DEVILS TOMBSTONE CAMPGROUND, NY

Devil's Tombstone is one of the oldest campgrounds in the Catskill Forest Preserve. Its location, deep in Stony Clove, surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Catskills, makes it a haven for serious hikers. The campground's trails lead to Hunter Mountain, with the highest historic fire tower in New York State, Indian Head, and West Kill Range. This is a small, primitive campground, with wooded sites and a small, shallow lake, Notch Lake.

Address

P.O. BOX 6
HUNTER, New York

Getting there

From the South: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87); take Exit 19 at Kingston. Follow Route 28 West to Phoenicia. At Phoenicia, follow the signs for Route 214. The campground is located on Route 214, approximately 9 miles down, on the left. From the North: Take the NYS Thruway (I-87); take Exit 21 at Catskill. Go left on Route 23 East to Route 9W South. Follow Route 9W through Catskill to Route 23A West, through Tannersville. Turn left on Route 214, 2 miles past Tannersville. The campground is located on Route 214, approximately 3 miles down, on the right.

Alerts and Important Information

Devil's Tombstone is one of the oldest New York State campgrounds. Its location deep in Stony Clove, surrounded by some of the highest peaks in the Catskills, makes it an ideal base camp and a hav