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BEAR SPRING MOUNTAIN, NY

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 ...
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Overview

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.

Booking Window
Fri Oct 04 2024 - Fri Jul 04 2025

Reservations can be made for today and can be made up to 9 Month(s) in advance.

Season Dates

Season Schedule

Park Season
Start
End
Core
Fri May 16 2025
Mon Jun 30 2025
Peak
Tue Jul 01 2025
Sun Aug 31 2025
Services and Amenities
Within Park
  • 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
Within 10 Miles
  • Antiquing
  • Hospital
  • Hunting
  • Restaurant
  • Shopping
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Getting There
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
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).
Contact Information

Mailing Address:

BEAR SPRING MOUNTAIN
512 East Trout Brook Rd
DOWNSVILE  NY  13755
Phone Number:
Project Office: (607)865-6989
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