DINING & LODGING
So you have reservations with us and need some lunch or dinner?
Climbing will definitely give you an appetite. Here are some of our favorite places to eat:
New Paltz:
Main Street Bistro - located right on Main St
Bacchus - located around the corner from Rock and Snow
Mexicali Blue - up on Main Street , across from Starbuck's Coffee. You can't go wrong here
Gardiner:
Bistro Mountain Store - located at the intersection of RT 299 & RT 44/55. This is the place to pick up a sandwich on the way to the Gunks. Call ahead and have it ready for when you get there - 845-255-2999
Clay - 2702 Main St, Gardiner, NY 12525. (855) 472-3188 Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the rustic new American menu pairs seasonal vegetables grown from local farms and onsite in clay rich soils, with well-sourced animal proteins for a dining experience that celebrates the region’s bounty. 9/1/22- Reservations will be able to be made through Resy which is not up and running yet.
Rosendale/High Falls:
Alternative Baker - 845-658-3355 Located on Main St (Rt 213), they make THE best baked goods using only the best ingredients. be sure to try the Lemon Velvet Bites and breakfast sandwich
Big Cheese - 845-658-7175 Located on Main St (Rt 213), they make great breakfast and lunch sandwiches
The Postage Inn - Located on RT 32N between the two bridges on your way to Rosendale from New Paltz
The Rosendale Cafe - Main St (RT 213). It has its' own reputation for good food. Organic, vegetarian and vegan meals served.
Egg’s Nest - 845-687-7255 Main ST (RT 213), High Falls. You pretty much can't go wrong here with any choice.
LODGING
If you want to come up the night before or stay for a few….
Camping - There are a few areas to camp in the Gunks.
American Alpine Club Shawangunk Gateway Campground
Located at 953 Route 299, Gardiner, NY 12525
The AAC worked with the local land managers to open a great campground - opening day was May 15, 2015! Space is limited with some sites being open to reservations and some first come first served for both drive up and walk in sites.
$24/night per campsite for AAC and Mohonk Preserve members; $38/night per campsite for non-members
Limit 4 people per campsite
50 tent sites, with parking for one vehicle per site, additional parking is available off site.
Open May 15 through mid-November, weather permitting
Office hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
No RV's or large vehicles are allowed
Amenities include: pay showers, covered pavilion, fire ring, drinking water, etc.
For reservations call or email: (845) 255 -0032; gunks@americanalpineclub.org
Click the link below to make an online reservation:
https://lodging.americanalpineclub.org/facilities/4/reservations/new
Creek View Campground : Located 7 miles north of New Paltz on RT 32 in Rosendale. They offer tenting, rent out small rv/trailers, and hot showers. If you're staying at the free campgrounds you can get a shower here for a few dollars. Call them at 845-658-9142.
Yogi Bear campground/KOA 845-255-5193 : Located off RT 44/55 in Gardiner. They offer tenting, rv hookups, and showers.
Both Camp Slime on the Mohonk Preserve and the NYSDEC Multi-use area are Closed. Please use the AAC Campground.
Lodging - There’s some great options in New Paltz.
World Class Resorts
Mohonk Mountain House - This is THE PLACE to stay. They are located in New Paltz, on top of the ridge. The last of the great mountain resorts, this castle like structure is incredible. They are an all-inclusive resort, and now offer rock climbing at Sky Top to their overnight guests.. Call them at 845-255-1000.
Wildflowers- 2702 Main St, Gardiner, NY 12525. (855) 472-3188 Featuring 65 bespoke accommodations tucked beneath sweeping tree canopies, the grounds include orchards and a namesake farm, indoor and outdoor venues serving source origin cuisine, Thistle an Auberge Spa, an outdoor pool and miles of hiking trails inviting exploration and engagement to expand both spirit and mind.
Bed and Breakfast’s
Minnewaska Lodge 845-255-1110 located in Gardiner right under the cliffs. A great place to stay!
Mountain Meadows 845-255-6144 located in New Paltz, good view of the cliffs.
The Inn at Kettleboro 914-213-2487 located in New Paltz, the Inn at Kettleboro is an 1830 Dutch Colonial recently renovated to bring you modern amenities in a historic setting.
Inn at the Ridge 845-895-9251 located in-between Wallkill and Gardiner, at the foot of the Tillson Lake area, which is now under the Minnewaska State Park Preserve. They are pet friendly and are very close to all aspects of climbing & hiking.
Bernetta's Place 845-464-5106 a pet friendly Bed and Breakfast in Gardiner providing great atmosphere and incredible access to Tilson Lake in Minnewaska State Park.
Inn at Twaalfskill 845-691-3605 located in Highland, only 8-10miles from New Paltz
Hotels
Americas Best Value Inn 845-255-8865, 7 Terwilliger Ln, New Paltz, NY 12561-1619
Econo-lodge 845-255-6200, 530 Main St. New Paltz, NY 12561-1609
Rodeway Inn and Suites 845-883-7373, 601 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561-1617
In the Catskills:
6629 New York 23A
Tannersville, NY 12485
(518) 589-5560
An incredible place with an outstanding host. Located in the heart of the ice climbing, locations range from only a 5 - 15 minute drive.
93 North Lake Rd
Haines Falls, NY 12436
(518) 589-6049
A very cosy place to stay, conveniently located on North Lake Road allowing you a quick ride to the ice climbing along the Escarpment Trail and Kaaterskill Falls. Other areas are only a short drive away.
5340 Route 28
Mount Tremper, NY 12457
(877) 688-2828
A beautiful place to stay, conveniently located on RT 28. You can walk to the ice climbing at the Hobo wall, and only a short drive to the other locations.
The Snowed Inn
Contact: Noreen and Ray Valcich
Main St., Tannersville, NY 12485
B&B in a century old house. 5 rooms share 3 bathrooms. Full breakfast. Lounge with TV & VCR. Walk to nightclubs and restaurants. Reasonable rates.
Phone:518-589-5492
In the Adirondacks:
The Keene Valley Hostel
Contact Jake or Robin
Dormitory style lodging in single or double beds for up to 10 people.
Full Kitchen, Washer/Dryer, 2 baths
Good atmosphere and located in the heart of Keene Valley
518-576-2030
The Keene Valley Ausable Inn
Contact: Dave and Janet Holmes
Single or Double rooms available. Cable TV in rooms, continental breakfast included.
Main Street, PO Box 34, Keene Valley, NY 12943
518-576-9584
If you don't need a place to stay, then check them out for great food! (Ed. "Including the region's most amazing hamburger!