This review is 1 week before closing for the season. Roadway/driveway into campground was dirt/stone mixture with potholes you had to maneuver around for the first 100 ft.. CG owner escorted us to a shaded riverfront site we had reserved. Tree branches were trimmed back from road giving clearance. Once situated owner asked if we wanted wood for campfire, we ordered 2 bundles expecting the usual amount of wood. To our surprise when he returned there was 4-5 bundles worth of split loose wood. Campground was kept clean. There were just a handful of campers when we were there. Hubby had fun fishing the river from site. This campground is in an excellent location for fishing, views of the river and the mountains with fall colors right from the site. The electrical was a challenge…didn’t throw any breakers, but had to be careful when microwave or stove vent was used. Has me thinking that this wasn’t 30 amp service. The water hook up was a bit rusted where water leaked from hose. With our water tank more than half full we had plenty to survive. As I said before, this campground is in a great location for what hubby and I were looking for and the CG owners were great. We definitely will return. - carol

I read some of the reviews and just had to comment. This campground is so beautiful! We have been there many times. There are four restrooms throughout the grounds, two of them with shower facilities, and they are all kept spotless. The staff is super kind and really makes you feel welcomed. Super family friendly campground. My kids beg to go back every year. They have 20 amp and 30 amp sites you just have to ask. The state hiking trails are easy to get to if you take the time to ask for directions from the friendly staff and don't just wander off in the woods. LOL There is canoe rentals , fishing tours and lessons and tubing in the river near by. The pool isn't huge but very clean. They have activities every weekend and hayrides. The camp store was open from 9am till 9pm when we camped there. I'm sure the hours may vary if you are there during off season but the staff always asks if you need anything when you check in even after hours. We love this place. I don't mind the seasonal campers it makes the camp homey and warm. We felt safe and welcomed. I would camp here with my kids even if my husband couldn't come. It's just a warm and friendly place. - campsitegang

What I loved most about this place is, its a campground and not an RV parking lot. Its an older campground that has been family operated for over 40 years. Its very welcoming with lots of character.. The grounds are beautiful.. The people very friendly.. I loved camping along the stream.. The restrooms were older buildings but kept spotless.. Bravo to the staff.. Every year we go back and it seems they are constantly improving the grounds. I'll be back Russell Brook !!! - camper2005

Normally, I don't post reviews but saw this one and had to comment. The previous post is totally off. The camp store was always open when I was there. The staff was so nice and helpful, made you feel welcomed. The bathrooms where older buildings but kept spotless!!! So were the grounds and the pool. There were a variety of beautiful campsites for tenters, pop up and trailers. We will definitely go back. It beautiful there. To the previous poster maybe you should sell your camper and start doing the hotel thing... - campsitegang

This camp was never a dump.. But, it is out of business now due to flooding of the beaverkill river a few years ago. - campsitegang

Over-run by seasonals who keep their sites littered with trash. 15 amp service. They don't allow tote tanks - but will charge $8 for their dumping service. Bathroom garbage had something dying in it - was never emptied during our week-long stay. Young couple took over from father, office was never open during the week. Roscoe NY is adorable - this place is a dump. - flyingcloud

Not big rig friendly. Only a couple sites are, but very rough to get to. The entrance is very poor. One way up and down single lane. Make sure your brakes are real good and the pavement is not wet. Also very, very steep grade.

The park is getting very good, the help is outstanding, the mgr. needs to brush up on his manners with women. Very rude. - xflyhighx

I liked this campground very much. Very friendly and helpful staff, although from my observations they might be understaffed. Clean and neat park. Convenient to local attractions. Lots to do in the surrounding area wherever your tastes lie. They probably need to bring their reservation system into the 21st century. My main complaint is the ridiculously early checkout time of 10:00 AM which means you can't have a leisurely breakfast before checking out. And they don't have an option for a late checkout even if you're willing to pay for it. They'd get a better review from me if they changed this policy. - Riot Pat

Super clean, friendly accommodating staff. Good security patrols, including security cameras. Sites were well kept. Full hookups were all brand new. River was pristine. Lots of fishing and fishing gear available. 3 minutes to town. Seasonal campers were very friendly. - Cyclegirl00

Go here for a quiet, primitive experience. We backed the trailer into site 14 on the Launt Pond site, which was level, paved with natural stones. It's very green and wooded in the hills of Upstate New York. The address is Downsville, NY, a pleasant little town. The other site at this campground is for equestrians who bring their own horses. Launt Pond is quite scenic and you can hike a considerable number of trails in the connected Bear Springs Wildlife Management Area. There are no pull-through sites and no hookups. Each site has a picnic table and fire pit and you can and must buy the local firewood to avoid carrying wood pests. The on-site ranger is eager to help and keeps the place clean and working. Even without hookups, we recommend it. - Dick and Linda

I don't really understand the poor reviews for this state park campground. No this is not a KOA. It's not intended to be. What it is, is a place to camp if you like a rugged kind of outdoor trip. The park itself is a heavily wooded Catskill Mountain State Park with nice scenery and a small river or large stream however you want to look at it. Trout fishing is outstanding. If your kids need Yogi Bear and water slides this isn't it. If you want beautiful scenery, great fishing, and quiet pitch black nights of old school camping: you should rather like this place. - GDM

No amenties... Nothing for the kids... Boring ... Cheap but not really worth it ! - camper2005

The price reflects the service, amenties and style of the grounds. As for me I'll happily pay a few extra bucks for family owned and operated campsite. - campsitegang

The owners and family were polite and helpful. We had a site that offered a beautiful view of the Delaware river, also the site was huge (60'x100') and it was well kept grass. If you have children they offer canoe and tubing rentals other than that there are no arcades or anything like that so it makes the campground peaceful and quiet, which is the way we like it. We don't and won't use the public bath house anywhere so we can't offer a opinion on them. It is very pet friendly, meaning you don't have to keep your pet on a leash which I liked (I have 2 English setters) but it can be frustrating when someone else's dog starts marking on your chairs or cooler. The last 6 or so miles before you get there can be tricky , tight roads and low trees but if you take your time we believe it is definitely worth it. - Jim - Carol

Simple pull-in for your Rig. Bathrooms are horrible - I was in a site closest to the bath house and that is what ruined our stay. Great for on the river - campground also runs canoeing and tubing business for the river - that was great. Most of the RV sites are seasonal. No sewer unless you are seasonal. Limited RV sites so make a reservation before going. A lot of tent campers with a lot of traffic on one road in and out of campground. No cell service and no TV via either cable or antennae. People nice enough, didn't really interact after checking in. No playground, no pool, nothing but the river. If you want that and tubing great. Just use your own shower! - Stuck in New jersey

This is a really nice long term campground. I would not recommend it for large overnight rigs. We camped overnight in a 32-footer. It was very quiet and peaceful. The owners are very friendly and laid back. We enjoyed our overnight stay but the roads are narrow and the overhead wiring isn't very high and snagging an overhead wire is definitely a possibility with a tall RV. For a smaller rig I would say it's a great campground if you like peaceful. - Harold Yonkin

If you read the post that gives this place a 10, you'll see it must be written by an owner or friend of an owner. Who else writes like they are writing a brochure - an owner or seasonal friend of the owner!!! We would never camp here again. Beware! - twins89

The Guest-ward Ho is great. I have been here 7 years. My kids love it. I am a seasonal camper with 5 children ages 11-20. The town of Deposit is quaint. It has a low crime rate and and it is a place where you can have your child walk down the street without fear. The town is surrounded by mountains and has the Delaware River running through it. This campground is run and owned by a couple who took over the facility about 4 years ago . It has never been better. They are an easy going couple that will go out of their way to make your stay comfortable. The Guest-ward Ho has many seasonal campers who return year after year. Some of them have been there for 30 years. That should speak for itsself. They have parties on holidays and anyone who is here is welcome to come and have a good time. My wife and I look forward to every weekend there so we can unwind to a beautiful lake with a mountain view. An 18 hole golf coarse is 2 miles down the road. The river has trout in it and it is visited every year by many fly fisherman. I like to refer to this campground as paradise. It is truly Eden-like. - wcemery

This is a beautiful state park with all the sites on grass with no hookups. Comfort station has showers but still needed some cleaning but it was better than the last NY State Park we stayed at the night before. There are hiking and nature trails, swimming in a lake , fishing, boating, hunting, baseball field, disc golf and playgrounds. In the winter there is sledding, ice skating, and skiing. This campground is interesting they advertise near NY City but it is over 3 hours away with some 10% grade hills to drive. When we checked in no one at the office but this was after Memorial Weekend and the NY State Parks didn't seem to be crowded the first couple weeks of June. There were about five campers per loop--RVs, tents, trailers, etc. The walk to the lake is downhill and the park is just so peaceful. Looking out from our RV, deer were spotted walking around the meadow. This is a carry in, carry out trash policy state park. If I was in the area I definitely would camp here again. It was an overnight stop for us on a two week trip. - gsnakehill