Best Glamping near Albany, NY

Recent Glamping Reviews near Albany, New York

202 Reviews of 38 Albany Campgrounds

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  Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure

  Guide

  

  Jul. 6, 2022

  Treetopia Campground

  Amazing camping/Glamping!

  Treetopia is a unique and truly amazing camping/Glamping experience in the Catskills, New York! We were able to meet Betty, Treetopia’s manager, who toured us around the campground and took us into each type of rental they provide for that special camping trip. They have RV sites, yurts, custom furnished treehouses with electricity, beautiful tiny homes with outdoor living spaces, completely remodeled vintage airstreams, and gorgeous private cabins! Every unit was more beautiful and comfortable than the next. The backdrop for the campground is the wonderful Catskill Mountains and all of the nature that includes. A wonderfully inspiring place! 😊👍🏻

  If you have an RV, they have 30/50 amp with electric and water. There is no sewer, but they have a dump-station and on-site Honeywagon truck that you can schedule. They staff was wonderful and went out of their way to make our stay perfect! 💗

  For videos on this campground and others, check out our YouTube channel: Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure.

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  Jake C.

  Legend

  

  Apr. 24, 2024

  Whispering Timbers Glamping

  Bookable on the Dyrt

  Jake from the Dyrt here!  Whispering Timbers is a new glamping site on the Dyrt, check them out and make sure to leave a review after your stay!

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  Kiye A.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 10, 2018

  October Mountain State Forest

  Early in the season

  For some, the strange people who haunt certain grounds are a plus. For the rest of us, they are just a regular feature of the land west of the great Massassippi River. Anyway, being some of the first people to hit a campground like this one early in the season certainly has it’s benefits. For one, the bathrooms are cleeean as hail, and this place is really well-appointed. Pooping in relative comfort basically makes this glamping. They even have a big ole nice sink to wash your dirty dishes (and whatever other unmentionables, if you nasty), clean water spigots, RV sites with hookups, plenty of wood for sale, forage, or barter, and flat campgrounds with concrete fire pits with built in grill grates and wooden picnic tables. All amenities are within close walking distance, which is also a plus. The trails in October Mountain State Forest are very pretty, with some grand vistas to pull over if you’re some sort of nature pervert or lookie loo. Good fishin’ and mushroom hunting and other things white folks like to do in these parts, too.

  Now let’s get to the cons:

  bugs- this place, at the end of May is positively swarming with mosquitoes and gnats, even in the 2 rainy and cold-ass nights we spent there, the flies were everpresent. It’s Hitchcockian; and I don’t want to make any accusations or cast aspersions, but these insects are prejudiced, at best.

  massholes- these are a given. I’m one so I know.

  rangers- because this is a state park, you will have ranger patrols consisting of, um, rangers, some of whom might be more interested in what’s in your coozie than others, because, you know, rules. That said, we had no enforcement issues, but then again the camp ground was empty. Otherwise, unless you’ve got one of the few yurts onthe property, the campsites aren’t far enough apart that you ever really feel secluded. They’re not too bad, though, plenty of room.

  This place, overall, is a good time if it’s not below 60 and wet.

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  Cheryl B.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 5, 2021

  October Mountain State Forest

  Excellent trails for hiking

  Beautiful area to hike. Quiet off the beaten path. There are 3 yurts available May-October (no dogs allowed in the yurts☹️. There are several tent sits available. Dogs are welcomed here! Every site has a fire pit and a picnic table.Highly recommend staying here if you are in the area!

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  Cheryl B.

  Guide

  

  Mar. 6, 2021

  October Mountain State Forest

  3 Yurts available

  Absolutely beautiful! Highly recommend renting a yurt while staying at October Mnt. Clean and super comfortable

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  Ann B.

  Guide

  

  Jun. 3, 2024

  Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

  A peaceful place with character.

  My first visit to New York state was amazing, largely in part due to my campsite at the Woodland Hills campground. I had a back in site and was having problems with my camper, and they were able to change to a pull through at time of check in. However, it was in early May and before the summer crowds. The pond has a fountain which sounds like a small waterfall at night, and wildflowers were in bloom. Very nice bathrooms and showers, and my dog loved the dog park.

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  Philip D.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 24, 2021

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Awesome Primitive Spot on Private Land

  My buddy and I were looking for a campsite for a quick overnight stay before a bike trip around the Adirondacks, and this spot was a perfect fit. Coming in late after driving all day, we unfortunately didn’t get to meet Rich in person. He did however give us good directions to navigate the narrow driving path in the dark to reach the pond camping area, and even had a large two room tent already set up that we were able to use - a convenient and kind gesture! The old school bus was a fun perk to check out in the morning as well. Most state ran parks in New York close up before the middle of October, and this is a great option for an off season camping spot in the area. Thanks Rich!

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  Harry H.

  Ranger

  

  Sep. 30, 2017

  Moreau Lake State Park Campground

  South of the ADKs

  This campground is close to the highway between Albany and the Adirondacks. There’s a nice big lake and the Hudson RIver. Many campsites are near the lake. The sites are shady and close together, but still feel fairly private. We enjoyed the hiking trails and beach while camping, then went further north for the full ADK experience.

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  Amber A.

  Ranger

  

  Aug. 1, 2016

  Moreau Lake State Park Campground

  Small quiet lake

  Nice stopover or basecamp for this area. We used to go here when my brother was living in Albany. Stop by Saratoga Springs on your way north! It’s a small park but there is a lot to enjoy on site and even more nearby. Very wooded. Hiking trails become nice XC skiing trails. Nice sandy beach with lifeguard hours. Facilities are relatively modern but still basic, nice and clean. Most sites aren’t right along the lake but it’s still so close.

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  Trip Over Life

  Ranger

  

  May. 28, 2018

  October Mountain State Forest

  State Forest camping near Monument Mountain

  The campground has 3 sections, located on different tiers of a hill. The lower level has RV sites, middle has tent sites, and upper has a few yurts. Each level has a bath house (3 toilet stalls and 1 shower in the lower level; it was run-down but clean enough). Outside the entrance station (near the RV sites) is a HUGE power station that emits a hum constantly. Super annoying and an eyesore. You’ll see many vehicles drive-by with boats or ATVs in tow as the state forest also has areas suitable for their use. Accessible from the campground are a few hiking trails. Monument Mountain is a popular hiking spot about 20 minutes away and Bash Bish Falls State Park is about 45 minutes away. Note: Massachusetts does not allow alcohol in their parks.

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  Matt S.

  Legend

  

  Aug. 22, 2022

  Lake George RV Park

  ★★★★★ Getaway to the Adirondacks

  Lake George RV Park may be the greatest campground we’ve stayed at yet! 

  Located about 2-miles from the New York State Thruway(I-87), this park is ideally situated for a Lake George area vacation. We spent 6-days in early-August and it really wasn’t enough. 

  The staff treated us so nicely and the array of resort-level amenities are beautifully-maintained and clean. They run a free trolley within the campground and to the local retail outlets. The park is so large, you’ll be happy to see that red trolley coming around to take you to and from your campsite and the swimming pools(plural), game room, theater which offers nightly entertainment, paddle boats, cafe, dog park, and much more. In addition, a local trolley service operates an hourly ride to and from Lake George Village. The cost is just$1 per person per trip(free for young kids) and discounted tickets are available for sale at the campground. The many opportunities for activities and entertainment are top-notch. Not just“campground-nice,” but really nice! And everything they offer is included at no extra cost(except food, of course). Check out their mobile app for updates to activities, a trolley tracker(fun+ helpful!), and more. 

  The camp store was well-stocked with food and drinks, souvenirs, and RV/camping supplies. 

  Our pull-thru site(#109) was level and the full hookups all worked fine. Like most of the park, our site was nicely wooded for shade, but none of the trees were in the way of our motor home. Each site had its own trash can and they collected garbage daily. That’s nice and convenient. 

  Lake George RV Park is such a great place to stay that I hate to point out anything negative, but it’s why we rely on reviews. Two negatives to report. The site was a nice size and beautiful in so many ways except for the sandy dirt. With how charming everything is, I was surprised they didn’t at least put down gravel let alone concrete or asphalt in the sites. It was impossible to keep the dirt and sand out of our RV— and we tried. It also rained a few times during our stay which made it even worse. The other negative is their nonexistent wi-fi. It’s 2022, and we rely on wi-fi for connectivity to the office along with the ability to watch tv using streaming services(especially on a rainy night). The size of this place probably makes it difficult to provide good coverage, but it would be a huge improvement if they could figure it out. 

  It’s obvious that this is a family-operated campground because they offer so many niceties that corporate owners have done away with elsewhere. I positively can not say enough about how great this campground is. It’s a tremendous place and we can’t wait to go back! 

  THINGS I LIKED: 

  • Clean and meticulously maintained property and facilities. 

  • So many activities and entertainment options(at no extra cost!). 

  • Proximity to Lake George Village. 

  THINGS I’D CHANGE: 

  • Cover the sites with gravel, concrete, or asphalt. The sandy dirt is too messy. 
  • Install reasonable wi-fi service.
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  James S.

  Traveler

  

  Jan. 23, 2021

  Frosty Acres Campground

  Best kept secret. Tucked away

  Awesome camping resort. Seasonal rates are excellent. We stayed from April until October then decided to stay over winter. They have a small winter section. You'll have the entire mountain side all to yourself! Snowshoe, cross country ski. Winter campfires. Owners Mike and Sherri are great. Dumpsters, laundry with coin machine. Very remote. Windy as all get out. Elevation about 1409 feet. View of the sunrise over the entire valley are awesome. Very very cool place. Some summer residents are a bit into their music, mostly on weekends. Bring your golf cart and beer cooler 🙄. Cov... I'm not saying that word, reduced activities here but it was still awesome. Two ponds to fish in, one you can swim in, kid friendly small pool, horseshoes and huge field to hit golf balls in with 3 holes. Pet friendly. Kid friendly. Huge club house and store that was closed for the big. Arcade, grill, pool table and small store. Lp gas. Wifi is so so. Backed up to state forest land. Enjoy!!!

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  Erika V.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 3, 2019

  Frosty Acres Campground

  New owners

  New owners- very strict. Horribly hospitality. Mainly seasonal and would need to be in the clique in order to feel comfortable.

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  Rachel B.

  Traveler

  

  Nov. 6, 2019

  Frosty Acres Campground

  Home away from home ❤️

  This campground has come so far in a short time! The new owners complete upgrades every season. Themed weekends and an annual car show. We are returning for our 4th season and cannot wait until May 2020!

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  Ashley F.

  Legend

  

  Jan. 19, 2023

  A Promise to Gaia/Garden of One

  Plant, Wildlife and Butterfly Sanctuary

  Ashley here with The Dyrt, extending a warm welcome to your host Rachel. This property is rented to others to help maintain and expand native and pollinating species of plants. Book your stay in this sweet cabin and come back here to leave them some love.

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  Tarah Z.

  Scout

  

  Oct. 8, 2023

  Piebald Mountain

  Beautiful Views, comfy and cozy. Feel so connected to nature.

  Excellent week at piebald mountain! We were greeted by some turkey and visited by some deer.  Comfy and cozy setting.

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  Janly P.

  Traveler

  

  Oct. 16, 2021

  Treetopia Campground

  Classy campground with caring staff!

  Treetopia is in a class all by itself! We really enjoyed our 3 night stay at the campground. We went in late September and stayed on one of their deck sites with our Class B (Winnebago). I LOVED sitting out on the deck every morning for my coffee while taking in the fall air. It’s obvious that the campground recently underwent major renovation the bathrooms and showers are out of this world! Best of any campground we’ve ever visited!

  I highly recommend the deck sites to people small to moderate sized RVs and for large rigs they have some big sites.

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  Jennie

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 6, 2020

  Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

  Great spot in the hills

  They have a pond for swimming and softball field. They allow late check ins!

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  Kat

  Scout

  

  Jun. 21, 2021

  Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

  Seasonal camping - YES, weekend/week - DEFINITELY!

  We found this site on Campendium, we needed a site close to the Lebanon Valley Speedway to watch a friend race. Our site #1A was a quick back in site with full hookups and a perfect view day or night, right on their pond.

  This area has a large seasonal population but they are super friendly and it was a pleasure to see the kids (and adults) fishing, paddling on the lake, swimming in the designated area and sitting/playing on the nice beach. Over the weekend they had organized corn hole games and several other ways to get physical and have a blast. They also had a community “Father’s Day” breakfast (fathers ate free!) which was open to all and yummy!

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  Ellyn F.

  Guide

  

  Sep. 18, 2022

  Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

  Very helpful staff

  This was my very first campground stay. Jamie was incredibly helpful, same with the staff that helped me park.

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  Amy G.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 1, 2024

  Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

  Great weekend site

  We rented a rustic campsite for a long weekend and it was way better than expected. The staff was helpful, the site was pretty and there are so many places to hike and the best of the Berkshires so close by. There are only two showers in each gendered bathroom, but there are so many RVs here it never was an issue. The pool is being renovated so it is currently closed.

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  Ray P.

  Guide

  

  Oct. 8, 2024

  Spacious Skies Woodland Hills

  Tightly squeezed sites.

  Although sites are squeezed in, it is a nice family campground. However the site I had was steep grade from steps to picnic table. Flat ground area for camper was very narrow.Tricky footing for older folks like my wife and I. Particularly since my wife uses a cane.

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  Cheryl C.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 5, 2021

  Berkshire Mountain Hideaway

  Beautiful just beautiful

  We luxury cabin

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  Pharris

  Scout

  

  Feb. 4, 2022

  Berkshire Mountain Hideaway

  Flooded bad

  our tent after one night. its all so flooded.

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  ryan S.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 25, 2021

  Max V Shaul State Park — Max V. Shaul State Park

  easy and clean

  A nice site. Very clean facilities and incredibly nice staff. Just ok distance between camp sites. If we return we might try the more upper loop further from the front

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  professorthedog P.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 31, 2021

  Max V Shaul State Park — Max V. Shaul State Park

  Clean and friendly

  Great campsite, cleanest facilities ever! Good adjustable campfire cooking rack. Friendly staff, lots of dogs, all on leash!

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  Tom S.

  Traveler

  

  Sep. 12, 2021

  Max V Shaul State Park — Max V. Shaul State Park

  Max Shaul State Campground

  Great small campground. Lots of space between sites. There is a well traveled road near the park so you get traffic noise. The bath house is clean and modern. $27.50 /night for non-resident.