Mongaup Campground

We're came out here years ago. Decided to try it again. Some things haven't changed, like the rain, common water faucet, and the rain. No electricity on campsite, but not really an issue. Car alarms going off and noise way after 10pm was a nuisance, but not much anyone can do about that. No showers in the bathrooms within the loops. Showers are in the bathhouse near the swimming area. Need to hit a button every five seconds to get hot water. A necessary control, I assume. A nice concrete pit for camp fire and cooking. And, of course, it rains once in a while. Streams are beautiful afterwards.

This is a beautiful, tranquil camp ground. Not sure why, but it is 20 degrees cooler than NYC even though it's only around 2 hrs drive from it. Really great if you want to chill in the hot summer. The facilities are clean and complete. Close bathrooms, shower available in front, and clean/well kept fire pit. Just make sure you are well prepared. It is freezing at night. Bring an air mattress or pad of some sort because the ground is very bumpy with pebbles.

We had a 2 week reservation for site 111 and an emergency kept us from arriving on time. I called Reserve America and was told it was too late to change my reservation since it was my arrival date. Reserve America continued to classify our reservation as "current" and we received NO notification that it was canceled, but was told upon arrival that any reservation is automatically canceled after 48 hours past the start of a reservation if not occupied "per the policy posted on the website" I have been unable to find this on Reserve Americas site. The site had supposedly been rebooked, we were told we could not book another at the office and were turned away with a shrug from the attendant. If I've paid to reserve a site for 2 weeks, I should have access to that site for 2 weeks regardless of whether I show up on time or not.

Nice campground. In general sites are fairly large and mostly clean. Only one shower house near the front entrance for 160 campsites. If you figure around 3-4 person per site, we are talking 500-600 people sharing a few showers. Comfort stations run out of paper frequently, but that could be due to the memorial day weekend. And dishwashing station only has a single station. The lake is nice and allows for boats with trolling motor. Hiking requires a drive, so we did not bother.

A good ride away from town, cell service cuts off there. We did find the 2 Old School Payphones. Site was right on waters edge and large. There were vegetation buffers between sites so we didn't feel on top of the groups on either side of us.Location: 4/5

Liked the camp sites especially those with pond access. Bathroom good, a little messy but that is to be expected all day use. Noteworthy details: Boat rentals assume first come first serve no one there to inquire.

Only one bathroom has showers so you have to walk all the way to the front near check-in to use it. Staff seemed uninterested in their jobs and were quite unprofessional. Lake was nice thoughRooms: 1/5

Best campground growing up and keeping the tradition with my siblings and our children and family Hotel highlightsQuiet, Kid-friendly, Great value

Great NYS campground. We always enjoy our stays.

One of my favorite camp grounds in NY and anywhere i have been fortunate to go.