Catskill Mountains/ Gilboa KOA Holiday Blog
Come experience the Catskill Mountains at the KOA voted "Most Scenic View in New York"!
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
From I-88 exit 23 towards Middleburgh Route 7/30 then turn Right to stay on route 30- Left on Stryker Road From I-87 exit 19 towards Kingston/Route 28 turn right on RT 42. Left on 13A, Left on 23A, Right on Rt 30 Right on to Stryker Rd
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Did you know the Gilboa Fossil Forest in Schoharie County is one of Earth’s oldest known forests—dating back nearly 380 million years? Preserved in sandstone, these ancient tree trunks reveal a surprisingly complex ecosystem that existed when the Appalachian Mountains were first taking shape during the Acadian Orogeny.
Beyond its age, the Gilboa site tells an incredible story about early terrestrial life—scientists have uncovered tiny oribatid mites among the fossils, offering a rare glimpse into some of Earth’s first land-based food webs. It’s a natural wonder that continues to attract geologists, paleontologists, and curious visitors from around the world.
"Gilboa Fossil Forest, New York, United States, is a petrified forest and one of the oldest known forests. Located near the Gilboa Dam in Schoharie County, New York, the region is home to tree trunks from the Devonian period. The fossils, some of the only survivors of their type in the world, are believed to have been from one of the first forests on Earth, and was part of the Earth's afforestation. Paleobotanists have been interested in the site since the 1920s when construction work for a water supply project found several large, vertical fossilized stumps. Some of these remain on display at the Gilboa Dam site (42°24′1.46″N 74°27′0.49″W) and the New York Power Authority Blenheim-Gilboa Visitor Center in Schoharie County and at the New York State Museum. " ~per wikipedia
***ONLY ABOUT 4 SHORT MILES FROM OUR PARK!!!
Walk through Earth’s deep past at the fossil forest, then come home to comfort and fresh mountain air beside the Schoharie Creek. From ancient roots to modern campfires, see history come alive—plan your visit with us at Gilboa KOA Holiday.
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