Campground Amenities
Amenities Overview
Campground Amenities
Unique Amenities
- 24 Hour Laundry
- Banana Peel Rentals ($)
- Basketball
- Big Rig friendly sites
- Bounce House (Free)
- Full Service Store
- Free Wi-Fi at your site
- Game Room
- Horseshoe Pit
- Kamp K9 Pet Park
- Nature Trail
- RV Clubs & Rallies
Campground Activities
Craft Activities
Children meet in our activity area on Saturday during the summer season and are assisted in craft activities. Activities may include sand art, stained glass, wood sculptures, pirate hats and tiaras.
Fire Truck Rides
Saturday afternoon at 4 pm is time for a ride on our 1975 American Fire Truck. Rides take place every Saturday during the summer season.
Fall Foliage
Come and visit the campground during the fall season to take in the beautiful fall colors.
Ice Cream Socials
Check campground news for a schedule of the Ice Cream Socials. Bowl of ice cream is $1.00 with all the special toppings. All proceeds are donated to KOA Care Camps.
Special Guest Events
Please check Campground News section for a schedule of special events at the campground.
Campground Events
Listing CalendarIndependence Day Weekend
Saturday - July 6th - Kids Olympics - Come compete in potato sack races, hula hoop contest and more.
Andrew Simmons Wildlife Show
July 27th - Tie Dye T-shirt Craft and Andrew Simmons Wildlife Show
Labor Day Weekend
Saturday, August 31st - Pet Show - Andrew Simmon's Wildlife Show
Columbus Day Weekend
Saturday, October 12th - Tie Dye T-Shirt Craft
Campground News
Don't Move Firewood!
N.Y.S. Department of Environmental Conservation has made it illegal to transport firewood unless it is kiln dried. Please do not bring firewood into our Campground. DEC fines are in effect.
We have wood for sale or you can purchase treated wood from local vendors. Thank You
Camping Cabin Lighting Upgrade
We are listening to you. We have just completed upgrading the Camping Cabin lighting. We have tripled the amount of light in the cabins.
Meet Your Hosts
"A quiet place to kick off your shoes and relax. We have fun for everyone!"
After working for years in New York City's largest homeless shelter, Wayne Hampel decided to skip the city politics and return to business for himself.
As assistant manager of building and grounds for the 1,000-person shelter, Wayne saw his share of crazy days. Prior to that he and his wife, Gail, owned a retail business for 20 years. Wayne said the couple felt ready to abandon big business and get back into business for themselves. As campers of 30 years, the campground business was a great fit.
"We have camped in tents, motor homes and in every level of camping," Wayne said. "We thought we could bring a lot of good experience to the business."
The Hampel's bought the KOA campground in 2005 and like the side benefits of a seasonal business. "We don't mind working real hard for the summer and having a couple of months off to enjoy ourselves," he said. "This gives us time to afford travel."
The Saugerties campground is a family effort. Both of the Hampel's college-age sons are involved, as well as extended family on both sides. "It is one big family affair," Wayne said.
Despite waking up each morning to a thickly wooded campground, the Hampel's say they are still taken in by its beauty. "It is a very natural campground," Wayne said. "Gail and I walk the trails regularly and see all the wildlife living on the grounds."