Camps open for season

All campgrounds in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks operated by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are now officially open for the summer camping season.
“DEC campgrounds offer a unique opportunity to enjoy some of the most beautiful natural resources in New York State,” said DEC Commissioner Pete Grannis. “In addition to hiking and fishing, DEC campground facilities offer a wide range of outdoor recreational and camping opportunities and activities which the whole family can enjoy.”
Each year millions of people visit DEC facilities to enjoy the spectacular landscapes, lush forests and variety of fish and wildlife species that reside in the constitutionally-protected “forever wild” campgrounds. Campers can also enjoy the many events, historical sites, and restaurants of nearby towns and villages.
DEC operates 52 campgrounds and seven day-use areas in the Adirondack and Catskill Forest Preserves. The summer camping season runs through Labor Day, with some facilities remaining open during fall foliage and hunting season. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and range from $16-$22 a night.
For more information on DEC-operated campgrounds, including a list of campgrounds and their schedules, visit DEC’s website at www.dec.ny.gov and go to the “Camping” link under the “Outdoors Recreation” section, or call DEC’s Bureau of Recreation at 518-457-2500. To make reservations at any of these camping facilities, call ReserveAmerica at 1-800-456-CAMP (2267) or you can also visit newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/.