Sundown Wild Forest Peekamoose Campground Parking

Love this place. Lots of primitive camping sites all over the place. Use to be empty but now it’s always packed. The park rangers now require free permits to use these sites from mid May through mid September. I have been camping here for 15 years and have mostly had enjoyable times. There’s a lot of hiking trails in the area and the peekamoose blue hole is right down the street. From the lower field campsites there’s a nice hike to a small waterfall. Long Path hiking trail is also just down the road from here. These camping areas were beautiful just a couple years ago but now there’s crowds of people that don’t care about preserving nature. I camped here October 2021 and was devastated by what I saw. People have been cutting down hundred plus year old trees to get firewood even though there’s quite a few spots very close by to get firewood cheap. There’s dumpsters in the parking lot but people keep leaving garbage all over the place. People are littering in the creeks and woods all around the sites. I’m very disappointed in humanity for not caring about such a special little gem in the Catskills. That being said it’s still a favorite camping spot of mine and I will continue to visit whenever I can. “Be warned” the water is freezing. If you jump right in all your muscles contract and you’ll have a little trouble catching your breath. Wade in a little first so it’s not so shocking to your body.

Great spot for a quick getaway. The parking area was somewhat icy, but clear. The sites are all relatively close to the road (within LOS), but the stream noise blocks the little winter-time traffic. I arrived to an area at a site already mostly shoveled out, and found enough abandoned firewood for a 6hr campfire. No reservations/permits are needed from late September until May. The road is maintained, but 4wd & winter tires are definitely recommended.

Beautiful hiking area. I was able to snow show at the lower Peekamoose lot. Plus there is camping there in a very quiet setting.

Nice gorgeous spot for some hybrid car/backpack camping. The parking lot is maybe 1/3rd of a mile from the campgrounds, which are situated along the river. Bring an extra garbage bag with you and help keep this spot beautiful.

The camping spots are nice and quite but very dirty. People have no clue about "leave no trace" they leave all kinds of garbage from beer bottles plastic bags and cans to menstrual tampons and used diapers. Also be prepared to be harassed by local cops. If they will spot you next to your car you will be questioned and possibly your driver license and car plates will be photographed on their personal cell phone. good luck.

Very beautiful place to camp, you do need a permit from May 15-September 15 and you should be aware of the wildlife in the area.

Primitive camping area with about a dozen camping spots near Rondout Creek with parking nearby. Several trails start nearby. The area is pretty but can be overcrowded especially on weekends