Woodland Valley Campground, Catskills State Park
Phoenicia, New York

• Dates: September 30–October 02, 2005.
• Site Number: 032
• Vibe: Sylvan valley setting that is stunning in the Fall. Near challenging hikes.
• Weather:
• Friday: Cool night.
• Saturday: Nice weather, cool nights.
• Sunday: Sunny
• Pros: Gorgeous foliage; open in winter; Slide Mountain, Wittenberg trails start here.
• Cons: Yellow Jackets in full force; trashbins locked up. Six mile hike from town.
• Verdict: A good site for serious hikers. Pretty in fall colors, but the bees were annoying. Somewhat noisy at night.

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Steve's Review:

Roberta and I tried to camp here early on in our relationship, before we had a car. We hiked from Phoenicia, and ended up staying at a private campground along the way, fearing that woodland valley would be full by the time we made it.

Now, with a car and kids, we looked forward to returning to the area. The local trails were too strenuous for our kids, so we drove a few miles west and hiked the Diamond Notch Trail along the West Kill. This hike was a steady, relatively easy, climb through forest preserve—a good one for kids.

The site itself was near a stream, but at this time of year, the riverbed was dry and rocky. Facilities were fine, although the crowd was a little noisier than expected. Highlight: 2 AM, listening to two owls hoot to each other across the valley. Lowlight: Yellow Jackets everywhere!

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