Gorgeous Glamping near NYC for Your Next Family Getaway

Bellfire's glamping resort in the Catskills offers creature comforts like a grill, fire pit, and even a sauna.
Bellfire's glamping resort in the Catskills offers creature comforts like a grill, fire pit, and even a sauna.
6/20/24 - By Marisa Iallonardo

If you want to sleep in the great outdoors, but not necessarily on the ground, consider these resorts for glamping near NYC. This elevated form of camping provides hotel-style perks, plus the kitsch appeal of camping.

Think of glamping as an upgraded version of traditional camping, typically with a larger, canvas tent already set up, often with beds, mattresses, and other creature comforts like picnic tables and grills built into your campsite. Most of these destinations for glamping near New York City are open between May and October and can include everything from bathrooms with running water to hotel-quality linens, kitchens, electricity, and even air conditioning.

These glamping spots in New Jersey, upstate New York, and the Poconos are also packed with family-friendly extras, including pools, playgrounds, hayrides, mini golf, giraffe encounters, movie nights, and we even found one glamping site that's home to a ropes course. Most also host tons of nature activities, like biking, fishing, and even face time with farm animals. Some offer hotel-level features, like on-site restaurants. Read on for our full list of where to go glamping near New York City, and find more ideas for a family-friendly getaway in our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways.

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Where To Go Glamping in New York

1. Bellfire – Roxbury

Want to stay in a converted covered wagon? Or how about a tipi? If you’re looking for an off-the-grid family adventure in a cool wildflower-meadow-meets-maple-tree-forest setting, Bellfire, located about three hours north of NYC, might just be it. Open from May to October, its covered wagon can accommodate up to four people (the others allow two guests). All include a fire pit, grill, and access to amenities like a sauna. There are lots of photos on the website to get you in the mood before you visit.

2. Huttopia Adirondacks – Lake Luzerne

This chain of glamping destinations has locations in France, Canada, the Netherlands, and multiple outposts in the US, including this site near Lake George. The accommodations are great for families, with each two-bedroom canvas-and-wood glamping tent able to fit up to five people and featuring electricity, a small kitchen, and firepit. Its trappeur and canadienne tents even have private bathrooms, while other tents share a communal bathroom. There’s a restaurant on-site, a kids' club, a playground, swimming pool, and all the nature-focused activities you could want.

3. Roscoe Campsite Park – Roscoe

This Catskills campsite offers cabins as well as spots for tent and RV camping, but for a true glamping experience, consider booking its Luxury Lodge Tents, which include their own bathrooms—complete with clawfoot bathtubs—a kitchenette, AC, and more. Enjoy a long list of outdoor activities—from fishing to tubing to hiking. Kid-friendly fun includes a farm, scavenger hunt, and hayrides. Oh and the best part? Kids under 10 stay FREE! Its sister site, Catskill Conestoga Wagon Outpost is a few miles away and offers its namesake accommodations, plus access to all the fun at Roscoe.

4. AutoCamp Catskills – Saugerties

At the brand's second East Coast location, accommodations range from luxuriously appointed Airstream Trailers to luxury tents and family cabins, with linens, towels, and robes. Most accommodations come with cooking basics, and all sites have fire pits and grills. There's a central clubhouse, designed to evoke a modern Hudson Valley barn, plus a general store, restaurant with light bites, all-day coffee service, and various events.

5. Firelight Camps – Ithaca

If you’re looking to head further upstate, consider this "elevated camping" site in Ithaca, which offers glamping tents that can accommodate up to four people, some of which have electricity and heating. Enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities in the area, from hiking and biking to checking out local waterfalls and water sports. At the site itself, you can hang around the communal campfire, play some lawn games, and enjoy a local breakfast and happy hour.

6. Glampful – Broadalbin

Luxury safari tents at this glamping destination in the foothills of the Adirondacks sleep up to 10 guests, making them a great option for large families. Each site has a private deck and covered barbecue and comes stocked with cooking equipment. Enjoy on-site activities, old-fashioned lawn games, and a weekends-only breakfast service. You're just a mile away from the beach at Great Sacandaga Lake, plus great hiking, shopping, and river rafting.

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Glamping near NYC: Collective Governors Island
Collective Governors Island offers a unique, luxe glamping destination in the middle of New York Harbor. Photo by Diana Kim

7. Collective Governors Island– New York City

Forget the long drive upstate and stick with a ferry ride closer to home to go glamping in New York City. Collective Retreats Governors Island location has different types of glamping accommodations, which include various amenities like air conditioning, snacks, and luxe beds. You’ll find amazing views of NYC landmarks like the Statue of Liberty and tons of to-do's, from activities on the lawn to Slide Hill or a spa escape for parents. Read our full review for an in-depth look.

8. Hotel Caravana – Armenia

By day, Hotel Caravana is a charming, small, boutique glamping destination with a pair of vintage trailers ready to welcome guests. At night, though, the backdrop transforms into one of our favorite drive-in movie theaters, and overnight guests have a perfect view of the big screen. Celebrating a special occasion? You can opt for a custom message to be broadcast to the crowd. Concessions are available as room service while the flick plays!

9. The Stay at Liberty Farms – Ghent

Ten luxury canvas tents await visitors to Liberty Farms, a 600+ acre organic farm in the picturesque Hudson Valley that acts as a backdrop to your visit. Guests can enjoy a farm tour or help with chores, go kayaking, enjoy a visit to the Spa Tent, or hit the hiking trails. The town of Hudson is a easy jaunt away.

10. Natureluxe & Stars – Watkins Glen

Whether you're visiting the region to take in the outdoor beauty of the Finger Lakes or want to have some rip-roaring fun at the racetrack, Natureluxe & Stars offers an inviting retreat at the end of the day. Choose from spacious safari tents, platform tents, or more intimate bell tents. No matter which accommodation you choose, you'll have access to the community lodge tent and amenities like included s'mores kits, well-appointed bathhouses, and even luxe outdoor showers. Enjoy nearby attractions like watersports on Seneca Lake, shopping and dining in Watkins Glen, and spectacular state parks and wineries to explore.

Where To Go Glamping in the Poconos

11. Blue Mountain Resort – Palmerton

Canvas glamping tents are available at this Poconos resort, with two full-size bunk beds (or a queen bed) and camping essentials like picnic tables, fire rings, and drinking water. Outside of your tent, enjoy the amazing views and lots of on-site activities, including the Summit Adventure Park, with its ropes course, laser tag, and more.

12. Keen Lake Camping & Cottage Resort – Waymart

There is tons of kid-focused fun at this lakeside Poconos glamping resort, including a pool, multiple playgrounds, basketball and volleyball courts, a game room, and activities like a children's garden and outdoor movie nights. Tents, some of which are right on the lake, are “safari-style” and include up to three beds, plus grills and other camping amenities, like a fire pit.

13. Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort – Shawnee on Delaware

Can’t decide between a stay at a hotel or a campsite? The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort on the Delaware River offers the perfect combo with its Riverside and North Lawn glamping tents. Here, guests have access to all the hotel’s amenities (Think: outdoor activities, restaurants, playground, golf, etc.) in a cool, rustic tent. Glamping tents are ideal for smaller families, since they sleep up to three people, and include beds, a deck, electricity, and more.

Where To Go Glamping in New Jersey

14. Kymer’s Camping Resort – Branchville

At this 200-acre resort, visitors can go glamping in its luxury tents, which sleep up to four in two queen beds. Inside there’s a refrigerator, fan, and table, while outside you’ll find a grill, fire ring, and more. The resort has a heated pool and a new splash pad, a playground, and mini golf. There are courts to play basketball, tennis, and volleyball. Activities include everything from arts and crafts to scavenger hunts.

15. Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa – Jackson

This brand-new resort—part of the Six Flags family—overlooks the Six Flags Wild Safari and offers 20 glamping suites that accommodate up to six guests apiece. Enjoy West African safari-style decor, plus creature comforts like private bathrooms with running water. There's a spa on-site, and each stay includes access to the Wild Safari, which is just steps from your tent, and also Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor. Our favorite amenity, though: a giraffe-feeding encounter! There's a two-night minimum and children under 5 are not allowed.

Another option for finding glamping spots? Hipcamp.com—like an Airbnb for camping, where you can filter by location, amenities (pets, wifi, for example), and activities (hiking, fishing, biking, etc.)

Originally published in 2022.

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