Camping in Comfort

Add “camping in comfort” to your summer to-do list.

Not everyone is a camper — and that’s OK. However, just because you don’t own a camp stove and have never slept outside before doesn’t mean you can’t get up close to nature. There is a happy medium between roughing it and glamping, and a series of campsites in Catskill, New York are proving it.

Getaway Campgrounds is a summer pop-up offering a camping experience with enough amenities to make the transition to the woods a little smoother. Their location in the Catskills has campsites built for comfort, featuring private, modern bathrooms and perks like a pre-hung hammock and a well-stocked outdoor kitchen. Consequently, you’ll be sleeping, cooking, and spending your time in nature without having to worry about buying a camp stove, packing dishes, or going without a hot shower.

If you choose the campground’s more minimal offering, the “DIY,” you’ll arrive at your pre-reserved campsite to find a set of Adirondack chairs, a private fire pit, a soft area to set up your tent (which is BYO), a covered canopy with a picnic table, and a kitchenette stocked with dishware, cutlery, a propane burner, a pan, and a kettle. Nearby is a private bathroom suite featuring a toilet, sink, and hot shower stocked with towels and basic toiletries. Oh, and to make your new 200-square-foot piece of land feel extra homey, there’s a pre-hung hammock beckoning you to put up your feet.

Moreover, the “All-Set” booking makes the experience even more effortless. You’ll arrive to find all the perks of the DIY camping along with one significant upgrade: a pitched canvas tent housing a queen bed, blankets, pillows, and linens.

In summary, you’ll have everything you need and nothing you don’t, making your packing list substantially shorter. Still not sure what to bring? Getaway provides a handy packing list, and extras like firewood, fire starters, coffee, s’mores, and insect repellent are available at the campground for purchase.

Located in New York’s Eastern Catskills, Getaway Campground is next to the Getaway brand’s New York Outpost, which features a series of chic rental cabins. Both lodging options are less than two hours from Manhattan by car and accessible by public transit.

The Getaway Campground in the Catskills offers 10 campsites available for advanced reservations online. The DIY booking can accommodate up to four campers, while an All-Set reservation is suited for two adults and one child. Dogs are welcome but incur an additional fee of $40 for guests who choose the All-Set package, due to extra cleaning of the tent.