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Slumberland at the River's Edge provides premium waterfront glamping accommodations on the Delaware River, featuring canvas safari tents with queen-sized beds, electric heating, and covered porches. The four riverside sites include picnic tables, fire pits with complimentary firewood, and grills, allowing guests to enjoy meals with scenic river views. The Blueberry Patch in the nearby Catskills houses yurts with wood-burning stoves for year-round comfort, particularly cozy during fall foliage season. Year-Round Scenic Lakefront Glamping offers another boutique camping option with toilet facilities, drinking water, and picnic areas in a pet-friendly environment. According to a camper, "The accommodations were top notch, with lights already on, and a table set, along with a grill, fire pit, and covered porch and canvas tent that housed two queen sized beds along with an electric stove and a woodstove."
The riverside location at Slumberland creates unique glamping experiences with opportunities for swimming, tubing, and fishing directly from camp. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and privacy between sites compared to traditional campgrounds. One reviewer highlighted, "The lack of phone service was a blessing in disguise, allowing us to disconnect from technology and truly immerse ourselves in nature." The Blueberry Patch offers stargazing opportunities from its elevated Catskills position, with fall being particularly spectacular for viewing colorful foliage. Visitors to these glamping campsites enjoy convenient access to local attractions while maintaining a sense of seclusion. Hosts at these boutique camping destinations receive consistently positive reviews for their attentiveness and knowledge of local areas, helping guests maximize their unique outdoor experiences whether they're seeking outdoor adventure or peaceful relaxation.
"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."
from $75 - $400 / night
Check Availability"The security is great and patrol to make sure quiet hours are quiet to be courtiers to other campers that want quiet time. The bath houses are constantly being cleaned and restocked."
"That said we had plenty of space, it was just very close to the next site. We were on the far side of the lake which is not really within walking distance of the beach, pool and store."
"Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge."
"Our recent camping trip to Slumberland at the River’s Edge was truly remarkable. Despite the rainy weather, we had an amazing time."
from $170 - $250 / night
Check Availability"Clean bathrooms and showers. People working there were more then helpful. Guided us to our site. Helped us set up. All and all a very pleasant stay."
"Bathrooms are clean, campground could use a little more attention to cleanliness but overall not bad. Great access to the beaverkill. It’s perfect for a quick getaway."
"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."
"It was Memorial Day Sunday when we stopped in, staff was friendly. Our location was by the river and did not disappoint. It was a rocky location but we didn’t mind."
"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
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"There are tent sites, seasonal sites for RVs, group tent & RV sites and group/pavilion sites."
"Every site is well-equipped with its own water, electricity, fire pit, and picnic table. The best part is the waterfront sites."
"As close to nature as possible with modern conveniences still nearby. Terri and her gang do a great job of running her Dad's adventure."
"Some of the sites are literally on the road - stay away from the sites on the same side of the road as the pond. "
"Lots of organized activities are closed but the stores are open via Campers App with free delivery to your site!"
from $41 - $375 / night
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from $220 / night
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ScoutThis 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.
ScoutMe and two friends do a yearly kayak trip down the Delaware river and have progressively moved north each year. This year, MDW of 2023, we were traveling between Narrowsburg, NY and Port Jervis, NY. Traveling 10-15 miles a day, we ended our second day of paddling at Slumberland on the Rivers Edge. The host put out a orange cone that made finding our campsite easy and a nice beach made unloading and loading kayaks pretty easy. The accommodations were top notch, with lights already on, and a table set, along with a grill, fire pit, and covered porch and canvas tent that housed two queen sized beds along with an electric stove and a woodstove. We were able to relax on the adirondack chairs on the deck as the sun went down and our fire (wood provided by host) and the porch lights remained glowing. It was nice change from camping in our tents and sleeping pads as we are used to along the river, as the beds were very comfortable, and the heater and canvas tent kept us warm during 40 degree temperatures at night. It was quiet and peaceful and you had your own space far from the other sites at slumberland (unlike many other campgrounds along the river). We all enjoyed our stay and had a great time and I would highly recommend to any kayak campers along the river looking for more than just a patch of grass to set up a tent on.
LegendWe arrived here early afternoon, which ended up being perfect timing as we could set up everything and catch sunset by the fire. The place is pretty easy to access with paved road the whole way there except for the last 1/2 mile where it is very bumpy. Some might say 4*4 but we made it just fine in our little Camry. There are two campsites located right outside of the park where you can park your car next to your tent but we opted to hike in. The first spot is less than 1/2 mile down the path, with the next three in the next mile. The campsites are very spacious with lots of room between you and other campers, and have a fire pit and some have picnic tables. We had a stellar time just hiking down the path and relaxing by the water. There’s no noise at night apart from the running water of the stream and we had a very peaceful weekend. We’re most definitely returning!
GuideStayed 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.
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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!
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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.
RangerThe lake is gorgeous and there are nice hiking trails, but sites are very small and close together. Let’s are allowed in less than half of the campground, which means all the dogs are in a smaller area and barking at each other more than other places. The no-pet area was practically empty when we were there midweek but the pets-allowed area was much more crowded than we would have liked.
Also rules and signage are wildly confusing, lots of things contradict each other. Cell service exists but not great for remote work.
ScoutNice, 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.
ScoutTent cabins
RangerMy 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.
The Bethel, New York area sits at elevations ranging from 1,200-1,800 feet in the Catskill region, creating distinct camping microclimates. Delaware River camping locations typically remain 5-8 degrees warmer than elevated sites in the mountains. Sites along water bodies offer summer swimming and fishing with seasonal water temperatures reaching 76°F in July and August.
River tubing access: At Kittatinny Campground, tubing packages are popular among groups visiting the Delaware River. "My college friends go here each year to meet up and we have so much fun. The group sites are great and perfect for our 30-50 people. Definitely go for the rafting/tubing package, it was the best part of the trip!" reports Maggie K.
Lake activities: Swimming, fishing, and paddle sports are available at Keen Lake Resort Campground, which features both a lake and pool. A camper notes, "The kids really loved having a pool to swim in, in addition to the lake. I seemed less busy where we were as far as cars and people which is what we were looking for."
Stargazing opportunities: Elevated Catskill locations offer exceptional night sky viewing, particularly during fall when humidity drops. A visitor to The Blueberry Patch mentioned, "The dark nights were filled with gazing shooting stars. A wood oven stove to keep us cozy our entire stay. Great for those seeking quiet and zen like space."
Fly fishing: Roscoe is known as "Trout Town USA" with premier fishing spots along the Beaverkill River. "Right on the Beaverkill River, it's quiet, clean, gorgeous, brand new cabins and concrete pads. Fisherman's heaven," shares Richard V.
Site privacy: Many campers appreciate the distance between sites at Oakland Valley Campground, which has three distinct camping sections. "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," explains Jeanne-Marie P.
Riverside locations: Direct water access is highly valued at campgrounds like Roscoe Campsites. "We were able to relax on the adirondack chairs on the deck as the sun went down and our fire (wood provided by host) and the porch lights remained glowing," reports Brooks B. from his stay at a riverside glamping site.
Cell service breaks: The limited connectivity around glamping sites near Bethel provides forced disconnection. Some campers at Neversink River Resort value this aspect: "We were there at the end of the season, which we loved bc we practically had this huge campground to ourselves. Our spot backed up to the river, which was great," shares Aliceon W.
Clean facilities: Several campgrounds maintain excellent bathroom facilities. "The bathrooms were the cleanest we've ever experienced at a campground," noted Emily Z. about Keen Lake Resort Campground.
Site selection matters: Not all sites at campgrounds are created equal, particularly for tent campers. "We ended up right across the way on E7 & E8 - much better. This loop for tent campers is mixed. Some of the sites are literally on the road - stay away from the sites on the same side of the road as the pond," advises Lori M. about Neversink River Resort.
Seasonal considerations: Visit during fall for optimal glamping close to Bethel, New York. "It was beginning of fall in October and the dark nights were filled with gazing shooting stars. A wood oven stove to keep us cozy our entire stay," shares a visitor to The Blueberry Patch.
Weekend noise levels: Several campgrounds experience higher noise levels during weekends. "Busy campground no quiet time loud music till 3 in the morning. Very clean, workers very friendly and helpful but after dark no one around," explains Jim D. from High Point State Park Campground.
Bathroom facilities vary: Check what type of bathroom facilities are available. "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," explains Damia F.
Activity planning: Choose campgrounds with structured activities for children. "We have taken our children there often but I wouldn't recommend or call it family friendly," notes Kate D. about Jerry's Three River Campground, suggesting families research child-friendly options first.
Playground access: Evaluate playground quality when booking glamping close to Bethel with children. "Playground definitely needs to be replaced. It was more like a few metal bars for hanging. But they had a jump blob thing my kids loved," reports Aliceon W. about Neversink River Resort.
Swimming options: Sites with both lake and pool access provide alternatives for families. "I spent two nights camping with my niece and this campground was perfect. The site was maybe a 50-yard walk-in and we barely heard anyone around us and had a real wilderness feel. We fit in a hike up to the Appalachian Trail from our campsite, swam at the pond (Lake Marcia), and got in a fishing session at Steeny Kill Lake," shares Justin P. about High Point State Park.
Kid-friendly sites: Look for sites with specific family-friendly designations. "This place was so fun for the entire family, it wasn't that busy, so we didn't really have to worry all the time about the kids getting ran over! The park ranger person came through and gave the kids cool posters," reports Jill R. from Kittatinny Campground.
Site leveling: Verify site levelness before setting up. "We had to try 2 different spots bc some of them are VERY un level," notes one RVer about Neversink River Resort.
Hookup availability: Check specific site hookups when booking. "There is water and electric on the sites at the middle level," explains Jeanne-Marie P. about Oakland Valley Campground's tiered camping layout.
Site size considerations: Assess site dimensions for larger RVs. "The RV sites are spaced out nicely. There are plenty of things to do; paddle boats, row boats, swimming pool, snack bar/campstore, activities, etc," reports Charlotte D. about Keen Lake Resort.
Seasonal limitations: Confirm operating dates as many campgrounds close from late October through April. "Clean bathrooms and showers. People working there were more then helpful. Guided us to our site. Helped us set up. All and all a very pleasant stay," shares Alex K. from Roscoe Campsites, which operates seasonally.
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