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Glimmerglass State Park Campground and Cooperstown KOA feature luxury glamping options just minutes from Cherry Valley. Both destinations house upscale canvas accommodations with comfortable bedding, electricity, and climate control systems. The well-appointed glamping sites at Glimmerglass overlook pristine Otsego Lake, while Cooperstown KOA offers glamping pods nestled in a pastoral countryside setting with mountain views. Modern amenities include private fire pits, picnic areas, and eco-friendly bathroom facilities. A recent visitor noted, "Beautiful views and great staff. Each site has its own fire pit with a grate for cooking."
Numerous hiking trails wind through Glimmerglass State Park, connecting glamping sites to the pristine beach area where kayaking and swimming are popular activities. Glamping guests have access to well-maintained shower facilities and clean, modern bathrooms throughout their stay. The location places visitors just 8-12 miles from Cooperstown's attractions, including the Baseball Hall of Fame, Glimmerglass Opera, Fenimore Art Museum, and Brewery Ommegang. Grandpa's Back 40 Glamping provides a more secluded boutique camping experience with only two eco-friendly sites featuring drinking water, firewood, and market access. According to a camper, "Very quiet campground with friendly staff. Spacious sites both shade and sun. Plenty to do, hiking, kayaking, swimming or just relaxing."
"Very quiet small campground - friendly staff - large spots/mainly bigger setups. Only downside is there is not a hiking/walking path down to the lake from the campground."
"Beautiful views and great staff. Each tent site has its own fire pit with a grate for cooking."
from $14 - $26 / night
Check Availability"Most people that stay here are in RVs but we were tent camping and they have a nice wooded area with fire pits and a view of the rolling hills. Beautiful!"
"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."
"An incredible plethora of things to do - river floating, great play ground and pool, well stocked store, the restaurant across the street at the mines is delicious, the diamond mines were AWESOME."
"Clean ...clean bathrooms ...large sites lots of fun activities for the kids fishing and tubing on the creek...well stocked store reasonable prices...pool is clean well maintained...pet friendly...enclosed"
from $125 - $145 / night
Check Availability"No hook ups, but there are water spigots nearby. There is a children's playground and pavilion. Firewood is available to purchase. The bathrooms and showers are clean and well-kept."
"They have new bathrooms/showers and family bathrooms. There's a playground, a pavilion, they do fireside jams. I wish they'd bring back open mic!"
from $17 - $50 / night
Check Availability"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."
"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."
from $15 - $25 / night
Check Availability"The tone of the place is set when you drive in (although we drove past it). Everyone, staff and campers are friendly respectful even the kids!"
"Very clean bathrooms and showers. My site had 30 amp electric (also 2 extension cord outlets in the box) and water. Very quiet as they had just opened."
"Very friendly rangers, electricity in bathrooms, hot showers, and a nice dishwashing and recycling center."
"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)."
from $20 / night
Check Availability"We had reservations about being side by side with other RVs but the site we were in was so big and being in a valley with huge trees all around a large open grassy area in the middle made everything feel"
"Groups of sites sit on level terraces stepped down toward the river. The center area of each grouping of sites had a common use area with tether ball, playgrounds, privies, or additional parking."
"Electric and water only on lower sites. Very steep driveway. Very busy during the day. But great diamonds to find!"
TravelerWe 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.
ScoutMost people that stay here are in RVs but we were tent camping and they have a nice wooded area with fire pits and a view of the rolling hills. Beautiful! This is our second Memorial Day weekend stay here and we chose it because the facilities are clean, the owners, staff and other guests are friendly and people respect the quiet hours which was really appreciated as we had a couple early mornings.
LegendThis 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.
GuideWe stayed here a while ago while running the Boilermaker, at the time we had outfitted our twelve passenger van with a bed and used the electric hookups for our fans and chargers. We had a fire pit and picnic table as well. It was a beautiful spot on the Delta Reservoir, had plenty of trees and access to the reservoir for wading and swimming. The bath houses were clean and centrally located. Nice little no-frills campsite.
RangerWe 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.
RangerDelta Lake State Park sits at the foothills of the Adirondack Park, just outside Rome, New York. Pretty and well-kempt, Delta Lake is a nice option for those looking to stay close to home and within proximity to civilization. You can enjoy the great outdoors, while only being a few miles away from a restaurant or grocery store.
The campground isn‘t the best I’ve experienced, a bit on the crowded side-similar to a woodsy suburb- but this could have been distinctive to Loop A where I stayed. I stayed in site 35 and was intermixed with all the campers and RV’s, so it got a bit noisy. Not that restful, secluded experience I typically go for, but I should have planned further in advance.
However, what the park lacked in terms of its campground, it totally made up for in its beach, swimming and picnic areas! This place was awesome for hosting a birthday party for my niece and relaxing at the beach/ day facilities. They have plenty of picnic tables, charcoal grills, a huge beach and locker rooms. This is really a great place to spend a day with your family!
GuideWe had a waterfront hookup ! So pretty especially in the morning with the sunrise. The road to get in was for the most part well taken care of. It was pretty quiet especially after quiet hours everyone was very respectful. It got really windy at night which was nice to keep the bugs away. Friendly neighbors as well. There’s a few steps down to a gravel beach and an expansive view of the delta lake. There were bathrooms in the middle of our loop which was great and easy to walk to and it was very clean. There is a water full station when you enter but there are also a couple water spigots in our loop.
GuideThis was our first time here, and we were looking forward to a relaxing visit. The sites were very large and well spaced out, with a beautiful fire ring. The bathrooms were clean. This campground got a 3/5 mainly because quiet hours are not enforced. Unfortunately, people were up blaring radios until approximately 3 am, being roudy. At approximately 2 am, someone decided it would be a good idea to do burnouts with their diesel truck, and went around the camp loop twice, doing just that. Vehicles were driving by the campsites all night long. This is naturally not entirely the campgrounds fault, but it was unfortunate to be misled by the campground rules. On a positive note, the campground is dog friendly, in certain areas, with proof of rabies vaccination, of course. Overall, I would say that this campground is geared more toward the RV and trailer crowd.
TravelerMy 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!
Glimmerglass State Park Campground offers traditional camping and luxury glamping options near Cherry Valley, New York. Located in the central region of New York state at approximately 1,200 feet elevation, the area features rolling hills and temperate summer weather that typically ranges from 60-80°F. Campsites throughout the region offer access to various water features including Otsego Lake, West Canada Creek, and smaller ponds that support fishing and water recreation.
Swimming and beach activities: Glimmerglass State Park Campground has a designated swimming area with lifeguards during summer months. "The beach was gorgeous the campsite was a great size and secluded. I can't wait to go back next year!" notes Tanya W.
Historic site exploration: Visit Hyde Hall, located within the park grounds. "There is a historic house at the park that you can tour and the country's oldest covered bridge," explains Nancy W., who stayed at Cooperstown KOA.
Star viewing: Many campsites in the Cherry Valley region offer excellent night sky visibility. "We have also had some great star viewing here!" shares Leah B. from Glimmerglass State Park.
Fishing opportunities: Caroga Lake Campground provides access to prime fishing spots. "Sites are very easy to get into and well maintained. Water available and electric. The lake is pristine and wonderful to swim in," reports Patti M.
Spacious, level sites: Crazy Acres Campground offers well-maintained camping areas. "Excellent campground. Grounds are clean, kids were constantly busy and happy. Seasonal sites are extremely well kept," mentions Jen C.
Clean facilities: Bathroom cleanliness is frequently mentioned in reviews. "This was our 2nd time at the park. It is clean great bathroom and showers. Very friendly campers and plenty to do at camp grounds and around the area," writes Patti M. about Glimmerglass State Park.
Morning views: Sunrise views are particularly notable at some locations. According to Kimberly R., "Sunrises and sunsets are amazing there. Owners super friendly... truly enjoyed our weekend and are planning a trip back next year."
Accessibility to Cooperstown: Most campsites in the Cherry Valley area provide reasonable access to nearby attractions. "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," says Patti M.
Camping season limitations: Most campgrounds in the area operate from mid-May through early October. Max V. Shaul State Park runs "May 19 to October 10" according to park information, while others close after Columbus Day weekend.
Reservation requirements: Many campgrounds fill quickly, especially during baseball tournament season. "You can't park any vehicle over 20' in Cooperstown, but you can park for free (even a motorhome) in the Yellow Lot and take the Trolley into town for $2.50. Super convenient!" advises Jim G.
Water quality varies: Some campgrounds have water supply issues. Peter S. warns about one location: "The water smelled like raw sewage, loaded with sediment and very discolored. Little to no pressure and a couple times no water at all."
Quiet hours: Most campgrounds strictly enforce quiet time. "Even though our neighbors were loud, they all respected quiet time at 11pm (because it was a holiday)," notes Kelly J. about her experience at Crazy Acres Campground.
Water slides and pools: Nickerson Park Campground offers water recreation beyond natural swimming areas. "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," shares Sarah S.
Gem hunting excursions: Children enjoy the mining activities at Herkimer Diamond Mine KOA. "The diamond mines are very cool also, I found some excellent diamonds!" reports Lisa L., while another camper adds, "The mines are wonderful also if you'd want to search for your own Herkimer diamonds (clear doubles terminated quartz)."
Playground accessibility: Multiple campgrounds feature playground equipment. "The center area of each grouping of sites had a common use area with tether ball, playgrounds, privies, or additional parking," notes Sarah S. about Nickerson Park.
Nature activities: Hiking trails suitable for children exist throughout the region. "There's easy hiking on the grounds, and it's close to Cooperstown—visit the baseball hall of fame!" mentions Brian H. about Glimmerglass State Park.
Site selection for satellite access: At Cooperstown KOA, satellite reception can be challenging. "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," advises Nancy W.
Wi-Fi availability: Internet access varies by campground. "The WiFi is very good—modern and surprising speeds (60Mbps) and cell phone for AT&T was decent," reports Jim G. about Cooperstown KOA.
Terrain considerations: Some campgrounds have challenging terrain. "Very steep driveway" notes Jennie about one location, while another reviewer mentioned, "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."
Hookup options: Utilities vary widely between campgrounds. "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," explains Nancy W.
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