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What's better than living in the greatest city in the world? Escaping it for a weekend away. Life in New York City is certainly rewarding but it can also be exhausting, and there's no greater way to rest and recharge than in nature. And (supposedly), there are more attractions in New York State beyond the five boroughs. Particularly of the outdoor kind.
Whether you're a city-dweller, call upstate your permanent home, or are here to visit, New York State has something for every kind of outdoorist. From the six million-acre Adirondack Park to the 700,000-acre Catskills Park preserve, to the artsy Hudson Valley, to the countless public parks in NYC, there are plenty of opportunities to get outside throughout New York—and all are as unique as the city itself.
If booking a cabin or tiny house is more your thing, check out our top picks for Hudson Valley rentals and Catskill cabins. But for a more unique experience—that's not all the way roughing it—glamping in New York is your best bet. Whatever you're looking for, including a whole lot more conventional glamping setups, New York's got you.
To make life easier, we rounded up 19 of the best glamping rentals so you can find your perfect match.
Field Mag's Top New York Glamping Destinations
- Collective Retreats — Governor's Island, NY
- Firelight Camps — Ithaca, NY
- NYC Glamping — Brooklyn, NY
- The Magical Treehouse — Paul Smiths, NY
- Eastwind Hotel — Windham, NY
- Getaway Catskills — Roscoe, NY
- Huttopia Adirondacks — Lake Luzerne, NY
- AutoCamp Catskills — Saugerties, NY
- Offsite Camp — Wassaic, NY
- Fieldstone Campsite — Parksville, NY
- Outlier Inn — Woodridge, NY
- North River Hobby Farm — North River, NY
- Awosting Club Geo-Dome — Awosting, NY
- Vintage '55 Camper — Shandaken, NY
- Osa Trail Tentrr Campsite — Shandaken, NY
- Camp Here Here — West Fulton, NY
- Graceful Acres Glamping Tent — Johnsonville, NY
- Magical Lake Tent — Hague, NY
- Waterfall Tent — Downsville, NY
19 Best New York Glamping Locations for a Relaxing Escape to Nature
Collective Retreats — Governor's Island, NY
Vibe: Home Away From Home
Distance from NYC: 0 miles
Standout Amenities: Skyline views, spa and wellness center, king size beds, private decks, fire pits, accessible by MTA ferry
Nightly Rates: $200-$400
The best NYC glamping experience is hidden in plain sight—amazingly in the New York Harbor on Governor's Island. Surrounded by views of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Jersey City, this may just be the most luxe, most special glamping operation in the whole Empire State—and it's all accessible by public transportation. (Ed Note: Governor's Island glamping closes November - April each winter.)
Firelight Camps — Ithaca, NY
Vibe: Do Not Disturb
Distance from NYC: 223 miles
Standout Amenities: Complimentary breakfast, bathhouse, access to Upper Buttermilk Falls, communal fire pits, artisanal bar
Nightly Rates: $200-$360
Rest and rejuvenate at Firelight Camps in upstate New York. Their cozy canvas tents offer up queen-size beds, complimentary breakfast, and access to a bathhouse with hot showers, among other amenities.
Glamping NYC — Brooklyn, NY
Vibe: Urban glamping
Distance from NYC: 0 miles
Standout Amenities: Converted shipping container, school bus, wifi, electricity, heating, cooling, pet-friendly
Nightly Rates: $130-$370
Located along New York City's East River in Greenpoint, this NYC glamping site hosts a number of accommodations for city-dwellers looking to get out of their apartments. Choose from a "Shift pod" a geometric, insulated glamping pod, an Airstream, a converted school bus, or the site's signature converted shipping containers.
The Magical Treehouse — Paul Smiths, NY
Vibe: Elevated Escape
Distance from NYC: 318 miles
Standout Amenities: Treehouse, mini library, hiking and mountain biking trails, screened in porch
Nightly Rates: $325
An hours drive to the Canadian border, this magic treehouse rental may be far from NYC, but it's worth the adventure. Featuring cozy decor and access to hiking and mountain biking trails, you won't want to come home.
Eastwind Hotel — Windham, NY
Vibe: A-Frame Paradise
Distance from NYC: 138 miles
Standout Amenities: Wood barrel sauna, bar and lounge, hammocks, bike rental
Nightly Rates: $500-700
Book a stay in Eastwind's mini Lushna A-Frames for access to high-quality linens, a private bathroom, wifi, sauna access, and the on-site bar and lounge. Full cabins and connected hotel rooms are also available. The boutique glamping company recently opened two new locations in New York's Catskills and Adirondack mountains, so there's no shortage of their impressive accommodations.
Getaway Catskills — Roscoe, NY
Vibe: City Mouse to Country Mouse
Distance from NYC: 136 miles
Standout Amenities: Queen bunk beds, hot shower, private toilet, chairs and picnic table
Nightly Rates: $200-400
Getaway specializes in getting city-dwellers offline and outdoors with micro cabin campgrounds popping up across the country. With two locations just outside NYC in the Western Catskills and Eastern Catskills, the two retreats feature contemporary tiny cabins set among the beauty of the Catskill Mountains with floor-to-ceiling windows, private bathrooms, air conditioning and heat, and one or two beds. Plus a private campfire ring and s'mores galore.
(Use discount code FIELDMAG for $25 off any booking)
Huttopia Adirondacks — Lake Luzerne, NY
Vibe: Family Affair
Distance from NYC: 211 miles
Standout Amenities: Kitchenette, electricity, BBQ, wood stove, bistro, pool, kids playground
Nightly Rates: $200-300
A few miles from Lake George Village, in the Adirondack Mountains, lies Huttopia. Rent a private tent but gain access to the many amenities the glampsite and the surrounding area have to offer, including hiking trails, a pool, playground, and fire pits for making s'mores.
AutoCamp Catskills — Saugerties, NY
Vibe: Kick back relax
Distance from NYC: 109 miles
Standout Amenities: Airstreams, fire pits, lodge, cabins, private bath, heating, cooling
Nightly Rates: $300-$500
California-based luxe campground operator AutoCamp continues its East Coast expansion with an all-new glampsite in the Catskills. Choose from a variety of mid-mod-inspired accommodations-from Airstreams, X-Suites, Luxury Tents, and their newest addition, a pine tiny-cabin.
Offsite Camp — Wassaic, NY
Vibe: Dream WFH set-up
Distance from NYC: 90 miles
Standout Amenities: Hiking, private bath, hot shower, WFH capabilities
Nightly Rates: $195
Spend a weekend getaway at this brand new cabin that features easy access to the Appalachian Trail and Macedonia State Park, swimming spots, hiking trails, sunsets, and chilling. Outfitted with modern appliances, generous windows, and a work-station, the cabin is a destination within itself, although there's plenty of surrounding towns to do some shopping and sightseeing, too
Fieldstone Campsite — Parksville, NY
Vibe: Woodland escape
Distance from NYC: 90 miles
Standout Amenities: Queen-sized bed, bamboo linens, BBQ, Waterfalls
Nightly Rates: $125
Immerse yourself in nature at Fieldstone Campsite, which features four canvas tents with covered decks, queen-size beds, a BBQ and fire pit, and a private bathroom and outdoor kitchenette.
Outlier Inn — Woodridge, NY
Vibe: Wellness in the woods
Distance from NYC: 95.9 miles
Standout Amenities: Dome, heating, cooling, dog-friendly, indoor fireplace
Nightly Rates: $183
90 miles outside of New York City, Outlier Inn specializes in group wellness retreats, workshops, and events. There's plenty of unique rentals to host the whole gang too, from domes, tiny homes, cottages, and a vintage trailer.
North River Hobby Farm — North River, NY
Vibe: Grab a slice
Distance from NYC: 239 miles
Standout Amenities: Cedar wood hot tub, bathhouse, soaking tub, wood-fired pizza
Nightly Rates: $135
This colorful glampsite features four luxury safari tents around the edge of a wildflower meadow on a 40-acre farm. The tents are outfitted with comfortable beds and simple furnishings, but it's really the other amenities that are the star here. Not only is there a cedar wood hot tub located in its own temple-like hut, there's a bathhouse with showers and a soaking tub, and a wood-fired pizza oven the owners get cranking during summer nights. Whoa.
Awosting Club Geo-Dome — Awosting, NY
Vibe: Fishbowl Fantasy
Distance from NYC: 45 miles
Standout Amenities: Deck, fire pit, outhouse, outdoor shower, pet-friendly
Nightly Rates: $180
Located on the historic Awosting Club property, this all-season geo-dome is surrounded by native blueberry bushes and pine trees and perched on a ravine overlooking Palmaghatt Kill Stream. Outfitted with colorful furnishings, the interior is fun and cozy, while outside, there's a spacious deck, fire pit, outhouse, and outdoor shower.
Vintage '55 Camper — Shandaken, NY
Vibe: Camp O'Lot
Distance from NYC: 125 miles
Standout Amenities: Record player, waterfront, bathtub, heating, cooling
Nightly Rates: $125
Step back in time in this '55 Spartan Royal Manor that features a birch interior, living space, dining area, bathroom, and record player-all with a vintage style. Set atop a meadowed hill on a farm, spend the evenings stargazing around the fire pit or cozied up inside.
Osa Trail Tentrr Campsite — Shandaken, NY
Vibe: The Simple Life
Distance from NYC: 125 miles
Standout Amenities: Queen-sized bed, wood-stove, sun shower, fire pit, secret swimming waterhole
Nightly Rates: $138
Located on a secluded hilltop along the Sundown Wild Forest, this glamping tent features stunning views of New York's rolling hills and valleys. Other amenities include a queen-sized bed, a wood-stove, Coleman Sun Shower, Adirondack chairs, and a stone fire-pit. For exploring, Minnewaska State Park is nearby, as well as a secret mountain stream waterhole.
Camp Here Here — West Fulton, NY
Vibe: Contemporary Escape
Distance from NYC: 158 miles
Standout Amenities: King or queen-sized bed, private decks, electricity, wood-burning stove, on-site restaurant
Nightly Rates: $201
Rest your head among Here Here Camp's canvas tents that feature a king or queen-sized bed, private decks, electricity, a wood-burning stove, and an assigned toilet and outdoor shower in the property's impressive bathhouse. Best of all, farm to table dinner and breakfast are included at the stylish indoor/outdoor mess hall.
Graceful Acres Glamping Tent — Johnsonville, NY
Vibe: Farm fresh
Distance from NYC: 175 miles
Standout Amenities: Farm fresh meals, wood-stove, outdoor shower, deck
Nightly Rates: $150
Overlooking the rolling hills of Otter Creek Farm, this glamping tent features a comfy bed, a wood-stove, an outdoor shower, a small deck with Adirondack chairs, and access to farm fresh meals.
Magical Lake Tent — Hague, NY
Vibe: Lakeside Luxe
Distance from NYC: 239 miles
Standout Amenities: Auxiliary cooking and living cabin, water access, lake views
Nightly Rates: $195
Experience Wintergreen Lake from the comforts of this luxury camping tent for sleeping, and a cabin for cooking and hanging out in. Spend the day hiking, kayaking or swimming on the lake, or adventuring into town nearby.
Waterfall Tent — Downsville, NY
Vibe: Lakeside Luxe
Distance from NYC: 137 miles
Standout Amenities: Waterfall, wood tub, private outhouse, fire pit, grill, queen bed
Nightly Rates: $230
Situated directly next to a waterfall, this canvas tent property provides a unique glamping experience. While you'll have access to all the essentials, there's also 12-acres to explore with three more historic falls.
FAQ
What is the point of glamping?
Glamping is a way to escape to the great outdoors with the comforts of home. For less seasoned campers, or those seeking a more luxurious trip into nature, glamping is a the perfect high-low mixture.
Is glamping expensive?
It varies per site, but except to spend anywhere from $150 to $800 (to even more) for a glamping trip.
Published 04-28-2022
Updated 11-07-2023
