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Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

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· Big Indian, Ulster, New York

100 acres hosted by Pierre L.

1 tent site

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Camp on the Esopus Creek in the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley surrounded by seven 3500' Catskill High Peaks including Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills. Our PRIVATE camp (no other campers) is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. We are the closest HipCamp site to Slide Mountain, the Catskills tallest peak at 4180 feet. A perfect base camp for some of the best hiking in the Catskills, the site is bordered by Forever Wild Forest and is minutes from the trailheads to Balsam, Giant Ledge, Panther, Big Indian, Slide Mountain and dozens more peaks within 30 minutes or so away. You can walk to a swimming hole on a winding path through a wildflower meadow blazed with rock cairns along a half mile of private waterfront. Try your luck at catching some wild Brook Trout on the world famous Esopus Creek! Our drive up camp has a 4-6 person prospector type tent, a 10X12 covered tent platform, several individual tent sites with private fire rings, as well as a bunkhouse and a leanto for day use. The camp table and cook pit are covered from the elements. The main tent includes a wood burning stove, folding card table and seating for 4 and bunk bed with 4" thick self-inflating Therm-a-rest MondoKing 3D XXL Queen sized insulated mats for luxurious comfort. Open Network WiFi (no UN/PW needed) is available at the Campkeeper home a short woods walk away. Seasoned bundled 16" firewood is available by honor box cash payment on Brown rd across the camp entry road. Rules: 'Almost' anything goes. Learn about 'pack-in pack-out/leave no trace camping' and the 'leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures' motto. Due to local laws, no music or noise louder than 60 decibels is allowed which is about as loud as conversation with 20 people in a restaurant, an office of 20 people speaking or being on the phone, background music typically heard in restaurants and public spaces, an air conditioning unit at 100 feet. Our site is to be best enjoyed for the sounds that do exist naturally, the many birds singing their song, the babbling Esopus Creek, the rustling leaves on the trees. Ask questions, I will always answer anything about camping and am thrilled to share my knowledge. Extras: -I have several tents available including a large 5 person Eureka! Copper Canyon tent for $15.00, and 4 two person backpacking tents (Eureka! Timberline, Eureka! Prism, 2 Gazelle tents, and Moss Starlet tent) for $10.00 each. -I have 4 comfortable 2" thick Therm-a-rest Camprest foam and air mattresses for $8.00 each.Camp on the Esopus Creek in the Big Indian-Oliverea Valley surrounded by seven 3500' Catskill High Peaks including Slide Mountain, the tallest in the Catskills. Our PRIVATE camp (no other campers) is situated on 100 acres of land in the middle of the Catskill State Park. We are the closest HipCamp site to Slide Mountain, the Catskills tallest peak at 4180 feet. A perfect base camp for some of the best hiking in the Catskills, the site is bordered by Forever Wild Forest and is minutes from the trailheads to Balsam, Giant Ledge, Panther, Big Indian, Slide Mountain and dozens more peaks within 30 minutes or so away. You can walk to a swimming hole on a winding path through a wildflower meadow blazed with rock cairns along a half mile of private waterfront. Try your luck at catching some wild Brook Trout on the world famous Esopus Creek! Our drive up camp has several tent sites with individual fire rings, as well as a bunkhouse and a leanto for day use.. Camp table and cook pit are covered from the elements. Open WiFi is available at the Campkeeper home a short woods walk away. Seasoned bundled 16" firewood is available by honor box cash payment on Brown rd adjacent to the camp entry road. Rules: 'Almost' anything goes. Learn about 'pack-in pack-out/leave no trace camping' and the 'leave nothing but footprints, take nothing but pictures' motto. Due to local laws, no music or noise louder than 60 decibels is allowed which is about as loud as conversation with 20 people in a restaurant, an office of 20 people speaking or being on the phone, background music typically heard in restaurants and public spaces, an air conditioning unit at 100 feet. Our site is to be best enjoyed for the sounds that do exist naturally, the many birds singing their song, the babbling Esopus Creek, the rustling leaves on the trees. Ask questions, I will always answer anything about camping and am thrilled to share my knowledge. Extras: -I have several tents available including a large 5 person Eureka! Copper Canyon tent for $15.00, and 4 two person backpacking tents (Eureka! Timberline, Eureka! Prism, 2 Gazelle tents, and Moss Starlet tent) for $10.00 each. -I have 4 comfortable 2" thick Therm-a-rest Camprest foam and air mattresses for $8.00 each.

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Mountainous

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139 ratings · 114 reviews

Ryan C.recommends

November 4, 2024

Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

Great campsite experience! Pierre is a seasoned host with a beautiful piece of property. Directions were clear, Pierre was perfectly helpful, available but not bothersome, and the site is huge! Outside the main camp and fire pit, there are multiple tent spots, a bunk house and a lean-to. I hope to come back again soon!

David S.recommends

October 26, 2024

Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

I loved this place! 5 days, 9 kids, and 1 wonderful weekend at Pierre's place. We're going for three years in a row in 2025...

Paul P.recommends

October 9, 2024

Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

Memorable trip

Beautiful surroundings.. The children spent hours exploring and playing in the water ..

Lana M.recommends

October 6, 2024

Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

Serene and scenic creekside getaway

Pierre’s creekside campsite is a hidden gem tucked into a scenic valley surrounded by mountains. My group visited during the peak fall season and the views did not disappoint! The site is very private with limited wifi allowing you to completely unplug and enjoy the serene nature. There’s a lot to explore nearby as well: trails, activities, a brewery, and a diner too. Highly recommend!

Mark B.recommends

September 15, 2024

Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

Would recommend it 100%

Awesome site. Awesome guy. Pierre is the real deal. And the site is a real beauty

Pieter S.recommends

August 27, 2024

Upper Esopus Creekside Camp

Perfect family campsite

Staying on Pierre's land has become a cherished annual tradition for our family. The varied terrain, basic amenities, and privacy are all greatly appreciated and provide a perfect escape from the hustle of our usual lives. The main campsite has ample seating for meals and around the fire pits (there are multiple fire pits available around the site), and a much appreciated gazebo type structure with a table and workspace for cooking, eating or sitting around and playing cards. The Esopus babbles in the back ground, the stars were bright and the air clean. Can't wait until the next time we make it back.

Location

Big Indian, Ulster, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mohican, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Munsee Lenape First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking