We’ve explored several Spacious Skies Campgrounds over the last two years, each offering its own unique charm. Spacious Skies Woodland Hills in Austerlitz, New York, instantly became a new favorite due to its perfect blend of peaceful surroundings, great amenities, and proximity to some of the Upper Hudson Valley’s most delightful towns.

Spacious Skies Woodland Hills sits nestled in Columbia County, about 2 hours north of New York City without traffic. Coming from the south, the drive is relatively straightforward, with a brief complicated stretch where several highways converge, but quickly settles into an easy and scenic route north. The campground is wonderfully positioned in the quiet hills of Austerlitz, just minutes from the Massachusetts border and the Berkshires. It’s accessed via a picturesque country road leading to the peaceful tranquility of the campground.

One of our favorite aspects of this area is how the cultural fingerprints of New York City stretch upward into the Hudson Valley, and especially into the Upper Hudson Valley. You get the best of both worlds—the beautiful countryside combined with cultural experiences, including fantastic food, coffee shops, bookstores, wineries, and craft breweries. This blend ramped up during the pandemic as many New Yorkers relocated here, bringing a vibrant city vibe to upstate New York.

Spacious Skies Woodland Hills is a medium-sized campground with about 175 sites, of which approximately 50 are seasonal. The seasonal sites are notably well-kept and integrated seamlessly into the campground, creating a welcoming atmosphere for transient visitors as well.

The campground layout consists of several different camping areas including the following:

Spacious Skies Woodland Hills offers amenities that strike a perfect balance between peaceful camping vibes and family fun:

One of the campground’s best features? Cleanliness! Bathhouses are immaculate, showers hot and reliable, and the landscaping beautifully maintained.

Sparks, the campground manager, provided a curated activity sheet upon check-in, featuring local recommendations and staff favorites for dining, hikes, and sightseeing. We love this unique offering. This kind of personalized guide offers campers the opportunity to genuinely explore and appreciate the local area beyond standard tourist offerings.

One of the significant draws of Spacious Skies Woodland Hills is its location near three charming towns, each within a short drive:

West Stockbridge impressed with its quintessential New England charm. Notable spots include:

Chatham offers a vibrant, hip atmosphere with great local establishments:

Kinderhook is smaller but still charming, with places worth visiting:

Overall, Spacious Skies Woodland Hills combines the serene charm of a countryside escape with the convenience and culture of nearby small towns. We are enchanted by the campground’s quiet, relaxing atmosphere and the beautiful surrounding area. The personal touches, such as Sparks’s thoughtfully curated recommendations, truly elevated this experience, making it a campground worth returning to again and again.

For campers seeking relaxation coupled with access to excellent amenities and local culture, Spacious Skies Woodland Hills in Austerlitz, NY, should be at the top of your list. And don’t forget—using the coupon code RVATLAS will save you 10% off your reservations at any Spacious Skies campground.

We look forward to returning soon, perhaps for some upstate leaf peeping in the fall. Until then, see you at the campground!

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