Elka Park
Top Adventures in Elka Park
Hike the Indian Head Mountain Loop
5.9 mi
/ 1656 ft gain
Easily accessible from Albany or New York City, Catskill State Park makes for a great day trip. The Indian Head Mountain Loop is particularly stunning, with features such as a waterfall and incredible views.
This trail is typically used for hiker...
Backpack the Eastern Half of Devil's Path in the Catskill Mountains
5.0
14 mi
/ 3900 ft gain
The Eastern half of Devil's Path has four major summits: Indian Head, Twin, Sugarloaf and Plateau. Each summit is a straight climb up and down, then back up to as much as 3,900 ft. There are some sparse sections of level ground, but most is a st...
Backpack Devil's Path in the Catskills
24.2 mi
/ 9000 ft gain
Devil's Path is roughly more than 24 miles long, althought it feels like an eternity of milage. Going thru the summits of Indian head, Twin, Sugarloaf, Plateau, Hunter, and Westkill Mountains.Its brutal. Its painful, Its unique. Be prepared for an...
Hike Indian Head Summit via Jimmy Dolan Notch Overlook
4.9 mi
/ 1512 ft gain
The view from the summit of this hike is incredible. Bring a sack lunch and a camera - you'll want to stay for a while! This trail is open for use year-round and provides great snowshoeing in the winter and fabulous wildflowers in the spring and s...
Hike Twin Mountain
6 mi
/ 1586 ft gain
The DEC Parking lot, is located at the very end of a dead end, along Prediger Rd. Start at the trail head to the right of the trail kiosk and sign in sheet. The trail starts out very easy going as you approach the base of Twin. At mile 0.25, you’l...
Hike to Plattekill Falls
0.5 mi
/ 137 ft gain
Just outside of Elka Park, New York, Plattekill Falls is accessible from Albany and New York City alike. This is a great hike for families and all skill levels. The falls are spectacular year-round, but the best time to visit is in the spring.
Fr...
Hike to Echo Lake
7.4 mi
/ 1532 ft gain
Easily accessible from Hunter, New York, Echo Lake is the perfect place for hiking, dog walking, fishing, and camping. In the spring, wildflowers are abundant and in the call, the trees offer brightly colored leaves. This trail remains open for us...
Hike the Codfish Point Trail
3.8 mi
/ 718 ft gain
This trail offers phenomenal views of Platte Clove and the forested mountains and valleys of Catskill State Park. The trail is open for use year-round (make sure to bring your snowshoes and crampons in the winter)! Dogs are open for use year-round...
Elka Park camping, hotels, and more
Elka Park, New York
High Peak Meadows
Greet the morning sun from your tent as it rises above High Peak. Surrounded by the Indian Head Wilderness peaks, you'll enjoy the cool m...
From $139/night
Bearsville, New York
Shady Knolls
Secluded, mountainside campsite overlooking thousands of acres of State Forest Preserve. The perfect site for those who want to go campin...
From $135/night
Woodstock, New York
Peaceful Paradise
Rise just above the hustle; your canvas tent is ready- with queen bed; solar lights; fire-pit; picnic table. Tent site is semi-private- f...
From $220/night
Saugerties, New York
Woodstock Dreamcatcher
Once you have reached 51 Goat Hill Road, Saugerties, NY, turn into the driveway; before getting to the campsite, you will need to drive p...
From $125/night
Saugerties, New York
Highwoods
Our campsite is a great home base for exploring all this area has to offer or just stay put and relax. You will feel very secluded in the...
From $120/night
Woodstock, New York
Woodstock Mediterranean Retreat
This is a four-bedroom house with 3 full bathrooms, situated on a private roadway perfect for walking & running around the neighborho...
From $498/night