Best Glamping near Amsterdam, NY

Recent Glamping Reviews near Amsterdam, New York

224 Reviews of 35 Amsterdam 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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  Brittney K.

  Traveler

  

  Aug. 21, 2019

  Lake George Escape Campground

  Fun tubing and great staff

  We stayed here back in 2016 when the Adirondack Safari had their glamping sites here. We loved it. The best part honestly was tubing down the river. They had a great camp store that had everything you can think of including great beer.

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  Michael M.

  Guide

  

  Aug. 4, 2019

  Lake George Escape Campground

  Disneyworld atmosphere

  I have been coming to Lake George escape for 15 years now and I have watched it's transformation from a family run business to a corporate campground. I loved when it was smaller operational wise, It had a more rustic appeal to it , the camp store was small and just had a dated vibe about it. That being said it's become a big operation. They offer everything now , it really is like being at Disney. The daily schedual for the kids it's non-stop all day , they rent golf carts ,kayaks , pedal carts, canoes .They have cabin rentals , pool , a restaurant ,bar , dancing. It's perfect if you prefer glamping but you can also get a site off grid at the same time. You need to see there website to get a full picture of it.

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  Christina M.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 28, 2017

  Lake George Escape Campground

  Glamping at its Finest!

  The tent we stayed in was gorgeous! We fit 5 of us comfortably. Linens, blankets and pillows were provided. There was a fire pit, BBQ, picnic table with umbrella, covered platform, and a partition between campsites. There were plenty or outdoor activities to do such as swimming, tubing, kayaking, sports, and bike rentals. They had a gift shop and arcade on site as well. We unfortunately got hit with some pretty bad weather so we couldn't enjoy the grounds as much as we would have liked to but that was obviously not their fault. We had to evacuate the mountain our last evening because of really bad thunder and lightening but the ranger was very helpful and came around to warn us all and encourage us to be careful. They even refunded us for that last night. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a real "glamping" experience! You always see those fancy campsites on Pinterest or Instagram so now you can experience it yourself close to home if you live in NY.

  We made the most of our rainy weekend by checking out the town and some caves. Plenty to do in the area of you want to venture out of the campgrounds but if you're there with good weather I doubt you will be bored!!

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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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  Nancy W.

  Legend

  

  May. 24, 2020

  Cooperstown KOA

  Nice Park

  This park is located approximately 12.5 miles from downtown Cooperstown and is set in the quiet rural countryside of New York. The mature trees make for beautiful scenery in the fall. There is a mix of sites varying from tent, RV, rental trailers, and camping cabins/cottages/lodges bringing the total number of sites to 120. Back-in and pull-thru sites are available. Site types include full hookup, water and electric, and no hookup with prices varying depending upon site. You can choose between 30/20 or 50 amp electric service. Interior roads are gravel and some site pads are gravel while others are grass. 

  The park is nicely terraced and all the sites are level. Patios were a grassy/dirt area with a picnic table and fire pit. Our site (#41) was a pull-thru but there was no way we could drive our 45’ motorhome forward out of the site because of a large tree and narrow roads. So we ended up having to back out. The free wifi worked well as did our Verizon 4G phone and hotspot. We picked up a dozen or so television channels with our antenna. The park does have a fair amount of trees that would interfere with roof-mounted satellite dishes so you would have to pick your site carefully. But, there are some 30 amp and no hook-up sites that are clear. This is a typical KOA with lots of amenities including a swimming pool(which was closed for the season when we were there), a playground, volleyball court, basketball court, jump house, pavilion, recreation room, bicycle rental, and horseshoes. Showers, restrooms and laundry are also present and clean. There is a propane filling station. While there is no fenced-in dog park there is a pet walking area. The surrounding area is pretty rural and the closest town (Richfield Springs– which is very small) is five miles away and where you will find restaurants, gas station, grocery store, and more. A few miles from the park is a creamery that has a café. 

  Approximately five miles away is Glimmerglass State Park which was great for hiking and kayaking Otsego Lake. There is a also a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country’s oldest covered bridge. Cooperstown is a little over twelve miles away from the park but well worth a trip. Not only is Cooperstown home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame but it is a charming downtown well worth exploring. Other nearby attractions include The Farmers Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Hero’s of Baseball Wax Museum, Glimmerglass Opera, and Cooperstown Brewing Company.

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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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  Danielle S.

  Ranger

  

  Oct. 15, 2020

  Caroga Lake

  Overall, nice.

  We spent a relatively quiet long weekend here on loop F 97, which is a bit removed from the main campground. It was a bit noisy on Saturday night but nothing disturbing.  This site also is bordered by a small stream so expect mosquitoes and the occasional visit from wildlife (we had raccoons at our site each night, so kept food in the car). Each site has a fire pit and a picnic table.

  There is a store just outside the entrance that sells ice, wood, groceries.  There are quite a few roadside firewood sellers that are reasonably priced.  The fire pit does not have a narrow grilling grate so bringing something to ensure your food won't fall through the widely spaced bars is helpful.  

  As I said, our site was out of the main population, but it was a bit of a hike to the restroom which is something to keep in mind if you've really got to get to a bathroom first thing in the morning.  

  There is a Walmart about 10 miles away in Gloverville, so keep this in mind if you are planning on picking up essentials when you arrive.  

  There are no sites with electric.

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  Yoni N.

  Traveler

  

  Jul. 5, 2021

  Caroga Lake

  Good facility, lacks much to do

  We were there 4th of July weekend, and the park was fully booked. Very friendly rangers, electricity in bathrooms, hot showers, and a nice dishwashing and recycling center.

  The campsite connects to the beach area and there is boat rental, but no pets allowed in the beach area.

  For us, a drawback was a lack of any hikes connecting to the campsite.

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  Elyssa R.

  Scout

  

  Jul. 8, 2021

  Caroga Lake

  Simple but well cared for campground

  I stayed here over a holiday weekend and found that the campground was simple but has everything I needed. The campsites were spacious for two tents, a 4 and 2 person and there was space to have a run for two dogs. 

  The bathrooms and showers were typical of other campgrounds and not overly large however they were cleaned regularly and the water was hot which was great for the end of a long day. 

  It is also conveniently situated for a variety of nearby hikes.

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  Vijay K

  Scout

  

  May. 30, 2021

  Caroga Lake

  Good for a weekend getaway

  Site F -90- there is a slope on the site with limited privacy. I suggest avoiding this site but there are quite a few other sites that looked nice and a stream flowing through.

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  Dawson N.

  Scout

  

  May. 16, 2017

  Caroga Lake

  It's a really nice, clean camp located not too far from where I live.

  Facilities are clean and relatively nice

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  Jessica W.

  Guide

  

  Jul. 26, 2016

  Caroga Lake

  Caroga Lake

  This campground was incredibly noisy. A number of the sites had been closed for the camping season. The beach area offered a great view, but again, so noisy. If you have children, and you're not looking for quiet time, this could be the campground for you!

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  Ellis L.

  Traveler

  

  Apr. 12, 2021

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Wonderful campsite run by wonderful guys!

  I have to preface by saying that I signed up to The Dyrt just to leave a review for Devil Doc campgrounds. I could not have had a more lovely experience at Devil Doc - and my GSD Daisy would emphatically agree! As they say, a tired dog is a good dog, and this girl is wiped out! We loved our stay so, so much. 

  Rich is the owner and he's an absolute riot. A dude with an obvious zeal for life, his mission for this campground is to share this truly beautiful place he's lucky to call home with other people who are seeking to immerse themselves in nature. He and his buddy, Rick, live on acres and acres of forested property, with my favorite campsites located at a seemingly magical pond surrounded by beautiful pine and birch trees. They are constantly improving the campsites/property and although I thought it was perfect as is, Rich has grand plans for upgrades (i.e. outhouses and additional electric sites)! These guys really do so much to go out of their way to provide an amazing experience, from brewing coffee in the AM to helping you in whatever way they can, so please show respect, mindfulness, and clean up after yourself.

  The campsites themselves are huge - this isn't a state park site where you're smushed on top of your neighbor. There are all types of campsites available for various camping styles; not all are adjacent to the pond. Although Daisy and I were the only ones there (Rich kindly accommodated our early booking request), I could envision how perfect it would still be even if the campgrounds had been fully booked out. There's enough space for everyone to feel some semblance of privacy and he also has a couple of completely private sites located a short distance away from the pond. However, the pond is really hard to beat. 

  In terms of preparation, bring all your standard camping gear. Purchasing firewood is totally unnecessary because there's plenty of it, literally, everywhere. I'd recommend bringing a hatchet. However, if you're not into that, then Rich and Rick sell firewood, too. You'll see their hard work meticulously lined up when you first drive in :)  There's no running water at the tent sites, but the pond is available and with a carbon water filter, it was delicious. Bringing your own water also works. 

  Hiking is also available directly from the campgrounds and connects to nearby trails, leading wherever your heart desires, from treks to the lakes nearby to one that even goes all through the Adirondacks. 

  Honestly, we were incredibly spoiled to have this place all to ourselves and with such wonderful hosts who are clearly good people! We got lucky in so many ways - between the early booking being accepted and the weather miraculously being perfect the couple nights we were there. It was exactly the getaway we needed from the stress of NYC and the pandemic. I've been raving about our trip ever since we returned home and will definitely be back at least one more time this summer!

  Can't wait to see you guys soon! 

  <3 Ellis & Daisy

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  Yakir B.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 4, 2020

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Great place for quite get away

  Rich is great ! Loved talking to him and hearing his life story. Very cool guy !! Me my wife and our two children 9,12 had a blast ! It's rough camping (bucket toilet) but the camp is gorgeous. The pond with the pedal boat was a hit with the kids and the other campers were great. We had everything we needed and Rich suggestions to explore the area were spot on ! We had the whole camp for ourselves the next day. Book it !!

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  Meg

  Scout

  

  Sep. 6, 2020

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Amazing weekend!

  We live in Rochester NY, looking to get out and disconnect in the wilderness. Rich, the host was amazing in every way. The camp site was perfect and close to many wonderful hikes. Highly recommend. We will be back for sure!!

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  Adelmis A.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 16, 2020

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Awesome place for camping

  Must be prepared :)

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  Ashley L.

  Scout

  

  Sep. 21, 2024

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Primitive camping with a great host!

  I came up here with my dog for a solo camping trip for a couple of days to get away! Rich the host is super nice and answered any questions I had about staying/getting there. I had the whole camp ground to myself so that was even better. It is definitely off the beaten path but we'll worth it if your just trying to escape a little bit. But Verizon does get service. There are some nearby trails that are within 15 minutes of the camp ground which is also a plus. No need to bring Fire wood as there is a ton all around you. You can also buy from the host as well. There was a decent portapotty on the camp ground which is very nice to have. This was just what we needed. We really loved our stay and cant wait to go back! Thank you Rich!

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  Ross L.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 10, 2020

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Highly Recommend

  Grateful to have found this location and stayed here! Rich was a very accommodating and friendly host, making sure we had everything we needed and providing us with all the extras to make our stay that much better. Loved staying up by the pond and exploring all the old relics around the area. Our spot was peaceful and quite. You’ll fall asleep to the sounds of bull frogs, oh and the star gazing is pretty darn nice as well! Rich is happy to share information about local swimming/hiking spots, which there are many of close by. The experience staying here far beats any “traditional” campground. Will be back!

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  jeff W.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 24, 2020

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Ooh-Rah

  • What a great little gem in the wilderness. I drove in from NH and met by brother there who had driven in from Ohio. If you are looking for a quiet and private out of the way site... this is it.
  • Primitive dispersed camping is what you get, and EXACTLY what we wanted. We had the entire campground and the small Artesian  fed pond to ourselves until our last night when other campers arrived. Picnic table and fire pits are at all the sites, along with an "improved" latrine system. 
  • Our host Richard was very kind, and accommodating to any request we may have had. We will be back again for sure.  Jeff from NH
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  Scott W.

  Scout

  

  Aug. 27, 2020

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Very nice remote spot

  I wanted to do some camping and hiking in this area. DevilDoc Campsite was perfect for my needs. I meet my brother here and we had a great weekend hiking. Rich, the owner, was exceptionally knowledgeable and a very gracious host. We will camp here again.

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  Toshi

  Guide

  

  Sep. 23, 2021

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Wicked nice host!

  Almost missed staying here, as the app listed it as unavailable for booking. Make sure you call/text to check availability. We had the entire place to ourselves as our little Hiker Trailer was able to make it up to the clearing where there’s a little pond. We had tons of privacy as it is well clear of the host’s home and neighbors. There’s quite a bit of, clutter and discarded stuff as we arrived a few days after a bonfire party. If he does get around to clearing out the other stuff, this would be a five star spot!

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  Allegra K.

  Scout

  

  Jun. 24, 2020

  DevilDoc Campsites

  Rustic campsite in beautiful corner of upstate New York

  My friends and I had a wonderful three-day weekend at Rich's place. He lives on a sprawling 25-acre property near the town of Gloversville at the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. We were lucky enough to be the only campers on site that weekend, and had the entire spread by the pond to ourselves. 

  Rich was a friendly and available host, who met us and showed us around when we first arrived, brought us firewood, and gave us advice on where to hike and swim in the area. (Nine Corners Lake is a must! It has beautiful clear water and we spent two entire days hanging out there). We had a lovely few days of swimming, hiking, driving around and checking out the scenery, and cooking/hanging out at the campsite. There's a camping store in town for last-minute groceries/items that Rich can direct you to, and a Walmart about a 20 minute drive away. Take your garbage with you when you leave and leave it in the dumpsters at the camping store (not sure if there will be a better system for this down the line or not, but something to consider). And bring bug spray as it gets buggy near the pond! 

  Rich mentioned that they're going to be installing outhouses and outdoor showers at the site soon, which will be a welcome addition. For now, there are shovels to dig cat holes. And there are firepits at each of the sites. 

  You'll have a wonderful time at DevilDoc!