The Catskill Mountains offer an ideal environment for those who want to relax and unwind away from the city. The area features a variety of leisure options without taking travelers too far from the comforts of urban living. The most popular recreation site in this area is Catskill Park, part of the New York Forest Preserve. Most visitors to the Catskills prefer to stay in cabins surrounded by forest scenery in close proximity to well-known hiking trails and fishing sites.
Pepacton Cabins features rustic dwellings on the eastern part of the Delaware River, one of the major rivers in the Catskill Mountains. The properties are in Colchester, a town that is also part of the Catskill Forest Preserve. All cabins offer a range of modern comforts, including equipped kitchens, spacious living areas, and linens and towels in the bedrooms. During their stay guests will find it easy to access various leisure options such as trout fishing and hiking along the Pepacton Reservoir. Other outdoor activities in the area include hunting, canoeing and bird watching.
Pepacton Cabins
348 Hood Lane
Downsville, New York 12776
607-363-2094
pepactoncabins.com
Cold Spring Lodge is open the whole year to cater to visitors looking to enjoy the great outdoors in the Catskill Mountains regardless of the season. The lodge features seven spacious and comfortable cabins, each one offering standard modern conveniences such as equipped kitchens and heating systems. The cabins range from one-bedroom dwellings to two-bedroom homes that come with decks and are suited for traveling families. At Cold Spring Lodge travelers may also access a number of leisure facilities near the property for hiking, trout fishing and biking. The lodge also offers amenities for golf, tubing and tennis.
Cold Spring Lodge
530 Oliverea Road
Big Indian, New York 12410-5322
845-254-5711
coldspringlodge.com
Russell Brook Campsite lies in a secluded area in the Catskill Mountains in the midst of the forest preserve and a short walk from a fresh water stream. It offers a variety of leisure activities and facilities suited to various travelers. These include playgrounds, hiking trails, a swimming pool, sports courts and picnic tables. Wireless Internet access is also available in various parts of the property (extra charges may apply). Aside from spacious campsites, Russell Brook Campsite also offers rustic cabins that come with basic modern comforts such as heating, insulation and full-size beds. Restroom facilities are a few steps away from the cabins.
Russell Brook Campsites
731 Russell Brook Road
Cooks Falls/Roscoe, New York 12773
607-498-5416
russellbrook.com
