25 campgrounds · Check availability for any dates.
HTR Niagara Campground and Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday provide upscale glamping accommodations near Amherst, just a short drive from Niagara Falls. Both locations feature climate-controlled glamping structures with comfortable bedding, electricity, and private outdoor spaces. The safari-style accommodations at HTR Niagara Campground include premium furnishings with full linens and access to modern bathhouses that guests describe as "some of the nicest I've seen." These elevated camping options offer a perfect balance between outdoor immersion and resort-style comfort, with sturdy canvas walls, real beds, and convenient access to campground amenities. One reviewer noted, "This place is amazing. The sites are very nicely spaced and level. So much to do that's included in the price of the stay."
Visitors to these glamping resorts enjoy exclusive access to heated swimming pools, fishing ponds, and outdoor recreation areas. The Grand Island KOA Holiday provides glamping guests with paddle boats, jumping pillows, and pickleball courts, all within 15-20 minutes of Niagara Falls attractions. Both locations offer convenient booking options with seasonal availability from May through October, making them ideal for summer and early fall glamping experiences. The proximity to local attractions enhances the appeal, with one guest highlighting that "the tent sites weren't fancy but the rest of the facility was great. The pool is awesome." Year-round activities surround these locations, with Grand Island offering easy access to Niagara Falls excursions that can be arranged directly through the campground office.
"Great location just 15 minutes from American Falls. Staff is friendly and professional making check-in a breeze. The camp store is a cute, well-stocked and organized "camping boutique"."
"Bathhouses are very clean, laundry facilities at each bathhouse, heated pools in the summer, 2 zip lines, laser tag, mini golf, boats, pedal bikes, playground, basketball, Gaga ball, catch and release"
from $77 / night
Check Availability"Tent sites with water and electricity are well maintained and work as advertised. There is little shade in the campground which can make tents hot during the day. Campground services are good. "
"Sites are easy access, rock bed for the sites, you are escorted to site. Easy access to local attractions, including Niagara Falls. Multiple things to do around the local community and on the park."
"We our family of 5 tent camped on site 155 & 157. The sites were right next to the bathrooms/showers/laundry. The bathrooms were very clean."
"We had a site with electric hook up and you fill with water. There are fill stations all throughout the campground. Very well maintained park."
from $20 - $100 / night
Check Availability"The show is right next to the campground. We had just gotten our two kids down to sleep when it started and of course everyone was back up again until Midnight."
"9/25-9/29/22- The park was nearly empty, perhaps 6 or 8 other campers widely spread out. It was immaculate and the sites well spaced apart. All site have a picnic table and fire pit."
from $20 - $29 / night
Check Availability"Great campground, they have it all, a huge lake to swim in, a salt water pool, fitness center, well stocked store, small restaurant with finger foods."
"Roads paved throughout, great laundry facilities, lots for kids, cabins available. clean friendly campground."
from $30 - $42 / night
Check Availability"This is a good campground that's not too far away from Niagara Falls."
"They do trash pickup every morning."
"Unless you're a season ticket holder at Darien Lake, you will be forced to purchase tickets to the Darien Lake amusement park when camping here."
"Lots of fun we had breakfast there and lunch was pretty expensive near the pools. Would not camp there if we weren’t going to Darien lake."
"Bathrooms are very clean along with the showers. They are cleaned on a daily basis. Store on site has just the bare amenities. Big clubhouse, 2 heated pools and a pond to fish (catch & release)."
"There is so much to do at Lazy Lakes! From fishing to pools the kids always had something to do. I enjoyed the wine tasting and flea market."
"Every few miles the winding pavement breaks out onto a few of the ridges and valley below, before ducking back into the forest of Western New York."
"We stayed in a cute cabin with running water, a stove, and a heater for cold nights! Outside we had a picnic table and a campfire pit. The park itself has amazing hiking with awesome views."
from $300 / night
Check Availability"Owners on site and attentive. Walking distance to Lake Ontario, you can see Toronto on a clear day."
"This was a beautiful campground right on Lake Ontario. You could even see Toronto from the shore. The host was super accommodating when we realized our assigned spot was close to the road."
ScoutBeautiful, well cared for campground! Bathhouses are very clean, laundry facilities at each bathhouse, heated pools in the summer, 2 zip lines, laser tag, mini golf, boats, pedal bikes, playground, basketball, Gaga ball, catch and release fishing pond, and 2 dog parks. Close to Niagara Falls.
GuideIt's no wonder they call this park the Grand Canyon of the East! This is a vast green oasis with grandeur to spare.
Pro's:
- Glen Iris Inn was a treat. It is right next to the middle falls, which to me were like the Niagara Falls' little sister. So spectacular.
- The restrooms on loop 100 were newish and great. All singleton-style restrooms and some with showers.
- Really, just everything. Wish we could have stayed longer!
Con's:
- I heard someone complain about the lack of cell service, but to me this is secretly a Pro! :)
- Oh and having to use ReserveAmerica to book the site was is a bit of nuisance.
TravelerCampground is clean & beautiful. Our site (#165) is right next to the lake. The showers are warm. The toilets are pretty clean. The water spigot closest to us is not working.
TravelerThe staff at check-in were incredibly friendly, sharing with me their favorite hikes and viewpoints. My golden retriever and I settled into our site in the 100 loop which was spacious and clean. The restroom and showers were immaculate. The road running the length of the park was flanked by miles of stone walls constructed by the CCC. All paths were well maintained gravel.
ScoutAbsolutely stunning campground, our phone service does not really work here (Verizon) and the internet did not work last night either, but as long as you have star link I’m sure you will be fine. And internet is working fine this morning. Loved this little piece of heaven on the lake!
GuideStayed here in our Class B. Had a nice site in loop 4. Only complaint really is other guests cranking some kind of contemporary R&B with very loud bass, like we should all like their music. 4 sites away, it was pretty loud. The hiking, the falls were great. Tons to do, spectacular views. The park is 17 miles long folks. Camping is north, the falls are south. You can hike all the way down. Its perhaps one of the most impressive displays of CCC work i have seen. Stone tables, picnic pavilions, walls, steps, just amazing work and maintained nicely. Check is easy, plenty of places for trash, fresh water. Showers were not bad, two per building per gender. Of course i picked one that backed up so i was in standing water. I reported it and 24 hours later it was the same. Oh well it was hot and felt great and i didn’t get hoof and mouth disease or anything. One thing - MAJOR league poison ivy , everywhere, surrounding every campsite. Beware.
LegendWe spent a long weekend at HTR Niagara to visit Niagara Falls and Canada. Wow, are we glad we did!
WHAT I LIKED:
— This campground is a short drive to Niagara Falls and the Canadian border
— The park is beautiful with a great balance of natural and well-maintained
— Our site was level and clean+ the hookups worked just fine
— Each interaction with staff was friendly and welcoming(that’s no accident)
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE SO MUCH:
— Just to nitpick, the wifi was too slow for streaming on TV, which we wanted to do on a rainy day
WOULD WE COME BACK?
— Absolutely, this is a great campground with lots to do in a clean and enjoyable setting
RangerLarge well maintained campground with many different types of sites. The staff is amazing and will help you find something - in person or by phone. Our site was tucked into the woods and felt very private. Lake for swimming, fishing, paddle boarding and kayaking. The bathrooms were dated but clean, with warm showers.
GuideVery clean and nice campground. Was there for 3 nights 4 days. Nice pool and facilities. Lots of activities for the kids but my kids mainly like the pool.
Camping options surrounding Amherst, New York provide convenient access to Niagara Falls while offering family-friendly accommodations throughout the region. Located in Erie County with elevations around 600 feet above sea level, the area experiences four distinct seasons with warm summers and cold winters. Most campgrounds in the region operate seasonally from May through October, with limited availability outside this window due to western New York's snowfall patterns.
Explore Niagara Falls: The campgrounds provide convenient access to Niagara Falls, typically within 15-30 minutes by car. Four Mile Creek State Park Campground offers an added benefit as one camper notes, "Comes with state park parking pass to park free and access to town shuttle."
Visit Fort Niagara: Located about 5 minutes from Four Mile Creek State Park Campground, this historic fort offers educational tours and demonstrations. The campground serves as "a nice place to camp if you are looking to explore the surrounding region" according to a reviewer.
Enjoy water recreation: Many campgrounds offer fishing opportunities in stocked ponds. At Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground, visitors have access to "a huge lake to swim in, a salt water pool, fitness center" and more amenities that make it popular for extended stays.
Take scenic drives: The region features beautiful drives along Lake Ontario. From Niagara County Camping Resort, one camper mentions the campground is "relatively close to scenic drives along Lake Ontario & Niagra State Park, Niagra Falls."
Clean facilities: Campgrounds near Amherst receive consistent praise for cleanliness. At HTR Niagara Campground, one visitor reported, "The bathrooms were seriously nicer than most home bathrooms. Beautiful! Grounds were very well kept & staff friendly."
Swimming options: Multiple pools and swimming areas rank high on camper satisfaction lists. At HTR Niagara Campground, a reviewer appreciated the "3 pools and brand new playground. We have little kids and they were just as entertained as all the big kids."
Convenient park arrangements: Many campgrounds offer direct booking services for Niagara Falls attractions. Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday provides direct tourism assistance, with one camper noting, "You can schedule tours of the falls in the office. Tour bus stops at office."
Variety of accommodations: The region offers numerous glamping options beyond traditional tent sites. At Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday, one camper appreciated the "easy access to site and local attractions" with sites that include "rock bed for the sites, you are escorted to site."
Seasonal operation: Most campgrounds operate from May through October. At Darien Lakes State Park Campground, the season runs "May 6 to October 16" according to park information.
Varying site privacy: Site layouts and privacy differ significantly between campgrounds. One camper at Niagara Falls North/Lewiston KOA described it as "a nice little park that needs some TLC" while noting "the bathrooms and showers were very clean."
Limited off-season availability: Winter camping options are extremely limited. For summer visits, a camper at Darien Lakes State Park noted it was "clean and well maintained. We were there on a weekday, told weekends are busy. Not buggy."
Electrical considerations: Some campgrounds have electrical limitations. At Niagara County Camping Resort, a long-term camper observed "the low voltage power would trip our EMS. Power went to as low as 109 volts that I saw."
Look for dedicated kid activities: Choose campgrounds with specific children's amenities. Letchworth State Park Campground offers "a stellar playground where anyone under 9 years of age should get a great workout" alongside "many hiking trails, an old-school fitness path" according to one visitor.
Consider off-peak timing: For a quieter experience with children, avoid holiday weekends. One Four Mile Creek visitor noted, "It had a lot of joyful kid activity on the weekend, but quieted down like a library on the Monday night we stayed over."
Verify pet policies: Many campgrounds welcome pets but require documentation. At Four Mile Creek, one camper mentioned, "Dog friendly but bring proof of rabies vac."
Check proximity to attractions: Some family-friendly campgrounds are closer to Niagara Falls than others. Six Flags Darien Lake Campground combines camping with amusement park access, with one visitor noting, "Campground fees include admission to the theme park."
Site leveling varies: Be prepared with leveling blocks at some locations. At Niagara Falls North/Lewiston KOA, a camper found "gravel sites. Easy pull through sites" but at other campgrounds, you may find "many are not very level."
Some campgrounds offer escorts: Several RV-friendly campgrounds provide site guidance. At Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday, "you are escorted to site" according to a reviewer who also appreciated the "easy access to local attractions."
Verify hookup capacity: Check electrical service details before booking. Sites at Niagara Falls/Grand Island KOA Holiday have been upgraded with "internet is really good and has been upgraded recently with 2 G and 5G access."
Check for big rig accessibility: Not all campgrounds accommodate larger RVs. Letchworth State Park Campground offers "a wide variety of campsites, all reservable online, which can accommodate lots of different types of camping, large RV's, small tents, and everything in between."
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the most popular glamping campsite near Amherst, NY?
According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular glamping campground near Amherst, NY is HTR Niagara Campground with a 4.8-star rating from 40 reviews.
What is the best site to find glamping camping near Amherst, NY?
TheDyrt.com has all 25 glamping camping locations near Amherst, NY, with real photos and reviews from campers.
Keep Exploring
