The 6 Best Glamping Stays in Upstate New York
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Upstate New York has a genuinely dense cluster of well-run glamping properties — Adirondack forests, Catskills wildflower fields, and Finger Lakes wine country, most within a few hours of NYC. Here are six worth the drive.
Adirondacks Region
1. Glampful — Broadalbin (the effortless pick)
A perfect-rated glamping property just outside the Adirondacks where guests return year after year. Every basic hassle of camping is handled — the bed comfort and thoughtful touches like a coffee bar come up in nearly every review.
Best for: families, groups, return regulars | See full listing →
2. Battenkill Glamping Resort — Cambridge (the riverside splurge)
A dreamy riverside property on the New York/Vermont border with genuinely hotel-quality bedding and towels. River tubing nearby makes it a strong bachelorette or group-trip pick.
Best for: couples, groups, return regulars | See full listing →
Catskills
3. Domes At Catskills — Swan Lake (the NYC-easy escape)
A perfect-rated dome property on a lake in the Catskills, close enough to NYC for an easy weekend escape. Included canoes and kayaks add real value.
Best for: couples, groups, first-timers | See full listing →
4. Bellfire Farm — Roxbury (the magical hideaway)
A magical, perfect-rated Catskills property where each of the four sites has its own distinct theme, set in a field of wildflowers. Reviewers specifically praise the near-total quiet.
Best for: couples, solo travelers, pet owners | See full listing →
Hudson Valley & Finger Lakes
5. Gatherwild Ranch — Germantown (the farm stay)
A perfect-rated farm-stay glamping property in the Hudson Valley, genuinely great for solo travelers who want to feel safe while still secluded. Kids (and adults) love visiting the resident goats and ducks.
Best for: families, solo travelers, pet owners | See full listing →
6. Finger Lakes RV Resort — Hector (the wine country base)
A genuinely well-run RV resort in the heart of Finger Lakes wine country, minutes from Watkins Glen and multiple wineries. Owners are RVers themselves, and it shows.
Best for: families, couples, pet owners | See full listing →
How to Choose
- Want the easiest possible weekend near NYC? Domes At Catskills
- Planning a group or bachelorette trip? Battenkill Glamping Resort
- Traveling solo, want to feel safe and secluded? Gatherwild Ranch
- Building a trip around Finger Lakes wineries? Finger Lakes RV Resort
Pack for real seasonal swings with our Camping Comfort Checklist, and browse every stay in our full Glamping & Campground Directory.