Phoenicia Black Bear Campground

This is awesome place to earn experience in Catskills. Super friendly easy going management. Me and my girlfriend get addicted to the air quality, food quality, low key accomodations. We are coming over and over every weekend. George the owner of the place is one of the nicest person I've met. Highly recommend that place. Warning ⚠️ you may lost yourself in the mountains and like it!!!!! LOL...... I'll see you all there....

This is hands-down the best campsite in Phoenicia. As a barber who dreams of one day moving out here, I have to say—the owner is literally living my dream life. This land is beautiful, peaceful, and clearly cared for with heart. The campsites do have neighboring campers, but the tree coverage makes it feel private, and most campers are chill, respectful, and seem to understand that “camping” doesn’t mean “shouting into the void at 1am.” It’s the perfect balance of community and solitude. To the crew who left 1-star reviews… if you’re looking for a place to scream across sites, blast music, and treat the woods like your personal frat party, maybe stick to tailgates. The rest of us come here to actually enjoy nature—and each other’s peace. This place is special. If you don’t get it… that’

We come every year with our family and friends. Our daughters are now 3 and 5, and this by far is one of their favorite things we do every summer. It’s a great escape and time to unplug. We can play and relax in the river. The bathrooms are super close, maintained nice and clean. The town is right outside the campground where you can go grab ice cream, snacks, a nice diner and some cute shops. Many people go tubing down the river. It’s just perfect. We always look forward to coming. George the owner is a very cool guy. Your family will make wonderful memories here!

Owners are fantastic. I was a new camper owner last year and learned everything from either George or the other folks in the area. Everyone is friendly, it’s always clean. Right off the Esopus river, you can spend a whole day just taking in the scenery. Quick walk to the local grocery store, restaurant and liquor store if you forgot anything don’t fret!! Nearby is Woodstock brewery and the famous Phoenicia diner. Less than an hour from Kingston and Woodstock if you want to take a day trip and Mt. Tremper is a moderate challenge 2 hours to the top. I came up once and pretty much it has been my destination every time since.

Had to find last minute camping accommodations and this place was great for us. Nice little spot right by the esopus creek. Bathroom and hot showers. Each site has a fire ring and picnic table. Making reservations was easy and main street is about 3mins away walking. Would stay here again if I was in the area.