Camptown Catskills
810 Co Rd 23B
Leeds, NY
A 1930s Catskills motor lodge with Frette sheets, a Jaliscan kitchen, and an honesty bar that never closes.
About Camptown Catskills
Camptown began as a motor lodge in Leeds, New York in the 1930s. The team behind Rivertown Lodge in Hudson acquired it and built something that resists easy categorization: the 1930s lodge building is preserved, freestanding log cabins spread through the surrounding forest are new, and an honor-system pantry stocked with local craft beer, wine, and provisions runs around the clock. The Rivertown Lodge team is a reliable signal for what to expect, that project being one of the most admired small hotels in the Hudson Valley. Leeds sits at the foot of the Catskills, 12 minutes from Hudson, with mountain trails, ski runs, and waterfalls within seasonal reach.
What Camptown Catskills Is Known For
Camptown is the work of the same operators who built Rivertown Lodge in Hudson into one of the most respected small hotels in the Northeast. The motor lodge bones were good to begin with, and what has been added reflects a genuine understanding of what the Catskills offer and what guests actually need when they get there. Frette linens and a 24-hour honesty pantry are not gestures in opposite directions. They are the same decision: that the people who come here deserve things that are exactly right. Casa Susanna's recognition confirms that the kitchen operates on the same principle.
Amenities
- Pets Welcome
- EV Charging
- WiFi
- Outdoor saltwater pool (seasonal)
- Cedar sauna (year-round)
- 24-hour honesty pantry with local beer, wine, and provisions
- Communal fire pits
- Outdoor grills
- Casa Susanna Jaliscan restaurant on site
- EV charging
- Dog-friendly
What Guests Love
- Casa Susanna, the on-site Jaliscan restaurant by chef Efren Hernandez, has earned consistent recognition as one of the finest Mexican restaurants in New York State, with guests and food writers arriving independently at the same conclusion.
- The 24-hour honesty pantry stocked with local craft beer, wine, fresh produce, and snacks operates on the honor system and means the evening is always handled, regardless of when you arrive.
- Frette linens, heated bathroom floors, and Marshall Bluetooth speakers in a 1930s motor lodge at the foot of the Catskills is not a combination that happens by accident. The team behind Rivertown Lodge built this, and the instincts show.
Worth Knowing
- The saltwater pool is seasonal, running from May through October. The cedar sauna operates year-round.
- Casa Susanna does not serve breakfast; the restaurant is open for dinner and weekend brunch. Free tea and coffee are available in the main lodge building. Downtown Hudson, 12 minutes away, has strong breakfast options.
- Leeds is a 12-minute drive from Hudson, which has the region's best independent restaurants, galleries, and the Amtrak station with service to New York Penn Station.
- Pets are welcome. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
The Room
The rooms in the renovated 1930s motor lodge, each opening directly to the outdoors in the original motor court configuration. The design language across the lodge rooms and the adjacent log cabins is consistent without being uniform: mid-century furnishings, Frette linens, Welsh blankets, Marshall Bluetooth speakers, and heated bathroom floors in select rooms. The honesty pantry runs 24 hours with locally sourced beers, wines, fresh produce, and snacks. Free tea and coffee are available in the main lodge building every morning. Note: this listing covers the motor lodge rooms; the property also offers 26 individual log cabin accommodations across the wooded grounds.
The Grounds
The outdoor saltwater pool opens seasonally each season, with old-fashioned striped parasols and rattan armchairs arranged around it. A cedar sauna is available year-round. Fire pits and communal outdoor grills anchor the social spaces. The grounds are 22 wooded acres at the foot of the Catskills, with trails connecting the lodge rooms and cabins through the forest. EV charging is available on property.
The Experience
Camptown works as a base, a destination, and a place to do nothing in particular, often in the same visit. Hiking to Kaaterskill Falls takes an hour from the property. Skiing at Windham or Hunter is 25 miles west. Hudson has some of the best independent restaurants in the Hudson Valley within 20 minutes. When none of that sounds appealing, the honesty pantry and the sauna and the fire pit provide a complete alternative program. Casa Susanna, the property's Jaliscan restaurant, is run by chef Efren Hernandez and has been called one of the best Mexican restaurants in New York State. It earns the description.
Details
Leeds, NY 12451
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Camptown Catskills have WiFi?
Yes, Camptown Catskills has WiFi.
What is there to do near Camptown Catskills?
Hudson, NY: 12 miles, about a 25 minute drive. Kaaterskill Falls: 15 miles, about a 30 minute drive. Windham Mountain Resort: 25 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
How far is Camptown Catskills from Hudson, NY?
12 miles, about a 25 minute drive.
How far is Camptown Catskills from Kaaterskill Falls?
15 miles, about a 30 minute drive.
How far is Camptown Catskills from Windham Mountain Resort?
25 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
Is Camptown Catskills pet friendly?
Yes. Camptown Catskills welcomes pets. A pet fee applies; contact the property directly to confirm current amounts and any restrictions before booking.
Does Camptown have a restaurant?
Yes. Casa Susanna is an award-winning Jaliscan restaurant by chef Efren Hernandez, located on the Camptown property and open for dinner and weekend brunch. It has been called one of the best Mexican restaurants in New York State.
What is the honesty pantry at Camptown?
The honesty pantry is a 24-hour self-service pantry stocked with locally sourced craft beers, wines, fresh produce, snacks, and provisions. Guests take what they want and pay on the honor system. It runs continuously regardless of check-in time.
Does Camptown have a pool?
Yes. Camptown has an outdoor saltwater pool open seasonally from May through October. The cedar sauna operates year-round.
Does Camptown serve breakfast?
Breakfast is not included. Free tea and coffee are available each morning in the main lodge building. Casa Susanna serves weekend brunch. Hudson, 12 minutes away, has strong independent breakfast options.
What is the difference between the lodge rooms and the cabins at Camptown?
The motor lodge rooms are in the renovated 1930s main building and open directly onto the property grounds. The log cabins are individual structures spread through the surrounding forest, each with a private porch. Both share access to all property amenities.
Does Camptown have EV charging?
Yes, electric vehicle charging is available on the property.
Is parking available at Camptown Catskills?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Camptown Catskills.
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Things to Do Near The Catskills
Hudson, NY
12 miles, about a 25 minute drive.
One of the most interesting small cities in the Northeast: a former whaling port on the Hudson River that has become a destination for antique dealers, independent restaurants, and contemporary art. Warren Street is the commercial spine. The Amtrak station connects directly to Penn Station in two hours.
Kaaterskill Falls
15 miles, about a 30 minute drive.
The tallest two-tiered waterfall in New York State, at 260 feet total, set inside a hemlock gorge in the Catskill Mountains. The two-mile round-trip hike from the Laurel House Road trailhead is the most direct route. Best in spring and early fall when flow is strongest.
Windham Mountain Resort
25 miles, about a 50 minute drive.
The Catskills' largest ski area with 54 trails across two mountain faces, a reliable snowmaking operation, and terrain that ranges from beginner to double-black. In summer, mountain biking and a scenic chairlift take over. About a 35-minute drive west of Camptown.