Bloomville sits in the western Catskills at approximately 1,700 feet elevation, characterized by rolling hills and deciduous forests that create distinct seasonal camping experiences. The area receives moderate rainfall year-round, with summer temperatures typically ranging from 55-80°F. Most glamping operations in the region maintain limited winter availability due to snow accumulation and colder temperatures from November through March.
What to do
Hiking at Alder Lake: The trail system offers varied terrain suitable for different skill levels. A 6+ mile trail connects to the far end of the lake with limited elevation gain, making it accessible for most visitors. According to Erik C., "The hike around the lake is a lovely, easy walk. The hike trail that connects to the far end of the lake is 6+ miles and while there were no real views, it was lovely."
Fishing opportunities: Crazy Acres Campground at Beaver Spring Lake provides access to their stocked lake where anglers can catch various species including bass and trout. As Robert M. noted, "We had fun, plenty of activities, a big lake to fish in and a pool to relax by."
Community events: Many campgrounds host scheduled activities during peak season. Country Roads Campground offers special gatherings in their pavilion. William R. mentioned, "They have special events in a pavilion near the RVs including bingo."
Nearby attractions: Cooperstown is approximately 20 minutes from several glamping sites. As Patti M. explained about staying at Glimmerglass State Park, "With Cooperstown 15-20 minutes away no lack of things to do for adults and kids. Great restaurants also. No reason to ever get bored."
What campers like
Spacious, separated sites: Many glamping locations near Bloomville prioritize privacy between accommodations. Tom R. from Country Roads Campground shared, "Beautiful campground. Stayed in The Pines section. Spacious sites."
Clean facilities: Max V. Shaul State Park maintains well-kept bathroom facilities. As professorthedog P. noted, "Great campsite, cleanest facilities ever! Good adjustable campfire cooking rack. Friendly staff, lots of dogs, all on leash!"
Wildlife viewing: The natural setting around Bloomville supports diverse wildlife. Philip M. at Country Roads Campground mentioned, "We were escorted to our site upon arrival and I certainly appreciated that as we were very tired after a long day of travel."
Water activities: Nickerson Park Campground offers family-friendly water recreation options. Sarah S. noted, "The pool/water slides were a hit with the kids! Also, the staff come around to pick up your trash bags daily, which was a nice little perk."
What you should know
Reservation requirements: Most glamping sites require advance booking, especially during peak summer months. Sites with premium accommodations fill quickly between June-August.
Seasonal operation: The majority of glamping operations near Bloomville run from May through mid-October. According to Wilson W. at Crazy Acres Campground, "I truck camped here. Very nice place with super owners. Very clean bathrooms and showers. My site had 30 amp electric and water. Very quiet as they had just opened."
Water quality concerns: Unadilla KOA and other campgrounds may experience periodic utility issues. Sarah S. mentioned, "Campground was having some issues with water system and our site lost electricity while we were there."
Traffic patterns: Some glamping areas experience higher weekend traffic. Taylor H. noted about Nickerson Park, "We stayed for two nights mid-week in June and had the entire loop to ourselves. That made the experience a 5/5, but after seeing the site layout, it seems like accessibility could be an issue with high occupancy."
Tips for camping with families
Playground access: Several glamping operations maintain dedicated play areas. Darby R. from Max V. Shaul State Park shared, "There is a children's playground and pavilion. Firewood is available to purchase. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept."
Swimming options: Glimmerglass State Park provides lake swimming with lifeguarded beach areas during summer months. Erin G. noted, "The views at glimmerglass are wonderful. I have brought my dog swimming and hiking several times. The beach is great and well kept."
Security considerations: Staff presence varies between glamping properties. About Max V. Shaul, Darby R. mentioned, "The staff is friendly and helpful, and check the campground regularly so you can feel safe."
Noise levels: Most glamping sites enforce quiet hours starting at 10-11pm. Kelly J. from Crazy Acres observed, "I was very impressed that even though our neighbors were loud, they all respected quiet time at 11pm."
Tips from RVers
Site accessibility: Many glamping operations can accommodate larger rigs but access roads may present challenges. SJ W. from Alder Lake cautioned, "Was not the easiest for my RV van to get up the hill with the ruts, but I have a small lift so it helps, lower clearance vans might not make it."
Hookup availability: Deer Haven Campground offers full-service connections at reasonable rates. Jen B. noted, "Convenient WSE hookup right at site. Staff was friendly. It was hard to pre book a site though. You can't do it online, you have to email, and it can take a while to hear back from anyone confirming a reservation. $50/night for full hookup."
Site configurations: Proximity between camping units varies significantly between properties. Laura H. from Unadilla KOA shared, "It looks like permanent campers take up most of the real estate along the stream, but we lucked out with a spot one row back with two empty sites in front of us. With the autumn foliage, it was a spectacular camp site. No problems getting out 40ft coach parked."
Electrical options: Power connections vary between glamping locations. Deborah W. from Unadilla KOA mentioned, "The tent sites with electric like the one we took used 240v 50A plugs, so we had to borrow a converter plug form the office for our 120v equipment."
