Summer is here and if you’re like any other New Yorkers who flock from the city on the weekends, we have some ideas for you! If you’re looking for something outdoors and a little different than checking out a beach town or a traditional camping experience, why not try glamping? These elevated experiences are gorgeous ways to get out into nature, while feeling a little pampered in the process! We’re talking dolled-up tents, cozy beds, sleek bathrooms, and so many more amenities. It’s like camping but with a luxurious twist!
Check out our favorite places to go glamping near NYC right now:
1. Collective Governors Island
If you’re looking for the most convenient glamping experience, Collective Governors Island is only a short train ride from NYC! Its located on Governors Island and features three accommodation options including the Summit Tent, Journey+ Tent, and an Outlook Shelter. Each option offers various perks like private bathrooms, WiFi, and more and vary in price.
Plus, the retreat includes tons of activities like live music nights, tarot readings, crafting, morning yoga, bike rentals, chair massages, lawn games, campfires, cocktails, and so much more! Check out the full accommodation details and itineraries here.
Distance from NYC: 1 hour (by transit)
2. Tentrr
Tentrr is a curated service that allows guests to rent private spaces of the Catskills for glamping! Every campsite on Tentrr can host up to 11 visitors and comes with a platform tent, queen size air-mattress, fire pit and grill, and a restroom/shower! They’re scattered throughout the region, meaning you can pick and choose which area you may like the best! You’re super close to hiking trails, swimming holes, and a bunch of historic state parks. Check out all of their offerings here.
Distance from NYC: Varies by location
3. Eastwind Hotel & Bar
Don’t let the name fool you, Eastwind Hotel & Bar is another Catskills property that has lovely glamping opportunities waiting for you! This charming spot is located in Windham, NY and features a range of accommodations, including Scandinavian-style A-frame cabins, spacious suites with beds, and more. There are also tons of lovely amenities too, like a cocktail bar, outdoor saunas, fire pits, and lovely views of Windham Mountain of course! Check out more details about a stay here.
Distance from NYC: 2 hours, 3o minutes
4. Getaway House
Getaway’s cute little cabins in the East Catskills make for the perfect home away from home trip. Each glampsite comes with a charming cabin complete with a hot shower, queen size beds, WiFi, shampoo and conditioners, chairs and a picnic table, and a whole lot more. Plus, you’ll also find “numerous hiking trails, spectacular overlooks, and historic sights; and the 260-foot Kaaterskill Falls, the highest cascading waterfall in the state,” according to their listing! Learn more here.
Distance from NYC: 2 hours, 30 minutes
5. Bellfire Farm
Bellfire Farm is an artist family-owned outdoor inn comprised of 4 unique sites: two canvas camps and two tiny cabins. It’s located in Roxbury, NY in the Catskills, and includes accommodations like the “Bellfire Tipi” and “Forest Belle” (pictured above). Options range from tiny off-grid cabins to full-on glamping tents with amenities like private outdoor space, private fire pit, a grill, a picnic table and Adirondack chairs. Check out all of the details here.
Distance from NYC: 3 hours
6. Airydale Retreat
Airydale Retreat in Mill Creek, Pennsylvania may be a hefty drive from NYC, but it’s completely worth it! Their accommodations range from spacious 14′ x 16′ canvas Towhee Tents like the one pictured above, to the Glamping Domes, which include a domed roof, bay windows, an indoor bathroom, outdoor string lights, and more! Not to mention each site comes with a fire pit, cooking supplies, and access to Pennsylvania’s premier outdoor recreation destinations. Check them out here.
Distance from NYC: 5 hours
7. AutoCamp Catskills
Enjoy a luxurious glamping getaway in a 31-foot Airstream that’s been converted into the ultimate accommodation experience. At AutoCamp Catskills in Saugerties, you can spend a few nights in their Airstream Suites, which are travel trailers that are modernized for glamping! Don’t worry if it’s not your thing, you can go basic with a tent-style arrangement or even work your way up to premium cabin suites complete with Tempur-Pedic beds and private bathrooms. Check out all of their options here.
Distance from NYC: 2 hours, 30 minutes
8. Firelight Camps
Firelight Camps resides in Ithaca, NY and their Luxury Safari Tents are absolutely stunning, which complete with hardwood floors, plush king or double queen beds, a private tented porch with rocking chairs, battery-powered lanterns, and a writer’s desk and chair. As for amenities, there’s always something going on! We’re talking outdoor yoga to waterfall hikes…and that doesn’t even take the nearby Ithaca gorges and restaurants into account if you want to explore the area!
Distance from NYC: 5 hours
9. The STAY at Liberty Farms
Located in the Hudson Valley (Ghent, NY to be exact), The STAY at Liberty Farms is a boutique glamping site consisting of 10 luxury canvas cabins, surrounded by a central lodge with lounge areas, dining spots, communal cooking facilities, and a camp store. Each cabin comes complete with a king-size bed, seating area with armchairs and a writing desk, heaters (during the winter), and ensuite bathroom at the back of each deck!
The reason we love this spot though is because of the hundreds of picturesque acres of Liberty Farms, as well as the proximity to Hudson, NY’s shops, restaurants, and town! Learn more here.
Distance from NYC: 2 hours
10. Hemlock Falls Camping
Hemlock Falls Camping is located on 50 acres in the Sullivan County Catskills, is situated on top of a mountain and surrounded by forests, fields, streams, waterfalls and swimming holes. There are only four campsites on the entire grounds with the intentions “more campsites means less privacy, less privacy means less relaxation.”
Depending on what option you go for, they can include amenities like queen beds, bamboo linens, covered decks, camp kitchens, charcoal BBQ grills, fire pits, and more. Learn more here.
Distance from NYC: 2 hours