Open
Open for the 2026 season from May 15 through September 7. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica up to 9 months in advance. Maximum stay is 14 nights; during July 1 through Labor Day, campers are limited to 14 cumulative nights across all NY DEC campgrounds.
About
Located in northeastern Sullivan County within Catskill Park, Mongaup Pond Campground occupies a scenic setting on a 120-acre lake, the largest natural body of water in the Catskills outside the NYC reservoir system. The dense forest environment and remote location make it a popular destination for campers seeking a traditional Catskills wilderness experience with modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, and a trailer dump station.
The campground features 163 wooded tent and trailer sites spread across multiple loops. A sand beach provides swimming access, and the day use area includes picnic tables, grills, and a pavilion available for rental. Boat rentals (canoes, rowboats, kayaks) are available on-site, though only hand-launched watercraft with electric trolling motors are permitted to protect the downstream Catskill Hatchery.
Hiking options range from the 1.5-mile Mongaup Pond Loop trail within the campground to more ambitious treks on the Big Rock, Karst, Mongaup-Willowemoc, and Mongaup-Hardenberg trails that connect to over 45 miles of wilderness trails. Fishing opportunities include brook trout, smallmouth bass, and yellow perch, though bait fish use is prohibited.
Directions
231 Mongaup Pond Road, Livingston Manor, NY 12758. Located in northeastern Sullivan County within the Catskill Park.
