Inn at Lake Joseph
Summer Getaway in the Catskills
A summer stay at Inn at Lake Joseph combines breakfast, comfortable lodging, pool time, boating and seasonal outdoor recreation with a quiet Forestburgh base for exploring Sullivan County.
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Why Summer Works for a Short Catskills Trip
Inn at Lake Joseph is in Forestburgh, Sullivan County, in the Sullivan Catskills, about two hours from New York City. Summer is when the on-site pool, Jacuzzi and rowboats get the most use, and the Inn has more than 2,000 acres of wilderness along Lake St. Joseph to explore. Guests must be 18 or older.
Quick Facts
- Pool and Jacuzzi: 9:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Rowboats: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Lake swimming: Not permitted
- Guest age: 18+
- Minimum stay: 2 nights most weekends
Pool, Boating and On-Site Outdoor Options
Spend the day at the pool and Jacuzzi, take a rowboat out on the lake or walk the grounds. Seasonal activities depend on weather and operating conditions. Because lake swimming is not permitted, plan to swim in the pool.
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Choose from rooms and suites, with breakfast at the Inn. Compare options and current availability on the rooms page.
See rooms and availability →A 1–2 Day Summer Itinerary with Indoor Backups
- MorningBreakfast at the Inn, then a rowboat outing (9:00 AM–6:00 PM).
- AfternoonPool and Jacuzzi time (9:00 AM–9:00 PM), or one outing from the things-to-do page.
- EveningDinner locally and a slow evening at the Inn.
- Rainy-day backupSpend time in the Inn's indoor spaces or choose an indoor outing in Sullivan County, and check venue hours before you leave.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we swim in the lake?
No. Lake swimming is not permitted. The pool and Jacuzzi are open 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.
When are rowboats available?
9:00 AM–6:00 PM, seasonally and subject to conditions.
Is there a minimum stay?
Most weekends have a 2-night minimum. Holiday weekends generally require 3 nights.
Is the Inn adults-only in summer?
Yes. Guests must be 18 or older year-round.
Reserve your summer weekend.
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