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North South Lake Campground
North South Lake CampgroundNorth South Lake (DEC)
Haines Falls, NY (Catskills / Taconic)
Location: ///contour.nobles.crank
Status: CLOSED but opens in 188 days on Fri May 15
Season 2026 Dates: Fri May 15 to Sat Oct 24, 2026
9 Month Booking Window: Fri Aug 7, 2026
Campground Overview
North-South Lake is the biggest and most popular state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve, offering extraordinary scenic beauty, and historical sites, such as: Alligator Rock, Kaaterskill Falls, and the former site of the Catskill Mountain House. An abrupt change in elevation occurs from about 540 feet above sea level at the base of the escarpment to approximately 2,250 feet at the site of the former Catskill Mountain House. The provinces around the lakes have long provided visitors with exceptional views of the surrounding countryside. It is said that on a clear day, five states can be viewed from the escarpment.
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Status: CLOSED but opens in 188 days on Fri May 15
Season 2026 Dates: Fri May 15 to Sat Oct 24, 2026
9 Month Booking Window: Fri Aug 7, 2026
Campground Phone: (518) 589-5058
Region: Catskills / Taconic
Weekend Occupancy: Very High
Minimum Nights Reservation: 2 nights
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Reservations (Reserve America)
Fees
| Base Fee | $22 |
| Out of State Surcharge | $5 |
Facilities
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Campground Summary
| Lakeside Rating | 3 out of 5 lakeside stars. Offers a fine lakeside camping experience with sites close, or directly by the water. 10 campsites are by the water. Located on a small sized lake for enjoying water activities including swimming, paddling, and fishing. No motorboats. |
| Total Campsites | 218 |
| Reservable Sites | 218 |
| Lakeside Sites | 13 |
| Lakeside 20ft | 1 |
| Lakeside 30ft | 8 |
| Lakeside 40ft | 4 |
Site Details
| 20ft Trailer Sites | 141 |
| 25ft Trailer Sites | 1 |
| 30ft Trailer Sites | 62 |
| 40ft Trailer Sites | 14 |
| Pull thru sites | 2 |
| Hookups | no hookups, dry camping only |
Featured Activities
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