New York State is home to many beautiful outdoor recreational areas which are just waiting to be explored. Think Finger Lakes, the Catskills and the Hamptons, among others. Fortunately, all these enticing destinations have stepped up to the plate to provide facilities for the growing glamping trend.
While facilities vary greatly, most of the destinations offer “ready-to-move-in” suites which combine all the best attributes of camping with varying levels of home comforts and luxuries. If you are like me, you will enjoy exploring them all.
Best New York Glamping Spots:
1. A Tiny House Resort, New York
Rating: ★★★★★
Nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley, A Tiny House Resort, New York offers you a variety of perfectly equipped tiny houses where you escape your regular 9 to 5 and get back to nature.
The tiny houses are just that – not the usual glamping tent but perfectly fitted-out little homes.
Although they are, well, tiny, you will find far more amenities that you would in a regular glamping tent, including a fully-fitted mini-kitchen, a proper bathroom and even home comforts like cable TV.
Each of these little houses has a private half mile of creek frontage and a Weber grill. The resort offers an outdoor heated pool, various lawn games, seasonal pick-your-own veggies and free-range chickens.
A Tiny House Resort, 2776 County Route 23B, South Cairo, NY 12482, Phone: 518-622-2626
2. Huttopia, Adirondacks
Nestled deep in the heart of a secluded forest at the base of Kenyan Mountain, adjacent to the Adirondack Park, Huttopia, Adirondacks offers a back to nature experience with a difference.
The resort provides a genuine camping experience without the need to give up your home comforts.
Each of the wood-frame canvas tents have been built to provide all the modern comforts you need including electricity, bathrooms, real beds, camp kitchens and much more.
The glamping tents all have wood fired stoves to keep you cozy and outdoor fire pits where you can enjoy star gazing and listening to the night sounds of the forest.
1571 Lake Ave, Lake Luzern, NY 12846, 518 223 8666
3. Firelight Camps
Find the perfect marriage of luxury and nature when you check into one of the beautifully equipped glamping tents at Firelight Camps in Ithaca.
Each spacious safari tent features a hardwood floor, inviting King (or double Queen) bed, a writing desk and chair and outdoor seating on your own private deck. The tents are all set in the woods and I enjoyed them for privacy and serenity.
It will take you less than 2 minutes to walk from your tent to the clean bath house which is equipped with hot showers and flushing toilets.
Each tent has an eco lantern with USB port for charging. There is direct access to hiking trails and everyone can enjoy the communal evening campfires and drinks from the bar.
Firelight Camps, 1150 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY 14850, Phone: 607-229-1644
4. The Old Catskill Game Farm
For something completely different and unique, a visit to The Old Catskill Game Farm combines up-scale glamping with a visit to an abandoned zoo which was home to a variety of exotic animals for over 7 decades.
The farm is home to several perfectly-positioned glamping tents, each of which is equipped with all you need for a night under the stars. Each tent has an outdoor seating area, private fire pit and grill, comfortable Queen Bed and a private camp loo.
There is also an inn on the premises where you can dine if you don’t feel like a BBQ.
The entire 200+ acre zoo is all yours to explore. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, a Hot Tub, a full kitchen and over 3 miles of trails.
The Old Catskill Game Farm, 400 Game Farm Rd, Catskill, NY 12414, Phone: 518-719-9172
Romantic New York Glamping Spots:
5. Geodome - the Outlier Inn
Offering the perfect escape from your busy city life, Geodome - the Outlier Inn is located on a 12-acre farm in the southern Catskills. Here you will find a unique dome-shaped yurt which offers the ultimate romantic glamping getaway.
If you would rather bring some friends, the spacious yurt can accommodate up to 16 guests (who will have to bring their own air mattresses and bedding).
You will find a double outdoor hot shower and even an outdoor bathtub. You can cook up a storm in the outdoor camp-style kitchen and enjoy your dinner alfresco at the long wooden table.
I was able to roam the farm, go hiking, meet the animals or book some time to use the on-site recording studios.
Geodome – the Outlier Inn, Woodridge, NY 12789, Phone: 845-434-1075
6. Collective Retreats Governor’s Island
It’s hard to believe that you can escape to a place of peace and serenity in just 8 minutes from downtown Manhattan.
Prepare for a unique glamping experience as you step aboard the Collective Retreats water taxi for your 8-minute ride to Governor’s Island.
Your beautifully furnished glamping tent has been carefully equipped to offer the utmost luxury glamping experience and boasts King or Double Twin Beds, private en-suite bathrooms, electricity, lighting, air-conditioning and Wi-Fi.
As you prepare for your morning yoga and mindfulness sessions you can enjoy a delicious continental breakfast, delivered to your tent.
Other meals are served on the expansive terrace with wonderful views of Lady Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.
Collective Retreats Governor’s Island, Governor’s Island, NY 10004, Phone: 970-445-2033
7. Gather Greene Glamping Cabins in Coxsackie
Offering a wonderful venue for a small country wedding or a unique family re-union, Gather Greene Glamping Cabins in Coxsackie, New York has 17 luxury glamping cabins and a stunning indoor/outdoor event pavilion.
The glamping cabins are tiny but perfect, each boasting a huge window which looks out into the surrounding forest.
Each cabin is furnished with a comfortable King-size bed (with luxurious linens and cushions). There is an outdoor deck area which places you right in the heart of the woods.
Each little cabin has luxuries like a private shower room, air conditioning, electricity and a tea/coffee station. 12 of the cabins look out towards the Berkshires while the other 5 are nestled in the forest. My favorite are the forest cabins because you feel like you are on your own private little planet.
Gather Greene, 176 Levett Rd, Coxsackie, NY 12051, Phone: 262-448-3683
8. Treetopia Campground
Located in the heart of the Catskills, Treetopia Campground offers an ideal glamping destination for families, with easy access to a wide variety of fun activities.
Each of the glamping tents is situated on its own small deck and you have outdoor seating and plenty of room to enjoy a BBQ.
Onsite facilities include a spacious deck and a large outdoor swimming pool.
Local activities include hiking the Kaaterskill Falls trail, enjoying some river fun with a tube rental from Town Tinker Tubing or heading to the Zoom Flume Water Park.
Kids will love the Crimson Leaf Alpaca Farm while adults could be tempted to explore the Catskill Beverage Trail.
Treetopia Campground, 1446 Leeds Athens Road, Catskill, NY, Phone: 518-943-4513
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