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:

Gardiner:

Mountain Harbor Deli - 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 - 845-633-8705

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

  • Darlings - Located on RT 32N between the two bridges on your way to Rosendale from New Paltz

  • The Spy Social Eatery - 845-687-7249 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.

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:

Brookside Bed and Breakfast

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. 

Emerson

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!