use. we are able to keep the price of the site low provided folks can show proper respect for the site and leave it exactly as they found it so we don’t need to charge cleaning fees. please help each other out and consider the folks arriving after you.
there are some more specifics under “house rules”, thanks for your help keeping the site clean and awesome for eachother
If you have any questions at all regarding the site or the amenities please don’t hesitate to ask
FAQ
Can i hear cars?
Yes. sorry about that. if i could move the Scenic Byway (Route 44/55) farther away i would. there can be some noise from the road especially on nice summer days by motorcycles and noisy cars. it is much quieter at night though.
this site is designed for those who are hiking/biking in serene wilderness settings all day and don't mind a little road noise in exchange for an amazingly close campsite with many amenities.
is there WIFI?
-no. there is no wifi because the campsite is in the woods and there is no electricity in the woods.
is there electricity?
-no. there is no electricity at the site because the site is in the woods and there is no electricity in the woods. i do however have a small battery pack in case of emergency or in case anyone needs to charge a phone or blow up an air mattress.
is there a bathroom?
-yes. there is a very basic privy. it is kept very clean and sanitized in between guests. it is in a very basic outhouse type setup which consists of a curtain. it is very rustic and it is outdoors. it is not a large public outhouse with walls. you are not responsible for emptying the toilet. that is done between bookings.
is there a shower?
-not really. there is no shower because there is no running water. there is however a camp shower which consists of a nylon bag which gets filled (by you) with hot water and hung up for you to shower under.
what do i do with my garbage?
-please take all of your garbage with you. please leave no garbage behind. this is a carry in/carry out campsite. please leave no trace. the easiest way to dispose of garbage for longer stays is to take it day by day down to the gas station or for short stays just take it with you and drop it on the way.
burning of trash is prohibited.
is there swimming / hiking nearby?
-YES!! there are many places within Minnewaska state park for swimming and hiking. ask me any questions and i'l be happy to direct you. I used to work at the park so i know the details.
how many people can camp at the site?
-that depends. basically up to about 15.
the 13' Bell tent sleeps 5 or 6 adults. beyond that you will need to bring your own extra tent/s. there is an additional fee of $20 per person per night over 6 people. this is to cover the additional impact and wear and tear on the site caused by larger groups.
can i setup additional tents?
-yes. there is room for several additional tents at the campsite.
please see additional information listed under "guest access" for what is provided at the site and feel free to ask any additional questions.
