Bear Spring Mountain Campground and Day Use Area

For camping enthusiasts who would like minimal amenities, great hiking and fishing, and time in the outdoors, Bear Spring Mountain Campground in Downsville, NY, is a great place to pitch your tent! The Reporter recently wrote an article about what is offered at the campground and day use area:

 

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For rustic camping in the wilderness, Bear Spring Mountain is an ideal campground (Note: this is NOT Bear Mountain State Park near the Palisades). This campground is set in a quiet, scenic, natural surrounding with a minimum of modern campsite amenities. There are no horse rentals at this facility.

Geography: Bear Spring Mountain is located in the western end of the Catskill Forest Preserve, five miles south of Walton. The preserve was created in 1885 to protect the region’s water resources and to provide space for public outdoor recreation.

Recreation: The campground’s beach, boat rental, playground, pavilion rentals, amphitheater, horseshoe pits and multi-use trail system offers fun for all ages. For the horse riding enthusiast, Spruce Grove camping and trail system is one of a kind facility in the Catskill region. Please note that there are no horse rentals at the Launt Pond facility. This region is also known for its excellent hunting and fishing 

Facilities: The campground offers 41 tent and trailer sites; firewood sales; trailer dump station; recycling center; boat launch; sand beach; 24 horse tie stalls and horse handicapped ramp; 24 miles of multi-use trails. There is a picnic area with tables, grills, playground, horseshoe pits, volleyball and pavilion rental. Restrooms and showers at Launt Pond Area.

Nearby attractions include antiquing, restaurants, and shopping.
Dates of Operation: May 17 -Sept. 2
Camping Fee: $18 per night; out of state residents surcharge – additional $5 per night
Address: 512 East Trout Brook Road, Downsville, Delaware County
GPS Info: (Latitude, Longitude): 42 07 11.76201N, 075 04 10.45445W
Campground phone: 607-865-6989
Regional office phone: 607-652-2032
Make your camping reservation: ReserveAmerica 

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