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Glamping near Upper Montclair, NJ
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Mahlon Dickerson Reservation and Camp Glen Gray house upscale glamping accommodations within an hour's drive of Upper Montclair. Both locations feature canvas glamping tents with comfortable beds, electricity, and picnic tables, offering a refined outdoor experience without sacrificing comfort. Collective Governors Island, accessible by boat from nearby New York City, provides luxury safari tents with private decks overlooking the harbor. These glamping sites include fire pits where guests can enjoy evening gatherings under the stars, with many offering electric hookups for climate control and device charging. The glamping tents at Camp Glen Gray are nestled in wooded settings that provide natural privacy between sites. One guest shared, "This was a great campsite nestled in the foothills of Northern NJ on the NY border. Small, clean with great views and great location for hiking, cruising etc. Bring your tent or use the existing glamping tents."
Hiking trails connect many of these glamping properties to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, where visitors can explore scenic overlooks and wildlife viewing areas. The Lakota Wolf Preserve near Camp Taylor Campground offers twice-daily tours where glampers can observe wolves in a natural setting. Great Divide Campground features yurts as an alternative glamping option, providing a unique circular accommodation with solid floors and canvas walls. Most properties maintain strict quiet hours, ensuring peaceful evenings around private fire pits. According to a camper, "The camping selection of sites is excellent with Cabins, Glamping tents, primitive tent sites and of course RV sites. I choose to stay in one of the glamping tents and was pleasantly surprised at the space inside the tent even with a double bed and two other fold out couches to beds." Several glamping sites operate seasonally from April through October, with a few offering year-round accommodations for those seeking winter glamping experiences.
Best Glamping Campgrounds near Upper Montclair (40)
1. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation
"Arrived to campsite late but easily found. Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table."
"Located in the Skylands of New Jersey, Mahlon Dickerson Campgound is a perfect place to spend a few nights or a couple of weeks. The campsites are paved and mostly level. They are wooded and large."
2. Camp Glen Gray
"Cabins are always clean and stocked with firewood. Lots of hiking trails. Trading post is well stocked and volunteers are always friendly and able to answer any questions"
"One rustic place with many hiking trails to choose from. Camp also provides trucking of gear weather permitting. No vehicles allowed to drive through camp. Trading Post for treats and other items."
from $5 - $200 / night
Check Availability3. Collective Governors Island
from $529 - $1200 / night
Check Availability4. Panther Lake Camping Resort
"Very kid and pet friendly, lake to fish and kayak on, lots of activities, great pool and awesome hot tub."
"The campground is clean, the people who live there are friendly, very well organized, sites are big, street are easy to travel, the amnesties are good, the welcome center store is has the basic needs,"
5. Great Divide Campground
"Our 4rth state in our 5 state trip is New Jersey! We wanted to see Delaware Water Gap NRA & I found a campground by Newton called The Great Divide. This is a private campground."
"Love the pool and small pond for fishing it is well stocked with little fish. The barn with games is nice. They have theme weekends with lots of activities. Nice store & food by the pool."
6. Round Valley State Park Campground
"The crystal-clear water is home to huge lake trout and the forests are bursting with wildlife. The sunsets across the lake are to die for."
"Fire pit had a medal grate to cook on. Beautiful area. we paddled in, the water is very clean and crystal clear"
7. Stokes State Forest
"No pets or alcohol allowed. The campground has a pit toilet and a well. Each large campsite has a picnic table, fire pit, and lantern hook. Some sites also have a tent platform."
"So it rained during set up and it rained during take down. It stopped raining for a bit and we took a nice walk around the campsite, out to the lake and back. Then night fell and so did the rain."
from $7 - $55 / night
Check Availability8. Turkey Swamp Park
"we hiked one of the few trails in the morning and it was clean and well marked. we kayaked after that and the one thing that wasnt very great was that we brought our own kayaks so we had a decent walk"
"Nicely wooded with water and electric. Be sure to bring extra hose because the water spigot is a distance from the electric. sites are level and well maintained."
from $42 - $79 / night
Check Availability9. High Point State Park Campground
"Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping."
"It is not very private/secluded as it is right by the road, but we enjoy waving at neighbors driving or walking by. Short 5-10 min walk to the restroom and water, no sinks or showers."
from $5 - $20 / night
Check Availability10. Swartswood State Park Campground
"This campsite, CS52, was in the woods and we were able to get the illusion of privacy by parking the cars along the road as a makeshift wall and pitching our tents beside them, facing inward."
"This campsite was in the open grass area and not very private, but that was okay for this trip as I spent the days hiking around lakes and waterfalls in the area(45min drive)."
Drive Time
- 21 min from New York, NY
- 39 min from Kiryas Joel, NY
- 1 hr from Trenton, NJ
- 1 hr 11 min from Bridgeport, CT
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Glamping Reviews near Upper Montclair, NJ
435 Reviews of 40 Upper Montclair Campgrounds
Maria Mercedes M.
LegendRound Valley State Park Campground
Peaceful Wilderness Escape for Adventurous Families
There's something wonderfully special about escaping into nature where the only sounds are rustling leaves, birds singing and the gentle movement of water along the shoreline. Nestled among the wooded hills surrounding the beautiful Round Valley Reservoir, this rustic SP campground offers families a chance to disconnect from everyday distractions and enjoy a little wilderness adventure together. Unlike traditional campgrounds, the campsites are accessible only by hiking or boating, so getting anywhere here requires some planning and a willingness to travel light. Once you've arrived, you'll find secluded, wooded campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors. Amenities are basic, with pit toilets and no showers, but the beautiful reservoir, scenic hiking trails, fishing and kayaking opportunities more than make up for the lack of modern conveniences. Our kids loved exploring the woods, spotting wildlife and gathering around a crackling campfire at night to share stories beneath the stars. For families comfortable with the hike, I'd recommend choosing one of the campsites along the reservoir shoreline for the lovely water views and peaceful surroundings. Just remember that swimming is limited to the park's designated beach area. Round Valley isn't your typical family campground, but for adventurous families who enjoy hiking, camping under the stars and making wonderful memories together, it's a beautiful place to experience nature at its finest!
Thomas B.
RangerNeversink River Resort
Cool Riverside Campground
I'll start by saying this is a site-specific review (C20). I booked using Campspot and didn't select my own site but put in the criteria for my rig (30ft TT plus truck) and got a 50A back-in spot. The site was big but abnormal. Between the picnic table placement and the trees, I ended up right around 50ft from the electric and water, and the water spigot was so low I could barely put on my camco filter. With the uneven dirt roads, I had to unhitch with my truck in a gigantic puddle (lol). The site was otherwise fine aside from my gate code not working on Day 2. As for the campground as a whole, I thought it was pretty unique place by the river that offered several good amenities and activities, like downstream river tubing, an arcade, bathroom/shower facilities, a small store, little trails, and more. I would say this place borders the more primitive side.
Sue B.RangerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Great off season camping
We camped here in our pop up for our Anniversary in November. We were impressed with the cleanliness and available amenities for the time of year we were camping in! Close proximity to DWG and PA AND NJ attractions.
- JJay
TravelerDelaware Water Gap / Pocono Mountain KOA
Large sites & friendly staff!
Another great experience. Sites were large. Staff was friendly with many different things for kids to do. Great base camp for local hikes.
Deiludi P.ScoutKittatinny Campground
AWFUL
We reserved for a day. Very bad service. The river is super dirty and they did not even clean the trash cans. Besides, the fire ring has no grill cooking grate, so if you don’t bring your own NO GRILLING. Ryan was the person in front that took care of us, he was rude, my kids felt weird because he was not welcoming at all. Also, we try to ask for a partial refund since we did not felt comfortable since the beginning, and they said NO. We have experience camping, but this one was simply THE WORST. We lost the money but we won’t put our kids in a difficult situation. Thanks.
Coll G.TravelerCamp Taylor Campground
Privacy & quiet hours are king
We’ve been to Camp Taylor twice now for tent camping: September 2021 and May 2023. We stayed at the rustic tent sites both times, and there was room for 2 cars and 2 tents. Depending on how you want your setup, there are some that are more secluded and others that are close together and would be great for group camping.
The staff are all lovely and take the time to explain the rules both in-person at check-in and on the forms they provide at the time of booking. They are not hiding how seriously they take rules like quiet hours, and it will keep campers like me coming back. If you are respectful of the folks around you and especially during the posted quiet hours, you will have no problems.
The office and shop keep supply of snacks, firewood, and gifts. There are flush toilets mapped in spots of the tent sites (SUCH a pleasant surprise! I was expecting a porta-potty or vault toilet), and hot showers are available at the same complex as the office.
Tabatta C.ScoutVoorhees State Park Campground
Clean and well maintained!
I spent 4 days and 3 nights with my 6th grade Girl Scouts. We were at sites 23 and 24 which worked out great because they back up against each other. The bathrooms were super clean and well maintained. There are outlets at the bathroom building by the sink to charge any electronics. The playground is adequate and the field is big for playing. There are many things to do close by too like the observatory, Round Valley beach, Grounds for Art, etc. We all really enjoyed ourselves and plan on returning.
- CCarlos E.Scout
Turkey Swamp Park
Really nice campground
Stayed three nights in a tent and enjoyed it very much. Sites have electrical hookups, shared water connections, large picnic table, and fire ring with adjustable grate. Electrical and water are at the outer edge of each site so you might want an extension cord and/or hose. Bathrooms are clean; showers have separate stalls but they’re clustered together (not the most private). There are hiking and biking trails, a lake, and archery park. Staff are friendly. Office is open through 9pm, and firewood, ice, and bait for fishing are available. Site C3 is in an okay spot; it’s close to the bathroom and laundry room, but also right next to the playground. We were able to visit the beach; easy 25 minute drive to Asbury Park.
Guide to Upper Montclair
Winter glamping in Upper Montclair, New Jersey offers a distinctive experience with temperatures averaging 25-40°F between December and February. The nearby Watchung Mountains provide a backdrop of small peaks rising 400-500 feet above the surrounding terrain, creating pockets of woodland camping just 20-30 minutes from the metropolitan area. Most sites maintain seasonal operations, with select properties offering insulated accommodations for cold-weather campers.
What to do
Hiking to High Point Monument: At High Point State Park Campground, visitors can reach New Jersey's highest elevation. "Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon, what I love most about Round Valley SP is the fact that it has its very own eponymous fresh water reservoir, which spanning some 2,350 acres and is 180 feed deep in the middle," notes Stuart K., who recommends exploring the various trails throughout the park.
Winter activities: Several parks maintain year-round operation with specific cold-weather activities. According to Patrick M., Turkey Swamp Park "has everything the outdoorsman could ask for. Bring your bow and shoot at the hay barrels. Ice skate on the lake in the winter or just enjoy a gorgeous walk in the woods."
Archery practice: For visitors interested in target sports, some parks offer designated ranges. Dan W. mentions that Turkey Swamp Park features "Archery, boating, fishing, and hiking. Boat rental rates are acceptable and there are four different styles to choose from." Many parks have seasonal rental programs with varying prices based on equipment type.
What campers like
Platform tent sites: Mahlon Dickerson Reservation features elevated platforms for camping comfort. Christina L. describes, "They have these 12x12 platforms to put your tent on. This was pretty cool especially since some of the sites are all gravel with surrounding dirt. The sites are very large and I suggest site 7. It is on a hill so have a hand truck or a few people to carry stuff."
Secluded woodland settings: Many campers appreciate properties with natural privacy. Julie from Great Divide notes: "This is a beautiful campground with much to do around the grounds themselves. They had live music which was actually really good! A reggae band. We found plenty of trails to hike with our two dogs. Staff were very helpful and kind."
Lake access: Round Valley State Park Campground provides unique water-based camping. As T K. describes, "Really nice spot to camp very peaceful and quit. Gorgeous sunset, beautiful views. Really helpful people at the office." Another camper, Riley K., adds "Well maintained campsites. Fire pit had a medal grate to cook on. Beautiful area. we paddled in, the water is very clean and crystal clear."
What you should know
Bear safety requirements: Many campgrounds in the region have specific wildlife protocols. Greg S. from Mahlon Dickerson reports, "There are a lot of bear warnings here so that gave us a bit of pause with our three little boys." Most sites require food storage in vehicles or provided containers.
Primitive facilities at some sites: Certain glamping locations have limited amenities. At Stokes State Forest, W L. notes the cabins are "reasonably priced and well-appointed, if a bit rustic. The interior features are just what you'd expect for getting away for the weekend. The main room has a bunk bed and two twins, a table with benches, two Adirondack chairs, a wood stove set into a fireplace."
Seasonal operation: Most glamping sites close during winter months. E. M. V. advises, "There are trail heads near the campsites and longer trails, including access to the Appalachian Trail within a short 10-15 minute drive. You can also rent kayaks and SUP at the main office."
Tips for camping with families
Kid-friendly amenities: Great Divide Campground offers activities specifically for young campers. Dan B. from Swartswood notes his campground has "lots of good hiking trails, fishing spots, and a great beach area for swimming with the kids." These recreational options vary by season.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Morning hours offer the best animal sightings. Kaitlyn S. shares, "Three black bears strolled by the campsite next to ours in the early morning — gave us more of an energy boost after a sleepless night than our coffee!" Most parks post wildlife guidelines at entrance stations.
Noise considerations: Some campgrounds have varying levels of privacy. Rob M. explains, "There are about 50 camp sites but many of them, from 1 to 30ish are wide open with ZERO privacy. That said, it's great for large groups that book a few sites next to each other."
Tips from RVers
Water hookup planning: Panther Lake Camping Resort and similar properties require proper hose length. At Mahlon Dickerson, antruze notes, "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that. Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection."
Parking regulations: Some sites restrict vehicle placement. According to Ethan K., at Great Divide "you are not allowed to keep your car at your site. You have to drop your supplies off and drive it back to the parking lot which was slightly annoying."
Site leveling challenges: RV campers should research specific sites before booking. Richard V. recommends sites with "nice pool, big community hot tub, boating is great, good fishing, nice playground, basketball court and great amenities." Many parks offer online site photos to assist with pre-arrival planning.
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