Blue Mountain Campground

Blue Mountain Campground is around 10 minutes’ drive from the center of Saugerties where you can pick up grocery supplies and fill up your RV rental with gas. Alternatively, make the 25-minute drive into Kingston, which is home to larger supermarkets, as well as plenty of restaurants and fast-food eateries if you want to dine out. RV camping at Blue Mountain Campground is a good base for visiting the Clermont State Historic Site, a heritage-listed New York landmark near Germantown. It preserves the former estate of the Livingston family who have lived here for several generations and was named after the inspiring views of the Catskill Mountains that can be enjoyed from the property. Wander through the beautifully furnished rooms that appear as they would have during the early 20th century and tour the gorgeous gardens that hug the banks of the Hudson River. Be sure to browse the visitors center where there are exhibits about Clermont and the Livingston family, including Robert R. Livingston, Jr who helped draft the Declaration of Independence and served as the first United States Minister of Foreign Affairs. A 30-minute drive south of Saugerties will take you to the town of High Falls, which is home to the fascinating Delaware and Hudson Canal Museum. Housed within a late-19th-century Gothic Revival chapel, it details the construction and significance of this famous waterway through old photographs, maps, and models. After exploring the museum, stroll along the Five Locks Walk that accesses five of the former canal’s locks. Closer to the campground is the Catskill Animal Sanctuary, which is dedicated to saving animals through emergency rescue initiatives. On designated weekends, the sanctuary is open to visitors for group tours, giving you an opportunity to meet their friendly animals and sample the delicious vegan food served at their on-site cafe. Whether you want to explore the fascinating history of the Catskills or launch a kayak into the waters of the Hudson River, book an RV in Ulster County and start planning your next vacation.