Little Pond Campground (Andes, NY)

https://newyorkstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/little-pond-campground/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=NY&parkId=495

Little Pond is a beautifully maintained and well-equipped state campground in the Catskills. I strongly recommend it for families. We stayed at one of the "remote" sites. It was only remote since you could not park your car near the site. The car was in a parking lot a short walk away. I really like that as not having cars at peoples sites makes everything quieter. The site was on the water and beautiful. We rented boats and could “dock” them at our site. The kids also did a lot of fishing at Little Pond.  There is a debate over who caught the monster in the picture of this post but it was one of my two kids!

This is definitely my favorite campground except it breaks the 90 minutes from Queens rule.

Location: Andes, Delaware County, New York — 130 miles from NYC (about 2 hrs 30 minutes depending on traffic)

Number of Sites: 67 standard sites plus 8 remote back-country tent sites

Types of Sites Available: Walk-in sites, remote primitive sites

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🗺️ Layout & Setting

• Overall Size & Layout: Quiet and picturesque, set amid the Catskills with a leisurely hiking trail around a 13-acre pond and access to back-country trails.

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⛺ Campsites

• Site Quality: Each site includes a picnic table, fire ring, and grill.
• Size/Spacing: Heavily wooded and well-spaced, offering a good mix of privacy and shade.

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🚻 Facilities

• Restrooms: Flush toilets in comfort stations throughout the campground.
• Showers: Hot showers are available.
• Potable Water: Drinking water accessible from central spigots and comfort stations.

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🎣 Recreation & Features

• On-Site Recreation: Sand beach, 0.75-mile pond loop trail (gentle grade), playgrounds, athletic courts (volleyball, basketball, soccer, horseshoes), boat rentals (canoes, kayaks, rowboats), and access to nearby hiking trails.

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🛒 Services

• Camp Store: Yes — offers firewood, ice, and camping essentials.
• Cell Service: Spotty to non-existent; a payphone is available near the entrance.

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💲 Costs & Reservations

• Nightly Rate: $22 per night ($5 additional per night for out-of-state residents).
• Reservation System: Reservations available through ReserveAmerica.

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✅ Strengths

• Scenic, peaceful, and remote — ideal for nature lovers and families.
• Wide array of recreational activities: pond, trails, sports, and rentals.
• Affordable pricing.