The Campground at Bethel Woods
Swan Lake, New York
414 RV Sites, 25 Tent Sites, 60 Glamping Sites
The Campground at Bethel Woods occupies the historic grounds of the 1969 Woodstock Music Festival in Bethel, New York — one of the most culturally significant patches of land in American music history, where half a million people gathered over three days to define a generation's relationship to music, peace, and possibility. Today, bethel woods camping is a genuinely unique experience: guests sleep on the actual site of Woodstock's legendary main stage field, with the award-winning Museum at Bethel Woods and New York State's premier outdoor amphitheater less than half a mile from the campground entrance.
With 502 total campsites — including 58 full-hookup RV spots accommodating rigs up to 60 feet — the campground serves tent campers, RV travelers, and glamping guests who choose the luxury tents equipped with air conditioning, complimentary water and wine, golf cart service, and bathroom access. Modern bathhouses, reliable WiFi, fishing, and a dump station ensure the practical side of camping is fully addressed. The campground's position within the Bethel Woods campus means that concerts at the amphitheater — a short walk from camp — are uniquely accessible for guests who want to experience live music in the very place where American concert culture was transformed. The bethel woods campground atmosphere during a major show weekend is an experience without parallel anywhere in American camping.
The Catskills landscape surrounding Bethel Woods carries a meditative beauty appropriate to its cultural significance — rolling forested hills, morning mist over the valleys, and the particular Sullivan County quietness that made this corner of New York a destination for creative retreat long before the summer of 1969.
The Museum at Bethel Woods presents the Woodstock story through immersive exhibits, archival photography, original artifacts, and multimedia installations that provide both those who were there and those who weren't with a deep appreciation of the festival's cultural meaning and enduring legacy. Sullivan County's broader Catskills recreational landscape adds swimming, hiking, and kayaking in Catskill Park for guests who want natural recreation alongside the cultural programming. The Hudson Valley's historic estates, culinary scene, and river towns are accessible for longer explorations south of camp.
The Campground at Bethel Woods is open seasonally through the New York summer and fall, with concert weekends at the amphitheater creating the campground's peak demand moments. Book RV sites and glamping tents early for any major show weekend — staying on-site is the definitively correct way to experience a Bethel Woods performance, and bethel woods campground availability reflects the demand that comes with that unique circumstance.
What does this place offer
- Bathrooms
- Community Fire Pit
- Disc Golf Course
- Gated Entrance
- General Store
- Pavilion
- Pond
- Portable Toilet
- Propane Exchange
- Propane Fills
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Location
100 Best Rd, Swan Lake, NY 12783, USA
Things to know
Check-in: 2:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AMRules
Registration and Arrival
Check-In Procedure
- Campsite Check-in Time: 2 p.m.
- Campsite Check-Out Time: 10 a.m.
- While each park attempts to accommodate your exact spot request, the on-site manager makes the ultimate decision regarding spot placement.
By entering The Campground at Bethel Woods, you agree and adhere to the following:
- Guests must have a camping pass to enter the campground and be present at the time of check-in.
- All guests 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult 21+.
- Check-in time is generally 2 PM on the day of the event, and check-out time is generally 10 AM the day after the event.
- Please refer to the timing on your specific event date for the most accurate information.
- Quiet hours are from 2 AM to 8 AM.
- Underage use or possession of alcohol will not be tolerated; No large parties, kegs, or binge drinking devices, and all alcohol must be consumed at your campsite (no open containers in common areas are permitted).
- All guests will take part in a security screening upon arrival as well as entry or exit into the concert venue.
- Security patrols of the campground and CCTV monitoring occur 24/7.
- Please be aware that Bethel Woods is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.
- All dates, acts, times, and ticket prices are subject to change at any time without notice.
- Tickets obtained from sources other than the official sites of Bethel Woods, CampSpot, Live Nation, Ticketmaster (our only authorized ticketing services) may be lost, stolen or counterfeit and will not be honored.
- We cannot refund tickets purchased from brokers or secondary sellers. All sales are final.
- In case of COVID-19-related illness, all occupants must remain in the camping unit until further instructions.
Prohibited Items
- No firearms or weapons of any kind - on your person, in your vehicle, or in your campsite.
Drones (UAV's) are strictly prohibited from being used anywhere on Bethel Woods property including but not limited to The Campground, parking lots and amphitheater.
- No illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia.
- No gases (including but not limited to: Nitrous oxide and/or CO2 cartridges).
- No fireworks.
- No campfires/open fires.
- No animals - service animals allowed.
- No glass containers of any kind.
- No large parties or gatherings.
- No exterior speaker systems (sound systems are limited to USB-powered/personal portable speakers).
- No amplified sound systems allowed.
- No kegs or binge drinking devices.
- No medical or recreational marijuana on private property.
- Unauthorized vending of food or merchandise, including alcohol, is prohibited under N.Y. State Law
Underage use or possession of alcohol is prohibited.
- Selling any artist's merchandise is prohibited.
- Selling venue/Bethel Woods merchandise is prohibited.
- Obey all posted "No Trespassing" signs.
Code of Conduct
- Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is committed to providing a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for all guests, both in the concert venue, parking lots, and on our grounds for all events and visits.
- We are committed to exceeding our guests' expectiations, upholding a positive environment that is diverse, inclusive, safe, productive, and welcoming.
Bethel Woods guests are responsible for their own conduct, as well as the conduct of their guests or persons utilizing their campsite.
- Venue staff strive to maintain an atmosphere where all guests can enjoy the event and visit our property.
- Guests in violation of the Code of Conduct may be subject to ejection without a refund, arrest, and/or loss of ticket and/or entry privileges for future events.
-To help us fulfill our commitment, we ask you to join us in making your experience the best possible.
- Our staff trained to intervene when necessary to use their best discretion to ensure guests who ignore the Code of Conduct don't interfere with others' enjoyment of the event and/or visit.
- Be respectful of all guests, staff, entertainers, and property.
- Refrain from using foul/offensive/discriminatory language, fighting, obscene gestures, throwing objects, possessing prohibited or illegal items, and engaging in other behavior detrimental to the experience of other patrons or artists.
- You must show staff your campsite ticket if they request it at any time during the event.
- Consume alcoholic beverages in a responsible manner.
- Comply with requests from staff regarding the venue's operational and emergency procedures.
- Guests are encouraged to report any violations of the Guest Code of Conduct to the nearest Bethel Woods staff member or Security guard.
Cancellation Policy
Campground Cancellation Policy
- All sales are final.
- No refunds or exchanges allowed.
- All Spot2Nite reservations require payment in full at the time of booking.
- Please email Spot2Nite to cancel a reservation at [email protected] or call (877)778-2683, Option 1.
- Spot2Nite convenience fees and credit card processing fees are non-refundable.
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