Camptown Catskills
Retro-rustic meets modern design. Mid-century furnishings, plaid fabrics, knotty pine walls, brass fixtures, and curated book selections in every room. Feels like an art director's idea of the perfect Catskills motor lodge — without the kitsch.
Book a cabin with a wood-burning stove for winter stays — they're purpose-built for cold-weather hibernation
Why It Matters
Opened in March 2023 by Ray Pirkle and Kim Bucci (same team behind Rivertown Lodge in Hudson), Camptown hit the design and food scene simultaneously. Chef Efrén Hernández's Casa Susanna has been a James Beard Award Semifinalist three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026), which is rare for a hotel restaurant in the region. Food & Wine named it one of the Top 10 US Hotels for Food and Drink.
Camptown is a 1930s roadside motor lodge turned thoughtfully designed boutique retreat on 22 wooded acres in Leeds, NY — about 2.5 hours north of Manhattan. The nearly century-old lodge bones have been preserved but refinished in a style that mixes Shaker simplicity, modernism, and rustic edge. It splits into two distinct lodging experiences: 24 hotel rooms inside the original motel building and 26 standalone log cabins scattered across the property, no two of them identical.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
2-Bedroom Kitchenette Deluxe Cabin with Fireplace
The most expansive cabin option, with two bedrooms, a full kitchenette, and a real working fireplace — purpose-built for colder months and longer stays. ADA-adapted versions available (King Kitchenette Cabin ADA). Same premium in-room standards as other cabins: organic mattresses, Frette linen, Marshall speakers, heated bathroom floors.
MultipleCabin (1-Bedroom)
Each of the 26 log cabins is individually designed — no two are the same. Standard 1-bedroom cabins have a queen bed, private porch with a Penobscot swing or picnic table, seating area with banquette, and a bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower. Many include kitchenettes. All have the same premium fittings as the hotel rooms plus the extra breathing room of a standalone structure.
Queen
King Room
Set in a separate forest-green lodge near Bar Piscina and the pool, King rooms are the most spacious in the motel building. Think golden-hour aesthetics: seagrass wallpaper, honey-hued details, burl wood side tables, a handmade leather and oak banquette for dining or working, rattan wardrobe, and a king-size Sarah Elison bed in Frette sheets and a Hawkins NY linen duvet. Full bathroom with brass fixtures and standing shower.
King
Queen Room
Set inside the original 1930s motel building, these cozy rooms feature a built-in corner nook queen bed — it's a snug, purposeful design rather than a spacious layout. Wooden furnishings, plaid fabrics, a dining/work table, wardrobe closet, full-length mirror, and private bathroom with walk-in rainfall shower. Steps from Casa Susanna.
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Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
An outdoor sculpture park that doubles as a cross-country skiing venue in winter. About 20 minutes from Camptown in Ghent, NY.
Fire pits and grills are available for guest use on the grounds. Stock up from the 24-hour honesty pantry with local meats and produce and cook out under the stars.
Camptown can accommodate groups of 2–200 for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate retreats, and curated events. The Meadow event space is available for private bookings.
The centerpiece of Camptown's summer scene. Retro striped parasols, sunloungers, rattan armchairs, and a waterbed cabana. Adult swim 6–8pm daily for a quieter dip. Open every day May 15–October 1, 10am–8pm.
A retro drive-in movie theatre a short drive from the property.
Kaaterskill Falls, one of the tallest tiered waterfalls in the Northeast, is a short drive away. In winter the frozen falls are a serious draw. Multiple hiking trails accessible from the area.
An outdoor sauna ideal for warming up after skiing or a cold-weather hike. Robes available from the front desk.
Both Windham Mountain and Hunter Mountain ski areas are roughly 25–30 miles west. Staff can point you in the right direction. A go-to use case for winter bookings.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
King Kitchenette Cabin ADA rooms adapted for guests with reduced mobility. Lobby and restaurant are also accessible. Note: trails between cabins are gravel.
Free WiFi throughout the property.
Round-the-clock self-service pantry stocked with locally sourced craft beers, wines, produce, snacks, and grillable provisions. Honor system.
Free tea and coffee daily in the main motel building for all guests. Breakfast is not included.
Heated bathroom floors in cabins and select rooms.
Marshall Bluetooth speakers in all rooms and cabins.
39-inch flatscreen TV with streaming channels in all rooms and cabins.
Up to two dogs welcome in any cabin. $50 per night pet fee. Dog-friendly trails nearby.
Local Swim Club memberships available for non-guests to access the saltwater pool during summer season.
No single-use plastics on property. Sources seasonal produce from nearby farms, biodynamic wine from organic vineyards. Uses eco-friendly 2 Note bath products. Supports local businesses throughout.
Electric vehicle charging points on property.
Free on-site parking. At check-in, staff direct you to the lot closest to your room or cabin.
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