Known to a few, this free primitive campsite is just off Route 28 and offers a convenient camping rest stop for a weekend excursion in the Catskills.
Location: 42.106872,-74.351713 Route 28, Allaben, NY (just west of Phoenicia, NY)
Map: NYNJTC #142 and the western edge of map #141
If you enjoy car camping, albeit without facilities, this campsite is a great spot to pitch a tent and enjoy the Catskills without the long drives on consecutive days. There are no water sources and only 1 port-a-john, hence primitive. Each site (there are about 6) has a fire ring or pit so there is no need to build one; bring your own treated firewood or gather from the surrounding woods. Leave no trace rules apply, so be sure the take with you everything you bring.
With its great location this is a perfect site for an overnight stay if you are looking to bag some of the Catskill 35's without having to lug your overnight pack to each summit.
Here is a list of the peaks closest to this campsite (within a 45 min drive):
Location: 42.106872,-74.351713 Route 28, Allaben, NY (just west of Phoenicia, NY)
Map: NYNJTC #142 and the western edge of map #141
If you enjoy car camping, albeit without facilities, this campsite is a great spot to pitch a tent and enjoy the Catskills without the long drives on consecutive days. There are no water sources and only 1 port-a-john, hence primitive. Each site (there are about 6) has a fire ring or pit so there is no need to build one; bring your own treated firewood or gather from the surrounding woods. Leave no trace rules apply, so be sure the take with you everything you bring.
With its great location this is a perfect site for an overnight stay if you are looking to bag some of the Catskill 35's without having to lug your overnight pack to each summit.
Here is a list of the peaks closest to this campsite (within a 45 min drive):
- Panther Mountain and the Giant Ledge(s)
- Slide Mountain
- Wittenberg Mountain
- Cornell Mountain
- Balsam Mountain
- Eagle Mountain
- Big Indian Mountain
- West Kill Mountain
- SW Hunter Mountain
- Hunter Mountain
- Rusk Mountain
- North Dome Mountain
Thanks - this is good to know!
ReplyDeleteThanks - this is good to know!
ReplyDeleteHey Andrew, thanks for reading. Sorry for the delayed response. This is a great spot not many know about. Perfect for a layover to hang in the Catskills.
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