Jeremy’s guidebook
State Parks, Sightseeing, Hiking, Biking, Swimming and Rock Climbing
this is a work in progress but here you will find my recommendations for the best local places to get out into nature.
If you are considering booking this campsite you likely already know about the beautiful Minnewasaka State Park, but for those who don't you simply must visit the park. it's the reason this campsite exists and we are the closest Airbnb to the park on this side. it's close enough to bike and almost close enough to walk to the main entrance.
official park website
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska/maps.aspx
Maps
https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/91875
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/MinnewaskaMinnewaskaStateParkTrailMap.pdf
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/MinnewaskaClimbingAreaMap.pdf
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Minnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55If you are considering booking this campsite you likely already know about the beautiful Minnewasaka State Park, but for those who don't you simply must visit the park. it's the reason this campsite exists and we are the closest Airbnb to the park on this side. it's close enough to bike and almost close enough to walk to the main entrance.
official park website
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/minnewaska/maps.aspx
Maps
https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/91875
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/MinnewaskaMinnewaskaStateParkTrailMap.pdf
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/MinnewaskaClimbingAreaMap.pdf
Fantastic hikes on wonderful old Carriage Roads. Mohonk is a classic property and includes some of the best Rock Climbing in the area. affectionately known to climbers as "the Gunks".
official website
https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/
tripadvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48245-d105821-Reviews-Mohonk_Preserve-New_Paltz_Catskill_Region_New_York.html
Maps
https://u4uj51ygym13mgdb6114j1ha-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Overnight-Guest-Hiking-Map-20.pdf
Hiking ideas
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-york/mohonk-preserve
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Mohonk Preserve
3197 Route 44 55Fantastic hikes on wonderful old Carriage Roads. Mohonk is a classic property and includes some of the best Rock Climbing in the area. affectionately known to climbers as "the Gunks".
official website
https://www.mohonkpreserve.org/
tripadvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g48245-d105821-Reviews-Mohonk_Preserve-New_Paltz_Catskill_Region_New_York.html
Maps
https://u4uj51ygym13mgdb6114j1ha-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Overnight-Guest-Hiking-Map-20.pdf
Hiking ideas
https://www.alltrails.com/parks/us/new-york/mohonk-preserve
Ice Caves, Verkeederkill Falls and fabulous hikes, bikes and views. a fantastic lesser visited alternative to Minnewaska if you want to sleep in or just want to visit a different place. don't forget to checkout Cragsmoor while you'r up there.
official website
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/193
Trip advisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g47549-d2249193-Reviews-Sam_s_Point_Preserve-
Cragsmoor_Catskill_Region_New_York.html
hike ideas
https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/sams-point/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/sams-point-and-verkeerderkill-falls-trail
Cragsmoor
https://www.cragsmoorhistoricalsociety.com/
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Sam's Point-området i Minnewaska State Park Preserve
400 Sams Point RoadIce Caves, Verkeederkill Falls and fabulous hikes, bikes and views. a fantastic lesser visited alternative to Minnewaska if you want to sleep in or just want to visit a different place. don't forget to checkout Cragsmoor while you'r up there.
official website
https://parks.ny.gov/parks/193
Trip advisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g47549-d2249193-Reviews-Sam_s_Point_Preserve-
Cragsmoor_Catskill_Region_New_York.html
hike ideas
https://hikethehudsonvalley.com/hikes/sams-point/
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/sams-point-and-verkeerderkill-falls-trail
Cragsmoor
https://www.cragsmoorhistoricalsociety.com/
another fantastic hiking and biking option!
official webisite
https://awostingclub.com/
Awosting Reserve
another fantastic hiking and biking option!
official webisite
https://awostingclub.com/
Edible delights for delightful guests
food food food. we all need it. here are a few ideas for eating out if you should choose not to cook at camp or things you may need if you do choose to cook at camp.
this is an Absolute Favorite of ours!! one of the best restaurants in the area with live jazz (most) Thursday nights.
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Aroma Thyme Bistro
165 Canal Stthis is an Absolute Favorite of ours!! one of the best restaurants in the area with live jazz (most) Thursday nights.
Literally TOO CLOSE!!! this is a super cool brewery almost within walking distance to the campsite. seriously amazing beer and food and dangerously too close to home. beer is available for takeout which is wonderful. very easy option for good eats and drinks after a long day of hiking
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Rough Cut Brewing Co.
5945 US-44Literally TOO CLOSE!!! this is a super cool brewery almost within walking distance to the campsite. seriously amazing beer and food and dangerously too close to home. beer is available for takeout which is wonderful. very easy option for good eats and drinks after a long day of hiking
Historic German cuisine and a favorite of locals and out of towners since the 1950's. a true destination.
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Mountain Brauhaus
3123 US-44Historic German cuisine and a favorite of locals and out of towners since the 1950's. a true destination.
cute little breakfast/lunch/coffee spot 5 min away.
also good for some groceries but not a real grocery store
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Saunderskill Farms
5100 United States Rte 209cute little breakfast/lunch/coffee spot 5 min away.
also good for some groceries but not a real grocery store
this cute little joint just opened and used to be the closest place for a good cup of coffee till Mill & Main opened in Kerhonkson. still a great produce market and other groceries. they specialize in local farm market produce and meats.
website
https://www.accordmkt.com/
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Accord Market
21 Main Stthis cute little joint just opened and used to be the closest place for a good cup of coffee till Mill & Main opened in Kerhonkson. still a great produce market and other groceries. they specialize in local farm market produce and meats.
website
https://www.accordmkt.com/
look, you're at a campsite, you should really be BBQing your own brisket.
or ribs or chicken & collards but if you don't wanna then it's a good thing this place is CLOSE! very very close. a nice option...
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Outpost BBQ
6611 United States Rte 209look, you're at a campsite, you should really be BBQing your own brisket.
or ribs or chicken & collards but if you don't wanna then it's a good thing this place is CLOSE! very very close. a nice option...
Finally!!! an amazing little general store right down the street from us. a great cup of coffee AND espresso right in town. did i say FINALLY!?! we love this joint. pastries and breakfast options too. sweet little spot, so close. small and cute, not enough room for major groceries but enough for lunch or a little bite. and right next to the Kerhonkson rail trail.
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Mill & Main Provisions
317- 319 Main StFinally!!! an amazing little general store right down the street from us. a great cup of coffee AND espresso right in town. did i say FINALLY!?! we love this joint. pastries and breakfast options too. sweet little spot, so close. small and cute, not enough room for major groceries but enough for lunch or a little bite. and right next to the Kerhonkson rail trail.
Neighborhoods
check out the paltz if you've never been. if you're headed up from NYC or Jersey you'll likely pass thru new paltz via exit 18 off the NYS Thruway. cute little college town with many eateries and things to do. also a nice new rail trail for those who prefer flat ground for biking
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New Paltz
check out the paltz if you've never been. if you're headed up from NYC or Jersey you'll likely pass thru new paltz via exit 18 off the NYS Thruway. cute little college town with many eateries and things to do. also a nice new rail trail for those who prefer flat ground for biking
Ellenville
Great Restaurants and of course the Shadowland Theater!
Sightseeing
Consider Renting a bike or 3 if you'd like to cover more ground at one of the parks.
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New Paltz Biking
41 Springtown RdConsider Renting a bike or 3 if you'd like to cover more ground at one of the parks.
Bicycle Depot
15 Main StRent a bike or get yours serviced
Bicycle Rack
13 N Front StRent a bike or get yours serviced
Råd om din stad
Ta sig runt
The campsite is located in the heart of the Shawangunks
The campsite is designed for those who want to get out into nature, visit the park/s, do some hiking, biking, climbing or sightseeing and not have a long drive home.
if you've never been, please check out some of the options here in the guidebook. if you have been there before then you will undoubtedly want to return!
just remember, the park areas typically open at 9am and can get so crowded (especially on sunny, weekend days) that you could get turned away just a few hours later because parking is at capacity.
so plan ahead. if you want to hike you may need to get there EARLY!
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Camp much?
for folks who are wondering what to bring, here are a few tips and helpful hints.
we have outfitted the campsite with as much stuff as we could manage so that you can pack light and not have to fuss over buying or bringing all kinds of gear.
there is an extensive list of gear at the site so i'll try to be brief and give a list of things that guests should bring.
-sleeping bags /sleeping mats/ bedding
-flashlights. (yes i know you have one on your phone but bring a real one)
-food
-ice
-bug spray (if you use it)
-lighter/matches
-extra water
-soap
-firewood (optional)
-garbage bags
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Closest grocery stores
bring food and ice, we've got the rest covered.
if you're heading NORTH to our campsite then you'll likely get off the Thruway at Exit 18 new paltz.
that's your best bet and last stop for a real grocery store.
Shoprite and Stop and Shop are just off the exit at the top of the hill. for those of you who want more organic options check out "Health and Nutrition" health food store in the Stop and Shop plaza.
if you're traveling SOUTH and getting off exit 19, the most en route option is Emanuell's / My town marketplace in stone ridge.
Peter's Market in Napanoch is 15min from camp
Boka innan du ger dig av
Bring bikes if you've got them. if not, consider renting
there are over 50 miles of amazing trails through the various parks and preserves.
a great way to cover a lot of ground and visit the most memorable places is on a bike.
the trails are mostly well maintained carriage roads which are a joy to ride on a bike.
Additionally, swimming can get quite crowded at the main swimming area at Lake Minnewaska but NOT so at the larger and more remote Lake Awosting.
that's because it's about 3 miles away which would make for a long round trip hike but a quick cruise on a bike.
consider bringing bikes or renting from one of the shops in New Paltz