Top Glamping near Elmira, NY

Elmira is an ideal place for camping adventures of all kinds. Elmira is filled with the activities, sights, and experiences to make everyone in your crew a happy camper. You're sure to find the perfect campground for your Elmira camping trip.

Best Glamping Sites Near Elmira, NY (34)

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263 Reviews of 34 Elmira Campgrounds


  • B
    Camper-submitted photo from Taughannock Falls State Park
    Oct. 14, 2024

    Taughannock Falls State Park

    Great little campground

    Pulled back and punted bc of Storm Debbie. Lucked out with a find in the Finger Lakes. Nice campground. Has everything you need. Small sites but fine for our hybrid. Ours was shady. Check out which side the hookups are on. Some not situated on the right side so you’ll need extra long cords. Just beautiful area. Hiked here. Drove to Watkins Glen-hiked-absolutely breathtaking. That campground is much larger. Went to Buttermilk Falls too.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen State Park
    Oct. 11, 2024

    Watkins Glen State Park

    Favorite State Park Spot

    I love that despite there being so many sites, you don’t feel on top of each other in Seneca Village. It’s a state campground so don’t expect it to be anything close to dispersed camping. Trees separated me from my neighbors on either side, woods behind my tent, lots of quiet, no one blasted music or anything like that. I woke up to seeing trees above me and hearing birds. The bathroom was clean, with multiple ways to enter it without going near someone else’s site. The campground felt safe, and you are able to buy firewood (I didn’t due to quite a bit of rain). To get to the gorge trail, you have to walk over to the next site (Oswego I think) but it’s not too far. I would most likely stay at that loop next time though because it seemed to have even more space on each site. I didn’t see any bears and asked a few workers but only one had seen a bear the entire time they’ve been there. Definitely recommend this location. Lots of beautiful trails, red cat wine slushies were delicious, grounds were fun to explore and people were either friendly or kept to themselves which was great. Super dog friendly and I met many of them! Just a note, dogs are NOT allowed on the gorge trail.

  • Rui T.
    Camper-submitted photo from Sned Acres Campground
    Sep. 18, 2024

    Sned Acres Campground

    Great getaway time

    5/5 Stars!

    I recently stayed at Sned Acres Campground, and it was an incredible experience! The campground is beautifully maintained with stunning views of Cayuga Lake. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed. The facilities were spotless, and the campsites were spacious and well-kept. Whether you’re RVing or tent camping, there’s plenty of space and privacy.

    The location is perfect for exploring the Finger Lakes region, with wineries, hiking, and local attractions just a short drive away. The peaceful atmosphere and serene surroundings made for a relaxing getaway. I can’t recommend Sned Acres enough – we’ll definitely be back!

  • v
    Camper-submitted photo from Kanakadea Park
    Sep. 15, 2024

    Kanakadea Park

    Noisy

    Big open campground with lots of sites both electric and non electric. Many rigs in non electric sites running generators 24 hours. Very noisy. Would not recommend

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen State Park
    Jun. 29, 2024

    Watkins Glen State Park

    Nice campground and beautiful gorge

    Site is sloped, shaded and right next to the bathrooms and water spigot. ATT coverage is decent. Other side of the bathrooms is access to the gorge trails. Pets are not allowed on the gorge trail itself but the rim and other trails are fine.

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Taughannock Falls State Park
    Jun. 20, 2024

    Taughannock Falls State Park

    Below average SP campground

    As for RV camping, this place is outdated. Sites are on top of one another, but some have good shade. Ours, site 6 didn't. Really can't walk to beach area or store. Cheap enough at $25. T-storms knocked out power overnight.

  • David M.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sned Acres Campground
    Jun. 7, 2024

    Sned Acres Campground

    Beautiful Wide Open grounds with a lot of flat nice grass

    We stayed here for Memorial Day Weekend and really enjoyed Sned Acres. The Grounds are well taken care of (although some areas around the playgrounds and pool could have been weed whacked better) there is a lot of grass and wide open areas for playing games, walking your dogs and you can let your dogs drag their leashes so they have free roam and feel like they are running free. The large pond is nice, there were a lot of campers fishing. The general store is well stocked and the family running the campground and store are very friendly. There is a nice pool for the kids. The only thing that would make Sned better is a little more spacing between the sites, they are close (we were in F130) to where if you open your window shades in your camper your neighbors are 5-10 feet away from you. Would definitely stay again if in the area.

  • Nicole S.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
    Mar. 13, 2024

    Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

    Mixed Feelings

    This was our families first SoLo trip with our camper. It had alot of things to do indoor/ outdoor pool, pirate ship, slide, big pillow, waterside, golf and rock wall. The campground and showers were clean. There were some things that didn't work like the army truck ride, zipline, and playground. The biggest downfall was being near the dump station and something going on with this makeshift site next to us where around our area smelled of sewer fumes all the time we went out for dinner one night because my 3 yr old was gaging. However the area was absolutely gorgeous we hiked so many waterfalls, went and rented a boat for the day to check out the lake, and drive to the next lake to check out the park.

  • Sunny B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
    Jan. 12, 2024

    Harpy Hollow

    Nice place

    A great place to visit, I really like this place. I often lie here admiring the scenery and playing suika game. I like everything that is peaceful and slow

  • P
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Elmbois
    Dec. 29, 2023

    Camp Elmbois

    Mostly Seasonal

    Owners on site, very friendly, and accommodating. Water and 30a, dump station. Some larger sites to accommodate up to 40’ rigs. Reasonable width sites.

  • L
    Camper-submitted photo from Taughannock Falls State Park
    Sep. 30, 2023

    Taughannock Falls State Park

    Met the basic needs, but have seen better

    The park itself is located in a great region, close to many other top attractions of the Finger Lakes region. There are few nice hiking trails right from the park, which our whole family enjoyed. 

    We camped as a small group in two sites across from each other. Where we were, the sites were close to the road, and the road noise was distracting. The sites were also very close to each other and rather shallow, thereby limiting privacy. Upper sites, closer to the falls looked a lot nicer, deeper, and quieter, but we had no choice since it was booked with short notice. Not much to say about park facilities. Basic restroom and shower facilities, but the ability to do dishes in the designated sink in the bathroom was a plus. Bathroom facilities were old and not well maintained. We barely saw any real cleaning either. So, that was a bummer.

    All in all, if you are eager to get out and camp, and have no better choice, I would say you will be OK. Otherwise, there are nicer options around.

  • G
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
    Sep. 18, 2023

    Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

    Better than usual KOA

    Very convenient to Watkins Glenn State Park and the Speedway. Restrooms are modern clean and adequate. WiFi was good on a fall weekend with park pretty full. Some sites are concrete, ours was gravel and not particularly level. Good cable TV.

  • Mea H.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen State Park
    Sep. 16, 2023

    Watkins Glen State Park

    Love the location!

    ——REASONS I STAYED HERE——

    The see Watkins Glen, of course! And go paddleboarding nearby.

    —————BASIC FAQ—————

    [Tent camping with a Subie]

    Dump station? - Yes

    Water fill or hookup? - Water fill at dump station but no water hookups. Water spigots are scattered throughout each loop.

    Electricity? - Yes, some loops have it but not mine

    Clean site? - Yes

    Clean bathroom? - Yes

    Flush toilet? - Yes

    Showers? - Yes

    Laundry? - No

    Dish washing sink? - Yes, in the bathroom

    —————PROS—————

    → The access to Watkins Glen! My site was in Loop D (Onondaga Village) which has a direct hiking trail to the trail along Watkins Glen! I highly recommend going early to beat the crowds. It’s peaceful and easier to enjoy and take photos.

    → Proximity to Seneca Lake! We went paddleboarding. We put in at a boat launch at the very southeastern corner of the lake near Seneca Lake Kayak. You can paddle down to Hector Falls and see it from the water.

    → You can drive to the many waterfalls nearby. I recommend Havana Glen Park for a short hike to the waterfall. Also, drive to Chequaga Falls.

    —————TIP—————

    → There’s a power outlet in the bathroom. It was very common for people to charge phones while showering. Or leaving a battery in there to charge.

    —————OVERALL—————

    5-stars - Speaking for Loop D, of course. Clean site, clean bathroom with hot water, access to Watkins Glen, no issues while staying there.

    —————INTERNET—————

    Verizon via iPhone 12: 20 mbps down and 0.03 mbps up with 74 ms ping.

  • Terry K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen State Park
    Sep. 14, 2023

    Watkins Glen State Park

    Beautiful park in the Finger Lake Region

    We stayed at site 184 which was great. The trail to get down to the Gorge Trail was just a few sites away. Bath house was clean but out dated. No camp store, but fire wood & ice were available at check in station. Pick a site on the outside of a loop and you’ll be good.

  • Lara Star M.
    Camper-submitted photo from Harpy Hollow
    Sep. 5, 2023

    Harpy Hollow

    Quiet, Easy to Get To, and Amenities (hot water and showers!)

    This campground was so great to stay at! The hosts were lovely and very sweet, and created a wonderful place to stay off-grid. Our tent site was spacious and secluded nestled in a ton of trees. I was able to hang my hammock up and set up my 6 person tent no problem! We rarely heard anyone, and felt like we had the place to ourselves. Their outhouse has a camper toilet- it was super nice, not at all what I was expecting! They installed a gorgeous shower facility, which was so well appointed. They even had hotel shampoo/conditioner/soap sets in baggies for you! I went out and bought a towel just to shower (I usually never shower when camping). They have chickens which were so cute to look at, and a couple of sweet dogs. The place is very dark at night- a treat when there's a lot of light pollution. The only thing is, know that you will be woken up by a rooster! We have a 5 year old that wakes up at the same time, so it was no big deal for us! I can't say enough good things about these hosts and their spot- it was relaxing, low key, and we felt incredibly safe, and welcome.

  • Sara B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen State Park
    Sep. 2, 2023

    Watkins Glen State Park

    Excellent Campground, Great Hiking

    We spent three nights in Watkins Glen SP and will definitely be back. The sites aren't private, but are well kept, as are the bathrooms/showers. We enjoyed our hikes and if it had been a bit warmer, we would have checked out the pool.

  • T
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen State Park
    Jun. 8, 2023

    Watkins Glen State Park

    Endless Adventure

    We originally booked for three nights at an electric site(52) and we enjoyed everything from the bath house to the overall privacy of the site. After the first night we decided to extend by two more nights which involved us moving to another site(215) which didn't have electric but still was a wonderful site. Both sites were large and mostly private. We spent every day hiking and biking. The Gorge trail is especially great after 5pm when the tourists have left for the day. There is also the Finger Lakes North Country trail which is dog-friendly. Towards the end of the loop there is a private stream with clean water that our dog loved. We can't wait to return many times. Verizon cell service was excellent in the Mohawk Village loop and decent in the Onondaga Loop. It was fine to work from the RV all week using our Pepwave BR1 Max with a Verizon data plan.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Empire Haven Nudist Park
    Feb. 27, 2023

    Empire Haven Nudist Park

    A welcoming family of nature loving naturists

    We've camped in two rustic cabins over the years. The campground is as quiet and peaceful as anyone would like, but the community enables campers the freedom to socialize and share meals whenever you want to reach beyond the family who came with you.

  • Wayne P.
    Camper-submitted photo from Canyon Country Campground
    Jan. 12, 2023

    Canyon Country Campground

    Zero response

    Would like to stay at this campground, but these folks do not respond to reservation requests or vmail requests per their website instruction. Have lost all interest - horrible

  • Terry K.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen State Park
    Dec. 27, 2022

    Watkins Glen State Park

    Beautiful wooded campground

    Pros= Beautiful, wooded campground. Sites are big enough for a bit of privacy. Bathrooms were clean and updated. Cons= primitive sites only(no hook-ups). No real camp store, fire wood was available at check-in desk

  • David S.
    Camper-submitted photo from Camp Kit Adin Outfitters
    Nov. 19, 2022

    Camp Kit Adin Outfitters

    Campkitadinoutfitters.com

    My Camp is close to World's End state park, Ricketts Glen,and numerous overlooks and plenty of hiking, biking and the best swimming hole on the Loyalsock creek! No mud just clear mountain water! The camp is secluded with an 89 mile view!

  • Janet B.
    Camper-submitted photo from Taughannock Falls State Park
    Nov. 3, 2022

    Taughannock Falls State Park

    Great location but that’s it

    The fall itself is amazing and the location is unbeatable since you’re camping in the State Park. But in my opinion that’s the only good part of this campground, which wasn’t bad for my quick one night stay.

    The bathrooms were messy, with a couple of toilets not flushed/clogged. Thank God shower stall in a decent condition and it was free! Nice hot waters as well.

    I stayed on a Saturday night so the crowd was definitely loud and nosy.

  • AThe Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Sned Acres Campground
    Oct. 4, 2022

    Sned Acres Campground

    Older campground

    The staff were really accommodating with making a last minute reservation. They even provide homemade breakfast bread—area is beautiful but facilities are old. Bathroom was okay.

  • Nancy W.The Dyrt PRO User
    Camper-submitted photo from Watkins Glen / Corning KOA
    Sep. 29, 2022

    Watkins Glen / Corning KOA

    Nice Campground in a Great Area of NY

    We were looking to spend a couple of nights near Watkins Glen to hit the wineries, waterfalls, and nearby museums around the finger lakes of New York and this park seemed to be in a good location for us to do all that. There were other options closer to downtown Watkins Glen but they were closed for the season when we visited. This park is quite large and can accommodate any size RV with plenty of activities to keep the entire family busy without even leaving the park (but we wouldn’t recommend that because there is so much to do in the surrounding area). 

    Typical KOA with a wide range of RV sites and lodging options and tons of activities and amenities. We booked online and got our KOA discount, so check-in was easy and we were greeted by friendly people. There is a mix of site types which you can pick out online. If you don’t see the type you want online, give them a call because sometimes they can move people around to accommodate you. The roads in the park and campsites are gravel but the park is easy to navigate. They do have short fences at the front and back of sites which can make maneuvering into your site a little tricky. Not sure why they have these unless it is to keep people from driving or parking on the grass. Deluxe sites with fancy paved patios are available for a bit more$$$ than standard sites. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit.

    Our site was level and long enough to fit our tow car. The pad was gravel but the patio was paved. Our fire pit stuck out pretty close to the road which was a bit awkward. Sites are definitely close so upon check-in we noticed that the park was not very crowded and asked that they not put us right next to people if at all possible. The women in the office told us that our neighbors were leaving the next morning and that was the only site option. Turns out they didn’t leave and there did appear to be other sites available. Oh well! 

    The park advertises free wifi and we were skeptical as to how good it would be but it turned out that it worked well at our site for surfing the internet. Our 4G Verizon phone reception was good and the open pull-thru sites work well for those wanting to use satellite. There is cable which broadcasts 70 channels. 

    What we liked about this campground was: the pastoral setting yet it was close to many attractions and things we wanted to do. The hiking trail was a big plus and really appreciated by our Labrador retriever. Wifi worked great and there were lots of cable channels. Our patio was paved which is nice but it is more expensive than standard sites with grass (so we ended up paying for that). 

    By far the worst thing about this park is the price. If you come here in the summer and use all the amenities then maybe we could see paying $100/night. But we really just wanted a place to park and hook-up the RV since we spent very little time there during the day. The only amenity we were even slightly interested in was the heated indoor swimming pool. 

    The surrounding area boasts lots of activities from exploring the natural wonders to wineries and museums. The region is known for its waterfalls including the popular Watkins Glen Gorge that has 19 waterfalls and many more in the surrounding area. Watkins Glen sits at the southern end of Seneca Lake and offers many opportunities to get out on the water for sight-seeing and a diner cruise. Close by are 40 some wineries and breweries that draw many visitors. A 30-minute drive south will put you in the town of Corning home to the spectacular Corning Museum of Glass and the Rockwell Art Museum. Watkins Glen Speedway hosts major motor racing events including the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Click here for a link to our blog post about what we did



Guide to Elmira

Camping near Elmira, New York, offers a variety of beautiful spots for outdoor enthusiasts. From scenic views to family-friendly activities, there’s something for everyone in this area.

What to do:

  • Hiking: Explore the stunning trails at Watkins Glen State Park Campground. One camper mentioned, “The access to Watkins Glen! My site was in Loop D which has a direct hiking trail to the trail along Watkins Glen!”
  • Water Activities: Enjoy swimming and kayaking at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground. A visitor shared, “There is a nice beach for swimming, the lake felt clean and wasn't too cold in July.”
  • Fishing: Cast a line at Keuka Lake State Park Campground. One reviewer noted, “Lake is clean and clear, great for fishing, boating, and swimming.”

What campers like:

  • Clean Facilities: Campers appreciate the well-maintained restrooms and showers at Lyman Run State Park Campground. A visitor remarked, “The site and facilities were very well kept and clean.”
  • Spacious Sites: Many enjoy the roomy campsites at Sampson State Park Campground. One camper said, “Sites are generous in size but the power poles are between sites and are often more than 20’ away.”
  • Family-Friendly Activities: Families love the playgrounds and swimming areas at Chenango Valley State Park Campground. A reviewer mentioned, “A very pleasant park with a family atmosphere.”

What you should know:

  • Limited Cell Service: Many campgrounds, like Worlds End State Park Campground, have little to no cell service. One camper noted, “Absolutely no cell service, however, and we had to go all the way down the mountain to get texts or make calls.”
  • Seasonal Availability: Some campgrounds, such as Cherry Springs State Park Campground, are only open from April to November. A visitor shared, “Great place for stargazing and astronomy!”
  • No Alcohol Policies: Campgrounds like Stony Brook State Park Campground do not allow alcohol. One camper mentioned, “No alcohol permitted in the whole campgrounds.”

Tips for camping with families:

  • Plan for Activities: Look for campgrounds with amenities like swimming and playgrounds. Sampson State Park Campground has “lots to do with a couple of playgrounds, guarded swimming area, kayak rentals.”
  • Choose the Right Campsite: Opt for sites that offer some privacy. A camper at Ricketts Glen State Park Campground said, “Pick a site on the outside of a loop and you’ll be good.”
  • Pack Essentials: Bring along items like sunscreen and bug spray. One visitor at Robert H. Treman State Park Campground noted, “The park itself is wonderful. Beautiful walking trails, waterfalls and a natural swimming area.”

Tips from RVers:

  • Check Hookup Availability: Make sure to confirm if your site has electric and water hookups. A camper at Lyman Run State Park Campground mentioned, “The bathrooms were newer with a nice, new system for ‘composting’ I guess.”
  • Bring Extension Cords: Some sites may have power poles far from your RV. A visitor at Sampson State Park Campground advised, “Electric service boxes are shared in-between sites. This could pose an issue if your power cord is not long enough.”
  • Explore Nearby Attractions: Take advantage of local attractions like wineries near Keuka Lake State Park Campground. One camper said, “Not far from Penn Yan, nice city, wineries are all over.”

Camping around Elmira, NY, is a great way to enjoy nature and create lasting memories with family and friends.

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