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Urban Cowboy Lodge & Resort

New on MeridiaBig Indian, NY
  • Guided trips
  • Luxury

Upscale resort in the Catskill Mountains near Big Indian, New York, offering fly-fishing for trout on local streams alongside luxury amenities like saunas, soaking tubs, and fine dining. Located 2.5 hours from New York City, it caters to weekend anglers seeking both quality fishing and resort-style comfort.

Why book

Catskill trout lodge with sauna, soaking tubs, and fine dining—weekend escape for NYC anglers seeking comfort over remoteness.

Overview

Urban Cowboy Lodge & Resort is a 42-room property established in 1898 in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, now repositioned as an upscale destination blending fishing access with full resort amenities. The lodge sits near productive trout streams and offers guided fly-fishing trips with gear provided, alongside a curated list of non-fishing activities including an Estonian sauna, creekside swimming hole, suspended treehouse, tennis, bowling, and fine dining. The property's proximity

At a glance

Type
Resort
Fishiness
3/5
Location
Big Indian, NY
Best for
Fly Fishing, Freshwater, Couples, Accessible

Amenities & features

Amenities

  • Dining / Restaurant
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Hot Tub

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Culinary Experiences

Fishing styles

  • Fly Fishing

Water types

  • Freshwater

Skill level

  • Beginner

Best for

  • Couples / Honeymoons
  • Big Groups
  • Corporate Retreats
  • Weddings

Themes

  • Luxury

Getting there

  • Road Access

Climate

  • Mountains
  • Temperate

Lodging style

  • Resort

What's included

Included

  • Indoor and outdoor soaking tub suites
  • Estonian sauna
  • Pool
  • Creekside swimming hole
  • Hiking trails
  • Treenet suspended 40 feet in the air
  • Tennis
  • Bowling
  • Shuffleboard
  • Billiards
  • Classic arcade games
  • Miles of hiking trails
  • Dining
  • Drinks
  • Minibars
  • Canteen stores
  • Massage (based on availability)

Rooms

Trip planning

Sleeps
Up to 18 guests
Rooms
42 rooms
Timezone
UTC-4

Getting there

Two and a half hours from New York City.

Gear

Gear provided. Bring your own clothing and personal items.

Where you are

Nearby waters

More fishable water within easy reach of the lodge.

Nearby destinations

Towns, regions, and wild places worth exploring around the lodge.

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