Jerry’s Three River Campground

sereina colon

DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU WANT TO SLEEP. this campground does not have noise rules or a curfew. there was a family of over 50+ people signing AWFUL karaoke for 48 HOURS. this is not an exaggeration they had professional speakers on throughout the entire night and morning into the following night ending around 6am. I did not get a wink of sleep. They SAY they have wifi but they do not. not sure why the campground was $25 per person PER NIGHT because it was filthy, the bathrooms were DISGUSTING. there was no map of the sites at all and no service in the entire 10 mile radius. not exaggeration. Never going here again. staff was super weird and rude and not helpful at all. the river is cool but you can easily go to the river and save your time money and energy going to a real campsite.

Migle Surblyte

TL;DR Though there are valid reasons to be frustrated with Jerry's, we thoroughly enjoyed our weekend here. I wish I had better known what to expect and that is what brings me here. Our experience started on a sour note when we arrived and were told that they had "no record" of our riverfront campsite reservation. Their website says "camp sites may be substituted by management," and they will let you drive all the way out before they tell you you're bumped to the Brookside campsite across the road. If you want water access, you'll have to hike across NY-97 to get it. Based on other reviews it seems like our group was not the first to go through this experience. That being said, what the Brookside campsite lacks in Delaware River splendor it more than makes up for in natural woodland beauty. The campsites are nestled among towering trees, which has the added benefit of keeping temperatures down during the hot summer days. You'll wake up to birds chirping and might even get to watch a deer stroll by. If you're looking to kick back and relax in a lush natural environment without too much fuss, this experience will scratch that itch. ----- The Good ----- - Firewood, ice, and snacks can all be purchased at the main office, and they will deliver firewood directly to your campsite for you. The firewood is decent quality but can be very large - bring your own axe! - Brookside bathrooms are housed in the little building at the center of the campsite. They are well lit and are cleaned quite frequently. You come cheek to cheek with many big bugs during your stay, but not much more than one should reasonably expect when camping. The Delaware River side also has a main bathroom house, with port-a-potties scattered along the road for campers further away. I much prefer them to a hole in the ground. - Hot showers are available in small booths at the end of the bathrooms. They can get grimy so you'll want to bring slippers, but a hot shower is a nice little treat to have on offer when camping. - Volleyball and horseshoe pits are available in the rec area, as are grills and covered picnic tables. - Trash bins and fire pits are available right at your campsite. The fire pits are open, so bring your own grill grate. ----- The Hit or Miss ----- - A bit lawless in terms of noise levels. If you like to dance until the crack of dawn you'll be in good company, which is very liberating if you're part of the party but could be annoying if you are looking for a quieter night. - No cell phone service (at least for T-Mobile and Verizon, as of writing this). Do not expect any important phone calls or emails while you're out here. ----- The Bad (with some advice) ----- - Though we did not get to camp on the Delaware River side, we did drive over to check out the water. At the front of the campsite the river access is a very steep and long hill, which some campers could struggle with. However, there is hope. Drive all the way down to the far end of the campsite instead. There is a great spot with easy drive up access and a significantly smaller slope to navigate. - Once you manage to make your way down to the river, you might be disappointed to find a very strong current that only goes up to your knees. Conditions change with tides and seasons, but I find it hard to believe that any forces of nature would be able to raise this section of the river to a swimmable height. If you are staying at Jerry's and want to really enjoy the river, I highly recommend driving up the road to a launch site (there are plenty to choose from) and getting in a kayak. Jerry's does offer their own river trip service, but I have not tried it. - A minor gripe but their website says that a $10 per person deposit is required, yet at the front desk I was directly told that this is wrong and they haven't taken deposits for campers in years.

Michele Tagliabue

Just got back from the WORST camping experience. We thought we were getting a beautiful spot on the bank of the Deleware River in Pond Eddy NY - Jerry's Three River Campsite....OH MY GOD! I have never been so stressed in my life! The site was beautiful but it was horrible in every other way! Neighbors on either side and behind us were rude, disrespectful and didn't care about anyone but their people. It felt as if were were at someone's backyard party and we weren't invited. If they had a camper it was in their slot with tents on every inch of the rest - TENT CITY!! There was blasting techno music on one side and the other side was a music with a person singing into the microphone -- he thought it was Karaoke night at the campsite...this went on till 2 - 3am every night. Then the most horrible was the professional fireworks, set off by young kids, NOT PROFESSIONALS they should have had safety precautions!!! They were less than 20 yards from our trailer....7pm till 2AM ...NON STOP! I would have called 911 but there was no internet, cell service or any manager on the property. Fireworks like they were setting off usually require a firetruck or supervisor of pyrotechnics. My dogs were a complete and utter mess...crying and panting for hours.... I wanted to leave the first morning , but my optimistic husband thought it would get better. HE WAS WRONG.... We both need a vacation now!

Scott D. Cohen

Only thing I'd change is the bathroom area. Otherwise 5/5.