Hamden, Catskills — Travelrags

Condé Nast TravelerSep 13, 2025

Here's where to stay for fresh air, fall foliage, and stylish places to unwind.

Town with coffee, groceries, and shops.

20 things in this story

Livingston ManorSightCharming town.
ShandakenParkAs of the 2020 census, the town had a total population of 2,866.
BelleayreSightIt is owned by the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA).
Kaaterskill FallsSightHiking destination.
Rose Mountain HouseHotelColorful 1950s cabin on five acres.
Rose MountainNeighborhoodMountain where Rose Mountain House is perched.
Slide MountainSightSweeping views from Rose Mountain House.
MargaretvilleNeighborhoodTown near Rose Mountain House.
PlattekillSightThe population was 10,424 in 2020, a slight decrease from 10,499 at the 2010 census.
Camp Vista FallsHotelRestored 120-year-old creekside cabin.
Mt. TremperParkNear Camp Vista Falls.
Balsam Lake MountainSightIt is the westernmost of the range's 35 High Peaks.
North-South LakeSightDestination for dips.
HamdenNeighborhoodTown with coffee, groceries, and shops.
HudsonNeighborhood
TivoliNeighborhood
WindhamNeighborhood
HunterNeighborhood
Halcott MountainSight
Hunter-West Kill WildernessSight

Hamden