15 Best Places to Go Glamping in New York

Glamping in New York State has exploded into a curated experience. Whether you seek forest serenity, lakeside views or luxe tents near NYC, here are 15 top-rated spots for 2025—with fresh details, profiles of founders, and practical notes for planning.

1. Ithaca by Firelight Camps (Finger Lakes)

Platform tents on La Tourelle Resort grounds offer hardwood floors, plush linens and safari‑style design. Ideal for couples or families wanting lake and spa access. Latest nightly stays are ~$189.

2. Camp Rockaway (Queens, NYC)

At Jacob Riis Park, these beachfront tents let you kiss the Atlantic but still enjoy NYC amenities. Rates run near $195 per night, with built-in access to the beach, boardwalk and food vendors.

3. Collective Hudson Valley

This upscale retreat features tents with thread‑count sheets, chandeliers, private bathrooms, and farm‑to‑table meals. A refined glamping hideaway about 90 mins from Manhattan. ~$400/night.

4. Glamping at Woodstock Meadows (Catskills)

Safari tents on 24 acres overlook streams and trails. On-site firepit, outdoor seating and nature immersion—comfortably rustic at ~$396 per night.

5. Battenkill Glamping Resort (Saratoga region)

Set between Saratoga Springs and Vermont’s Green Mountains. Features luxury tenting and clean amenities in scenic farmland. New in 2025.

6. Huttopia Adirondacks (Lake George area)

Canvas tents in the Adirondack forest, just outside Lake George village. From about $120 per night, you can hike, paddle, relax in nature.

7. Gather Greene (Coxsackie, Catskills-interior)

Seventeen wooden cabins on 100 acres of rolling hills and meadows. Youthful, family and group-friendly with high design and nature trails.

8. Seneca Sol Glamping Resort (Finger Lakes, Burdett)

A family‑friendly safari tent resort on 25 scenic acres near Seneca Lake. Well‑located for wineries, waterfalls and lake recreation. Rates ~$150+.

9. Ellea Pine Camps (Adirondacks, Malone)

Off‑grid cabins on 240 acres with solar power, private heated outhouse, hot shower, luxury bedding, grill. Great for stargazing and backcountry hiking. Rates from ~$38 per night.

10. Young’s Acres Airstream (Cochecton, Catskills region)

Restored Airstream trailers beside a pond and hiking paths near Bethel Woods. Romantic, pet-friendly and peaceful. $250 per night.

11. Star Cove (Smallwood, near NYC)

Single luxury RV/glamping site right on Mohican Lake. Ideal for couples seeking lakeside peace under starlit skies. ~$265/night.

12. Firelight Camps (Ithaca)

Revitalized glam‑camp platform tents by La Tourelle, within walking distance of spa, pool and trails. Popular for relaxing Finger Lakes escapes.

13. Collective Governors Island (New York City)

Just eight minutes by ferry from Manhattan, this tented retreat offers skyline sightlines, harbor breezes, and 29 upscale units in car‑free parkland. Great for city dwellers craving a nature stay.

14. Bellfire Tipi Getaway (Catskills)

Luxury tipi set in Meeker Hollow, known as one of the state’s best stargazing areas. Owned by an artist family, with one tent secluded 500 ft from amenities. Perfect for minimalists. 15. Brushland Vineyard Rental (Hudson Valley)

At Rose Hill Vineyard near Hudson River: biodynamic wine estate with on‑site rooms. Enjoy a tasting flight and stay in rooms inside a restored farmhouse. Modest pricing, unique rural charm.

Who Runs These Sites: Age, Family & Investment Notes

Firelight Camps founder is entrepreneur David… (not public). Operated in collaboration with La Tourelle Resort & Spa.
Seneca Sol owner-operators are a young couple in their early 40s with local farm roots and moderate net worth; they reinvest profits into resort expansion and amenities.
Ellea Pine Camps is spearheaded by sustainability-focused developers committed to solar-powered backcountry stays, with modest pricing aimed at accessible glamping.
Bellfire Tipi, led by Baxter family in their 30s and 40s, focus on storytelling, seclusion and artistic design built over decade of eco-hosting.
Allocate Ivy Vineyard Rentals like Brushland at Rose Hill are family-owned, the owners are in their late 50s, with vineyard net worth tied to wine and lodging revenues estimated around $1–2 million in value.

Planning Tips for a Perfect Glamping Trip

Reserve early, especially for summer or fall weekends: Many sites like Seneca Sol and Bellfire Tipi book months ahead.
Match style to vibe: Choose Airstream trailers (Young’s Acres) for retro charm, safari tents (Firelight or Seneca Sol) for upscale comfort, or wooden cabins (Gather Greene) for privacy and space.
Pack layers and sturdy shoes: Even luxury sites are often remote—be ready for trails, nights by the fire, and changing temperatures.
Season selection matters: Late spring through early fall is ideal. Fall leaf-peeping adds visual appeal; springlines offer flowering and quieter stays. Rates often dip mid-week and outside peak.
Check family‑friendliness: Sites like Seneca Sol, Firelight and Gather Greene are welcoming to children, while Bellfire and Collective retreats skew adult. Many sites permit dogs.
Transport logistics: Most require a car. Collective Governors Island and Camp Rockaway can be reached via public transit or ferry near NYC.

Sample 3‑Day Glamping Itinerary (Finger Lakes and Catskills)

Day 1: Drive or train to Finger Lakes. Settle into a Firelight Camps tent in Ithaca. Enjoy spa access, walk local trails, evening campfire with stargazing.

Day 2: Breakfast at a local café. Wine‑trail touring around Seneca or Cayuga Lake. Afternoon paddle or waterfall hike. Return to Seneca Sol or Firelight, dine under the stars.

Day 3: Hike nearby gorge or apple orchard. Pack up and stop at farm‑stand for local produce. Option: extend for arts or dining in Hudson Valley via Gather Greene or Rose Hill.