North-South lake campground

The North-South Lake Campground is situated at the eastern corner of the Catskill Escarpment, near the Catskill Forest Preserve. The North-South Lake is the largest and most sought after state campground in the Catskill Forest Preserve area, it offers an extraordinary scenic beauty that is unparalleled. There are several lakes that are found within the campground itself. The surrounding mountain areas contain many hiking trails that lead to some of the most spectacular sights, waterfalls, and historic areas, such as the Kaaterskill Falls, Alligator Rock, and the previous site of the Catskill Mountain House.

The park offers a wide range of activities such as camping, a hiking trail, state of the art playground, boating activities, fishing, a safe and clean beach to swim at, and picnicking in the beautiful outdoors. The park also offers a Junior Naturalist Program that allows the younger campers to earn a badge by finishing multiple environmental education modules to further educate the current generation on the importance of nature.

The park's campsites are found to be wooded and they have tables and fireplaces. There are two beaches at which visitors can swim at and two picnic areas that are furnished with tables and fireplaces or charcoal grills so campers can enjoy their evenings with their families. Some of the amenities are restrooms with showers, firewood sales, a trailer dump station, boat rentals, and a recycling center round out the amenities.

There are many things that campers can do at nearby tourist attractions as well such as visiting Hunter Mountain which is 10 miles away, and it offers a ethnic festival throughout the summer season so campers can experience the culture it offers. The nearby local towns provide restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The park also has nearby amenities such as inner-tubing, miniature golf, golf courses, go-karts, and horseback riding facilities are located within easy driving distance.