Outdoor Recreation: Camping

NOTE: The NYSDEC has developed several accessible recreation facilities in the Catskills for individuals with disabilities. For a complete list go to the DEC’s Accessible Recreation Destinations page and search their lists for Delaware, Greene, Sullivan and Ulster Counties. For more information about NY state parks and other facilities visit Accessible Outdoor Recreation Destinations in and around the Catskills.

Northern Catskills Park

Elm Ridge Lean-to in the Elm Ridge Wild Forest

Devil’s Acre Lean-to in the Hunter-West Kill Wilderness

Southern Catskills Park

Biscuit Brook lean-to in the Big Indian Wilderness

Rochester Hollow lean-to in the Shandaken Wild Forest

Note: The Rochester Hollow lean-to is an Accessible Recreation Destination site. See link above.

Western Catskills Park

Beaver Meadow lean-to in the Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest

Trout Pond lean-to in the Cherry Ridge Wild Forest

Note: The Trout Pond lean-to is an Accessible Recreation Destination site. See link above.

Northeastern Catskill Region

Huntersfield Mountain Lean-to – The lean-to is located just below the summit of Huntersfield Mountain. The Long Path leads to the yellow-blazed NYSDEC trail that circles the summit and to the lean-to.

Eminence State Forest Complex – The lean-to within the 12,000-acre Eminence State Forest can be reached by taking Route 30 north to West Fulton Road. Head west to Rossman Hill Road, and west on Rossman Hill Road to Burnt Hill Road. Make a left turn to reach the Lean-to. The Long Path is nearby.