New York
Catskills Camp Trip
West Catskills Spring Camp Trip
Join USAL for a weekend of camping in the western Catskills—a quieter, more remote stretch of the range defined by dense forest, rolling mountains, and freshwater ponds.
Set within Bear Spring Mountain, we’ll camp in a 7,000-acre landscape of hardwood forest, winding trails, and still water. This part of the Catskills feels removed—limited service, long stretches of uninterrupted nature, and a slower pace that invites you to unplug.
Our first USAL NYC spring camp of the year—a seasonal reset. A chance to step out of the city, reconnect with the outdoors, and ease back into time spent outside.
Days will be spent hiking forested trails, swimming in cold ponds and nearby rivers, and moving at an unhurried pace. Evenings bring us back to camp for shared meals, fireside conversations, and time spent getting to know one another.
Ticket type
When
05/15 - 05/17
Nights
02
Intensity
Itinerary
We’ll meet at McCarren Park in Brooklyn at 1:30 PM, gathering as a group before loading into the van that will carry us out of the city and into the Western Catskills.
We’ll arrive at camp around dinner time. There will be time to settle into tents and ease into the rhythm of the weekend. Dinner will be prepared individually, with time to cook, eat, and land in the space together.
After dinner, we’ll gather around the fire for an evening of conversation, warmth, and time under an open sky.
What's Included
Van transport from McCarren Park to Bear Spring Mountain Campground and back. No planning, no driving—just show up and go. On the way up, we'll make one stop, 30 minutes from camp, for any final needs before heading deeper into the mountains - swapping cell service for fresh air.
What To Bring
- Weather-appropriate layers
- Jacket for evenings
- Base layer
- Rain layer
- Comfortable hiking shoes + socks
- Shower/water-friendly shoes
- Camp slippers
- Swimsuit
Weather can shift throughout the day — plan for a range of temperatures and keep an eye on weather as we approach the trip