Town of Bethel New York

Town of Bethel New York Official Government page for the Town of Bethel, Sullivan County, New York. Visit our likes page for community and business information.

Located in Sullivan County, New York; 90 miles Northwest of New York City. Site of the original 1969 Woodstock Festival, now the location of Bethel Woods Performing Arts Center. Local government for the hamlets of Smallwood, White Lake, Kauneonga Lake, Bethel, and parts of Mongaup Valley and Swan Lake.

Due to rainy and cold weather in the forecast for this Saturday (4/25), the Litter Pluck has been moved to our rain date...
04/22/2026

Due to rainy and cold weather in the forecast for this Saturday (4/25), the Litter Pluck has been moved to our rain date:

đź“… Saturday, May 16th
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Senior Center – Kauneonga Lake, NY

We’ll meet at 10 AM to grab bags, gloves, and “plickers,” sign up for roads, and head out to help clean up our community.

No time commitment—every bit helps! Bethel Sanitation crews will return at 5 PM to collect filled bags.

Thank you for your support—we look forward to seeing everyone out there!

***TIME CHANGE*** for TOBY Camp Bethel Residents (early bird) registration on Thursday, April 23rd will start at 5:30 PM...
04/20/2026

***TIME CHANGE*** for TOBY Camp Bethel Residents (early bird) registration on Thursday, April 23rd will start at 5:30 PM and end at 6:15 PM at the Bethel Recreation Center at Duggan School.

04/14/2026
Summer Camp!
04/11/2026

Summer Camp!

ALL DAY CAMP PRICES & OPTIONS: camp fees remain the same as in 2025.
Full-time camp program (6-weeks, 8:30 AM-5:30 PM, M-F).
Bethel Residents
1st child in the household $925
2nd child in the household $850
3rd + child in the household $800
Non-residents
1st child in the household $975
2nd child in the household $900
3rd + child in the household $850

Part-time camp options
Option A (3 days/week, 6 weeks)
Bethel Residents $600 Non-residents $625
Option B (2 days/week, 6 weeks)
Bethel Residents $475 Non-residents $500
Option C (2 consecutive weeks, 5 days/week)
Bethel Residents $400 Non-residents $425

Early Arrival Program (new prices)
full day, 6-week program:
7:00 AM additional $180/camper added to the camp fee
7:30 AM additional $125/camper added to the camp fee
8:00 AM additional $90/camper added to camp fee
3-day, 6-week program(Option A):
7:00 AM additional $125/camper added to the camp fee
7:30 AM additional $90/camper added to the camp fee
8:00 AM additional $45/camper added to camp fee
2-day, 6-week program (Option B):
7:00 AM additional $80/camper added to the camp fee
7:30 AM additional $55/camper added to the camp fee
8:00 AM additional $40 camper added to the camp fee
2-consecutive week, 5 days program (Option C):
7:00 AM additional $75/camper added to the camp fee
7:30 AM additional $50/camper added to the camp fee
8:00 AM additional $35/camper added to the camp fee

Late Pick-up Program 5:45 PM
5-day/week program, additional $75/camper added to the camp fee
3-day/week program, additional $50/camper added to the camp fee
2-day/week program, additional $35/camper added to the camp fee
*Any child remaining at camp after 5:45 PM, a late fee of $1/minute per camper will be charged. This fee must be paid in cash on the day this occurs.

HALF DAY MORNING CAMP PROGRAM
The half day camp fee is $150 per child for the 6-week, 3.5-hour morning program for Town of Bethel residents. For non-residents the fee is $200.00 per child. The program begins at 8:45 AM and ends at 12:30 PM. Swim instruction is included at no additional charge due to a grant administered by the Sullivan County Youth Bureau.
Half Day Extended Times Program (new prices)
To accommodate the needs of some of our families, we are offering the option of extended times. There is no option beyond 1:00 PM for the half-day program. The prices below are the price of the program (not in addition to the half day program fee)
The fees for these programs are:
2. 4.5-hour program (choice of 8:00 AM to 12:30 PM or 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM) camp fee would be $350 for Bethel residents, $400 for non-residents
3. 5-hour program (choice of 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM or 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM) camp fee would be $400 for Bethel residents, $450 for non-residents
4. 5.5-hour program (7:30 AM to 1:00 PM) camp fee would be $450 for Bethel residents, $500 for non-residents

The Forest Reserve Walk and Talk - May 16th 10 a.m. - Noon.Registration required.  Details at this link:
04/10/2026

The Forest Reserve Walk and Talk - May 16th 10 a.m. - Noon.
Registration required. Details at this link:

Join Timothy Yeatts, Forester with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, for a “Walk and Talk” at the Forest Reserve at Smallwood!

Town of Bethel Free Clean-Up Day Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd.  Bethel Residents only. We do not pick-up the it...
04/09/2026

Town of Bethel Free Clean-Up Day
Saturday, May 2nd and Sunday, May 3rd.

Bethel Residents only.

We do not pick-up the items, they must be delivered to the transfer station.

Car permits required and are free at town hall. If you have a car permit you do not need a new one.

If you are hiring someone to dump and they are not a Bethel resident you must be in the vehicle with your junk.

Address

3454 Route 55, PO Box 300
White Lake, NY
12786

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+18455834350

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