State Route 214 cuts directly through this basic car camping spot in the Catskills, creating two sections of sites on either side of the moderately traveled road. Campers report hearing vehicle noise during daytime hours, though traffic quiets by evening. The 24 sites sit in a forested valley with rocky terrain that requires good sleeping pads for tent camping.
Each site includes a picnic table and stone fireplace with grill, plus access to potable water spigots positioned between every other site. Pit toilets serve the campground, though Sam L. notes they "could have been cleaner." No showers exist on-site, but campers can drive 9 miles to North-South Lake Campground for shower facilities. Sites accommodate smaller RVs like VW Westfalias, though larger rigs may struggle with the steep valley terrain and tight maneuvering space.
The campground provides parking passes for North-South Lake, located 10 miles away for swimming access. Cell service requires a 5-minute drive toward Hunter to connect. Rangers patrol regularly and sell firewood bundles for $5. One reviewer describes nighttime as "really quiet and you have a lot of privacy" despite the road proximity.
This no-frills option works well for tent campers and small RV owners seeking an affordable base camp near hiking trails, particularly those planning to explore the Hunter-West Kill Wilderness area.
Description
24 tent and trailer sites, Notch Lake, 2 picnic areas with tables and fireplaces or charcoal grills, children's playground, volleyball, horseshoes, hunting outside campground boundaries, hiking trails. Swimming, boating, and showers are available at North-South Lake Campground - 8 miles away. * Please take note that at facilities that offer swimming beaches, there are days which lifeguards are unavailable. For the safety of our customers, these beaches will not be open and swimming will be prohibited.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
DEC Campgrounds: Same-day reservations will be allowed until 5pm on day of arrival at all DEC campgrounds. Reservations can be made online or through the Reserve America Call Center: 1-800-456-2267. Walk-ins will not be permitted.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundDevil's Tombstone Campground is located in New York
Directions
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 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 on the right.
Address
NYS Route 214
Hunter, NY 12442
Coordinates
42.154317705287895 N
74.20616789241956 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 39 min from Kingston, NY
- 1 hr 1 min from Albany, NY
- 1 hr 20 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr 29 min from Pittsfield, MA
