Best Glamping near Paterson, NJ

Collective Governors Island and Camp Glen Gray provide premium glamping experiences within a short drive from Paterson, New Jersey. At Collective Governors Island, luxury canvas tents include comfortable beds with linens, electric lighting, and private decks with stunning views of Manhattan. Camp Glen Gray offers rustic yet comfortable cabins in a wooded setting with modern amenities. Both locations feature fire pits, picnic tables, and access to clean bathroom facilities with showers. Moon Valley Campground houses unique geodesic domes with panoramic views of the surrounding forest landscape. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation includes glamping-style accommodations with electric hookups in a serene woodland setting. According to a camper, "The campground is small but also secluded. We always hike to the lake here, it's a very easy hike and also very peaceful."

Hiking trails wind through most glamping properties near Paterson, with Camp Glen Gray providing access to numerous wilderness paths through the Ramapo Mountains. Moon Valley Campground sits near the Appalachian Trail while remaining just an hour from Manhattan, offering the perfect balance of wilderness and city access. Trading posts at several locations stock essentials and treats for guests. Water activities are available at Panther Lake Camping Resort, featuring lakeside glamping accommodations during their April to November season. Winter glamping options are limited, with most locations operating from spring through fall. One guest shared, "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."

Best Glamping Sites Near Paterson, New Jersey (34)

    1. Mahlon Dickerson Reservation

    18 Reviews
    Jefferson, NJ
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 697-3140

    "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

    2 Reviews
    Oakland, NJ
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (201) 327-7234

    $5 - $200 / night

    "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."

    3. Collective Governors Island

    6 Reviews
    Jersey City, NJ
    17 miles
    Website
    +1 (970) 445-2033

    $529 - $1200 / night

    "The article also mentions the benefits of camping on Governor Island, such as feeling close to nature, relaxing and enjoying a peaceful space, away from the noise of the city."

    4. Panther Lake Camping Resort

    17 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    30 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 347-4440

    "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

    16 Reviews
    Andover, NJ
    32 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 383-4026

    "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. Stokes State Forest

    27 Reviews
    Layton, NJ
    38 miles
    Website

    $7 - $55 / night

    "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."

    7. High Point State Park Campground

    24 Reviews
    Matamoras, PA
    38 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 875-4800

    $5 - $20 / night

    "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."

    8. Round Valley State Park Campground

    25 Reviews
    Lebanon, NJ
    41 miles
    Website
    +1 (908) 236-6355

    "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"

    9. Moon Valley Campground

    2 Reviews
    New Milford, NY
    26 miles
    Website
    +1 (973) 900-2773

    $50 - $275 / night

    "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."

    "The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures. "

    10. Kittatinny Campground

    31 Reviews
    Milford, PA
    43 miles
    Website
    +1 (845) 682-3539

    $75 - $400 / night

    "The staff was friendly and accommodating, and the camp store was well-stocked with essentials."

    "Rafting and hiking is always a great time, and you can have a good campfire with music and a few beers and nobody is  going to bother you."

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Glamping Reviews near Paterson, NJ

345 Reviews of 34 Paterson Campgrounds


  • Bob F.
    Aug. 10, 2025

    Moon Valley Campground

    Very unique smaller private campground

    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. Headed back for a fall weekend in the "dome" which has incredible views. Try it you won't be sorry.

  • Denise D.
    Jul. 11, 2018

    Camp Taylor Campground

    A beautiful forested campground with plenty of wildlife and birds.

    Easy access from Rt 80 and located close to the Lakota Wolf Preserve. With tours leaving them campground twice a day on both Saturday and Sundays for the wolf preserve, I was glad there was camping so close. 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. Water is available at the site. A small lake for swimming and boating. And lots of trails linking you to the Delaware river water gap area.

  • Trip Over Life
    Oct. 23, 2018

    Stokes State Forest

    Ranger Review: humangear FlexiBowl and GoBites at Steam Mill Campground

    Campground Review

    Stokes State Forest has four campgrounds. The Steam Mill Camping Area is tucked out the of the way and is the most primitive. It is the smallest of the campgrounds with 27 sites only suitable for tents or small trailers/campervans. 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. Many sites are a bit rocky.

    We selected site T219. It was a solid choice: private but close to the toilet and water. Some sites located around the opposite side of the ring back up to a babbling brook. The rushing water will soothe you to sleep.

    Remember, this is bear country so proper food storage is a must. Bear lockers are not provided. The area also has ticks and rattlesnakes.

    Outdoor activities in the area abound. Go fishing, hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, and more. There are 21 marked trails that cover over 63 miles within the boundaries of Stokes State Forest. Twelve miles are part of the Appalachian Trail. Pick up a hiking map at the park office or download the Avenza Maps app.

    This visit we hiked the Tillman Ravine trail (tip: make the trail a loop and visit both the ravine and the nearby old cemetery).

    You can also drive or hike to Sunset Mountain Scenic Overlook for a view of High Point Monument. High Point Monument is the highest elevation in New Jersey and is located in High Point State Park which borders Stokes State Forest on the north. High Point State Park also offers camping, hiking, sightseeing opportunities. And, on the western border of Stokes State Forest is the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. So, there is lots of outdoors to get out and explore!

    Product Review

    We camped at the Steam Mill Camping Area in Stokes State Forest in our campervan over a chilly autumn weekend. We had the opportunity to cook some soup on our stovetop and chill out by the campfire. And, as Rangers for The Dyrt, we get products to test from time to time so we were psyched to try out some new dinnerware and cutlery. This included the FlexiBowl and GoBites from humangear.

    What made these humangear products pretty awesome? Well, the fun colors to start. I mean, seriously, my orange bowl rules. The FlexiBowl also has some neat features: it’s flexible - just like the name suggests - and foldable. The bowl can be squished and stuffed anywhere. And, the top section can be folded down to create a smaller bowl. The FlexiBowl is versatile yet durable. It held my hearty, warm soup just perfectly.

    I paired the FlexiBowl with one of the GoBites utensils (the Uno model). The Uno model is my favorite - it has a fork on one side and a spoon on the other side. Very simple and convenient. The other GoBites models include the Duo (separate fork and spoon that can snap together) and the Trio (a fork, spoon, and knife - with bottle opener - in a case).

    PRO TIP: I keep the Trio GoBites model in my travel pack at all times. It recently came in handy on a (non-camping) trip to Sardinia. The knife on the Trio allowed me to slice some delicious local cheese to pair with bread, jam, and wine that was purchased from the grocery store. YUM.

  • J
    Oct. 16, 2020

    Camp Taylor Campground

    Great as long as you behave

    Having been here on a few occasions I will say it is def a beautiful spot in many regards. However, there are some downsides.

    Positives: sites are decent sized with fire pits and picnic tables. easy access to hiking, convenient to a beautiful vineyard, peaceful region, and the most amazing wolf preserve is right next to you.  

    Negative: limited access to firewood. sites are picked clean, quiet hours are strongly enforced- which can be a good thing depending upon who you are, the lake is anything but refreshing.

  • Damia F.
    Aug. 29, 2025

    High Point State Park Campground

    Relaxing and Well-Maintained

    Stayed 2 nights and it was really nice. Camping for summer is pretty limited to Sawmill Lake, as the other locations are for groups or winter camping. Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table. Bathrooms are spaced out. No running water except for pump founded outside of the bathrooms. Toilets are pump flushed. Showers are only located INSIDE High Point State Park, not throughout the campsites, but entry is free for campers. One hiking trail is accessible in Sawmill campground, 3 others are accessible on the road outside of the campground and the rest are located inside the park. When you arrive you have to check in with the park office for your campsite tag. Hours are 8-4. Park officials come through the campsites pretty regularly, a few times a day which is nice. Areas are clean and well maintained.

  • J
    Sep. 14, 2018

    Oakland Valley Campground

    Family friendly campground

    Nice, family friendly campground with 3 levels to camp at. Top level has a pool, showers and bathrooms with laundry area and game room. Middle level has open field with bathrooms with sinks and running water. There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level. River level has more primitive bathrooms and some bathrooms with running water. You can camp right next to the river and it has a great view.

  • Dwight D.
    Jun. 6, 2021

    Swartswood State Park Campground - TEMPORARILY CLOSED

    Good State Park Campground

    My first trip to this campground was September 2020. We wanted to get out of the house, but stay clear of other campers during the pandemic. 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. The other 3/4 of the campsite was bound by trees and shrubs which was nice and why we chose the spot. Other sites are more open and only the darkness of night will give you privacy. Each campsite has a firepit/ring, picnic table, and lantern hook.

    We hung out at the campsite mostly, using the fire pit, playing frisbee, and relaxing in our hammocks. When we did roam a bit, there was a nice lake, with seating every so often and a boat dock ramp thing in the campground. There was also a playground, beach, pavilion, and picnic tables, but we did not use any of that. 

    Campsite sells fire wood. Clean bathrooms with flush toilets and showers, masks required for the pandemic.

  • Mindie C.
    Sep. 27, 2025

    West Point FMWR Round Pond Outdoor Recreation Area

    West Point

    No frills but beautiful. Bath houses are absolutely spotless. Fire pits, electric and water hook ups only. Will return! Staff is friendly and helpful. Military families should check it out!

  • J
    Jul. 3, 2022

    Spruce Run Recreation Area

    Spruce Run

    We stayed in a RV and a tent. There were eight people in total sleeping on the site. We stayed July 1 and 2nd. The actual site was nice and was close to the bathrooms. There was plenty of shade as the sun moved throughout the day. The park used to be a swim attraction but the water is not safe to swim in because of a dangerous algae bloom. While walking around, it gave off an abandoned summer camp feel. There were maybe six structures (concessions, changing rooms, etc) that were all boarded up. Thursday night was quiet. We were able to sit outside and enjoy the sounds of nature. The next night, there were many more people there. In one site, campers set up at least five tents. They were very loud past the curfew time of 10. Quiet hours were not taken seriously on that night.


Guide to Paterson

Paterson area campgrounds range from basic tent sites to glamping accommodations within the New Jersey Highlands, situated at elevations between 400-1,800 feet. The region experiences four distinct seasons with summer temperatures averaging 75-85°F during peak camping season. Most campgrounds operate from April through October with limited winter options at higher elevations.

What to do

Hiking to scenic views: At Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, you can access Headley Overlook via well-maintained trails. "We always hike to the lake here, it's a very easy hike and also very peaceful," notes one camper. The reservation features multiple interconnected trails through wooded terrain.

Water activities: Panther Lake Camping Resort offers kayak rentals and fishing opportunities on their namesake lake. "Big campground, lots of sites, nice pool, big community hot tub, boating is great, good fishing," explains a visitor. The lake water is notably clear and suitable for swimming during summer months.

Monument exploration: The highest point in New Jersey sits within driving distance of several campgrounds. "You can drive to High Point monument that is 1803 feet above sea level and you get a spectacular panorama view," explains one camper from High Point State Park. This lookout offers views spanning three states.

What campers like

Secluded sites: Many campers appreciate the private nature of High Point State Park Campground sites. "Camps are secluded from each other and most if not all have an elevated space to put tents or chairs. Each place comes with a lamp hang, a fire pit, and a picnic table," notes a recent visitor.

Tent platforms: Elevated wooden platforms at several campgrounds keep tents dry during wet weather. "Campsite and lean to was clean. Fire pit with grill and picnic table," mentions a Mahlon Dickerson visitor. These platforms measure approximately 12x12 feet at many sites.

Rustic cabins: Camp Glen Gray offers a traditional camp experience with basic cabin accommodations. "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," explains a visitor. The camp maintains its historic character from its Boy Scout camp origins.

What you should know

Site accessibility: At Round Valley State Park Campground, primitive sites require significant effort to reach. "Located just south of I78 and near the small hamlets of Clinton and Lebanon...it is the only NJ SP that actually offers up true wilderness camping(a.k.a. primitive), which can only be accessed by hiking 3 to 6 miles—or if you come with your own boat," explains a visitor.

Varied terrain: Many campgrounds feature steep terrain requiring good footwear. "Campgrounds have lots of hills so be prepared to hike up and down," warns a Great Divide Campground visitor. Sites on inclines may make tent setup challenging.

Seasonal operations: Most facilities close during winter months. Great Divide Campground operates "May 1 - Oct 14" according to their official season dates, while other properties have similar schedules. Panther Lake operates "Apr 1 to Nov 1" annually.

Tips for camping with families

Activity planning: Great Divide Campground offers structured recreation for children. "Lots of weekend activities...Nice small lake with boats to use. Nice small beach," notes one visitor. Their staffed recreation program runs weekends during peak summer months.

Bear safety: Multiple campgrounds require proper food storage due to local black bear populations. "Bear warnings here so that gave us a bit of pause with our three little boys," mentions a Mahlon Dickerson visitor. Campgrounds provide bear-proof containers at some sites.

Yurt options: For families seeking yurt camping near Paterson, New Jersey, several campgrounds offer these accommodations. "Jake from the Dyrt here! The Moon Valley Campground is an awesome spot for those who want to camp in luxury, with their awesome dome structures," explains a reviewer. These circular structures provide solid protection from weather.

Tips from RVers

Site selection: RV sites often have specific advantages worth requesting. "Our site (15) said 75' however the 50' hose reel made it to our rv connection. Trash dumpster is an easy walk and the dump station has a flush hose point," explains a Mahlon Dickerson RVer.

Hook-up access: Water connections require planning at some campgrounds. "Website lists water hook ups at long distances but they have hose reels to help with that," notes one RVer about Mahlon Dickerson Reservation. Some sites require 75-100 feet of hose to reach connections.

Navigation: Larger rigs face challenges at certain campgrounds. "Easy to navigate our 38 ft. RV. Easy to dump and fill," reports a Mahlon Dickerson visitor, indicating this property accommodates larger vehicles despite not being marketed as "big-rig friendly."

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