There’s a hush in the Catskills that settles into your bones—not the silence of absence, but of presence. A rustle in the trees that sounds like welcome. The glint of morning light off the river that feels like home. This is a place that doesn’t ask you to leave your life behind—it invites you to live more deeply within it. Whether you sleep under stars, in vintage trailers, or among the treetops, the Sullivan Catskills reintroduce you to a way of “being” that’s rooted, real, and undeniably alive.
Campgrounds: Pitch Your Rhythm, Not Just a Tent
In the Sullivan Catskills, camping is more than pastime—it’s a rite of reconnection. Across the county, campers come to settle into something real—the rhythm of the land, the quiet hum of life outdoors. You’ll find family-run sites nestled along rivers, primitive hideaways where the coyotes sing at dusk, and community-centric RV grounds where generations have returned summer after summer.
Here, the fire pit is your living room. The stars are the show. Whether you’re tucked into a rustic cabin or perched in a treehouse among the leaves, the Catskills whisper, “Be where your feet are.”
Vintage Camper Stays at Boheme Retreats: Retro Roots, Fresh Soul
Nestled along the Neversink River, Boheme Retreats isn’t just a collection of trailers—it’s a living time capsule wrapped in campfire smoke. RVs from the ’60s and ’70s have been restored not to look like the past, but to live in the present with vintage charm and practical comforts.
Imagine sipping percolated coffee in a tin mug while morning mist curls over the river. Fish splash nearby, and a short walk takes you to waterfalls humming their own kind of music. The retro details aren’t just aesthetic—they remind us that life was never meant to be rushed.
Domes: The Cosmos on Your Pillow
Unique Escapes and Domes at Catskills turn glamping into an art form. Think: two queen beds under a sky-lit dome, full bathrooms, private fire pits, and kitschy themes that add a wink to the wilderness. The pink-hued Rosé All Day dome offers a bit of glam without losing the ground under your feet.
At Domes at Catskills, lakefront stillness reigns. Adults-only and serene, it’s a place where morning swims are followed by evening fires. Each dome curves like a moonrise over the treetops, blending into the landscape with quiet reverence. It’s a stay that says: Live here. Just for now. And just like this.
Cabins: Where Cozy Meets Character
Bethel Pastures Farm gives you 52 acres of hobby farm charm—complete with free-roaming sheep and chickens. Cabins here are simple, sturdy, and soul-filling. Outdoor kitchens and wide skies make dinner a nightly ritual. There’s even a family cabin to fit the whole gang (plus a few muddy boots).
At J&S Creekside Cabins, the Willowemoc Creek flows just outside your door—world-class fly fishing steps away. Each cabin has everything you need, and nothing you don’t. It’s not about luxury. It’s about landing somewhere that feels like it’s been waiting for you.
A-Frame Escapes: Geometry of Stillness
Callicoon Hills hosts a constellation of A-frame cabins across 23 wooded acres. Each triangular hideaway rises with its crown of windows facing sunrise, cradling you in forest light. It’s wild but wired—Wi-Fi and solar lighting mean you can read under the stars or zoom in with mountain views.
The Covered Bridge Campsite A-Frame offers more heft in a compact space: king bed, modern amenities, and a front-row seat to the Willowemoc’s melody. New, cozy, and grounded in place—it’s Catskills through and through.
Treehouses at Chatwal Lodge: Sleeping Among Giants
If staying in the trees sounds like a dream, Chatwal Lodge makes it lush and luxurious. Their treehouse suites float at eye level with the canopy—1,300 square feet of light, air, and Catskills magic. Floor-to-ceiling windows drink in forest color shifts, while private terraces offer a front-row seat to the world waking up.
This is where refinement meets rootedness. Gourmet meals, curated experiences, and warm hospitality prove that you don’t have to leave comfort behind to find wildness. You can have both.
Glamping in the Catskills: Future Meets Forest
New this summer, Jupes at the Covered Bridge Campsite are rethinking what a tent can be. With 100+ square feet of birchwood floors, soaring ceilings, and a queen-sized bed, each Jupe is a sanctuary of quiet design. It’s like sleeping inside a modern art sculpture—crafted to elevate but grounded in place.
They bring the outside in without breaking the spell. For those who crave simplicity but not sacrifice, this is your place. A tent. A temple. A pause button in the pines.
Bethel Woods: Camp Where the Music Still Lingers
Woodstock isn’t just a story—it’s still echoing through the hills. At Bethel Woods Center for the Arts, camping becomes a historical act. Whether you’re in a glamping tent, your own RV, or parked on the very site where half a million people once gathered for peace and music, you’re part of something ongoing.
From May to October, you can pitch in under stars that once lit up Janis Joplin, Hendrix, and Joan Baez. The Pavilion concerts, museum exhibitions, and creative programming keep the spirit alive—and sleeping here means you don’t just visit history. You breathe it in.
Come As You Are. Leave More You
In the Sullivan Catskills, nature isn’t something to look at—it’s something to live with. From domes to treehouses, tents to vintage trailers, each stay here roots you deeper into the land and into yourself.
This place doesn’t perform for guests. It invites you in—muddy shoes, quiet wonder, and all. It’s not about escaping life. It’s about remembering what it feels like to really live it.
So come—roast your dinner over an open flame. Watch the light change on the trees. Sleep close to the earth. Find your perfect stay in Sullivan Catskills.
